DuelJewel Special on Visualand TV 1/9/13

DuelJewel will be airing a show titled "DuelJewel's Ginga Kokudou 348 ~Watashi wa Neji ni Naritai~" on the Visualand TV website on Wednesday, January 9. The hour-long program will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here).

DuelJewel show airs here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #19 Airs 1/13/13

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #19 will have its next webcast on Sunday, January 13at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  SCREW, Kiryu, Kazami (DaizyStripper), SHUN. & TSUKASA (THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S), Hayato, Yuya & Val (DuelJewel), R-Shitei, Blitz, and international band BatAAr (Sweden). The program's ending theme will be "Fly away" by NINJAMAN JAPAN.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 1/22/13

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly Nico Nico show on January 22. The show begins at 24:00 JST (convert time here). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the show as it airs.

Golden Bomber Show airs here

vistlip & DIV on dwangya Live 1/8/13

vistlip and DIV will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on January 8 at 20:00 JST (convert time here). MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

vistlip & DIV show airs here

vistlip Cannel Nico Special 1/3/13

vistlip will be broadcasting a special program on the Nico Nico Live website on January 3. The "vistlip Channel Special Program 'Tohya's Yan-Nama'" show starts at 14:00 JST (convert time here), and will be celebrating Tohya's birthday. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

Tohya's Birthday special airs here

stylish wave COUNTDOWN '12-'13 Broadcast

A "stylish wave COUNTDOWN '12-'13" special will air on the Nico Nico Live website on December 31. stylish wave live events are a way for independent artists to showcase their performances on the live visual kei scene, and this Countdown will include HERO, v[NEU], Royz, BORN, DIAURA, Moran, Kameleo, Lycaon, Black Gene for the Next Scene, FEST VAINQUEUR, Crazy★shampoo, LANDZ, DIV, Crack6, NoGoD--all hosted by featuring16 (Jin-Machine). The show starts at 15:30 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

"stylish wave COUNTDOWN '12-'13" airs here

ALI PROJECT New DVD Release 1/9/2013

ALI PROJECT has plans to release a new live DVD on January 9, 2013. The new DVD will be titled "ALI PROJECT TOUR 2012 Shingi Gansaku Hakuran Kai," and it will feature performances from their show held at Nakano SunPlaza.

ALI PROJECT OHP here
ALI PROJECT TOUR DVD at CD Japan here

Satsuki Album Release 1/9/2013

Artist Satsuki will be releasing his first full album on January 9, 2013. The new album will be titled "LUMINOUS," and it will be a limited-release issue. This album will include the song "SYMPATHY," which is an outro theme for the PSP game titled "AMNESIA."

Satsuki OHP here
"LUMINOUS" at CD Japan here

lynch. New Single Release 2/20/2013

lynch. has announced that they will be releasing a new single on February 20, 2013. The titled has not yet been released, but the announcement does report that the single will include two song tracks.

lynch. OHP here
lynch. single at CD Japan here

L&DS New Single Release 1/9/2013

L&DS will be releasing their second single on January 9, 2013. The new single will be titled "Life is," and it will include three song tracks.

L&DS OHP here
"Life is" at CD Japan here

BORN OHP Updates & Web Special

BORN recently updated their OHP to include their new look for the upcoming "Devlish of the PUNK" single scheduled for release on January 23, 2013. The updated page also features a special release section with audio sample clips of the songs included on the single.

As an added bonus, BORN will also be airing a New Year's Eve special on the Nico Nico website on December 31. Starting at 19:00 JST (convert time here), they will be re-broadcasting the band's August 2012 "BORN FIRST ONEMAN TOUR 'BLACK MASSIVE ANIMALS'" tour final performance at Shibuya O-EAST. The same concert was included on the band's first ever live DVD of the same name.  Registered Nico Nico members may timeshift the show for later viewing if they are not able to watch the program as it airs.

