DTM, makers of Vocaloid will be releasing a new version of its software that features the voice of J-Rock legend Gackt. This, supposedly, to finally bring a male voice to the vocaloid platform and to cash in on Gackt’s fame. This however is probably the first in a new trend of bringing famous voices to the Vocaloid platform. You can listen to a sample track of GACKPOID above.

If this goes well it’s easy to foresee periodic releases with the top voices of J-pop, J-rock and even voice actresses. Fanboys and fangirls would probably pay ridiculous prices for them and the Internet would in turn be filled with yet more Vocaloid videos. I think I’m much more scared than excited, what about you?

[IT Media]

It’s just a rumor as of now, but Joystiq seems to consider it a strong possibility. Harmonix has confirmed that international tracks will continue to be a focus for Rock Band’s DLC, and when someone asked about Japanese tunes the response was to wait “a little over a week” for future announcements regarding DLC. Fingers crossed! I’d love to see some Maximum the Hormone on this mother.

[Joystiq]

Color me shocked, Dir En Grey is touring american soil. The visual rock band (read: we dress as anime characters and 80’s hair rockers) will be touring the US February of next year, Its the beginning of the end. Here’s the schedule.

February ST Ft. Lauderdale , FL – Revolution
February 2nd Lake Buena Vista , FL – House of Blues
February 3rd Atlanta , GA – Roxy Theater
February 5th Baltimore , MD – Ram’s Head Live
February 6th Philadelphia , PA – Theater of Living Arts
February 7th Boston , MA – Avalon Ballroom
February 9th Toronto , ON – Guvernment
February 10th New York , NY – Nokia Theater
February 12th Detroit , MI – St. Andrews Hall
February 13th Chicago, IL – House of Blues
February 14th Minneapolis , MN – Fine Line Music Club
February 16th Englewood , CO – Gothic Theater
February 18th Houston , TX – Meridian
February 19th Dallas , TX – Palladium Ballroom
February 21st Tempe , AZ – Marquee Theater
February 23rd Los Angeles , CA – Wiltern Theater

Next thing you know they are on MTV’s top 10 and Bono will decide to dye his hair purple. You know, to keep with the times.

[ANN]