(02-10-2010, 01:36 PM)Tokio Wrote: Yes, things are expensive. I don't know about Japan but I believe band managers here get around 10-15% profit before anyone else is paid. Then I've also heard that record producers get a royalty payment and of course the band has to pay back studio costs (though, considering VAMPS is indie I'm guessing they don't have an outside company fronting recording costs).

Yes, traveling, payroll, insurance, food, hotels, equipment etc all expensive. Though Hyde has been around for quite awhile so he has had plenty of time to rack up some money. (And I thought they DID use a bus in Japan? I remember one being on a dvd, but perhaps that was L'Arc? Staff need some way to travel. Big bands usually have multiple buses to carry all the staff)

However, if those little VK indie bands can do overseas tours then I'm sure VAMPS will be fine. I'm sure they have wayyyyy more money than the smaller indie bands.

I don't think they'll do some massive tour where they hit 50 cities, but I do think they'll at least hit some major areas.

Good points.

Some bands use the rail system in Japan to get to their destinations.

Hyde may have the funds....and so too K.A.Z......but what about Ju-ken, Jin, and Ari? This will be costing them, also. Plus any staff they bring back with them.

Besides Hyde spends so much of his money on clothes that should have hit the dust bin long ago....lol. Holey pants and such. (Couldn't help but toss that in there) :)

Don't misinterpret me......I DO want them to come back here. I'm just not getting overly excited until I see something in writing. But I am trying to set aside small bits of money when I can so I can catch at least one show....if possible.