BORN OHP here
BORN "Devilish of the PUNK" page here
BORN special live on Nico Nico here

BugLug New Releases for 2013

BugLug recently announced that they will be issuing a live DVD and a new single in early 2013. On February 20, the band will release "BugLug LIVE DVD 'GOOD BYE'" featuring the band's recent December 13 performance at Shibuya O-EAST. On March 20, they will release a new three-track single that has yet to be titled. Further sales details are not yet available.

BugLug OHP here

DIR EN GREY New Album Release 4/3/13

DIR EN GREY will be releasing a new mini album on April 3, 2013. The new release will be titled "THE UNRAVELLING," and it will include a total of seven song tracks. Full sales details are not yet available.

DIR EN GREY OHP here

DALATH New Album Release 2/2/2013

DALATH announced via blog videos that they will be releasing their first album on February 2, 2013. The video messages came as a special Christmas present from the band to fans. Full details have not yet been released, but we will update you when they are available.

DALATH OHP here
Ryuta's Ameba Blog here
Tora's Ameba Blog here

Calmando Qual New Single Release 1/30/2013

Calmando Qual will be releasing a new maxi single on January 30, 2013. The new single will be titled "Yami wo Tsuranuku Gekijyo no Kagayaki," and it will include four song tracks plus a bonus DVD video of the title song.

Calmando Qual OHP here
"Yami wo Tsuranuku Gekijyo no Kagayaki" CD at CD Japan here

Misaruka New Album Release 1/30/2013

Misaruka will be releasing their first mini album on January 30, 2013. The new release will be titled "Juliet," and it will include a total of six tracks. Check out the band's OHP for a video clip featuring the title song.

Misaruka OHP here
"Juliet" at CD Japan here

UNDIVIDE New Album Release 2/5/2013

UNDIVIDE will be releasing a new mini album on February 5, 2013. The new release will be titled "MATERIALS LEFT ASIDE," and it is expected to include a total of five songs--one of which should be instrumental.

UNDIVIDE OHP here
"MATERIALS LEFT ASIDE" at CD Japan here

MERRY New Single Release 2/6/2013

MERRY will be releasing a new single on February 6, 2013. The new single, titled "Fukurou," will be released in three types.

MERRY OHP here
"Fukurou" Type A at CD Japan here
"Fukurou" Type B at CD Japan here
"Fukurou" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Codomo Dragon New Single Release 12/26

Codomo Dragon will be releasing their third maxi single on December 26. The band's new single, "naked," will include three song tracks.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
"naked" at CD Japan here

LUCHe. to Release New Single 4/3/13

LUCHe. have already announced via their OHP that they will release their third single on April 3, 2013. The new single, titled "ALIVe.," will be released in two types. The band just released their second single, "Rhythmical Day's," on November 28.

LUCHe. OHP here
"ALIVe." Type A at CD Japan here
"ALIVe." Type B at CD Japan here

yazzmad New Single Release 12/26

yazzmad will be releasing a new single on December 26. The new release will be titled "BugSongs," and it will contain two song tracks. Check out the band's OHP for track titles and cover art.

yazzmad OHP here
"BugSongs" at CD Japan here

THE SOUND BEE HD New Album 1/23/13

THE SOUND BEE HD will be releasing a new mini album on January 23. The new album will be titled "cross," and it will contain six song tracks. Check out the bands OHP for track listings and cover art.

THE SOUND BEE HD OHP here
"cross" at CD Japan here

NAINE 1st Single Release 12/26

NAINE will be releasing their first single on December 26. The new single, titled "Bring Me Alive," will include two songs. The band's OHP currently has audio sample tracks available for both songs.

NAINE OHP here
"Bring Me Alive" CD at CD Japan here

Raphael New DVD Release 1/30/13

Raphael has announced plans to release a new DVD on January 30. "Tenshi no Hinoki Butai Dai Ni Ya 'Kokuchumu'" will feature performances from their concert event on November 1, 2012.

Raphael OHP here
"Tenshi no Hinoki Butai Dai Ni Ya 'Kokuchumu'" DVD at CD Japan here

NoGoD New Album Release 2/6/13

NoGoD has announced plans to release a new album on February 6, 2013. The new album, the band's fifth, will be titled "V." It will be released in two types.

