Japanese Rock Band Girugamesh is Hot Topic's Featured Artist of the Week
January 19, 2010 – Japanese rock band girugamesh is Hot Topic's Featured Artist of the Week starting January 19, 2010.
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Girugamesh's new album "NOW" hits the shelves this week at Hot Topic stores nationwide. The USA release contains the complete 28-page Japanese booklet with lyrics, photos, and liner notes from the band.
In support of the USA release of the band's new CD, JapanFiles and Hot Topic are giving away free replicas of girugamesh's 2010 tour poster with the purchase of "NOW." The 11" x 15" full-color poster lists all of girugamesh's Japan tour dates in support of "NOW," plus a photo of the band and jacket covers from all 3 editions of the new album.
In 2009, Hot Topic sold over 4,000 combined units of girugamesh's two prior USA releases - "MUSIC" and "Girugamesh."
Poster offer available while supplies last. Posters not available in all stores. See your local Hot Topic store for poster availability. Also available online at HotTopic.com.
Download girugamesh's discography at the JapanFiles Digital Music Store. http://www.japanfiles.com/girugamesh
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