81.3FM - J-WAVE - JAPAN - [11.02.11] ! ♥

Bill Kaulitz: «I don't celebrate Valentine's day because I don't have a girlfriend.» They have sold more than 7 million albums to date! They are the most successful artists in Germany in the past 20 years. This week, Tokio Hotel makes their debut in Japan! This week, we met with the phenomenal German rock band Tokio Hotel. Indeed, Nana Otsuka met them yesterday and interviewed the members of Tokio Hotel who visited Japan.

Yesterday, in a building in Tokyo, I went to visit guitarist Tom, the singer Bill's twin brother. I also met bassist Georg and drummer Gustav!

The singer Bill's outfit was unique. He wore a silver suit, it was splendid! As expected, he was dazzling!
First, I asked the untold story of the group and where the name Tokio Hotel ame from.
Bill: That's a question that has often been asked. The band was formed when we were very young and the band's first name was «Devilish». I wanted a cool name, and while looking for a new name for the group, we had the idea of "Tokio Hotel". It sounded good, Tokyo is a far away city and kept us motivated. We liked it because we felt that it was a goal. Including the word «Hotel», it was the world we dreamed about. And then, «Tokio Hotel» I think, is a pretty name.

«Tokyo is a goal», he dreamed of a place of symbol. [TOKYO -> TOKIO].
And the symbol of their desire to make a living on tour -> HOTEL.
The name of the group is full of dreams.
Later, I told them about their first Japanese album "Darkside of the Sun." I heard it was a concept album.
Bill: Firstly, I really wanted to do a special edition for the Japanese fans. I think you need to understand what it is to listen to an album of Tokio Hotel . We have included two new songs from previous albums. From this point of view, I think it's the best Tokio Hotel album ever released . As for the selection of songs, each group member has selected his favorite. For example, we decided that "Monsoon" should figure in it because it is a very special song for us. It is our first single.

In a few days, it's February 14, Valentine's Day. In Japan, a young girl offers chocolates to the guy she loves! Here is their reaction when I told them!
Bill: Really?! We must introduce that habit in Germany! I envy the Japanese boys. There is also Valentine's Day in Germany. But guys offer gifts to girls instead. You can also give gifts to people important to you, like your family. I do nothing, because I have no girlfriend, but Georg does, why don't you offer her something like a car or a diamond?

I wish I were a Japanese boy. In Germany and in Japan, some customs are different! I did not know Georg had a girlfriend! I offered them chocolate, woe is me.
The members of Tokio Hotel have decided to leave one last message to the listeners.
Bill: Thanks for your continued support, guys. I am very happy to be in Tokyo. Hope to see you soon!

Translation: LoveTH-music.com

INTERVIEW WITH KODA KUMI - JAPAN - [09.02.11] ! ♥

PART 1
PART 2

RADIO INTERVIEW - JAPAN - [13.12.10] ! ♥

Interview with FM Yokohama Hits Radio in Tokyo, Japan.


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LOS 40 PRINCIPALES ARGENTINA [28.11.10] ! ♥

VIDEO - RADIO INTERVIEW

Translation:
Welcome to Latin America! What can you tell us about this tour? Do you like Latin America?
Bill: We are totally looking forward to the tour because we wanted to come here for quite some time. And we're happy to do it finally. Everything went great, better than expected. The reactions of the fans were great, we had really great concerts and it was amazing how the fans were waiting for us at the airport. 

Do you like the production of the shows? Are you really a part of it?
Bill: We don't like to let other people do the things. We're perfectionists. We like to control everything so that it is as perfect as we want it. 

What are you doing five minutes before you go on stage? Is there a tradition?
Bill: We activate our "Power Rangers-Super Power". This is our secret power that we activate before each concert. And we are very nervous before each show.

What do you do when you're not on stage? Is your relation good?
Tom: We're more than friends, we have such a strong connection, we aren't only brothers, we're twins. We live together, we're 24 hours a day together, we do and share everything together. The longest time that we were separated, were 4-5 days. We are one person split into two bodies.

(Translation by: TH-Info)

INTERVIEW WITH RADIO CAROLINA [CHILE] ! ♥

We talked in exclusive with the guys from Tokio Hotel, so they could tell us how they feel before their presentation in our country this upcoming 28 of November. The German band showed they were glad of their visit to Chile, noting that their fans will experience a great quality show, filling the Movistar Arena with music and colors.

1. Do you have many expectations for the concert in Chile?
"We are super glad to finally be able to offer a first concert in Chile, since we had wanted to do so for some time, but it was difficult. So now we are very happy to finally accomplish it, for which we are very anxious to be able to meet with our fans and be able to offer a great show for them."

2. What does it mean to you that your music is so successful and representative for teens?
"That is the biggest compliment that we as a band can receive and as an artist. Because that is where we notice that our music really excites them. For this, on our second album we wanted to offer music for "life", for the people and for ourselves also, as part of the youth. Since the best compliment that we have been able to get is that the public and the teens especially, identify with our music."