NoGoD OHP here
"V" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"V" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

BREAKERZ New DVD Release 12/26

BREAKERZ plan to release a new live DVD on December 26. The DVD titled "BREAKERZ LIVE 2012 'WISH 4U in Nippon Budokan'" covers the band's July 27, 2012 performance at the famous venue. Check out the band's OHP for video clips promoting the release.

BREAKERZ OHP here
"BREAKERZ LIVE 2012 'WISH 4U in Nippon Budokan'" DVD at CD Japan here

EAT YOU ALIVE New Single Release 1/23/13

EAT YOU ALIVE will be releasing a new single on January 23, 2013. The new single, titled "Sick," will be issued in two types. Check out the band's two new video promotional clips for the single on their OHP.

EAT YOU ALIVE OHP here
"Sick" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Sick" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

BUCK-TICK DVD Releases 12/26/12 & 2/20/13

On December 26, BUCK-TICK will be re-issuing three video collections on DVD and Blu-ray. The band's earlier live performances collected in "B-T LIVE PRODUCT -1987/1989/1992 VICTOR YEARS-", "Sabbat," "Climax Together," and "BUCK-TICK Live at THE LIVE INN" will all be newly issued in Blu-ray format. "Sabbat" and "BUCK-TICK Live at THE LIVE INN" will also be issued on DVD. Check out the band's promotional clip for the releases on Victor Music Channel YouTube.

Then on February 20, 2013, BUCK-TICK will release another DVD, "BUCK-TICK FEST 2012 ON PARADE," featuring their live performances from September 22 and 23, 2012. That DVD will also be released in DVD and Blu-ray format. Check your favorite online vendor for sales details.

BUCK-TICK OHP here
"B-T Live Product" video on YouTube here
BUCK-TICK products at CD Japan here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 1/26/13

Nightmare’s next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, “Bakuretsu! Nightmare,” will be January 26. The show airs at 19:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.

"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here

SCREW Radio Airs 12/19

SCREW will appear once again in their "PS COMPANY presents 'SCREW RADIO'" program on the Nico Nico Live website. "SCREW RADIO" will air on December 19 at 19:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

SCREW RADIO airs here

BORN Program on Nico Nico 12/26

BORN will make another appearance on the Nico Nico Live website with their "Black Theory Radio Star" program. The show will air on December 26 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members who cannot listen to the program as it airs.

BORN's "Black Theory Radio Star" airs here

Called≠Plan New Singles Release 1/23

Called≠Plan will be releasing two new singles on January 23, 2013. The new singles will be titled "L" and "R," and each will be issued in three types. Each type will feature two new songs, with the Type A versions including a bonus DVD, and the Types B and C each including a different bonus song track. Check out track listings on the band's OHP discography.

Called≠Plan OHP here
"L" Type A at CD Japan here
"L" Type B at CD Japan here
"L" Type C at CD Japan here
"R" Type A at CD Japan here
"R" Type B at CD Japan here
"R" Type C at CD Japan here

JokArt au Legal New Releases

JokArt au Legal has two new releases planned for the coming months. On December 19, the band will be re-releasing their first single, "Alice." This second pressing, which will contain four song tracks, is being released to commemorate the band's second anniversary. Then on February 6, the band will release their second maxi single, "Chishiryo Valentine." That maxi single will be released in two types.

JokArt au Legal OHP here
"Alice" at CD Japan here
"Chishiryo Valentine" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Chishiryo Valentine" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

RedruM New Single Release 12/19

RedruM will be releasing a new single on December 19. The new single will be titled "ELECTRIGGER," and it will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features a short PV spot for the new release.

RedruM OHP here
"ELECTRIGGER" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"ELECTRIGGER" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

9GOATS BLACK OUT Last Album Release 12/19

9GOATS BLACK OUT recently announced that they would be disbanding, but they plan to release one last album before they go. The final release, titled "CALLING," will hit stores on December 19. Check out their OHP for a short preview clip and a link to a YouTube comment. The band will hold their last live performance on February 9, 2013 at Akasaka BLITZ.

