DAMY New Video on YouTube

DAMY has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video features a sound clip sample for the band's song titled "Bokura no Kotoba" from their upcoming album release. "Jikochuushinteki Limiter" will be released on August 29.

DAMY song on YouTube here

DAMY New Video on YouTube

DAMY has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video features a sound clip sample for the band's song titled "Dekiai Kouen Yon Choume" from their upcoming album release. "Jikochuushinteki Limiter" will be released on August 29.

DAMY song on YouTube here

DAMY New Album Release

DAMY will release their second full album on August 29. The album will be titled "Jikochuushinteki Limiter," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP, and a release spot featuring the song "Kurai Korosu" is available on the band's official YouTube channel.

DAMY OHP here
DAMY song on YouTube here

DAMY New Announcement Video on YouTube

DAMY has added a new announcement video to their official YouTube channel. The new video talks about their upcoming live show dates and locations, a new live DVD release on June 30, a new album release on August 29, and a new oneman tour. The DVD will be released in their online shop. The new album will be released in two types.

DAMY announcement 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- (April 23, 2018)
#22 Kusottarega/ Zombie
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (April 23, 2018)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (April 16, 2018)
#3   Fate/ Blu-BiLLioN
#6   Kiseichu/-ZANGE-/ R-Shitei
#7   Eureka/ POIDOL
#12 Bye Bye/ DOG inThe PWO
#14 Tomodachi Gokko/ DAMY
#15 exist/ Arlequin

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (April 16, 2018)
#8   GARDEN/ ACID ANDROID

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

DAMY New Video on YouTube

DAMY has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version MV for the band's new song titled "Tomodachi Gokko" from their upcoming single. That single will be released on April 4.

DAMY MV on YouTube here

DAMY New Single Release 4/4/18

DAMY will be releasing a new single on April 4, 2018. The new single will be titled "Tomodachi Gokko," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

DAMY OHP here

[Editorial] Visual Kei Bands to Watch, Part 1

I've never done a year-end editorial, but there are several bands this year who I feel deserve a little extra attention. These bands aren't your major-league hitters--not the GazettE or DIR EN GREY. Those bands have found enough fans worldwide who enable them to disperse their new music through major venues. The bands I'm talking about are the up-and-comers of the visual style, the ones still finding new fans and struggling to get their music out there. I've found that these bands are producing consistently good and memorable music and developing unique style, and I'd like to recommend them to visual kei fans. The following are listed in alphabetical order by band, and the band names will link you to their OHPs. I have a lot of bands to recommend, so I intend to break this editorial into two parts. I hope you find someone new to enjoy. --SBEEC

1) Aldious

 

 Aldious is technically a metal band, but I think they also have visual appeal. They started forming in the Osaka scene around 2008, and the members released their debut single in 2009. They formally debuted in 2010. The lineup has changed since formation, but the music quality has only gotten better over time. The power vocals and rapid-fire instrumentals are top notch, which explains why the ladies' new "We Are" mini album found itself at #1 on the Oricon Indies charts in November 2017. Fans can find their newer tracks on iTunes.

2) Anfiel

 

Anfiel formed in Tokyo in 2014, and they've been consistently playing live shows ever since. Their songs feature high, clear vocals, bright, poppy guitars, and interesting bass. They just released their new single "Hikari" on November 8, 2017. Anfiels also has music available on iTunes.

3) ARCHEMI.

 

 ARCHEMI. formed around 2015, and they are currently working with Crow Music. The band's visuals and music provide an interesting mix of traditional Japanese styles with eerie vocals and screams, heavy strings, and racing drums. They also have a fabulous talent for using repetitive effects, background vocals and chants, and echoes that invoke a kind of trance state when you listen. It's a very hypnotic experience. Fans of old Black Gene for the Next Scene music might also like ARCHEMI. The band just released their fourth single on December 6, 2017.

4) Arlequin

The band has been around since 2013, and they call their style "next generation Nagoya kei." Recently they're working with Goemon Records. They've gained steam this year as they tour more major venues with bands like Grieva. Their performances of fan-favorite "Zou" always get things jumping during live shows. Driving, eerie vocals and fast drums up the ante on this band's songs. Their most recent release is their 11th single, "puzzle," out on September 6, 2017. You can find that single and more on iTunes.

5) ART ELICIA

ART ELICIA is an indie band from Osaka that opened their website and released their first single in 2016. They have been working with the V STAR PROMOTION company to get their music out there to a wider audience, but they've released only three singles to date. The latest single, "Madara," was released on October 11, 2017. They have nice layers of sound with both growling screams and melodic vocals. The bass tracks are really nice in their songs. It's pretty polished for a young band.

