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On this week’s Otaku Music Bit we take a look at the music of one of my favorite new series, Darker Than Black. The music of the series is made by my musical crush of all times, Yoko Kanno. And while neither the opening nor the ending are made by her they are still pretty awesome as you will see.

First its the opening, HOWLING by abingdon boys school. Its a solid hard jrock song with nu metal influences, a good enough guitar solo, engrish and even a cliche scream at the end.

Now we have the ending Tsukiakari by Rie Fu. A nice Jpop ballad with vocals that don’t sound like 6 year olds on extasis. The lyrics are very emotional so look them up if that’s your thing. Oh and there’s a cat in the video.

If you enjoyed the videos then give the series a try, its over nine thousand times more awesome. There is also a cat in the series.

Jrock fans, this is for you. Yoshiki Hayashi, founder and former drummer and keyboarder of X-Japan, has teamed up with event producer 4 Fini to plan a festival dedicated to Jrock music. Jrock Revolution is the name and it will hit Los Angeles during May 25 and 26. The lineup is composed of 9 hugely influential bands, namely Vidoll, MUCC, Miyavi, Merry, Kagrra, Girugamesh, DuelJewel, alice nine and Despair Ray. Tickets go on sale on Saturday April 21st at 10am PST via Ticketmaster.

Its $35 per day and $60 for a two day pass, plus whatever method travel you use to get to LA, I do not recommend the Hobo Express, although fast, its not very safe, and frankly the smell is a little too much. In any case, those of you going, you’re all set up for a weekend to remember! Hit the jump for the complete press release.

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