i.Rias New Single Release 1/11/2017

i.Rias have announced that they will be releasing a new double-A side single on January 11, 2017. The new single will be titled "Vawdy x Tidy," and it will be released in two types. A new video spot is already available on the Planet Child Music official YouTube channel.

i.Rias OHP here
i.Rias single spot on YouTube here

SUGIZO Digital Single on iTunes

SUGIZO has just released a new digital single on iTunes. The new single dropped on October 31 via iTunes Japan, and it is titled "Raummusik." The song sells for 250 JPY online. The single is also available in the U.S. iTunes store for 99 cents. For pricing and availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes store.

SUGIZO OHP here
Raummusik in iTunes US here

Sick2 New Single 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 song titled "Tsumi to Bachi to Masochist," due out in three types on November 2.

Sick2 PV on YouTube here

RAZOR Web Update & Release Spot

RAZOR have updated their website with more information about the band. They have added new visuals and a biography page featuring information about the members. They have also added a video spot for the upcoming "RED INVISIBLE" mini album to their YouTube page. That album will be released on November 30.

RAZOR OHP here
Album spot on YouTube here

Silent Terror Demo Single Spot on YouTube

Silent Terror have added a new video spot to YouTube. The video features sample song tracks from the band's second demo single titled "Lotus." That single will sell for 1,000 JPY during their live venue appearances. Their next live appearance will be on November 3 at Shinsaibashi paradigm.

Silent Terror demo spot on YouTube here

Far East Dizain New Single Release 12/28

Far East Dizain have announced that they will be releasing a new single on December 28. The new single will be titled "ZENITH/NADIR," and it will be their third single release.

Far East Dizain OHP here

DOG inThe PWO Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video for DOG inThe PWO to its official YouTube channel. The video features band members commenting on the October 26th release of their mini album "Doggy Style0," their upcoming Christmas oneman live, and answering a question about their new PV.

DOG inThe PWO video comment on YouTube here

Kameleo Channel Available on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has uploaded a new web show featuring Kameleo to its official YouTube channel. The new episode is titled "Kame Channel vol. 27," and it features over 15 minutes of the band chatting and participating in challenges.

Kame channel video on YouTube here

BULL ZEICHEN 88 New Video Special on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video featuring BULL ZEICHEN 88 to its official YouTube channel. The special project video features over 30 minutes of members IKUO and Jun-Ji talking about their "Kasa" release and visiting an onsen for a massage and some table tennis.

BULL ZEICHEN 88 video on YouTube here

New Release from D on iTunes

D's new release titled "Wonderland Savior" is now available to purchase and download from iTunes in several countries. The seventeen-track album sells for $15.99 in us U.S. iTunes store. For availability and pricing in other countries, please check your local iTunes store.

D on iTunes US here

Balalaika New Single Release 11/30

Balalaika have announced that they will release their first single on November 30. The new single will be titled "Veltro," and it will include two songs. Track details haven't been announced yet. The band just released their first mini album on August 24.

Balalaika 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- (October 31, 2016)
NO LISTINGS
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 31, 2016)
#27 PHOENIX RISING/ Matenrou Opera
#44 Matenrou Opera~BEST~/ Matenrou Opera
 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 24, 2016)
#11 Dosuguroi/ Xaa Xaa
#13 Liar.../ Grieva
#16 Kasa/ BULL ZEICHEN 88
#18 Unmeikaika Disco/ Kameleo
#20 Alternative Mirage/ Anli Pollicino

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 24, 2016)
#7   Shonen Jihen/ LONDBOY

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Nameless One New Commemorative Video on YouTube

Nameless One commemorated the one-year anniversary of their first album release with a new video on YouTube. The video features live footage of the band members as they travel during various tours. Various information about the death metal band and their releases can be found in the video's description area.

Nameless One anniversary video on YouTube here

Belle New Single Release 11/30

Belle have announced that they will release their fifth single on November 30. The new release will be titled "Refrain," and vocalist Haro says the song have a live feel. No other details are available yet.