9GOATS BLACK OUT OHP here
"CALLING" at CD Japan here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Tour Info

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S will be touring Europe in 2013. The band has announced plans to conduct "The WORLD of LIGHT 2013" tour throughout the months of February and March in the following cities:

2/16 Moscow, Russia at Milk
2/17 Helsinki, Finland at Gloria
2/19 Hamburg, Germany at Logo
2/22 Berlin, Germany at Crystal Club
2/23 Wroclaw, Poland at Firlej
2/24 Cologne, Germany at Werkstatt
2/26 Munich, Germany at Feierwerk
2/27 Milano, Italy at Theatre Club
3/01 Utrecht, Netherlands at Tivoli
3/02 London, UK at the Garage
3/03 Paris, France at Divan du Monde

Sign up for the band's e-mail newsletter for future updates.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S OHP here

BlitZ New Single Release 1/16/13

BlitZ just released their second single, "BLACK SHADOW," on December 12, and it seems they already have plans to release another. This third single will be called "Deep Labyrinth," and it will be released in two types. "Deep Labyrinth" will hit stores on January 16, 2013. Check out the band's OHP for promotional video clips for both new singles.

BlitZ OHP here
"BLACK SHADOW" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"BLACK SHADOW" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"Deep Labyrinth" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Deep Labyrinth" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

MUCC New Album on iTunes

MUCC has just made their newest full album, "Shangri-La," available in the iTunes store, including stores in Europe, Asia, and North and South America. The new album, just released November 28, features 13 downloadable tracks and retails for $9.00 in North America. Check your local iTunes store for listings and prices.

MUCC OHP here

Mix Speaker's, Inc. New Album Release 12/18

Mix Speaker's, Inc. will be releasing a new album on December 18. The new album, titled "Hoshifuru Yuenichi," will be released in two types. The limited edition includes a bonus DVD featuring a documentary of the band's visit to the Anime USA convention in the Washington D.C. metro area.

Mix Speaker's, Inc. OHP here
"Hoshifuru Yuenichi" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Hoshifuru Yuenichi" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New YouTube Videos

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have recently uploaded new videos to their official YouTube channel. The new videos feature band comments as well as glimpses at backstage action during their The WORLD of LIGHT tour.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S YouTube here

333musicTV Hosts 'Thank You' Comments

333musicTV has posted a variety of "Thank You" style comments on their official YouTube channel. Check out the featured videos from kazuya (THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S), yu-ichi (AUBE), DIE, Kozi (ZIZ, ex-MALICE MIZER), and Kaya. Be sure to check out earlier comments on the same channel.

333musicTV YouTube here

Grieva New Album Release 2/13/13

Grieva will be releasing their first full album on February 13, 2013. The new album will be called "Onitokage," and it will feature a total of 13 song tracks.

Grieva OHP here
"Onitokage" at CD Japan here

R-Shitei New Single Release 12/26

R-Shitei will be releasing a new single on December 26. The new single, titled "Closet Girl," will be released in two types.

R-Shitei OHP here
"Closet Girl" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Closet Girl" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Dog in the PWO New Album Release 12/12

Dog in the PWO will be releasing a new mini album on December 12. The new album, titled "Doggy Style II," will be released in two types.