3. Do you have a hobby, something you like to do on your free time or on break?
"It's a very hard question to answer, it's very complicated, since Tokio Hotel is our life and we are dedicated to the band 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; we take care of everything, writing, producing...There's a lot more Tokio Hotel behind what people simply see. It requires a lot more dedication, since behind the scenes there is a ton of work, lyrics have to be written, composing, rehearse the shows, preparing, give interviews and everything that is necessary for Tokio Hotel. So we don't have much free time outside of the band. Besides that, we don't have any hobby, nor any other special talent aside from making music."

4. How is the relationship between you? The relationship you have as brothers?
"We believe all the twins in the world have an indestructible and very strong union. Our relationship is impressive, almost magical, because we dream the same and think the same. Practically we are the same person. We don't have any problem between us. Actually, it seems logical for us to spend all the time together, eat together, go out together, do everything together."

5. Where does the name for your tour "Humanoid City" come from?
"Well just as it appears, we want to represent a city with a strange species of humans. And what we wanted to reflect was a feeling that we have always had (Tom and I) of being on a planet that belonged to us, because we grew up on a very small city in Germany that for us was horrible, it bothered us and we hated it, so we always thought we were some aliens that were on the wrong planet. For that reason, the name of the album and the tour "Humanoid City."

6. We know that your concerts are always spectacular and avant-garde, can your fans in Chile expect the same for the show you'll do here?
"Unfortunately we can't take all of our production that we used in Europe, since we can not even take our own stage due to the distance. But I can tell you that it will be a great show. We will take all of our costumes, lighting, pyrotechnics, and special effects. Therefore all our fans in Chile can be sure they will experience an incredible performance and we will do all that is possible to give them a great and spectacular show."

Credits - http://tokiohotel-info.myblog.de/

MEXICO RADIO INTERVIEW WITH BILL & TOM [14.10.10] ! ♥

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlo5mdafdtU&feature=player_embedded

TRANSLATION:

We have promised and now they are on the phone - Tom and Bill!! Hi guys!
Bill & Tom: Hi!
When did you decide to come to Monterrey (Mexico)?
Bill: We had already planned it a long time ago to play a Southamerica-Tour. So we are very happy, that we could finally managed it and that we are able to make it. We are really happy to see our fans and to play an own tour there. We are so pleased, that it worked out.
Now you are a succesful band, but we have to remember that there was a time, when you played only in front of 500 people...now you play in front of thousands.
Bill: I think, this is the special thing for us as a band. We are a band since 10 years and expierenced everything together. And that's the beauty of it, we know both sides. To play in little clubs and being not succesful and the other side. And that makes us proud and we enjoy it, that we are able to go on tour on a different continent, unbelievable.

It must be very special for you guys, to play at exotic venues. Tell me, how was it like to play in front of more than 500.000 people at the Eiffel-Tower?
Bill: That was the most exciting point in our carrier. I guess that had been the most amount of people I ever saw. It was an incredible moment for us as a band. The scenery in front of the Eiffel-Tower. It was unique...a moment, that we as a band will always remember.

Tell me, where do you want to play and have never been before?
Tom: In Tokyo...and this dream will come true shortly, because in December we will fly to Tokyo.

Bill: And we would love to be the first band, to play on a different planet...somewhere. We really want to travel into the univers and play somewhere on a different planet.

This is not your first time in Latin America, you have already been in Mexico, but what are you thinking when you hear the word "Mexico"?
Tom: I remember of course awesome signing sessions, a lot of energy and we have only good expierences so far. Until now, we have been only in Mexico-City. We had great performances and we have of course very energetic fans...super.


Tell me which part do you enjoy the most during the performance at a concert?
Bill: The best moment is, when you go on stage, see for the first time the audience, how many people are there, and have the first contact to the audience. That's the moment I am looking forward in the evening. And of course it's wonderful, if all the people...you know that all the people are singing along. That are the most beautiful moments. But if you go on stage and have the first view, that's most special.
Finally, I would like to ask you...many European bands have the dream to conquer America. Is it also your dream? Is it important for you to conquer America?
Bill: It's very difficult, especially as a German band it is unbelievable difficult to establish yourself in America...yes, to start in someway. But we had already some great concerts overthere, we have been on tour two times...but it is of course the biggest challenge for a German band to get famous in America.


So, to finish the interview... What can we expect in Monterrey on November 30th, when the lights turn off and the music of Tokio Hotel starts?
Bill: Of course we bring our show with us, that means...we are still on tour with "Welcome To Humanoid City". That's the focus. We pack a bit of our production, costumes and for sure the same setlist as it was for the European tour and we are really looking forward...I believe, it's going to be an energetic show.

[Translation by http://tokiohotel-info.myblog.de/]