D=OUT to Release New Single

On the heels of their MUSIC NIPPON album, D=OUT has just announced via their OHP that they will be releasing a new single. The new single 「あいするひと」* will be released on May 2.

D=OUT OHP here
CD single pre-order at CD Japan here

*Editor's note: The translation of this hiragana title would seem to me to be something like "The Person I Love" or "Loved One," but CD Japan has translated it as "Love Story."

ROCK AND READ Releases First Special Volume

Music magazine ROCK AND READ will be issuing its first ever special volume. ROCK AND READ eyes will be available in March 2012, and it will feature the GazettE, Alice Nine, LM.C, Versailles, vistlip, and more.

ROCK AND READ eyes at CD Japan here

BUCK-TICK to Release Boxed Sets

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, BUCK-TICK will be releasing two boxed CD sets covering the band's career. The "CATALOGUE VICTOR→MERCURY 87-99" and "CATALOGUE ARIOLA 00-10" boxed sets will be released on March 7 in multiple types. BUCK-TICK has also created a special website devoted to 25th anniversary information.

BUCK-TICK 25th Anniversary OHP here
BUCK-TICK items at CD Japan here

MUCC on Nico Nico 3/9

MUCC will be airing another special on Nico Nico on March 9. The show will celebrate the release of the band's new "Nirvana" single, the current theme for the Inu x Boku Secret Service anime. The show airs at 20:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members who cannot watch the airing live.

MUCC special aris here

SuG Nico Nico Airs 3/5

SuG will be appearing in a Nico Nico Live show on Monday, March 5 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). The title of the show is 『無修正SuGでShow』. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members who are not able to watch the show live.

SuG Show to air here

Nightmare to Release New DVD

Nightmare announced on their OHP that they will be featured in a  new DVD coming out May 25. The new DVD footage is from the band's recent Space Shower TV appearances, and it will be called "Konya mo ○○ Nightmare ~ TV dewa Housou Sare na Katta ○○ mo Haitte Imasu ~". The 2-disc set will include 120 minutes of footage from the show and 70 minutes of other special footage. Further sales details are not yet available.

Nightmare OHP here

Matenrou Opera New Album

Matenrou Opera announced earlier on their OHP that they would be releasing a new full-length album in 2012, but at that time the album was still untitled. That album, now titled "Justice," will be released on March 7. "Justice" will feature 13 songs.

Matenrou Opera OHP here
"Justice" pre-order at CD Japan here