Now you can watch various clips from Tokio Hotel’s video shoot for “Der letzte Tag”/”Wir schließen uns ein” with English subtitles thanks to the girls at THNews_ru. The video shoot took place in Berlin (Kosmos cinema) on 18th July 2006 and if you want to read the German transcript (with our English translation) you can find it HERE.

With the amazing pictures of the twins in the current issue of the “WWD for Japan” magazine most of us probably wish they could get a copy of it… or any other Japanese magazine that features Tokio Hotel.

One way to get hold of Japanese magazines is to contact JP Books UK who run a shop in London. They’re the largest stockist for Japanese books/magazines/CDs/DVDs/stationaries/gifts. We talked to them and it’s possible to place orders for individual magazine issues with them without a subscription.

HOW TO ORDER/ENQUIRE ABOUT A CERTAIN MAGAZINE?
* fill in an order form HERE
* or email them your order/enquiry to info@jpbooks.co.uk
* or ring their shop and ask them directly: 0207-839-4839 (Yes, there is a “483″ included in their number! XD)

WHAT’S AVAILABLE?
* Basically any magazine/book etc from Japan, just contact them to find out what’s in stock. They’re happy to answer any enquiries you may have!
* JP Books UK told us that the August Issue (# 332) and the September Issue (# 333) of InRock magazine are currently available but they might not be in stock for long so don’t hesitate if you want to order an issue.
* Unfortunately “WWD for Japan” is currently out of stock at their distributor BUT you can order it from YesAsia.com. Details below.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
* All the magazines are imported from Japan & the price is not the same as the original Yen. You can check the price list HERE.
* each “InRock” issue costs 11.80 GBP
* plus 50 pence handling fee, plus postage (you can contact JP Books UK for more details re postage), alternatively you can also pick up your order from the shop in London if you live nearby and save postage costs

WHERE TO FIND “JP Books UK” ONLINE?
* Website: http://www.jpbooks.co.uk/en/index.html
* Twitter: @jpbooksuk
* Facebook: HERE

Where to order “WWD for Japan”?

The Autumn 2011 “WWD for Japan” issue is currently available to order (with international shipping) on YesAsia.com:

* click HERE
* put into your cart,  proceed to check-out (you have to sign up, provide address and credit card details)
* Costs: all prices are in US $ but are also shown in GBP along the way
~ one issue costs US$15.99 (approx. 10.40 GBP) plus  US$ 8.97  (approx. 5.50 GBP) shipping and handling fee when you select “Standard Service” as shipping method
* at the moment Yes Asia.com are running a Free Shipping promotion if you spend US$ 39 and more

A few days ago radio presenter JoJo Wright tweeted this lovely picture of him and Tokio Hotel. It was taken on 3rd September 2008 when they did an acoustic performance for KIIS FM in the Burbank.

JoJo tweeted: “Holy crap, I miss those dudes…”.

You can see a few more pictures with the band signing stuff for fans that day in our gallery.

HAPPY “READY, SET, GO!” ANNIVERSARY, UK FANS!

27th August marks the anniversary of Tokio Hotel’s one and only UK release ever (so far!) and besides having our anniversary competition where you could be the lucky winner of a 7” Vinyl Limited UK Edition of RSG.

Like last year when we did the download week 2010 you can still download “Ready, Set, Go!” on this special day by clicking the thumbnails below:

Let’s also request the song on radio. If any radio stations have a song by Tokio Hotel it is this one! So request “Ready, Set, Go!” with your local radio stations, Kerrang! radio and BBC Radio 1. Let everyone know it’s the anniversary and we would love to hear the song get some airplay. Even though it’s the only UK music release by Tokio Hotel we have gotten in four years, we still haven’t given up hope that we’ll be included in their future “worldwide” music releases without being left out time and time again!

Also include @UMusicuk (Universal Music UK) in your tweets so they can see the feedback if you’re tweeting about this.

BBC Radio One

BBC Radio 1′s Request Show is aired on Saturday 4pm till 7pm, a prime time to get Tokio Hotel noticed!

You can request the song on Facebook here by mentioning the anniversary and asking nicely for “Ready, Set, Go!” by Tokio Hotel. They have a theme this Saturday which is “what song gives you goosebumps”. We’re sure you can think of a few reasons to justify a request for RSG  other than it being the anniversary.^^ (Please note that you have to “like” their FB page to post a comment.)

And last but not least you can request it on the BBC Radio One’s website: Here. (One request has already be sent so let’s add a few more!)

Kerrang! Radio

First, Facebook! Add K! Radio’s Facebook page and request “Ready, Set, Go!”.
Second, you can also send them a few tweets @kerrangradio

If you’re feeling extra giddy about all this requesting, send a text as well! (Network Charges do apply and the base rate is 25p).

