International superstars Tokio Hotel are taking the music world by storm. After scoring four number one singles, two number one albums, and selling nearly 3 million CDs and DVDs in their homeland, they’ve become the biggest act to come out of Germany in 20 years. And to think their first CD was recorded when the members were only 13 to 15-years-old. Breaking down cultural walls, the Tokio Hotel phenomenon has crossed language barriers, causing a tornado-like frenzy in Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, Russia and Israel. In Austria and Switzerland, Tokio Hotel have gone four times Platinum and in France, they’ve had a crowd of 500,000 chanting along to their songs in front of the Eiffel Tower. One by one, European territories have seen the band graduating from theaters to arenas in a matter of months. They sold out 43 venues with more than 400,000 fans in their home country, having the most successful debut tour ever in Germany.<br /><br />Teenagers overseas cry at the mere glimpse of Bill Kaulitz, 18 (vocals), Bill’s twin brother Tom Kaulitz, 18 (guitar), Gustav Schäfer, 19, (drums) and Georg Listing, 20 (bass). Now with Tokio Hotel ready to rock America, it’s only a matter of time before the hysteria follows them stateside. <br /><br />“It’s always been a dream of ours to make it in the States,” says vocalist Bill Kaulitz, who sings in English for the first time on Scream, the band’s U.S. debut. “We grew up listening to American bands like Metallica, Green Day and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. We wanted to get a chance to do what they do.”<br /><br />When the band formed in Magdeburg, Germany, in 2001 (originally under the name Devilish), they say they had no idea they’d go on to win every prestigious German music award. “But there was never a plan B,” explains Bill, “music is all we know.” Guitarist Tom added ”Playing live means everything to us. That’s how we started three years ago…performing our songs in small clubs and bars - sometimes with only five people in the audience. These days have changed completely. We have sold out stadiums and the biggest venues you can get. This unbelievable success is hard to grasp and every single day we are grateful for it.”<br /><br />With their US debut ready for release, listeners will get a chance to hear how Tokio Hotel’s melodic brand of rock easily navigates between headbanging guitars and power-packed anthems to mid-tempo pop tracks and more introspective ballads. The one thing their diverse songs all have in common? There’s always a message. <br /><br />“Don’t Jump” is an anti-suicide song, telling the listener not to give up on himself, while the guitar-heavy album-opener, “Scream,” is about “saying what you want—or better yet, shouting it—to get your point across,” explains Bill. The quiet but powerful “Rescue Me” is about the helplessness you feel when a relationship crumbles before your eyes, while the sweetly, slowed-down “Monsoon” is about going through hardships with a best friend or soul-mate – withstanding anything life can throw at you – and by facing adversity, overcoming it to find a positive end.<br /><br />“The lyrics are very important to us,” says Bill. “They help our fans know where we’re coming from. The best part of being a musician is being onstage and seeing a sea of people sing your lyrics—it’s a rush.” Now, for the first time, they’ll be able to hear the songs sung back to them in English. “It’s going to be a little crazy,” Bill admits. Though the group learned to speak English in school, they still write songs in their native German and then translate them into English.<br /><br />Their first U.S. album is actually a combination of hits from their two German albums—”Schrei (Scream),” and “Zimmer 483 (Room 483),” - translated into English and re-recorded. Their first single in Germany, "Durch den Monsun" ("Through the Monsoon"), went to number one in August 2005 and "Rette Mich (Rescue Me)” also peaked at number one soon after.<br /><br /><br />Their first single off their second album "Zimmer 483 (Room 483),” called "Übers Ende der Welt (Ready Set Go),” was released in January 2007, and quickly reached number one as well. They now look to to keep the streak alive in America.<br /><br />“We think our music speaks for itself,” says Bill. “Of course, we want to succeed, we want to prove it to ourselves, and to be honest, to everyone else.” http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial Delta 0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A brand new episode Tokio Hotel TV is coming up later tonight! This week’s episode features the band’s concert in Modena, Italy! Go to <a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_Z7RQ" title="http://www.youtube.com/tokiohotel">The Official Tokio Hotel YouTube Channel</a> to check it out!!<a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/35" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/italy" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/th-tv" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/episode" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/modena" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tv" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/scream" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Tokio Hotel TV http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/16/Bc8VMfgy/new_tokio_hotel_tv_episode_coming_tonight_episode_35 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:13:23 -0000 dGsD7WeNax A big welcome to all the fans from Argentina – the brand new official Tokio Hotel homepage has now been launched and is waiting for YOU. Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/233L0U7RQ" title="http://tokiohotel.pop24.de/tokiohotel2/index2_ar.php">HERE</a> to check it out. Make sure to sign up for the Argentinean mailing list to receive the latest news about what’s happening with the band in Argentina.<br /><br />Una gran bienvenida a todos los fans de Argentina - ahora se lanzó la nueva homepage oficial de Tokio Hotel y está esperandote a VOS. Clickeá <a href="http://links.imeem.com/233L0U7RQ" title="http://tokiohotel.pop24.de/tokiohotel2/index2_ar.php">ACÁ</a> para verla. Asegurate de suscribirte a la lista de correo Argentina para recibir las últimas noticias sobre lo que está pasando con la banda en Argentina.<br /><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/scream" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/monsoon" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/readysetgo" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/argentina" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Argentina Website http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/16/BvOFAaVS/website_for_argentina_online_now_sitio_web_para_argentina_online_ahora Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:12:41 -0000 VEd2SDJbnC Tokio Hotel will be stopping by the MTV studios in Times Square to co-host TRL and we want to hook up their biggest fans with tickets to the shows! The shows tape on August 4th and 5th.<br /><br /><br />To request tickets, email: trlcasting@mtvstaff.com with "Tokio Hotel" in the subject.<br /><br />To be considered for tickets, you must be 16-24 years old and available for both dates. If you are honoured a ticket, you will receive an email confirmation 5 days prior to the taping. If you are one of the chosen ones make sure to show up with a fan shirt, poster and whatever else you can think of to show your love for Tokio Hotel!<br /><br />Good luck and see YOU soon!!!