SuG Announced Indefinite Hiatus

On July 31, SuG updated their OHP with an announcement that they would be taking an indefinite hiatus. As they have been preparing to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they have continued to discuss future activities with members and staff, but they have ultimately decided to suspend activity after their September 2 performance at Nippon Budokan. They thank fans for supporting them since 2007, and offer individual statements.

SuG 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- (August 7, 2017)
#23 AGAIN/ DaizyStripper
#40 Manatsu no Junjou to Revolution/ LEZARD
#46 FLYAWAY/ GREMLINS
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 7, 2017)
#8   they go, Where?/ OLDCODEX
#30 SUMMERDELICS/ GLAY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (July 31, 2017)
#4   Bloom Moment/ RAYFLOWER
#7   Call Out/Alien Paradigm/ UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ
#11 Miwaku no Summer Killers/ R-Shitei
#13 Sunset Blue/ heidi.
#15 Dokumushi/ Codomo Dragon
#17 Pornograph/ DADAROMA

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 31, 2017)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Sick2 New Single Release 8/30

Sick2 has announced that they will release a new single on August 30. The new single will be titled "Delivery Mental Health," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet listed on the band's OHP.

Sick2 OHP here

SHIN Solo Interview on JRock News

JRock News recently had the opportunity to interview SHIN, formerly the vocalist for ViViD, about his solo career. The complete interview in English is available on the news network's official website. SHIN will be releasing his debut album "Good Morning Dreamer" on August 23.

JRock News Interview here

Initial'L Video Available on YouTube

Initial'L has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a short version MV for the band's new song titled "FIREFLY" from their upcoming mini album release of the same name. That will hit stores on August 18th. The video also displays upcoming live show dates.

"FIREFLY" video spot on YouTube here

K New Single Release 8/30

K has announced that he will be releasing his new single on August 30. The new single will be titled "STORY," and it will be released in two types. The artist has included a PV teaser trailer and single release details in a video on the PS Company official YouTube channel.

K video on YouTube here

LEZARD Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new video featuring LEZARD to its official YouTube channel. The video includes members commenting about their new single release "Manatsu no Junjou to Revolution," out July 26th, and their oneman tour.

LEZARD comment on YouTube here