The text number is 64100 and you start your text message with a K followed by Ready Set Go by Tokio Hotel.

So that is:
64100
K Ready Set Go by Tokio Hotel!

You can listen to Kerrang! radio online HERE.

EDIT: Also tweet @romeoindemand with requests for RSG! Thanks to@KielierTwins for letting us know.

Two new pictures of the band attending the “Flea Market for ToHoKu” (Charity Auction for Japan) on 25th June 2011 have surfaced online. Source: http://fiveplus.trendy-global.com/

Jéssica just tweeted this picture of her sister Josi and the twins in LA:

Jéssica replied on her twitter that the picture was taken in April.

Just a quick reminder that you can still submit entries for our “Durch den Monsun”/”Ready, Set, Go!” anniversary competitions until 27th August 2011.

Competition 1 is open to fans worldwide and the prizes are:
1 x DdM Single, 1 x Schrei album Limited Edition with Bonus DVD, 1 x mousemat with 2005 band picture

Competition 2 is open to UK fans only (including Ireland) and the prizes are:
1 x DdM Single, 1 x RSG 7” Vinyl Limited UK Edition, 1 x mousemat with 2005 band picture

Details about what you have to do can be found HERE.

Edit: Scans thanks to Theresa and translation thanks to 619 @ THCN. Click “read more” for all of it.

Tokio Hotel are featured in the current issue of Japanese magazine InRock again.

Now, this is the first time that I have my life, not being Tokio Hotel. (Bill)

Having mini live at Audi Forum Tokyo. From left to right: Georg Listing, Tom Kaulitz, Bill Kaulitz, Gustav Schäfer.

Tokio Hotel visit Japan for MTV’s VIDEO AID JAPAN (hereafter referred to VMAJ). In our last issue, we published our close coverage and photos of Tokio Hotel, this time, we will publish their interview. We haven’t met Kaulitz brothers for three months, they are still handsome, but Tom has wear a thin beard. Though they are twins, you can distinguish them from their image. Bill has shown up with beard in an award, it seems that fans are shocked. And, this time, apart from VMAJ, Tokio Hotel has also done mini live in Audi’s Showroom. There’re a lot of fans saying that they can’t wait to enjoy a normal concert. “It doesn’t matter how much money you can spend, only those, who have won the tickets, can attend this live. It’s hard.” said the fans. According to Germany’s staff, Japan’s promoter has contacted them for a few times, the band’s also full of drive. It may not be a long way to fulfill fans’ wish…?

Read more…

Edit 2: We’ve revised the transcript with help of the video. Meaning, we’ve added the German bits (in brackets) and their translation, added extra bits the band were talking about, in some cases we [added things] to help with the understanding and corrected some of the things Billboard misunderstood. Sometimes it’s rather funny how the guys were confused by Billboard’s English questions. It was a bit like in this macro by nonamecomestomind – just replace the “Taiwanese” with “Russian”. XD
It’s such a fun interview!^^

Edit 1: And here’s the video!

Russian Billboard posted an interview with the band they did during their stay in Moscow for the Muz TV Awards in June this year. Apparently there’s also a video of this interview and we really hope that Billboard is posting it up sometime (preferable without Russian dubbing as it seems some things got lost in translation with them^^). We’re sure this one will make you laugh: Tom having to remind Georg that surely there would be no need for him to “rob” a bank and Bill’s idea of a funny prank… well. Find out for yourselves.

Thanks to THNews_ru for the English version! Click “read more” for all of it.

Tokio Hotel could beat each other up just for fun

In the beginning of the summer Tokio Hotel visited Russia to take part in the Muz-TV Awards. As it turned out, the guys only support the German car industry and frequently think about a soundtrack for their funeral.

Billboard: Hi guys! Today we will play in game-interview. The rules are: you pick a card in turns and ask the question to who is sitting next to you.
Georg: Who’s first?
Billboard: Who’s first?
Tom: I start!
Billboard: Ok.
Tom: And I can choose who…?
Billboard: Yeah, yes.
Georg *peeking at the question*: (Oh, na super.) Oh well, super.
*Tom reading question, contemplating*
Translator: The person next to you.
Tom: Ah, the person next to… Ah, next to me! Ah, ok.
Georg: Yeah yeah, but this question is perfect for Bill. *mischievous grin*
Bill *growing impatient*: (Was ist denn? Nu frag’ doch einfach!) So what is it? Just go ahead and ask!
Read more…

Russian Billboard posted a gallery with a few pictures of Toki Hotel, including the Muz TV Red Carpet and performance. Go HERE for all 22 pictures.