Link New One Coin Single

Link have just released a new one coin single on March 30. The new single, titled "Another," was released in four types. Planet Child Music has just released a promotional talk video for the release on its official YouTube channel.

Link OHP here
Link on YouTube here

BLESSCODE New Single Releases

BLESSCODE will release a new single on April 27. The new release will be titled "Imperial City," and it will be released in two types. On April 11, BLESSCODE will be releasing a new single with MORRIGAN. Both bands will include one track on the new release. Track details for both releases are available on the band's OHP.

BLESSCODE OHP here

nue New Mini Album Release July 2016

nue have announced that they will be releasing a new mini album in July. The new album will be titled "sleep," but no other details have been released yet.

nue OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (April 4, 2016)
#10 Awakening./ Nightmare
#13 Jupiter/ UNiTE
#47 Irodori/ Kiryu
     
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (April 4, 2016)
#42 best tracks 2000-2005 [clowns]/ Nightmare

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 28, 2016)
#4   Hachijyu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-shitei
#9   Irodori/ Kiryu
#14 Lava/ Anfiel
#19 Ronokuro, Kaisansurutte yo. ~Reon side~/ RoNo☆Cro
#20 Ronokuro, Kaisansurutte yo. ~Minami side~/ RoNo☆Cro

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 28, 2016)
#3   EDR TOKYO/ DIV
#10 THIS IS NOW/ exist†trace

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

A9 New PV on YouTube

A9 have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video features a full-version PV for the band's new song titled "PRISMATIC." The band will release their new EP titled "LIGHT AND DARKNESS" on April 13.

"PRISMATIC" PV on YouTube here
A9 OHP here

the Raid. New DVD & Video Spot

the Raid. will be releasing a live DVD on April 9 via their web shop. The DVD will be titled "Ray of Hope," and it will feature their performance from their oneman tour final at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM on March 21, 2015. A video spot for that DVD is now available on the band's official YouTube channel.

the Raid. video on YouTube here

Kiryuuin Sho Solo DVD Release 3/30

Zany Zap has announced via YouTube that Kiryuuin Sho from Golden Bomber will be featured in a solo DVD release on March 30. The video features a minute and a half of live footage from the artist's solo show at Nippon Budokan on December 15, 2105.

Kiryuuin Sho DVD release video on YouTube here

lynch. New DVD/Blu-ray Release 6/15

lynch. have announced that they will be releasing a new live concert video on June 15. The new video will be titled "IMMORTALITY," and it will be released in both DVD and Blu-ray formats. This will be the first time the band has offered a new video release on Blu-ray. Details are available on the band's OHP.

lynch. OHP here

Zombie Video Spot on YouTube

Zany Zap has added a new video for Zombie to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a 42 second PV spot for the band's upcoming "Kusari Hime" single release on April 13.

Zombie OHP here
"Kusari Hime" spot on YouTube here

Sick2 PV on YouTube

Planet Child Music has added a new video for Sick2 to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version PV for the new song titled "Zettai Tenshi Ryouiki." That single will be released on April 6.

Sick2 OHP here
PV on YouTube here

Kameleo New Short Video on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new short video clip of Kameleo to its official YouTube channel. The new clip features a 52 second spot for the band's new song "Kamekue" from the upcoming "KAMENICATION!" album release.

Kameleo spot on YouTube here

ASTARIA New Mini Album Release 5/25

ASTARIA have announced that they will release their first mini album on May 25. The new mini album will be titled "Mirai no Sono Saki," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

ASTARIA OHP here

Misaruka New Mini Album Release 5/25

Misaruka have announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on May 25. The new album will be titled "-Floride umbra-," and it will be released in two types. A video spot and track details are already available on the band's OHP.

Misaruka OHP here

Kanon Announce Disbandment

Kanon have announced via their webpage that they will be disbanding after their live show at Ikebukuro EDGE on June 8. The band's bass player had already announced plans to part ways with the band after their March 28 show at Shinjuku RUIDO K4, and in the wake of this change, the remaining members decided it was best to disband. They thank fans for supporting them.

Kanon OHP here

Gossip Announces Three Consecutive Months of Releases

Gossip have announced that they will be issuing three consecutive months of releases, starting in May. On May 4, they will release their fifth single, titled "Immoral Kichiku Maruhi Tsushin Koza." On June 15, they will release their sixth single, titled "CHEMICAL FILTH." On July 13, they will release their seventh single, titled "Erotopiaria." Track details for all of the singles are available on the band's OHP.

Gossip OHP here

Kiryu New DVD Release 5/11

Kiryu will be releasing a new live DVD on May 11. The new DVD will include the band's "FAMILY PARTY" performance at Zepp Tokyo on January 8, 2016. Track details aren't available yet.

