Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Nightmare Special Airs on Nico Nico 1/4/15

Nightmare will have a special "Bakuretsu! Nightmare" episode airing on the Nico Nico website on January 4, 2015. The "Bakuretsu! Nightmare~Shinshun! 2014 Furikaeri Ikkyo Housou" will begin airing at 12:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the show as it airs.

Nightmare review show airs here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
(LIST NOT UPDATED)
#33 SURPRISE-DRIVE/ Mitsuru Matsuoka
#39 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
(LIST NOT UPDATED)
#13 Ko Gal/ hide
#16 PSYCHE/ Angelo
#31 ARCHE/ DIR EN GREY
#48 THE OMNIGOD/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
#7   Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#10 Ohitori san/ Chanty
#12 Supernova/ Royz
#14 IX Lives/ BVCCI HAYNES
#15 Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#18 Sentimental na Psycho Yarou/ Gossip

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
#2  THE OMNIGOD/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#13 Across the blow/ amber gris

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Tohya Birthday Special Airs 1/3/15

vistlip's drummer Tohya will appear in a special web program airing on the Nico Nico Live website on January 3. The "Tohya no Yan Nama" will air to celebrate the musician's birthday, and it will begin airing at 15:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the show as it airs.

Tohya's Birthday show airs here

stylish wave COUNTDOWN '14-'15 Airs 12/31

A "stylish wave COUNTDOWN '14-'15" live special will air on the Nico Nico Live website on December 31. The stylish wave show will include appearances by Moran, BORN, GOTCHAROCKA, DuelJewel, Jupiter, Lycaon, Jin-Machine, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, Arlequin, the Raid., GIGAMOUS, RoNo☆Cro, LUCHe., Kuroyuri to Kage, and Ensoku. The show starts at 15:30 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

"stylish wave COUNTDOWN '14-'15" airs here

Monday, December 29, 2014

SID New DVD Release 3/18/15

SID have announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on March 18, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "SID TOUR 2014 OUTSIDER." The DVD will retail for 6,800 JPY. Track details are not yet available.

SID OHP here

R-Shitei New Single Release February 2015

R-Shitei have announced via their OHP that they will be releasing a new single in February 2015. The new single will be titled "Sadomazo," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's news page.

R-Shitei OHP news here

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Codomo Dragon DVD Video Spot on YouTube

Codomo Dragon have just added a new DVD spot video to YouTube. The minute-long video shows live clips from the band's September 23rd show that will be featured on the upcoming DVD release. The new "3rd Oneman Tour FINAL 'VIper' ~2014.09.23 Akasaka BLITZ~" live DVD will be released on January 28, 2015.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
DVD spot on YouTube here

the Raid. New Album Announced & Furitsuke Video on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new furitsuke video to their official YouTube channel. The new eight-minute-long video shows band members demonstrating the dance choreography for their song "Persona." During the video, members also announce that they will be releasing their first full album on January 28. That album will be titled "Ray," and it will be released in two types.

the Raid. video on YouTube here

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Azero New Music Sample on YouTube

Azero have added a new music sample to their official YouTube channel. The new 1:40 minute clip features sounds from the song titled "Gekkou."

Azero OHP here
"Gekkou" on YouTube here

Kiryu Live DVD Release 1/28/15

Kiryu will be releasing a live DVD on January 28, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "Kyouka Suigetsu," and it will include performances from the bands tour final show at Tokyo Dome City Hall on September 7. A DVD spot video is currently available on the B.P.Records official YouTube channel.

Kiryu OHP here
DVD spot on YouTube here

Friday, December 26, 2014

NAINE New Lyric Video on YouTube

NAINE have added a new full-version lyric video to their official YouTube channel. The new 4 minute long video features the lyrics and images to match the song titled "OUTLINE." That song is included on the band's "New Answer Is New Ending" album, released in September.

NAINE video on YouTube here

Blu-BiLLioN New Single Release 3/18/15

Blu-BiLLioN will be releasing a new single on March 18, 2015. The new single will be titled "Resonance/Monokuro no Hana," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available.

Blu-BiLLioN OHP here

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Gouhou Loli☆Punk Dreaming Disco New PV Spot

Planet CHILD Music has uploaded a new PV preview for Gouhou Loli☆Punk Dreaming Disco to its official YouTube channel. The new 3:23 minute video features a sample of the new song titled "Sabaki" from the upcoming "Kuma Majutsu" mini album. That five track release will hit stores on January 7, 2015.

