GACKT Book Release 7/6

GACKT will be releasing a new book on July 6. The book titled "OH!!MY!!GACKT!!" features over 1,200 pages of pictures and articles by the artist that were originally published in his serialized Nico Nico blomaga. Until now these items were previously available by membership only.

GACKT OHP here

the Raid. PV Available on YouTube

the Raid. has added a new video to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version PV with lyrics for the song "Gomen nasai." Lryics appear in both the video and in the description area.

"Gomen nasai" PV on YouTube here

exist†trace International Fan Club Changing Operations

Archangel Diamond, the international fan club for exist†trace, has just recently announced that it will be changing operations to become the band's official Support Team. When the current membership period ends on June 19th, the fan club activity will be discontinued. However, the support team at Resonance Media and the band will continue to share information about band activities through the Archangel Diamond SNS.

Archangel Diamond announcement here

BugLug New DVD Release 9/9

BugLug has announced that they will release a new DVD on September 9. The new DVD will be titled "5+Kimi=∞," but no other details about the video are available yet.

BugLug OHP here

New Band: CHOKE

CHOKE is a new band on the visual scene in Tokyo, holding a debut live on May 5. Their first album, "CHOKE 1," is available to mail order both in Japan and from overseas via the band's OHP. Official videos for songs titled "Act. 1" and "Slash and burn" are already available with lyrics on the band's official YouTube channel. Members include REON (ex-RUVISH) on vocals, KVYA NONO (ex-v[NEU], ex-souiumono) on guitar,  B5 on bass, and TOSSY (ex-SERIAL⇔NUMBER) on drums. Members have links to their social media accounts posted.

CHOKE OHP here
CHOKE OFFICIAL YouTube here

Plastic Tree Tribute Album Release 9/6

In celebration of their 20th major debut anniversary, Plastic Tree will be featured in a new tribute album out on September 6. The album will be titled "Plastic Tree Tribute ~Transparent Branches~," and it will feature covers by bands like R-Shitei, Nanase Aikawa, a crowd of rebellion, LM.C, Megumi Ogata, Kishidan, Kiyoharu, GOOD ON THE REEL, THE NOVEMBERS, People In The Box, PELICAN FANCLUB, and MUCC.

Plastic Tree OHP news here

BugLug New Single Release 8/9

BugLug has announced that they will release a new single on August 9. The new single will be titled "Shin Jinsei," and it will be released in three types. Sales of this single are limited to mail order from the band's online webshop.

BugLug OHP here