OKAY!
I solved the problem
I redownloaded the ROM (dont ask me about this) and it worked fine.
I've done some tests and the issue is that when you copy the ROM file (using the copy command after you download it) it renders the ROM unusable for whatever reason.
I suspect that people are...
Before I ask for help I just want to say thanks for everything you guys have done. This kind of thing takes many hours and since you obviously must understand Japanese it was 100% selfless. I'm really excited since finding this place.
However, can someone please help me with the patching...
@Xdqwerty, to answer your question, they're a fusion Brit-pop/J-pop/electronic band with a woman vocalist. Flamingo is hands down their best known song but they've got a ton of other really good songs