"Sabaki" on YouTube here
Gouhou Loli☆Punk Dreaming Disco OHP here

the LOTUS New Trailer on YouTube

PS Company has released a new trailer for an upcoming concept release from the LOTUS. The new 1:17 minute trailer features the new look and an audio preview of "Providence of BIONIC" from the band's upcoming project titled "Providence." More details will be released soon.

the LOTUS preview on YouTube here
the LOTUS OHP here

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

SuG New Album Release 3/4/15

SuG will be releasing a new album on March 4. The new album will be titled "BLACK," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available.

SuG OHP news here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
#33 SURPRISE-DRIVE/ Mitsuru Matsuoka
#39 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
#13 Ko Gal/ hide
#16 PSYCHE/ Angelo
#31 ARCHE/ DIR EN GREY
#48 THE OMNIGOD/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 22, 2014)
#1   Supernova/ Royz
#15 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#16 Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#17 SODOM/ Codomo Dragon

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

MEJIBRAY 3 Consecutive Months of Releases

MEJIBRAY have announced that they will be issuing three consecutive months of releases, starting in March 2015. On March 4, the band will release a live DVD titled "THE THEATRICAL SHOW 'Tori wa Oyogikata wo Shirazu Obore Nakigara' at Shibuya Public Hall." It will include 22 song tracks. Then on April 1, they will release their 12th single, titled "Nepenthes," in three types. Finally on May 6, the band will release their 13th single, titled "Eiki," in three types. Track details for all the planned releases are available on the band's OHP.

MEJIBRAY OHP news here

MUCC Live DVD Release & Europe Tour

MUCC have announced via their OHP that they will be releasing a new DVD and conducting a European tour in 2015.

On February 25, the band will release a live DVD titled "SIX NINE WARS -Bokura no Nana-kagetsu-kan Sensou- 'THE END' @Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium." This DVD will cover the tour final show from the band's SIX NINE WARS tour, and it will include two DVDs and two CDs.

Starting in May 2015, the band will be traveling for a tour through Europe. Show dates are already planned for stops in cities like Moscow (Russia), London (UK), Paris (France), Essen (Germany), Berlin (Germany), and Krakow (Poland). Check the band's OHP for exact dates and locations.

MUCC OHP here

Monday, December 22, 2014

Misaruka New Album Release 1/14/15

Misaruka will be releasing a new album on January 14, 2015. The new album, the band's second, will be titled "-The Butterfly Effect- ~In the Romeo & Juliet~." The album will be released in two types, and track details for both are available on the band's OHP.

Misaruka OHP here

Matenrou Opera Live DVD Release 2/18/15

Matenrou Opera will be releasing a new live DVD on February 18, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "AVALON TOUR FINAL LIVE FILM in Hibiya Yagai Ongakudou," and it will feature footage from the band's October 14 live. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Matenrou Opera OHP here

Sunday, December 21, 2014

sForzato New Single Available on iTunes

The new single from sForzato is now available on iTunes. The two songs from the band's new "G.D.N" single are now available to purchase for $1.98 in the U.S. iTunes store. For availability and pricing in other countries, please check your local store listings. "G.D.N" was released on November 19.

sForzato's "G.D.N" single in U.S. iTunes here

Anli Pollicino New DVD Release 2/6/15

Anli Pollicino will be releasing a new live DVD on February 6. The new DVD will be titled "Anli Pollicino 'ELECTRIC ROMANCE TOUR Ver.3.0' at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM 2014.11.28," and it will include the 18 song tracks from the show, plus two encore sessions. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Anli Pollicino OHP here

Saturday, December 20, 2014

MIYAVI Song on iTunes

A new song from MIYAVI is now available to purchase through iTunes. The new song "Let Go" is now available to download for $1.29 in the US iTunes store. For availability and pricing in other countries. please check listings in your local online store.

MIYAVI's "Let Go" on US iTunes here

GREMLINS 1st Album Release 2/18

GREMLINS have announced that they will be releasing their first full album on February 18, 2015. The new album will be called "MAD THEATER," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available.

