More cheers followed for German rockers Tokio Hotel who took to the stage next. Lead vocalist Bill Kaulitz caught everyone’s attention with his unique style and choice of outfit – which was a dark olive military-like jumpsuit coupled with lots of bling. His signature eye-liner was present of course. VJs Juju and Chris teased Tokio Hotel about the Malaysian girls, and Tom responded by saying that they “are really beautiful, they look good.”

Laughter ensued when the VJs asked Gustav (who was wearing a plain white T-shirt and bermudas) if he was ever inspired to dress like the other members of the band. Gustav said no in a serious, deadpan tone, which somehow made it all the more hilarious. Bill chimed in to say that the band encourages individuality and expression, therefore all four of them have distinct styles.

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With their irresistibly catchy glam rock sound, the band certainly knows how to “human connect to human,” captivating not just Europe, but the rest of the world as well. And now, they’re in Malaysia for MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2010.

The boys were relaxed as they lounged around on a plush sofa, dressed casually for the tropical weather. Bill was striking as usual, his slender frame clad in a red and black striped top with layered chains adorning his neck and his hair swept up into a perfectly coiffed quiff.

Throughout the interview, Bill was the chatty one, Tom was the cheeky one, Gustav was the attentive one and well, Georg was the sweet one –he smiled a lot. We find out more about what Tokio Hotel have up their sleeve for tonight’s performance, Bill’s septum piercing and the much-missed Jumbie before the boys had to be whisked away for rehearsals.

What can the fans expect from your MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2010 appearance?

Tom: The main thing is that we will have the burning piano and something new for “World Behind My Wall.”  We also have a great opening for “Noise” and all our intros.

Bill: What we did on this record is that we tried some new instruments, the guys are playing keyboards, and they are playing piano for the first time, because in general, Tom is only playing the guitar, but he’s also really talented when it comes to the piano, so we went with a new record to try new stuff on stage as well.

Do you guys still get nervous when you’re up on stage?

Bill: Yes, we do. But when you play a tour for like 3 months or something…with the large shows when it’s the same every night, it’s not that bad, you get used to it. We are always nervous when it’s just the one show, just the one possibility, and it’s always exciting. I think it’s a normal thing to be nervous.

Tokio Hotel has recenty released a ‘Humanoid City’ Live DVD and album.  I understand that the stage setting was created by the team behind the blockbuster movie “The Fifth Element.” Tell us more about the creative process behind bringing this tour video to life.

Bill: You know when it comes to the tour, you always have so many ideas and things you want to do, and for us it was important to do something new. We really wanted to create a ‘Humanoid City,’ so we had a great stage designer, her name is Misty Buckley, she did a fantastic job and we worked really close together.

Tom: We all sat down and said we wanted a big opening, we want something movable, we want the set to flow on stage, and all the ideas kept coming.

Bill: So putting a show together like this means a lot of time, we started half a year before we got on the road, and we had some rehearsals in London for like a week. We then did the costumes together, it was Dean and Dan (Caten) from DSquared2, and they also did a fantastic job. It was really a process, so I think the most important thing is to get together and to talk about what you want to have. I really wanted to do something ‘Humanoid,’ something which is not from the planet, and that was the whole theme for the tour. Everything worked really well and we put on quite the show in Milan.

Speaking of the tour and also your album ‘Humanoid,’ there’s this whole science fiction aspect going on, so do you guys have any favorite science fiction movies, books etc?

Bill: I think I love most sci-fi movies in general.

Tom: Sci-fi movies are great, my favorite sci-fi movie is… do we have a favorite? I mean Fifth Element is great…

Georg: District 9.

(All agree)

Bill: 2012 was also a great movie.

Tom: It’s not really sci-fi but…

Bill: I like a lot of different things, I like everything with aliens so yeah. It was not planned to have the record like this, it comes just with the process and we were sitting in the studio thinking and talking about things like that and we came up with the idea of calling this album ‘Humanoid’ and to have all the sci-fi influences.

Bill, you’ve recently got yourself some new piercings-including a septum one that is slightly more unusual. Was it planned or something done on impulse?

Bill: No, it’s always really spontaneous. I was sitting in the car and I had this idea and I said ok, I wanna do it. The great thing about piercings is that you can pull it out any time so that’s really great.

But I’m really into piercings and tattoos and stuff like that so I already planned some new tattoos I wanna have. When you do this, it hurts so bad, and you say ok, I never want to do this again, but when everything is fine and you’re feeling good again then you go directly to the next piercer and it’s a cycle.

I’m kinda addicted to stuff like that.

So is there any part of your body that you will never pierce?

Bill: Yes, my “downstairs” area. (gestures to lower body)

 (everyone chuckles)

What’s the most interesting thing that you guys have had to autograph so far?

Tom: We’ve had some good things – used underwear, cars…

Georg: Naked boobs…

Bill: Yep, things like that…

Tom: I prefer naked boobs (smiles widely)

Is Jumbie ever going to make an appearance again?

