Tainted Reality presents THE SOUND BEE HD's US Return At Katsucon 19

October 17, 2012 - Visual Kei Industrial rockers THE SOUND BEE HD are set to return to American at Katsucon 19. The band will be appearing in support of their new E.P., Sou, released through Starwave Records. Their appearance will consist of 1 full concert, 1 special, stripped down performance at Katsucon's "Katsucon Idol" event, merchandise sales, autograph sessions, a Fan Q&A panel, and possible other surprises! Katsucon 19 will take place on February 15-17 at the Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor, MD.

About THE SOUND BEE HD:
THE SOUND BEE HD was formed in 2000 by Daisuke, the lead vocalist of Media Youth (the band behind Lupin III: Dead or Alive's ending theme song "Damage no Amai Wana"). They released their first E.P. Dol-Bee6 via famous Japanese record label, Avex, but later decided to become an independent band. In 2007, the band saw a major shake-up in the line-up with Daisuke becoming the only founding member to remain in the band. He later recruited bassist You, and guitarist Tak from the band Calmando Qual, and set out for a fresh start for the band. In 2010 they signed with independent visual kei label Starwave Records and released their third full album, Hachi, accompanied by vast changes in their musical style and visual image achieved through the concept of a fusion of heavy rock and industrial elements with a Japanese taste. Since then they have released 4 E.P.'s, including their most recent release, Sou.

THE SOUND BEE HD Links:
Official Homepage - http://thesoundbeehd.zombie.jp/
Official Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesoundbeehd
Official Music Video "Sou" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px4_kwpiyHM
Official Live Music Video "Answer" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBaIZ1Q9OqM

About Katsucon:
Katsucon began in Virginia Beach in 1995, where it enjoyed continuing growth for its first three years until it moved operations to the DC/Baltimore area in 1998. From here it grew in leaps and bounds, with the usual classic guests and programming, while focusing on the fandom aspect of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. In 2006, it broke 5000 attendees, and in 2010 it outgrew almost every available hotel, but found a new home at the Gaylord National Resort in the National Harbor. By 2012, it nearly doubled its attendees and broke an attendance of over 10,000 for the first time.

Katsucon's focus remains on the fans by providing exciting guests, top cosplay events, movie premieres and quality programming. The convention is always looking for new ideas and trends to share with the attendees. Katsucon was one of the first to bring the Maid Cafe to conventions, offer educational tracks, and works with the Japanese Embassy and Sakura Matsuri in Washington DC. It is 100% non profit 501.3c corporation, and the entire staff comprises of unpaid and highly talented volunteers.

Katsucon Links:
Official Homepage - http://www.katsucon.org/
Official Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katsucon/91338614397
Official Twitter - https://twitter.com/katsucon

About Tainted Reality:
Tainted Reality is the premiere source of sub-culture based entertainment in the United States. They specialize in programing revolving around Japanese Rock (J-Rock), video games, fashion, and web comics. Tainted Reality hosts a variety of video programing on their site ranging from comedic skits, J-Rock album reviews, and event coverage from the biggest anime conventions, gaming conventions, and concerts. Tainted Reality often conducts interviews with some of the biggest musical artists of Japan like YOSHIKI of X Japan, Die of Dir en grey, MIYAVI and MUCC. They have managed and organized tours for prominent J-Rock bands such as BORN, Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet-, and BLOOD. They have also produced entertainment media such as the Darkest Labyrinth Vol.1 DVD, the Darkest Labyrinth artist compilation CD, and the first official music video for Japanese goth band Rose Noire titled Dual Evil.

Tainted Reality Links:
Official Website - http://www.taintedreality.net
Official Facebook - www.facebook.com/taintedreality.net
Official Twitter -www.twitter.com/taintedreality
Rose Noire's Music Video "Dual Evil" - ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PksL8gYlKFE h