GREMLINS OHP here

Friday, December 19, 2014

lynch. Special Airs on Nico Nico 12/20

lynch. will be featured in a special program airing on the Nico Nico website on December 20. The "lynch.1227 Shinkiba STUDIO COAST Mokuzen! All members appearing SPECIAL!" will begin airing at 20:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the show as it airs.

lynch. show airs here

Plastic Tree New DVD Release 2/11/15

Plastic Tree have announced that they will be releasing a new DVD on February 11. The new DVD will be titled "Kessei 20 Shunen 'Jyunen' Tour 'Soshite Parade wa Tsuzuku' Tsuika Kouen Shibuya," and it will feature performances from the band's 20th anniversary show on October 19. Track details for the two-disc set are available on the band's OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here

Thursday, December 18, 2014

GIGAMOUS New Album Release 2/11/15

GIGAMOUS have announced that they will be releasing a new full album on February 11, 2015. The new release will be titled "GIGA BEST," and it will be issued in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

GIGAMOUS OHP here

Sala to Leave Black Gene for the Next Scene

Sala, drummer for Black Gene for the Next Scene, has announced that he will be leaving the band. His last performance with the band will be their January 4 show at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM. Sala has decided to leave for personal reasons, citing that bridging the distance between what his image of a drummer should be and his current situation is impossible. He also states that he will be retiring completely from the music scene.

BFN OHP here

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Zelktage New Single Release 1/21/15

Zelktage have announced that they will release a new single on January 21, 2015. The new single, titled "Shooter," will be the band's fifth single release. The maxi single will include a total of four tracks, which are listed on the band's OHP.

Zelktage OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 22, 2014)
#7  White tree/ SID
#11 Supernova/ Royz
#21 SURPRISE-DRIVE/ Mitsuru Matsuoka

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 22, 2014)
#2   Ko Gal/ hide
#4   ARCHE/ DIR EN GREY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
#4   Son Of A Bitch/ BORN
#15 Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#17 SODOM/ Codomo Dragon
#20 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
#3  THE "420" THEATRICAL ROSES/ MEJIBRAY

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

KAMIJO Announced World Tour 2015

Solo artist KAMIJO has announced that he will be doing a world tour in 2015 to celebrate his 20 years in the music business. Sponsored by B7Klan, KAMIJO will be starting his tour in February 2015, making stops in Moscow, Helsinki, London, Cologne, Marseille, Paris, Sao Paulo, Santiago, Bogota, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and New York, before returning to Japan for a series of shows in July and August. The vocalist will be celebrating his entire career with set lists including songs from Versailles, LAREINE, and NEWSODMY, as well as his recent solo work. Tour dates have been announced for the European leg, but other dates have not yet been announced. Details are available in Japanese and English on the artist's OHP.

KAMIJO OHP information here

Pasholi New Single Release 3/18/15

Pasholi have announced that they will be releasing a new single on March 18, 2015. The new single will be called "Kiss no Housoku," and the band's OHP currently features two videos promoting both it and their 2015 plans. They also announce that they have become affiliated with POP☆UNITED.

Pasholi OHP here
Pasholi official YouTube channel here

Monday, December 15, 2014

AKi 1st Full Album Release 1/28/15

Sid's bassist AKi will be releasing his first full album as a solo artist on January 28, 2015. The new release will be titled "ARISE," and it will contain a total of 11 songs. A commercial spot for the album is now available on the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel.

AKi OHP here
"ARISE" on YouTube here

HOLLOWGRAM Comment Video on YouTube

HOLLOWGRAM have added a new comment video to their official YouTube channel. The new minute-long video features the band talking about their upcoming first one man live show titled "All about us & Rust off us."

HOLLOWGRAM comment on YouTube here

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Angelo Full Music Video on YouTube

Angelo have added a new full music video to their official YouTube channel. The new 4:40 minute video features the PV and lyrics for the band's new song, "Mukui no Niji." That song will appear on Angelo's upcoming "PSYCHE" album, due out on December 17.

Angelo "Mukui no Niji" PV on YouTube here

Kiryuuin Sho Birthday Video on YouTube

Zany Zapp has uploaded a new Golden Bomber video to its official YouTube channel. The 8:38 video features live footage from onstage and backstage celebrations on June 19, 2014 of Kiryuuin Sho's 30th birthday. At the end, the vocalist expresses his own comments about his birthday.

Kiryuuin Sho footage here

Saturday, December 13, 2014

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Comment Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new comment video to their official YouTube channel. SHUN., Zero, and Tsukasa appear in the 2:50 minute video advertising their upcoming DJ night "X'mas Night" event on Christmas Eve. That event will be held at the Shibuya Chelsea Hotel.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S on YouTube here

VAMPS Announce U.S. Shows in April 2015

VAMPS have announced via their webpage that they will be performing at two shows in the United States in April 2015. The duo will be appearing on April 25 at JETBLUE PARK in Fort Myers, Florida, at the Fort Rock Festival. On April 26, they will be appearing at the Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Welcome to Rockville Festival. More details for the shows and tickets can be found on the band's OHP and on the individual festival homepages.