<a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/rock" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/music" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/trl" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/pop" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/mtv" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/12/ZwPjn3kr/see_tokio_hotel_live_in_nyc_be_part_of_the_trl_studio_audience Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:18:47 -0000 ePoLCrazuo The video for the song "<a href="http://links.imeem.com/238404cDQ" title="http://music.aol.com/video/monsoon/tokio-hotel/2158023">Monsoon</a>", from Tokio Hotel's U.S. Debut <em>Scream, </em>has premiere today on <a href="http://links.imeem.com/238404cDQ" title="http://music.aol.com/video/monsoon/tokio-hotel/2158023">AOL</a>! Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/238404cDQ" title="http://music.aol.com/video/monsoon/tokio-hotel/2158023">HERE</a> to watch the video!<a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/scream" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/monsoon" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/video" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/premiere" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/aol" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Monsoon Video http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/11/tdjyJFWn/monsoon_video_premiere_on_aol Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:43:53 -0000 iZwQ6ut2vO A brand new episode Tokio Hotel TV is coming up later tonight! This week’s episode features a performance at Parc des Princes in Paris! Go to <a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u__c7Q" title="http://www.youtube.com/tokiohotel">The Official Tokio Hotel YouTube Channel</a> to check it out!!<a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tv" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/th-tv" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/scream" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Tokio Hotel TV http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/09/DtYqSeYB/new_tokio_hotel_tv_episode_coming_tonight_episode_34 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:17:18 -0000 dZqiw488Le Tokio Hotel has added another date for their summer U.S. tour! You can now also catch the boys August 22nd @ The House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV!<a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/us" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/scream" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/kirstenlee" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tour" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/dates" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Tour Dates http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/07/TB6lJbUX/new_us_date_added_for_summer Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:33:21 -0000 ypE7hFPLVJ <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23ly64msP" title="http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/07/02/oh-mein-gott-tokio-hotel-returns-to-trl-for-a-week-this-august/">MTV Buzzworthy Blog</a> has announced details about "Tokio Hotel Week" beginning Monday, August 4th on TRL! Bill and the boys will be coming to you live the entire week so do not miss this special event. For more details check out the article <a href="http://links.imeem.com/23ly64msP" title="http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/07/02/oh-mein-gott-tokio-hotel-returns-to-trl-for-a-week-this-august/">HERE</a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/trl" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/scream" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/mtv" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel TRL http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/03/n8kZuHj-/tokio_hotel_returning_to_mtvs_trl_for_a_whole_week_in_august Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:33:49 -0000 x30dlfaNSA In a brand new episode, Tokio Hotel is interviewed above the clouds (in an airplane). Visit <a href="http://links.imeem.com/13u_P4sP" title="http://www.youtube.com/tokiohotel">The Official Tokio Hotel YouTube Channel </a>to check it out!<a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/webisode" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/youtube" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/interview" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/episode" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/02/jXkVP3ci/new_tokio_hotel_tv_episode_coming_tonight_episode_33 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:05:58 -0000 eUU_SAl7_C Check out the transcript for Tokio Hotel's latest VIP Chat (6/30) available <a href="http://links.imeem.com/232M8D4sP" title="http://www.tokiohotel-us.com">here</a> !<br><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/vip" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/kirstenlee" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/transcript" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokiohotel" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/chat" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel "Ready, Set, Go!" - Video Now Featured on Front Page of MTV.com in MUSIC VIDEO PICKS http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/07/02/0TGQPSbn/tokio_hotel_vip_chat_transcript_available_now Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:04:47 -0000 SYOZb6fHBy <p>YES, IT’S TRUE!!! After thousands of fans asked for more Tokio Hotel tour dates in the U.S. the band has now confirmed an all new North America Tour for August 2008. Check the list below to find out where you can rock the house with Bill, Tom, Gustav & Georg:</p><br /><p>Aug. 7 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ</p><br /><p>Aug. 9 – Intl. Hot Air Balloon Fest of St. Jean - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC (Canada)</p><br /><p>Aug. 11 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH</p><br /><p>Aug. 12 - The Fillmore - Detroit, MI</p><br /><p>Aug. 15 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL</p><br /><p>Aug. 16 - Myth - St. Paul, MN</p><br /><p>Aug. 19 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA</p><br /><p>Aug. 20 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA</p><br /><p>Aug. 25 - Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO</p><br /><p>Aug. 27 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX</p><br /><p>Aug. 28 - Verizon Wireless Theater - Houston, TX</p><br /><p>There is also a cool contest for you guys to win tickets to a Tokio Hotel U.S. show of your choice in August PLUS a chance to meet Bill, Tom, Gustav and Georg. Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/233L0FdlP" title="http://tokiohotel.pop24.de/tokiohotel2/specials/us/bannercontest200806/index_en.php">HERE</a> for full details!!!</p><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tokio" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/win" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tickets" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/hotel" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/tour" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/scream" rel="tag"></a><a href="http://www.imeem.com/tag/us" rel="tag"></a> Tokio Hotel Tour Dates http://www.imeem.com/tokiohotelofficial/blogs/2008/06/30/EXWZZYcV/win_tickets_to_see_tokio_hotel_and_meet_the_band_on_new_us_tour Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:25:12 -0000 0vOmpHSctJ