Kiryu OHP here

Neverland PV Spot on YouTube

Planet Child Music has added a new video for Neverland to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a long PV spot for the band's new song "Daydream." That song will be featured on their upcoming "GRiM"album release, out in stores on April 6.

"Daydream" spot on YouTube here
Neverland OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (March 28, 2016)
#12 JIBUN/ An Cafe
#28 MONROEwalk/ LM.C
#34 Hachijyu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-shitei
    
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 28, 2016)
#38 EDR TOKYO/ DIV

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 21, 2016)
#1   Hachijyu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-shitei
#5   Yomigaeri/ AvelCain
#6   Irodori/ Kiryu
#11 SCANDALOUS/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
#13 Tsukihime/ sibilebashir
#19 PARANOIA/ Arlequin

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 21, 2016)
#9   Independence BLACK/ BORN
#18 Creamy Screaming!!/ SEX-ANDROID

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Blu-BiLLioN New DVD Release 5/11

Blu-BiLLioN have announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on May 11, 2016. The new DVD will be titled "Beyond the GENESIS," and it will be released in two types. That DVD will feature the band's performance from Tokyo Mielparque Hall on December 4, 2015.

Blu-BiLLioN OHP here

DiSPiИA New Single Releases

DiSPiИA have announced that they will be issuing two consecutive months of releases beginning in April. On April 13, they will release their second single, titled "Ringo." On May 11, they will release their third single, titled "Hihei no Hoho."

DiSPiИA OHP here

 

B'Laive New Single Release 5/25

B'Laive have announced that they will release their second maxi single on May 25. The new single will be titled "Dream Jumbo Gakuen," and it will be released in three types. Further details are not yet available.

B'Laive OHP here

LiPS New Name & New Single

LiPS have announced some changes via their official blog. The band will be changing their name from LiPS to Giza, and they have opened a new official blog in that name. They have also announced that they will be releasing  a new single on May 18 titled "Hangyaku Refrain." The single will be released in two types, and track details are available. Giza are Kiyoto on vocals, Jewelry Teranishi on guitar, YUSUKE on bass, and Jin on drums.

LiPS blog announcement here
Giza blog here

CLØWD New Single & Video Clip

CLØWD have announced that they will be releasing their third single on April 27. The new single will be titled "RUDENESS RESORT," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP. There is also a short PV clip for the title song on the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel.

CLØWD OHP here
"RUDENESS RESORT" on YouTube here

The THIRTEEN New OHP & Album Release

Sadie's vocalist Mao and guitarist Mizuki have returned as a new unit called The THIRTEEN. The duo is featured in a new comment on the Vif Music YouTube channel, where they talk about their new upcoming full album release. That album will be titled "PANDEMIC," and it will be released in two types on May 25. A teaser trailer is available on the new OHP.

Vif Music comment on YouTube here
The THIRTEEN OHP here

Kameleo New Mini Album Release 4/6

Kameleo have announced that their new mini album will be released on April 6. The new release will be titled "KAMENICATION!" and it will be released in two types. Track details and a short MVclip are available on the band's OHP.

Kameleo OHP here

XENON Announce Disbandment & Last Album

XENON have announced via their OHP that they will be disbanding after their live show at Osaka MUSE on May 31. They thank fans for supporting them during the last six and a half years. They also announce that they will be releasing on last best album on May 11. The "XENON BEST SELECTION" album will be released in one 2-disc set.

XENON OHP here

RAVE New Single Details

Earlier, RAVE announced that they would be releasing a new single on April 13, but they did not announce specific details. The band has now updated their OHP with more information. The new single will be titled "Jinsei Tsuramichan," and it will be released in two types. Track details and a PV spot are now available on the band's OHP.

RAVE OHP details here

NoGoD New Album Release 3/30

NoGoD will be releasing a new album on March 30. The new album will be titled "Renovate," and it will be released in one type with 11 song tracks. A complete track listing is available from the band's OHP.

NoGoD OHP here

ASAGI Starts Solo Project

ASAGI, vocalist for D, has launched his own solo project. Under his own name, he will release his first major single, titled "Seventh Sense/Shikabane no Oja/AnPsi," on April 27. Guest musicians are also listed on the artist's solo website, and include other visual artists like Sakito of Nightmare and Shinya of DIR EN GREY.

ASAGI OHP here
ASAGI Solo Twitter here

D=OUT Announces Departure from PS Company

PS Company has officially announced via D=OUT's OHP that both the band and Hanamizakura Kouki will officially part ways with the management agency on April 30. Their contract will be ending, and they have decided to end their affiliation with the company. The band clearly indicates they will be moving full force toward their 10th anniversary, so they intend to continue activities. Details for the dissolution of their ZIPANG fan club will be announced on the fan club site.