VAMPS OHP here
Fort Rock Festival site here
Welcome to Rockville Festival site here

Friday, December 12, 2014

LEZARD New Single Release 12/24

LEZARD will be releasing a new single on December 24. The new single will be titled "Tewokure Panda," and it will be released in two types. A PV clip for the single is currently featured on the band's OHP.  Fans can find a complete track listing on the band's discography page.

LEZARD OHP here

Serah Announced 3 New Singles

Serah has announced that they will be issuing three consecutive months of releases, starting in January. On January 14, the band will release their third single, "entrust." On February 11, they will release the fourth single, "End roll." The fifth single, "Another city/Ohanabatake," will be released on March 11. Videos containing sample audio clips from "entrust" and "End roll" have already been uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel.

Serah OHP here
Serah official YouTube here

Thursday, December 11, 2014

v[NEU] Best Album Release 12/24

v[NEU] will be releasing a last best album on December 24. The album will simply be titled "BEST," and it will be released in three types. Track details for all three releases are on the band's discography page. In October, v[NEU] announced plans to disband after their December 29 live show at Shibuya Public Hall.

v[NEU] OHP here

Jin-Machine New Album Release 2/11/15

Jin-Machine will be releasing a new album on February 11, 2015. The new album will be titled "Tanemaki Kura," and it will be released in three types. No other details have been released yet.

Jin-Machine site here
Matsu Course CD at CD Japan here
Take Course CD at CD Japan here
Ume Course CD at CD Japan here

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
NO NEW LISTINGS

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
#36  THE "420" THEATRICAL ROSES/ MEJIBRAY
#39  MUSIC LIFE/ GLAY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 8, 2014)
#1   SODOM/ Codomo Dragon
#7   Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#8   Sincerely yours/ Blu-BiLLioN
#14 Ohitori Serenade/ Rave
#18 Hiai/ Jin
#20 Shosei, Dare ga Tame ni Naku./ The 3rd Birthday

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 8, 2014)
#2  TRIANGLE/ DIAURA
#19 Devils cocolate/ LOUD GRAPE

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

hide Birthday Special Airs 12/13

The Nico Nico website will be hosting a special event commemorating the 50th birthday of legendary visual artist hide. The "hide Birthday Party 2014 -50th Anniversary-" event will air on Nico Nico on December 13, starting at 17:10 JST (convert time here). Various artists will be performing tributes throughout the event. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who can't watch the program as it airs.

hide Birthday link here

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

New Band i.Rias & 1st Single Announcement

Planet Child Music has introduced a new band called i.Rias and announced that they will release their first single on February 18, 2015. That debut single will be titled "DRiVE," and it will be released in two types. Planet Child has uploaded an announcement teaser video for the band to its official YouTube channel. The band has started an OHP, but the site will not officially open until February 19, 2015.

i.Rias OHP here
i.Rias Announcement video on YouTube here

Kazuya Starts Instagram

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S guitarist Kazuya has opened an Instagram account. The information is not yet posted on the artist's official Twitter account, but was announced on his related Facebook page. He has already posted a few pictures for fans to enjoy.

Kazuya Instagram here
Kazuya Facebook here
Kazuya Twitter here

Monday, December 8, 2014

Jupiter New Album Release 1/7/15

Jupiter will be releasing a new album on January 7, 2015. The new album, the band's second, will be titled "THE HISTORY OF GENESIS." It will be released in two types, and the complete track listings for both are available on the band's OHP.

Jupiter OHP here

DaizyStripper New Single Release 1/21/15

DaizyStripper will be releasing a new single on January 21, 2015. The new single will be called "ARREST," and it it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

DaizyStripper OHP here

Sunday, December 7, 2014

GUILD Live DVD Footage on YouTube

Zany Zap has added some new video footage of GUILD to its official YouTube channel. The new 14:45 minute video features live footage of the band from their performance at Hibiya Yagai Dai Ongakudo on July 19, 2014. That live show can be found on their "Burning Carnival 2014~Super Summer of Love~" live DVD, released Septemter 19, 2014.

GUILD Live DVD clip on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Live DVD Release 1/28/15

Codomo Dragon have just announced that they will be releasing a live DVD on January 28, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "3rd Oneman Tour FINAL 'VIper' ~2014.09.23 Akasaka BLITZ~" and it will retail for 5,741 JPY. Pre-sale reservations are being accepted online from December 8 to January 16.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
Online shop reservations here

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Azlina Bonus DVD Trailer on YouTube

Azlina have announced that there is a special bonus DVD that will be made available to fans who purchase their "HymelCroyt" CD in person at Like An Edison stores. This special bonus DVD will contain a driving date simulation, with each member of the band featured in his own "date" driving through Osaka at night. A video trailer for this not-for-sale bonus DVD is now available on the band's official YouTube channel.

