D'EspairsRay and The Underneath to release material in The U.S.

On March 18, JSHOCK DD LLC will release two albums and a live concert DVD from Japanese rock bands D’espairsRay and the Underneath in conjunction with their appearance on the North American Rockstar Taste of Chaos (RTOC) tour.

“Both D’espairsRay and the Underneath represent the best of Jrock Revolution,” says Bob Divney, general manager of Adrenaline Music Group, which distributes JSHOCK DD LLC. “Their music engages and pushes the cultural envelope and we are thrilled to bring their music to the U.S. market.”

From D’espairsRay, JSHOCK DD LLC will distribute the album “MIRROR” and the DVD "Spiral Staircase #15 Final.” “MIRROR” showcases the band’s blend of industrial and melodic rock, while “Spiral Staircase #15 Final” demonstrates the charisma and musicianship that have propelled the band to worldwide fame. Formed in 1999, D’espairsRay frequently tour throughout the United States and Europe and were a headlining act of last year’s Jrock Revolution festival.

Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman and Jrock legend YOSHIKI chose D’espairsRay as one of their favorites to participate on the RTOC tour, which will be the band’s most extensive overseas tour to date. “We are very excited to have the first U.S. release of D’espairsRay, as they have been thrilling fans for many years here,” says Jrock Revolution and JSHOCK DD LLC label executive, Jonathan Platt. “Having D’espairsRay participate in the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour is a major achievement for any Jrock artist.”

The Underneath will make their world debut with JSHOCK DD LLC’s release of the album “MOON FLOWER.” With members drawn from veteran hard rock band TRANSTIC NERVE, the Underneath is a fresh take on industrial metal with compelling live performances. Spring’s RTOC will be the band’s first tour overseas, building on the success of an exclusive concert in Los Angeles last summer.

“The Underneath played a showcase in Los Angeles last May and blew everybody away,” says Platt. “We are very excited to expose American fans to this innovative and cutting edge Jrock band as we see that they are part of the new generation of Jrock bands coming out of Japan.”

Visit www.jrockrevolution.com for more information about The Underneath and D'espairsray.

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the Underneath

Myspace : www.myspace.com/underneathjapan

Website: www.underneath.jp/english

D'espairsRay

Myspace : www.myspace.com/despairsray

Website: www.despairsray.jp/

Catch D’espairsRay and the Underneath on Rockstar Taste of Chaos with Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Bullet for My Valentine, Blessthefall and Idiot Pilot:

Mon 03/10/08 Rochester, NY The Armory

Tue 03/11/08 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom

Thu 03/13/08 Norfolk, VA Constant Convocation Center (NEW DATE)

Fri 03/14/08 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center

Sat 03/15/08 Asbury Park, NJ Convention Center

Mon 03/17/08 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center

Tue 03/18/08 Portland, ME Cumberland Co. Civic Center

Thu 03/20/08 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Fri 03/21/08 Lowell, MA Paul E. Tsongas Arena

Sat 03/22/08 Albany, NY Armory Center

Mon 03/24/08 Duluth, GA The Arena At Gwinnett Center

Tue 03/25/08 Tampa, FL USF Sun Dome

Wed 03/26/08 Miami, FL Bayfront Park

Fri 03/28/08 Orlando, FL New UCF Arena

Sat 03/29/08 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Sun 03/30/08 Little Rock, AR Riverfest Amphitheatre (NEW DATE)

Tue 04/01/08 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie

Thu 04/03/08 Oklahoma City, OK State Fair Arena

Fri 04/04/08 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheater

Sat 04/05/08 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum

Sun 04/06/08 El Paso, TX El Paso County Coliseum

Tue 04/08/08 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms (*NEW DATE; ALL BANDS EXCEPT AVENGED)

Wed 04/09/08 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena

Thu 04/10/08 Long Beach, CA Long Beach Arena

Sat 04/12/08 San Jose, CA Event Ctr. At San Jose State Univ.

Sun 04/13/08 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena

Tue 04/15/08 Seattle, WA WaMu Theater