D=OUT announcement here

exist†trace New EP Available on iTunes

exist†trace's newest release is now available to download worldwide from iTunes. The new "THIS IS NOW" EP, just released March 16, is now available to purchase for $5.94 in the U.S. iTunes store. For pricing and availability in other countries, please check your local listings.

exist†trace on iTunes here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (March 21, 2016)
#13 Hachijyu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-shitei
#38 Yomigaeri/ AvelCain
#43 Irodori/ Kiryu
    
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 21, 2016)
#17 VIRGIN/ SuG

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 14, 2016)
#2   Irodori/ Kiryu
#4   PARANOIA/ Arlequin
#5   Agitato GRIMOIRE/ MEJIBRAY
#10 BLACK Bulldog/Labrador Orchestra/ DOG inThe PWO
#19 S.O.S./ Blu-BiLLioN
#20 Sun!Sun!Smile!!/ Smileberry

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 14, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

DIEALO Announce 1st Single

DIEALO have announced that they will release their first single on April 6. The new single will be titled "DECISION," and it will include three song tracks. A short video spot on the band's OHP features sample tracks for those three songs.

DIEALO OHP here

T.M.Revolution Announces New Releases

T.M.Revolution has announced two new upcoming releases. First up, on April 6, the artist will release a new single titled "Committed RED/Inherit the Force" in two types. Then on May 11, he will release a 20th anniversary best album titled "2020 -T.M.Revolution ALL TIME BEST-" in two types. Some details are available on the singer's Discography page.

T.M.Revolution OHP here

AI New Album Release 4/20

AI has announced that he will release his first solo album on April 20. The album, titled "CONFUSION," will be limited to mail order only release. The track details are available on the artist's OHP.

AI OHP here

DAIKI Starts Solo Career

DAIKI, formerly vocalist for LOST ASH, started his solo career in January 2016. He has started with a new acoustic live sound, and he just completed his first oneman live at Shibuya REX on March 9. Demo audio tracks titled "kimi" and "Sweet Heart" are available on his new OHP.

DAIKI OHP here

Jupiter Live DVD Release 3/16

Jupiter will be releasing a new live DVD on March 16. The new DVD will be titled "ANGE GARDIEN," and it will include the band's "Prevenient Grace" tour final at Shinjuku ReNY on October 17, 2015. The set will consist of a DVD and a live CD. Track details are on the band's OHP.

Jupiter OHP here

AvelCain Announces Disbandment

AvelCain updated their OHP yesterday with an important announcement. The group will disband after their performance at Nagoya Diamond Hall on July 27. They thank everyone for their support for the last four years. Individual member statements are also posted after the announcement. No particular reason is listed for the decision.

AvelCain OHP here

DIAURA New Single Release 3/30

DIAURA have announced that they will release a new single on March 30. The new single will be titled "ENIGMA," and it will be released in two types. A short YouTube video spot is available on the band's OHP.

DIAURA OHP here

GOTCHAROCKA Announce New Mini Album

GOTCHAROCKA have announced that they will release their second mini album in May. They haven't yet announced a title, tracklist, or exact release date.

GOTCHAROCKA OHP here

ensoku New Single Release 5/4

ensoku have announced that they will be releasing their 11th single on May 4. The new single will be titled "Deus ex machina," and it will be released in two types. Details are available on the band's discography page.

ensoku OHP here

SuG Opens Facebook Page

SuG has officially returned to Facebook with a new fan page. Fans can now like and follow the band's account to see information and videos. Fans outside the U.S. may be able to watch the band's new "Smells Like Virgin Spirit" video on YouTube.

SuG official Facebook here

Zombie New Single Release 4/13

Zombie have announced that they will be releasing a new single on April 13. The new single will be titled "Kusari Hime," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Zombie OHP here

Matenrou Opera Coming to Anime North 2016

Matenrou Opera have announced that they will be making an appearance at Anime North 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The convention runs from May 27 to 29, and the band will do a live performance on May 28 at The Toronto Congress Centre, Hall. Check the Anime North website for more details and ticket information.

Matenrou Opera OHP here
Anime North website here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Announce Overseas Availability

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have announced that their overseas fans will soon have a few options for buying their new single release titled "SCANDALOUS." The CD, released on March 9 in Japan, will be available to purchase from the online Cool Japan Store. The single will also be available to download after March 16 via iTunes in several countries, including the United States. Check the band's OHP for a list of countries and links to buying options.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S 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- (March 14, 2016)
#6   Irodori/ Kiryu
#27 PARANOIA/ Arlequin
#36 Agitato GRIMOIRE/ MEJIBRAY
    
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 14, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 7, 2016)
#1   BLACK Bulldog/Labrador Orchestra/ DOG inThe PWO
#6   Sun!Sun!Smile!!/ Smileberry
#7   Fermata/ GREMLINS
#15 S.O.S./ Blu-BiLLioN

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 7, 2016)
#8    TIMELESS/ Shounenki

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Golden Bomber New Single Release 4/27

Golden Bomber have announced that they will release a new single on April 27. The new single will be titled "Mizushobai wo Yamete Kurenai ka," and it will be released in two types. Details are not yet available.