Haro's Twitter here

Anfiel New Single Release 12/14

Anfiel have announced that they will be releasing their sixth single on December 14. The new single will be titled "Lamplight=melody," and it will be released in two types. No other details are available yet.

Anfiel OHP here

glamhaze Announce Disbandment

glamhaze updated their OHP with news that they will be disbanding after their live at Shibuya REX on January 15, 2017. The band thanks fans for following them since they began activities in January 2016, but they are sorry to announce that on October 20, bassist Serizawa Hayato decided to leave the band. As a result, the group decided to disband. In store activities from now will involve only the four remaining members. They have planned to release an album on December 21 titled "haze, fine later."

glamhaze OHP here

Royz Single Trailer Video on YouTube

BP Records has uploaded a new video for Royz to its official YouTube channel. The video features a single trailer spot for the band's single titled "ANTITHESIS." The single will be released on November 16.

Royz trailer on YouTube here

Arlequin Simultaneous Releases in 2017

Arlequin will be releasing a new single in November, and they've already announced that they will be simultaneously releasing two more in 2017. On March 1, 2017, the band will be releasing their ninth single "Makka na Uso," and their tenth single "Kageboushi." Specific release details aren't available yet.

Arlequin OHP here

the Raid. Furitsuke Video on YouTube

the Raid. have added a new furitsuke video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features members demonstrating the choreography to accompany the song "Mikansei Replica."

the Raid. furitsuke video on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Album Spot on YouTube

BP Records has uploaded a new video for Codomo Dragon to its official YouTube channel. The new video is an album spot for the band's upcoming "WOLFMAN" release on November 9. Fans can get a glimpse of the PV for the title track.

Codomo Dragon video spot on YouTube here

SID New Single Release 1/18/17

SID have announced that they will be releasing a new single on January 18, 2017. The new single will be titled "Garasu no Hitomi," and it will be released in three types. The title track will be the theme song for the theatrical release of the "Kuroshitsuji Book of the Atlantic" movie. Fans can find a link to the movie website on the band's OHP.

SID OHP here

exist†trace New Mini Album Update

exist†trace have updated their OHP with more information about their upcoming mini album release. The site now includes track details, cover art, and a video trailer for the mini album titled "ROYAL STRAIGHT MAGIC," to be released on November 16.

exist†trace OHP page here

Megamasso New Single Release 12/7

After a one year hiatus, Megamasso have announced that they will return with a new single release on December 7. The release will be a double-A side single titled "Futon-shi/The Second Nimbus," and it will be released in three types. Details are available on the band's OHP.

Megamasso OHP here

Pasholi Announce Disbandment

Pasholi have updated their OHP with news that they will be disbanding after their January 29, 2017 oneman live show at Shinjuku RUIDO K4. They thank their fans for supporting them for the past six years. No specific reason was given for the decision.

Pasholi OHP here

Avanchick New Album Release 11/30

Avanchick will be releasing their first album on November 30. The album will be titled "Ashita Moshi Sekai ga Owatte mo," and it will be released in two types. Track details for each type are available on the band's OHP.

Avanchick 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- (October 24, 2016)
NO LISTINGS
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 24, 2016)
#45 Shonen Jihen/ LONDBOY

 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 17, 2016)
#4   Kasa/ BULL ZEICHEN 88
#6   Dosuguroi/ Xaa Xaa
#15 Unmeikaika Disco/ Kameleo
#20 LIAR.LIAR./ The THIRTEEN

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 17, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Esprit D'Air Announce Return Plans

London-based band Esprit D'Air recently announced plans to resume activities with a new single titled "Rebirth." The single will be released on December 14th. Esprit D'Air have also updated their OHP with new visuals, and their official Facebook includes jacket art designed by drummer Daishi for the new single release. Their website also include a sign-up form for anyone who wants to keep up to date on band news via e-mail.

