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The official merchandise for the upcoming B’z LIVE-GYM 2015 -epic night- shows has been announced. There will be one exclusive T-shirt featuring the -epic night- logo as well as Tak and Koshi. This T-shirt is sold exclusively at the B’z LIVE-GYM 2015 -epic night- shows, and will not be available for purchase at the stadium shows. Furthermore, only said T-shirt and the charity mug are available for purchase at the -epic night- shows. No further merchandise is available.

The T-shirt costs 2,500 Yen and is available in sizes XS,S,M,L,XL.

B’z LIVE-GYM 2015 -epic night-

June 18th — Zepp Namba (Osaka)
June 22nd — Zepp DiverCity (Tokyo)
July 14th — Zepp Nagoya
July 21st — Zepp Fukuoka

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With its first week on sale drawing to a close, it has been confirmed that “RED” has become the latest B’z single to debut at the top of the Weekly Oricon Singles charts in Japan. The single sold over 157,000 copies in its first week.

This extends their record of consecutive number one singles to 48 in a row, dating all the way back to the release of their first chart-topper, “Taiyou no Komachi Angel”, in June of 1990. The band’s nationwide tour titled B’z LIVE-GYM 2015 -EPIC NIGHT- is currently underway.

Source: Oricon

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ROCKROCK, the famous rock bar in Osaka, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The bar has been visited by countless rock bands touring Japan, including B’z. They are celebrating the anniversary with a special show called 「ROCK BEYOND ROCK」 held at Zepp Namba in Osaka on July 7. Japanese heavy-metal band LOUDNESS was the first act to be announced to headline the show. Today, B’z has been added to the lineup! General sale starts June 20.

B’z as they visited ROCKROCK a couple of years ago

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The crowd at Ajinomoto Stadium

[UPDATE 6/14: Added Setlist for 6/14 show]

The stadium part of the EPIC NIGHT tour has kicked off in Tokyo at the Ajinomoto Stadium today. And we have the setlist right here for you!

Check it out below.

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B’z 52nd single 「RED」 is officially out today, and has already sold 71,001 copies pre-release day, topping the Oricon daily chart. As usual, Tak and Koshi turn to their fans and released a message celebrating the release of their new CD. We have translated it for you — as always! Don’t forget to check out the translated lyrics in the B’z Wiki!

For those of you that have ordered the “Wristband Edition”: 100 copies have been signed by Tak, Koshi and Hiroki Kuroda! Perhaps you’re one of the lucky ones to receive one!

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Tram in Hiroshima as seen from the street.

With under one week until the release of 「RED」, music channels have started airing the short version of the music video, which basically is the first half of the song. Furthermore, promotion for the new single has started in the streets of Hiroshima. Trams are decorated with posters advertising the new single.

Check out the short version of the music video below!

Inside the tram.

Inside the tram.

If you haven’t pre-ordered 「RED」 yet, you can do it HERE.