Golden Bomber release news here

exist†trace New Video on YouTube

exist†trace have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a full version PV for the band's new song, "DREAM RIDER." That single will be included on the band's new "THIS IS NOW" release, in stores March 16.

exist†trace "DREAM RIDER" video on YouTube here

My Dragon Trailer on YouTube

B.P.Records has added a new video for My Dragon to its official YouTube channel. Then new video features a nearly three-minute-long music trailer for the group's third single release, titled "Stardust Dream." That will be in stores on March 30.

My Dragon music trailer on YouTube here

Villers la Ville Add Mail Ordering to Site

New band Villers la Ville have now added a mail ordering option to their website. Fans who want to buy their debut single titled "S.S.S" can now fill out a form to request mail order purchase. The form and ordering information have been added to the band's news feed.

Villers la Ville ordering form here

HOLLOWGRAM Comment Video on YouTube

HOLLOWGRAM has a new video on their official YouTube channel. The new video features information about their "HOROSCOPES" spring collaboration tour with STEREO.C.K, and announces that they plan to release a collaboration album.

HOLLOWGRAM video comment here

Codomo Dragon Music Trailer on YouTube

B.P.Records has made a new video for Codomo Dragon available on its official YouTube channel. The new video features a music spot for the band's new single "HEMLOCK," due in stores on March 30. Fans can hear a sample of each song featured on each type of the release.

Codomo Dragon music spot on YouTube here

DIV New PV on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new video for DIV to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version PV for the band's new song, "Tokyo, Nettaiya ni Tsuki." That song appears on the band's new "EDR TOKYO" mini album, out on March 16.

DIV video on YouTube here

the Raid. Video Spots on YouTube

the Raid. have added two new video spots to their official YouTube channel. The new videos feature song track samples for their "COUPLING BEST" album releases. There are two types, one featuring bo_ya, and one featuring Yuuha. Those best albums will be released on March 21 in their web shop.

the Raid. Yuuha video spot on YouTube here
the Raid. bo_ya video spot on YouTube here

Sclaim New Music Clip on YouTube

Sclaim have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features the full-version of the song titled "Inverted cross" from the band's first album, "Inverted Eclipse." That album was released on June 30, 2015.

"Inverted cross" video on YouTube here

REIGN Announces New Singles

REIGN released an announcement video on their official YouTube channel. The video promises that the band will release a new single in May 2016, and another single in September 2016. They also announce a new oneman show on September 3 at Takadanobaba AREA.

REIGN announcement on YouTube here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 3/18

Golden Bomber members will appear in their regular "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on March 18. This show will begin at 22:00 JST (convert time here). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the show as it airs.

Golden Bomber Show airs here

PSC Company Special Airs 3/8

A "PEACE & SMILE PARADE DREAM LIVE" special program will air on the Nico Nico Live website on March 8. The program will be hosted by Takuya Hoshino, and will include appearances by select members of BORN, ViViD, Kra, D=OUT, Rave, and the LOTUS. The show starts at 16:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

"PEACE & SMILE PARADE DREAM LIVE" airs here

Codomo Dragon MV Spot on YouTube

B.P.Records has made a new video for Codomo Dragon available on its official YouTube channel. The new video feature a long MV spot for the band's new song "HEMLOCK." That song will be featured on the band's new maxi-single release in stores on March 30.

Codomo Dragon "HEMLOCK" spot on YouTube 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- (March 7, 2016)
#10 BLACK Bulldog/Labrador Orchestra/ DOG inThe PWO
#40 Sun!Sun!Smile!!/ Smileberry
    
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 7, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 29, 2016)
#9   S.O.S./ Blu-BiLLioN
#11 SUICIDAL MARKET~Doze of Hope~/ BORN
#19 Merukari/ the Raid.

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 29, 2016)
#6   Kayou Suspense Gekijou/ Belle
#17 GAME OVER/ Souiumono

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

A9 New EP Release 4/13

A9 have announced that they will release their new EP on April 13. The new release will be titled "LIGHT AND DARKNESS," and it will include seven song tracks. Digital sales through the band's Peatix site campaign end March 27.

A9 OHP here

VIVALET New Single Release 4/20

VIVALET will be releasing a new single on April 20. The new single will be titled "2 Dome no Zetsubo to Suicide ceremony," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

VIVALET OHP here