Esprit D'Air OHP here
Esprit D'Air Facebook here

Anywhere New Unit Formation

Earlier, Koshi, formerly guitarist for Another and Dialite, announced plans to launch a solo career as a guitarist and composer. In a recent announcement on his blog, the guitarist laid out plans to reunite with Mahiro, former vocalist for Another and Dialite. The two will operate as a two-man unit called Anywhere and will co-produce music. They do not have live stage activities planned yet, but they do announce that they want to release their first single sometime in November. No official release date has been set, but the announcement will appear on the unit's blog.

Koshi/Anywhere blog here

GRIMOIRE New Single Release 11/23

GRIMOIRE have announced that they will release a new single on November 23. The new single will be titled "Mime Mime," and it will contain two song tracks. Title details are available on the band's OHP.

GRIMOIRE OHP here

vistlip New Release Update

Earlier vistlip announced that they would be releasing a new single on November. Now they have updated their OHP with more details about the release. The new single will be titled "Snowman," and it will be released in three types. Track and composition details are available on a special release page.

vistlip "Snowman" release page here

LM.C New Album Release 12/21

LM.C have announced that they will release a new album on December 21. The new album will be titled "VEDA," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the duo's OHP.

LM.C OHP here

RAZOR New Band and Release

A new band called RAZOR made its debut on October 16 at Zepp Tokyo, featuring ex-members of several well-known bands. Members include Ryoga (ex-BORN) on vocals, Tsurugi (Sadie) and Kouryu (ex-My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND) on guitar, IZA (ex-Downer) on bass, and Tetsuya (ex-My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND) on drums. They have also announced that they will release their first mini album, "RED INVISIBLE," on November 30. The band also will hold its first oneman live on November 30.

RAZOR OHP here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The upload includes a music video spot for the band's upcoming "Deeper Than Black~Yami Iro no Tsubasa" single, out on November 9. There are also audio samples for other tracks included on the release.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S clips on YouTube here

hide Videos Available on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has added some videos featuring hide to its official YouTube channel. The new uploads include music video clips for "ROCKET DIVE" that appeared on the "WE♥hide -The CLIPS-+1" Blu-ray disc and "MISERY" that appeared on the "UGLY PINK MACHINE file1" Blu-ray disc. The video releases are intended to promote the release of six video works on Blu-ray that revives the artist's works in high quality.

"ROCKET DIVE" video on YouTube here
"MISERY" video on YouTube here

Nightmare MV Collection DVD Release 11/23

Nightmare will be releasing a new MV collection on DVD on November 23. The new collection will be titled "love[CLIP]per VI," and it will contain videos for 13 of the band's past songs. Details are included on the band's OHP.

Nightmare OHP here

Plastic Tree Announce New Single Release in 2017

Plastic Tree have announced that they will release a new single on January 25, 2017 to commemorate their major debut 20th anniversary year. The new single will be titled "Nenriki," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here

Purple Stone Furitsuke Videos on YouTube

Purple Stone have added two new videos to their official YouTube channel. The videos feature band members demonstrating furitsuke choreography for the songs "Usotsuki Piero" and "Catwalk."

"Usotsuki Piero" video on YouTube here
"Catwalk" video on YouTube here

SuG New Mini Album & Music Video

SuG have announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on November 2. The new release will be titled "SHUDDUP," and it will be released in two types. The band has uploaded a new music video for the song titled "KILL KILL" to its official YouTube channel.

SuG OHP here
SuG video on YouTube here

Zombie New Video on YouTube

Zany Zap has uploaded a new video for Zombie to its official YouTube channel. The new video features live stage footage of the band performing the song "Happy Happy Grotesque" during their October 31, 2015 show at Higashi Koenji Niman Denatsu.