Azlina "Driving Date" trailer on YouTube here

Azero New Video on YouTube

Azero have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 1:33 minute video features an audio sample of the band's song titled "Neo Clear." Be sure to subscribe to their channel to see new videos as they are uploaded.

Azero's "Neo Clear" on YouTube here

Friday, December 5, 2014

Jiluka New OHP

Jiluka will soon be resuming activity. The band has already opened a new website with an announcement that the full site will be made available on December 15. Fans can follow developments from the band's new official Twitter.

Jiluka Pre-open OHP here
Jiluka Twitter here

Doremidan Announces Anniversary Live

After they announced their intention to disband in 2012, Doremidan have recently announced that they will be resuming activity. They will perform on March 20, 2015 at Shinjuku ReNY for a 13th Anniversary Live'15 show, exactly three years after their last live together. Ticket information and new images of the band are available on their new OHP.

Doremidan OHP here

Thursday, December 4, 2014

BORN Live DVD Release

BORN has announced that they will be issuing a live limited DVD release on December 29. The new DVD will be titled "DVD-LIVE & DOCUMENT- 'BOOTLEG BORN in Europe'" and it will feature footage from the band's recent 2014 European tour.  The DVD will be offered for sale at the band's December 29 Shinjuku BLAZE live.

BORN OHP herehttp://www.indie-psc.com/born/

ROCK AND READ 057 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 057, due to hit stores December 25. The front cover artist for this issue will be Mitsuru Matsuoka (MICHAEL), and the back cover artist will be Ni~ya (Nightmare). Other featured artists will be:  maya (LM.C), Yuh (Vistlip), Yuu (MERRY), YUKI (DUSTAR-3), Tsubame (BugLug), Takashi (Kameleo), YOSHIHIRO (GUILD), Shun (DuelJewel), Cazqui (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST), and MORRIE.

 ROCK AND READ blog here

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

REALies New Single Release 1/14/15

REALies will be releasing a new maxi single on January 14, 2015. The new single will be titled "Yuki Tokei," and it will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features a 1 minute video trailer for the new title track's PV.

REALies OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 8, 2014)
#20  SODOM/ Codomo Dragon

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 8, 2014)
#33  Triangle/ DIAURA
#40  MUSIC LIFE/ GLAY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 1, 2014)
#1   Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#2   Sincerely yours/ Blu-BiLLioN
#11 REBELLION/ the Raid.

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 1, 2014)
#13 Near Equal/ Arlequin

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Guitarist Yamato Leaves Serah

Serah have issued an announcement via their OHP that guitarist Yamato has decided to leave the band. In an announcement on November 17, the band stated that Yamato would perform with the band for the last time on December 31. Serah also announced that they would continue band activities with the four remaining members. In a second announcement, the members apologized that Yamato did not perform during their show at Ikebukuro EDGE on November 21, and that he had already issued notice of his desire to leave the company in November rather than December. The notice cites difficulty balancing band life with daily life and a resulting waning passion for music as possible reasons for his early departure. He did not express an interest in maintaining contact with the band as of the morning of the November 21 live, and his Twitter account has already been removed. Serah apologizes for the sudden nature of the announcements and the resulting feelings of disappointment from the fans.

Both announcements are available on the band's OHP.

Serah OHP here

XYLORiDE 2nd Single Release 12/8

XYLORiDE will release their second single on December 8. The new single will be called "RUSTY LAND." The band just released their first single, "PUPPET PLAY," on November 26. XYLORiDE are XiAN on vocals, TAIGA and KatsuK on guitars, yu-ta on bass, and HiBiKi on drums.

XYLORiDE OHP here

Monday, December 1, 2014

Shellmy New Single Release 12/24

Shellmy has announced that they will be releasing a new single on December 24. The new single will be titled "Subliminal Cultism," and it will include a total of three new songs. The band has uploaded a new 3:16 minute video to their official YouTube channel that includes sample audio tracks for all the songs on the single.

Shellmy video on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S DVD & New Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The 5:47 minute video features live performance footage from the band's August 24, 2014 show at Shibuya WWW. This video footage is a preview of what will be included on the band's first full live DVD release, "PARASITIC EMOTION 3rd Anniversary TOUR FINAL 2014.8.24 LIVE at SHIBUYA WWW," scheduled for release on December 24.

TMH4NS video announcement on YouTube here