Bill: Ah!

(everyone laughs)

Tom: He does look really great on film.

Bill: We always have new toys on tour, and this time we have snake boards (skate boards with pivot points). It’s really hard to learn this but once you get it, it’s really fun, but maybe we’ll bring Jumbie on the next tour, or maybe to Asia. I think he definitely wants to see it.

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So ladies and gentlemen, when the lights come on for Tokio Hotel tonight at MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2010, prepare to scream.

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Pale like moon,sweet like Krapfen
Ambiguous, symbionts, idolized: "A" meet Kaulitz twins,leaders of Tokio Hotel.And it learns they dream the same witch.

"If our job was a real one,we could quit;but we are Tokio Hoteln stage,day and night in our dreams". The words of Bill Kaulitz,gothic German elf and leader of band,sounds teeny but convinced. They are convincing enough to enmesh teenagers:a generation of girls is at their feet,but a good number of 20,30 and 40 years old women would give anything to breathe "the same air of him". A part of the crowd goes nut and cries,in Catania: today Bill and Tom Kaulitz twins (singer and guitarist of the 4 members group) are guest at the final episode of TRL on the Road,the teeny-oriented MTV show on tour (who is going to keep from Milano on September 13). And them,the "sick of Tokio Hotel" are here. With bikini or pimples,with an advance of 17 hours to their idols appearance (they won't sing,they will say only "Hi Catania" and then they will sing 300 autographes). In standing places close to stage,teenagers start to faint because of warm and emotion. They show Humanoid City Live DVD,filmed during Tokio Hotel concert in Milano: it's out since today morning,and many girls camped to Feltrinelli the whole night to get it. Aggressive girls,like a demigods fan is. Indeed,this is they way twins appear: unreachable,aliens.
However,in the interviews room,Bill Kaulitz is just an undepressure 20 years old boy. His smile is tight,his long fingers with black nailpolish move jerkly. But the style is impeccable,what they need to promote the product(3 milions and half of sold album),to win the acclaim of management,to go on. In order to every fan can see confirmed the "3 milestones" of Tokio Hotel, and feel free to dream up. First: a symbiotic relationship between Bill and Tom twins. [now there is part about ******** I prefer don't put supposely it's not allowed stuff here]. "We feel the same,as if we live in both bodies",says Tom. He does the seductive guy,determined in his street-look made by cornrows,piercing and rapper pants. "Like the time in Berlin,when you phoned me saying to be regard",Bill reminds "and then I had an accident". Day and night. "We have the same recurrent nightmare". We listen. "An ugly bad witch who kill our parents",they tell together. Nice outside,sweet inside,just like a krapfen.
Second fact: Bill is heterosexual,maybe not. "Fans who still wonder if I am gay or not make me bored" he says. He throw his head back,looking like Carrà. [Raffaella Carrà is a very famous Italian hosting,showgirl and singer]. He blinks his cat eyes,magnetic smokeyes so infinite in paleness of face. "Since I was kid I like make up and David Bowie,but it doesn't mean I like men also".
Third fact: Bill is the romantic one,Tom is the playboy. "Sometimes I'm jelous about his behaviour with girls",Bill explains. "But the time I have for living on this earth is too little to risk of spend it with a person who isn't the right one". So the teen-agers pop-rock alien practives the abstince since he was 14. Instead Tom.. "I catch the occasions",he says. For everyone,who can recognize her Prince Charming in either (but asking in loco the "bastard one" seems to be more successful of the good guy,as always). Bill claims: "I'm not able to go at fans and say:<
"We started with Tokio Hotel when we were 15: too early to do not make mistakes" his twin suggests. For example? "Drink much alchool.We are growing up,maybe we should worry about the effects of our behaviours on teenagers". Although they are grown as well: many of them,crush of first rock-emo period of band,didn't appreciate the electronic turn "truzza" [it's an Italian slang word to mean unz unz,disco-house and stuff; "truzzi" are also people who listen this music or not dress up in a fine way] of their new album "Humanoid". "Even lyrics are less effective" according with Serena,a 34 years old woman "come out from post-partum depression thanks to Tokio".
Twins's answer is the most obvious: "We evolved. It's better talking about our music instead of our private life" Tom says,but even him seems to not believe. "Sometimes I'd like to do something crazy without media fixed on me" Bill adds. If you are a Kaulitz,it's impossible to going out with friends,without bodyguards. "Fans recognize me when I try to hide myself too,with glasses and cap.They recognize point of my nose I think". "It's hard to fall in love like he wishes" says Tom. Too bad almost every lyric of them tell about love. "But love is everywhere,you just need to open your eyes".Bill spreads his arms. "I have always my laptop with me,to find inspiration".
Hurray,cin cin!2 guys take their last glass of energy drink.
Transgressive like an energy drink,nope David Bowie. And maybe this is better,especially for who is parent today.

Translation by KiraGQ