Zombie live video 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- (October 17, 2016)
#45 Kasa/ BULL ZEICHEN 88
#49 Dosuguroi/ Xaa Xaa
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 17, 2016)
#34 Atom Miraiha No.9/ BUCK-TICK
 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 10, 2016)
#2   Kono Te ni Arumono/ Blu-BiLLioN
#3   LIAR.LIAR./ The THIRTEEN
#6   Liar../ Grieva
#7   forest/ R-Shitei
#10 Hachijuu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-Shitei
#11 FIXER/ †яi￠к
#13 SECRET WORLD/ Neverland
#14 Honoo no Tomoshibi/ Zin

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 10, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

MUCC Anniversary Site Open

MUCC have opened a special website to celebrate their upcoming 20th anniversary. The site features a video and a mysterious 20 item checklist for things they have planned for the coming year. The site has already "revealed":  a tribute album release, "Koroshi no Shirabe", a 20th anniversary live in June, MUCC Day 960 minutes ?, a May 4th formation anniversary special live "Ieshi", a MUCC Tour 2016 Go To 20th Anniversary DVD, and a 2017 anniversary tour. More items will be released later.

MUCC Special anniversary site here

Editor's Note:  A mysterious list indeed. "Koroshi no Shirabe" probably refers to a BUCK-TICK not greatest hits album of the same name. Unfortunately, I don't read script fonts so well, so some of the text is impossible for me to read. I'll do my best.

AKi & MUCC DVD Release 11/23

Earlier, this blog announced that AKi would be releasing a new DVD on November 23. We now realize that this release will also feature MUCC, the second band on the double headline tour. This live DVD release will be titled "MAVERICK DC presents DOUBLE HEADLINE TOUR 2016 'M.A.D'" Track details still aren't available, but AKi's and MUCC's websites do say that the set will include two discs.

AKi OHP here 
MUCC OHP here

DIEALO New Single Release 11/2

DIEALO have announced that they will release their second single on November 2. The new single will be titled "ADAM," and it will be released in three types. A short video spot for the band on the Crow Music TV YouTube channel features sample tracks for the songs included.

DIEALO on YouTube here

the Raid. Mini Album Spot on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video features audio samples for the songs that will be included on the band's upcoming mini album titled "Mikan."  That mini album will be released in stores on October 26.

the Raid. audio sampler on YouTube here

VAMPS Music Video Collection Release 12/14

VAMPS have announced that they will release their first ever music video collection on DVD on December 14. The new set will be titled "HISTORY -The Complete Video Collection 2008-2014," and it will be released in four types--two Blu-ray and two DVD. Track details are on the band's OHP.

VAMPS OHP here

AKi New Release News

Earlier, AKi announced via his OHP that he would be releasing a new single in November. New information has been added to announce details for that single and to announce a new DVD release. On November 16, the artist will release a new single titled "STORY," and it will be available in two types. Track details for the single are already available on the artist's discography page. Then on November 23, a new live DVD titled "MAVERICK DC presents DOUBLE HEADLINE TOUR 2016 'M.A.D'" will be available. Track details aren't available, but the side does say that the set will include two discs.

AKi OHP here

Arlequin Single Update

Arlequin have updated their OHP with more details about their upcoming single release on November 16. The new single will be titled "Karma," and it will be released in two types. Coupling track details are still unlisted.

Arlequin OHP here

D=OUT New Single Release 11/16

D=OUT have announced that they will be releasing a new single on November 16. The new single will be titled "Manji," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

D=OUT OHP news here

heidi. New Release News

heidi. have updated their OHP with release dates for a new single and a new album. On November 16, the band will be releasing a new single titled "Sakura Underground." The single will be released in two types, and track details are already available on the band's OHP. They also announce that they will be releasing a new album on December 28. That album will be called "Kaikou."

heidi. OHP here

ROCK AND READ 068 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 068, due to hit stores October 21. The front cover artist for this issue will be Atsushi Sakurai (BUCK-TICK), and back cover artist will be SUGIZO. Other featured artists will be:  Reo (lynch.), Mizuki (The THIRTEEN), Mizuki (DOG in ThePWO), Tsubame (BugLug), Masa (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST), Kazami (DaizyStripper), Tatsuya (DIAURA), Yutori (Pentagon), Takashi (DADAROMA), and HAKUEI (PENICILLIN).

