“Before playing with the members of Dead End on some of the Creature Creature recordings I was curious what kind of musician/person they became. After they played I started thinking that a Dead End reunion would be extraordinary.” – Morrie

Once upon a time a rock group with the chilling name “Dead End” left their mark on the Visual Kei movement, creating a fascinating visual experience that enhanced the power of their own music and became a source of inspiration for many groups who would follow them. Twenty years after their last performance together the four members of the band decided to team up once again for a series of reunion shows. And much to the delight of their fans, they also decided to return to the studio to create a brand new Dead End album: “Metamorphosis.”

On November 10, 2009, Morrie, You and “Crazy” Cool-Joe of Dead End were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World talking about their historic reunion, the re-releases of their classics albums and the new shows they have scheduled.

METAMORPHOSIS album cover

After 20 years these Visual Kei pioneers are back together with a new ten-track album.

Here is their official press release:

“TOKYO, JAPAN-1 OCTOBER 2009-The legendary rock band, DEAD END announced today the title and track listing of their highly anticipated upcoming release METAMORPHOSIS on Danger Crue Records. It is set to hit on 11-11. METAMORPHOSIS will be also be available in a limited edition to include DVD.

Also on 11-11 the re-mastered releases of GHOST OF ROMANCE, SHAMBARA, (both with new bonus tracks) and DEAD LINE. DEAD LINE will also be available in a limited edition including DVD.

Dead End’s recent reunion concert at Jack in the Box 2009 Summer will be broadcasted November 7 on TV Asahi.”

Dead End have also announced the following two live shows:

November 17, Osaka Big Cat, Osaka
November 20, Shibuya AX, Tokyo

METAMORPHOSIS (11-11-2009)

Label/Distributor: Sony Music Entertainment

1. Materou Game (Game of Skyscraper)
2. Dress Burning
3. Terepashi (Incarnation)
4. Devil Sleep
5. Shinen (God Monkey) 
6. Giji Venus (Venus Dummy) 
7. Princess
8. Guillotine
9. Kill Me Baby
10. Meigou (Ultimate Fuse)

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Checkout the interview J-Pop World did with Morrie’s project Creature Creature.

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Dead End – photo by Mote Sinabel

Morrie as Creature Creature

Creature Creature, the latest incarnation of Morrie of Dead End fame have announced four shows in Japan for September.

Morrie and the original members of Dead End also just finished a live performance in Japan on August 15 at Makuhari Messe for Jack in the Box Summer 2009, their first show together in 20 years. After the performance it was announced that the members of Dead End will be recording together again as well, much to the delight of their fans. It was a long time coming, but Dead End is back!

Morrie (as Creature Creature) September shows are as follows:

LIQUIDROOM
Ebisu, Tokyo
Wed, Sept. 16
Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:00 PM
¥6,000 advance *not including drink
On sale July 25
Info: Disk Garage 03-5436-9600

*LIQUIDROOM PRE-SALES FOR 3 DAYS – JULY 15 20:00 ~ JULY 18 23:00 at getticket.jp (Japanese)

ROCK MAY KAN
Meguro, Tokyo
Thurs, Sept. 17
Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:00 PM
¥6,000 advance
On sale August 22
Info: Disk Garage 03-5436-9600

AKASO
Umeda, Osaka
Tues, Sept. 22
Doors 5:00 PM / Show 6:00 PM
¥6,000 advance *not including drink
On sale July 25
Info: Kyodo Ticket Center 06-7732-8888

VARIT.
Kobe, Hyogo
Thurs, Sept. 24
Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:00 PM
¥6,000 advance *not including drink
On sale July 25
Info: Kyodo Ticket Center 06-7732-8888

Creature Creature are:
Vocal: Morrie
Guitar: Hiro (Libraian, ex-La’cryma Christi)
Guitar: Shinobu (ex-Guy’s Family)
Bass: Hitoki (ROBO+S, Dummy’s Corporation)
Drums: Sakura (S.O.A.P., ex-L’Arc-en-Ciel, ex-ZIGZO)

Be sure to checkout the interview J-Pop World did with Morrie as Creature Creature last November.

Links
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Dead End in the good old days

After 20 years these Visual Kei pioneers will get together for a show on August 15th.

From their news release:

“20 years later, the calm after the storm shakes us with Dead End’s return in 2009.

Dead End’s performance influenced many musicians and fascinated listeners alike. The band set a standard of technical excellence and left behind a new attitude and aesthetics for Japanese rock music. A leader in the Visual kei movement, Dead End returns and with its combustion, shakes and leads us somewhere unknown.”

August 15, 2009: Live at Makuhari Messe for Jack in the Box Summer 2009.

Morrie’s project Creature Creature have also announced 3 shows for September:

LIQUIDROOM
Ebisu, Tokyo
Wed, Sept. 16
Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:00 PM
¥6,000 advance *not including drink
On sale July 25
Info: Disk Garage 03-5436-9600

*LIQUIDROOM PRE-SALES FOR 3 DAYS – JULY 15 20:00 ~ JULY 18 23:00 at getticket.jp (Japanese)

AKASO
Umeda, Osaka
Tues, Sept. 22
Doors 5:00 PM / Show 6:00 PM
¥6,000 advance *not including drink
On sale July 25
Info: Kyodo Ticket Center 06-7732-8888

VARIT.
Kobe, Hyogo
Thurs, Sept. 24
Doors 6:00 PM / Show 7:00 PM
¥6,000 advance *not including drink
On sale July 25
Info: Kyodo Ticket Center 06-7732-8888

Checkout the interview J-Pop World did with Morrie’s project Creature Creature and look for our interview with Dead End after the show.

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