Check out this live performance of “HONEY,” one of the band’s most popular
songs: http://vimeo.com/34135893
Formed in 1991 in Osaka, Japan, L'Arc-en-Ciel has mesmerized crowds since
the very beginning. No matter the year, with their unique melodies and edgy
sounds, the band, responding to the zeitgeist, has had a hit song to match
the times. Like all great musicians, the band's music has evolved over the
years and has had a lasting influence. From their early work to their most
recent offerings, which ranges from Goth rock to jangly guitar pop
reminiscent of The Cure's lighter moments and U2-esque stadium anthems,
L'Arc-en-Ciel has continually captured audiences worldwide.
In 2004 the band made their first and only performance in the USA
(Baltimore) to an audience of 10,000 people; and has since performed in
China (Shanghai and Hong Kong), Korea (Seoul), Taiwan (Taipei), and France
(Paris), playing to millions of fans and proving that L’Arc~en~Ciel’s sound
extends across borders.
Returning in May 2011 from a three-year hiatus, the band came together for
two sell-out shows in aid of Japanese Tsunami relief at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto
Stadium. The performances in front of 100,000 fans reestablished the band’s
position at the center of the Japanese Music scene.
L’Arc~en~Ciel will embark on their “L’Arc~en~Ciel WORLD TOUR 2012” this
March visiting Hong Kong, Bangkok, Shanghai, Taipei, New York, London, and
Paris, before concluding back in Japan. Tour dates below.
L'Arc-en-Ciel recently released a spectacular box set called “TWENITY” which
runs the full gamut of their music. Visit www.larc-en-ciel.com
<http://www.larc-en-ciel.com>; for more details.
L'Arc-en-Ciel will release a new album “BUTTERFLY” on February 8, 2012 via
iTunes. Stay tuned for more information!
www.larc-en-ciel.com <http://www.larc-en-ciel.com>;
www.facebook.com/pages/LArc-en-Ciel
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/LArc-en-Ciel>; /139185632806476
https://twitter.com/LArc_official
www.myspace.com/larcenciel <http://www.myspace.com/larcenciel>;
L'Arc-en-Ciel WORLD TOUR 2012 dates:
March 3rd Asia World Expo Arena Hong Kong, China
March 7th Impact Arena
Bangkok, Thailand
March 10th Mercedes-Benz Arena Shanghai, China
March 17th TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall Taipei, Taiwan
March 25th Madison Square Garden New York, New York
April 11th indigO2
London, UK
April 14th Le Zenith
Paris, France
May 5th Jamsil Gymnasium Seoul, Korea
May 12th Nissan Stadium Yokohama, Japan
May 13th Nissan Stadium Yokohama, Japan
May 19th Universal Studios Japan Open Air Special Stage
Osaka, Japan
May 20th Universal Studios Japan Open Air Special Stage
Osaka, Japan