ROCK AND READ blog here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Release Update

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have updated their OHP with more news about their upcoming "Deeper Than Black" single release. The new single will be released in two types, and track listings and jacket art for each type are currently available on the band's website.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S OHP here

Shellmy First Mini Album Release 11/2

ViSULOG announced that Shellmy would be releasing their first mini album on November 2. The album will be titled "Occult Full Course," but other details haven't been published yet.

ViSULOG article here

Judith's Announce New Single Release

Judith's have announced that they will be releasing their first single very soon. The single will be titled "Shangri-La," and while there is not yet an exact release date, the duo have released a single trailer on their official YouTube channel.

Shangri-La trailer 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- (October 10, 2016)
#16 Kono Te ni Arumono/ Blu-BiLLioN
#30 New World/ BUCK-TICK
#37 LIAR.LIAR./ The THIRTEEN
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 10, 2016)
#5   Atom Miraiha No.9/ BUCK-TICK
#9   Maison de M/ Mao from SID
#19 CORD/ Angelo
 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 3, 2016)
#3   Life Is Parade./Clean up!/ Lill
#6   Hachijuu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-Shitei
#10 Hakaba de Love Song/ Zombie
#11 Shigoto wo Sabori TIGHT/ Sendai Kamotsu
#12 Yume Tarareba/ DADAROMA
#13 forest/ R-Shitei

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 3, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

RAVE New Single & Album Announcement

RAVE have announced that they will be releasing a new single on November 30. The new single will be titled "UKIYO," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP. In addition, the band announced that they will be releasing their first full album on March 22, 2017. No detail are available yet for the album.

RAVE OHP here

SuG New Trailer on YouTube

SuG have added a new video spot to their official YouTube channel. The new video features visuals for good SuG vs bad SuG and tour dates and locations for the upcoming "SuG VersuS 2016 EXTRA" tour. The other trailer they released recently seems to have been made private.

SuG video on YouTube here

K Live Trailer on YouTube

PS Company has added a new video for K to its official YouTube channel. The video features a nearly two minute long video trailer for the solo artist's upcoming "The raging party & Mio birthday" oneman live event at Shibuya REX on November 16.

K Oneman Live teaser trailer on YouTube here

Kame Channel Available on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has uploaded a new web show featuring Kameleo to its official YouTube channel. The new episode is titled "Kame Channel vol. 26," and it features over 16 minutes of the band chatting, rehearsing, doing in-store events, and more.

Kame channel video on YouTube here

UNiTE Announce New Single Release 1/18/17

UNiTE are planning for the future by announcing they will release their ninth single on January 18, 2017. The single will be titled "A Little Picture," but no other details are announced yet.

UNiTE OHP here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Album on iTunes & Facebook Content

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S recently announced that their latest album, "Hoshizora ni Kakeru Koe," is now available to buy and download from iTunes in several countries. The album sells for $4.95 in the U.S. iTunes Store. For pricing and availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes listings. The band also announces that they will be releasing exclusive videos and photos on their official Facebook page. Be sure to like and follow their page to keep up to date.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Facebook here
Album on iTunes US here

A9 Calendar Sales Open on HMV

HMV Online is now offering pre-sales for 2017 calendars featuring A9 (formerly Alice Nine). Calendars will be available for each member, and they will sell for 3,024 JPY each.


Hiroto calendar page here
Nao calendar page here
Saga calendar page here
Shou calendar page here
Tora calendar page here

DEZERT Sold Out Limited Edition Release 11/23

DEZERT announced details for their sold-out limited edition CD release for Occult Weekly Magazine 2. The untitled CD will be issued in two versions, one with a CD+DVD set and one with CD only. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

DEZERT OHP here