He posts here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=722866088

The post in question about downloading is here

Although J was being nice about the illegal downloading thing, I think that the feedback that he got from international fans about not being able to get it on their country by iTunes and about the not-so-glamorous promotion that they have given in the past was quite interesting. Even I managed to recognize some of the members of this forum ^__^

(05-23-2013, 01:37 AM)Tokio Wrote: He posts here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=722866088

The post in question about downloading is here

Oh! That's the same facebook page I thought was abandoned, because when I view it, it shows no activity from J, at all.

All I see is this, http://min.us/lElIB2FdL2FJq:

(Tokio, it doesn't seem to be inserting the image)

And when I go to that link you gave to his post, it says that you must be logged in, to see this post.

I wish someone would let J know that people not on facebook can't see his page, and that he could set it so that it's viewable to us.

On a different note, lyrics:

Give way to just another day,
I start over again.
No way so hai ni naru made
It’s driving me insane.

World’s end sozo ukabete saki o uranae
I ask myself, What then can I do?

Everything I’m craving,
all the things I wanna do.
And I don’t know what to do,
I’m not done yet.

Kimi ga ireba i
By my side I need just you stay.

Just stay the hell outta my way,
No time to be restrained.
I pray shinjiruga mama
I hope this path ain’t stained.

World’s end saigo no kodo de honshitsu ga mieru
I ask myself, what then can I do?

Everything I’m craving,
all the things I wanna do.
And I don’t know what to do,
I’m not done yet.

Kuinaki jinsei e
By my side I need just you stay.

At world’s end hold to no regrets (×3)…
The light ahead.

Everything I’m craving,
all the things I wanna do.
And I don’t know what to do,
I’m not done yet.
Sonohi ni nattara kimihadare to sugosu? Yeah

Everything I’m craving,
all the things I wanna do.
And I don’t know what to do,
I’m not done yet.
Kimi ga ireba i
By my side I need just you stay.

-

Source: http://ongaku-deni.blogspot.com/2013/05/...ahead.html

Not gonna lie. I love these lyrics. If anyone cares to check for validity or can possibly translate the Japanese bits, that would be highly appreciated.

Heh, I don't know why the actual image isn't showing up, it is showing the image icon to show there IS an image.

I'll send him a message to ask him to make it public.

The picture isn't displaying because it's not a direct link. The img code was only designed to embed images when given a direct link (ending in .jpg, .png, and other such file extensions). The link displayed redirects to a page whereby the image is displayed, not the image itself.

To share the direct link, click the "Share" button under the image and copy and paste the URL in the "Direct Link" box (first option), then type it in the code below:


It should come out like this.



I hope that helps!

(Alternatively, you could also copy and paste the "Forum Code" link, but I don't recommend that because not all forums use the same code for images.)

To clear things up a bit, here's J's direct message to fans via his status update on Facebook:

"VAMPS, 'AHEAD', is out on Japanese iTunes! Since it is not yet May 22nd on other parts of the world though, you have to wait a bit longer.

-start serious message-

On that note, I must mention that it makes me sad to see people sharing the song illegally. We can see who you are, what country you're from, and how you seem so proud of your actions. So many fans understand that if they buy the music, the number of international sales increases, and then it is easier for the band to travel overseas and do concerts in your area. A few people don't seem to understand or care about that relationship though, and it is just unfortunate for everyone involved. We're talking about a song that costs less than the price of a cup of coffee, but that you will own forever (unlike coffee I hope). Please consider this before writing, 'Come to Chile', or 'Come to France' , or 'Come to (your country here)', on my comments if you've been sharing the song, downloaded the song illegally, or got it without paying.

For those of you paid, or are waiting to pay... I salute you. You make my job of helping to get VAMPS music out to the world easier. Thank you.

-end serious message-

'AHEAD' ... VAMPS-tastic!"


In addition, J did also mention that "AHEAD" will be released on overseas iTunes stores at some point. Read his comment:

"VAMPS just signed with Universal Music, so you can expect things will be a bit different for distribution. They have international divisions though, so VAMPS new songs should be available world-wide on iTunes. We did this (in part) to make things easier for international fans to have access... honestly, we're trying to get the music to you as quickly as possible in the formats you want. I appreciate everyone who is waiting for VAMPS songs on the iTunes store in their country."

I hope they can upload the song Replay, cause I'm dying to hear it!! I saw the commercial with the song Ahead, Hyde and K.A.Z look so cool in it!!