6) Belle

Belle has been around since 2014, but they don't seem to get much publicity outside Japan. Even though they often make the Oricon Indies chart with their new releases, their music doesn't seem to be that well known. Their music often features deep, melodic vocals, smooth, polished guitar, and nice, mellow rhythm. Their second album, titled "JUKE BOX," will be released on January 17, 2018. Right now they are touring with the next band on the list.

 

 7) CHANTY

 

 CHANTY has been around since 2013, and despite a recent shake up with a guitarist getting arrested and booted from the band, they are still touring and producing quality music. Fans of more melodic, airish music will enjoy CHANTY's sound. The music and vocals are light and bright, but the lyrics and messages are heavy hitting. They will release their second full album sometime in 2018. Current music is available on iTunes.

8) CLØWD

 

 CLØWD made their debut in 2014 in Tokyo, and they are currently working with Danger Crue Records. This is another band who knows how to layer sound and effect for maximum impact, and they don't stick to one sound or style. If you like surprises and variety, you may like this band. They will release a venue-limited single titled "21g" on January 8, 2018. They also have music available on iTunes.

9) Codomo Dragon

Codomo Dragon debuted in 2010, and they are currently working with B.P.Records. It may sound strange to say, but one of this band's great qualities is that they do intros and instrumental solos well. They aren't throwaway riffs, but rather integral parts of the songs. Vocals are also fabulous, often with layers of melody and screams on top of hypnotic chanting as background vocals. Rapid and driving drums are something to notice during more upbeat songs. They also tend to use fading and echoes to emphasize certain portions of their tracks. Songs about rotten worlds never sounded so interesting or intriguing. The band's 12th single, "DIRTY x DIRTY," was just released on November 15, 2017.

10) DAMY

 

DAMY has been around since 2013. Their most recent single, "chilled.," just debuted at #14 on the Oricon Indies weekly chart. The band is relatively new on my radar, but the thing I notice most is the amazing rhythm coming from the bass. This is another band who knows how to use sound effects to impact the listener. The guitarists also do a great job playing off one another, especially on fast-paced songs. Vocals also have great range, with the vocalist doing deep, guttural growls and falsetto equally well.

Did you find someone new to enjoy? I hope you did. If you liked this segment, please stay tuned for part 2, coming soon.

[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 25, 2017)
#24 Doku Mawaru/ R-Shitei
#37 WINTERDELICS.EP/ GLAY
#41 Uretakute/ Jin-Machine
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 25, 2017)
#19 Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band
#27 Omen/ the Raid.
#50 Nisennana~Nisenjyunana/ Kiryu

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 18, 2017)
#11 LIMIT/ LSN
#14 chilled./ DAMY

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 18, 2017)
#5   We Are/ Aldious
#8   TRIBUTE OF MUCC/ Various
#16 VERSUS/ DIAURA

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

DAMY Comment Video on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new comment video featuring DAMY to its official YouTube channel. The video includes members talking about their recent "chilled." single release and upcoming live show dates.

DAMY on YouTube here

DAMY New Video on YouTube

DAMY has added a new video to its official YouTube channel. The video includes a full-version MV for the song titled "chilled." from the upcoming single of the same title. The "chilled." single will hit stores on December 6. The video also includes information for the band's upcoming live shows and single track details in the description area.

DAMY "chilled." MV on YouTube here

DAMY New Single Release 12/6

DAMY will be releasing a new single on December 6. The new single will be titled "chilled," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

DAMY OHP here

DAMY New Mini Album Release 8/2

DAMY has announced that they will release a new mini album on August 2. The new release will be titled "Kanshouteki Kouyakusuu," and it will contain six song tracks. A PV spot video is available on the band's OHP.

DAMY OHP here

ZEAL LINK Special Airs on Nico Nico

A special pre-live show for the "ZEAL LINK TOUR NEXT" event will air on the Nico Nico website on August 28. The show begins at 21:00 JST (Convert time here) and will feature members of Anfiel, Gallo, Zin, DAMY, and Rave. Time shifting is available for registered members who can't watch as the show airs.

ZEAL LINK special on Nico Nico here

DAMY New Album Release 9/7

DAMY will be releasing their first full album on September 7. The new release will be titled "Chokyo," and it will be released in two types.

DAMY OHP here
DAMY's Ryo Twitter here