"HEY! Have you heard of the Ging Nang Boyz? They are a schizophrenic band from Japan. We're going to release a record of theirs in the USA. NIIIIICE! More info, someday..."

This is the info I found on Phat N Phunky.

http://www.hatsukoi.biz/disc.html

... and according to GNB's page, what they released is just the two albums on vinyl.

Now, what I'm asking is whether PnP is releasing these two albums or something entirely different.

it's not their vinyl albums.


edit: more at 11

Lately GNB have been playing some new songs in concert, including something called "Dragon Quest 1988." The idea of my favorite punk band and favorite RPG meeting in song form is about enough to make my brain explode.

If they come to the East Coast, anywhere, I will drive to see it. Heck, I'll quit my job to see it! This band desperately needs to take over the US.

I still haven't purchased the DVD yet, I really need to do that already. Think I'll buy both albums at the same time, as well.

they have 6 new songs total they have played and such, etc.

Only six?

Anyways, Jomei, I could be incorrect, but I think I read somewhere (maybe Mineta's diary, which is in Japanese, so don't trust me) that they're simply putting out a 12'' single in the US with four of their songs. Not new material. That's why they were in California a while ago. The songs were Nippon Hakkyou, Skool Kill, Yume de Aetara, and Baby Baby.

EDIT: http://blog.livedoor.jp/koi_to_taikutsu ... 52896.html

They may not be releasing new stuff here yet, but new albums are definitely in the works if Bob Vielma is right (which I imagine he is.)

[quote="Ureshii"]Only six?

Anyways, Jomei, I could be incorrect, but I think I read somewhere (maybe Mineta's diary, which is in Japanese, so don't trust me) that they're simply putting out a 12'' single in the US with four of their songs. Not new material. That's why they were in California a while ago. The songs were Nippon Hakkyou, Skool Kill, Yume de Aetara, and Baby Baby.

EDIT: http://blog.livedoor.jp/koi_to_taikutsu ... 52896.html[/quote]

Note to certain people in this thread: this is how you be helpful.

Thx Ureshii.

If the released a 12" with Wakamonotachi, Hyouryuu Kyoushitsu, Kakenukete Seishun, and NO FUTURE NO CRY on it, then I would be that, no questions asked!

As far as new songs go, Mineta is probably just keeping them under wraps so they'll be a surprise.

[quote="Jomei"][quote="Ureshii"]Only six?

Anyways, Jomei, I could be incorrect, but I think I read somewhere (maybe Mineta's diary, which is in Japanese, so don't trust me) that they're simply putting out a 12'' single in the US with four of their songs. Not new material. That's why they were in California a while ago. The songs were Nippon Hakkyou, Skool Kill, Yume de Aetara, and Baby Baby.

EDIT: http://blog.livedoor.jp/koi_to_taikutsu ... 52896.html[/quote]

Note to certain people in this thread: this is how you be helpful.

Thx Ureshii. [/quote]

yeah tanliines

ATTN: Japan

Please stop trying to cover GOING STEADY.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HSxBj4x ... ed&search=

How horrid. I couldn't stand more than a minute of that. Those guys look more like some sort of awful hardcore band, not a bunch of reckless punks.

It doesn't help that their guitarist played an awful solo and the bassist pretty much only played roots. Blech.

Since this is somewhat related and I've been meaning to post it for a while I might as well do so here. The blue thingy over Mineta in Jomei's Binkan Shounentai sig image looks just like the shield orb powerup from the classic PC game Descent. Coincidence... [i]or not?[/i]

[img]http://www.friday-night-gaming.com/images/d3_box.jpg[/img]

The vocalist did fine at singing, and the drummer did a decent job, but the guitarist and bassist sucked.

I disagree. The vocalist sucked, IMO.

We can't all be Mineta.

Mineta's voice is a bit characteristic, and you can't expect anybody to be able to reproduce it. That guy's a better singer than many I've heard. Just check out most of the pillows covers on youtube.