Dog in the PWO OHP here
"Doggy Style II" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Doggy Style II" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

vistlip New Album Previews Available Now

vistlip previously announced that they will be releasing a new mini album called "GLOSTER" on January 1, 2013. The band has recently updated their OHP to include a sample video clip of the new song "GLOSTER IMAGE"--also available on their official vistlip channel--as well as audio sample clips of all tracks on the CD available from the discography page.

vistlip OHP here

Official vistlip channel here 

Editor's Note:  I usually don't comment on posts, but I have to admit... I'm excited to hear these album samples. I highly recommend checking out the links. Whether you're a long-time vistlip fan or you've never heard them before,  you might be surprised by this band. Cheers!

chariots New Mini Album Release 12/12

chariots will be releasing a new mini album on December 12. The new album will be called "griever," and it will include five tracks in all.

chariots OHP here
"griever" at CD Japan here

Kameleo New Single Release 12/12

Kameleo will be releasing a new limited edition single on December 12. The single titled "Hajimari no Uta" will include a CD and DVD, and it will be available only until December 31, 2012. The single will be released for 390 yen in celebration of the band's one-year anniversary.

Kameleo OHP here
"Hajimari no Uta" CD+DVD at CD Japan here

Kra "Meruhen Radio" Airs 12/26

Kra's next "Meruhen Radio" broadcast will air on December 26. The show will air on the Nico Nico Live website at 19:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting will be available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot listen to the show as it airs live.

Kra radio show airs here

SCREW on Nico Nico 12/22

Members of SCREW will appear again on the Nico Nico website in the fifth episode of their "SCREW's Nico Nico Yattemita" corner. The show will air on December 22 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered users can time shift if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.

SCREW Airs on Nico Nico here

the Raid. New Single Release 12/19

the Raid. will be releasing their fourth single on December 19. The new single will be titled "Snow Pledge," and it will be released in three types. The band's OHP currently features a short video clip showcasing sounds from the upcoming single.

the Raid. OHP here
"Snow Pledge" Type A at CD Japan here
"Snow Pledge" Type B at CD Japan here
"Snow Pledge" Type C at CD Japan here

New Alice Nine Channel & Webcasts

Alice Nine now has their own dedicated channel on the Nico Nico Live website. The "Alice Nine Official Channel" will make available special programs and comment clips to subscribers for a cost of 630 yen per month. The first special channel program will air on December 28 at 23:00 JST (convert time zones) for subscribers. Time shifting will be available.

The next air date for Alice Nine's regular monthly Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is January 18, 2013. The program airs at 23:00 JST (convert time zones). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the live show.

Links to all subscription information and viewing gate links are available on the new Channel homepage.

Alice Nine Official Channel here

RoNo☆Cro New Single Release 12/12

RoNo☆Cro will be releasing their first maxi single on December 12. The new single will be titled "Give Me A Smile." The band's OHP currently features a short promotional video for the new release, and lists upcoming live shows.

RoNo☆Cro OHP here
"Give Me A Smile" CD at CD Japan here

DIAURA Albums 2nd Press

DIAURA have announced that they will be issuing second pressings of two major releases on December 19. The band plans to re-release their first mini-album "DICTATOR" and their first full album "GENESIS."

DIAURA OHP here
"DICTATOR" 2nd Press at CD Japan here
"GENESIS" 2nd Press at CD Japan here

DIV New Single Release 1/9/13

DIV will be releasing a new single on January 9, 2013. The new single, titled "Sotsugyo," will be released in two types. Check out the short 30 second PV spot for the song "SEASONS" currently featured on the band's OHP.

DIV OHP here
"Sotsugyo" Limited Edition CD at CD Japan here
"Sotsugyo" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here

WING WORKS New Album Release 12/26

RYO:SUKE (Lolita-23q) will be releasing his first full album under his solo project name WING WORKS. The new album will be titled "STAR GAZER MEMORY," and it will be released on December 26.

WING WORKS OHP here
"STAR GAZER MEMORY" CD at CD Japan here

Band Feature: DALATH

DALATH is a 3-member band founded in January 2009 in the Kanto region of Japan by members TORA and JSKE, who had often played together in prior bands, with the stated intent to explore “the destructive energy expressed by sounds.” Vocalist Ryuta joined the pair in April 2012. The band does not classify itself as pursuing a particular musical genre, but vocalist Ryuta states in his Facebook page that their sound will appeal to fans of hard rock, heavy metal, and visual kei.

Throughout July, September, and October 2012, DALATH have participated in a variety of live show performances, and on November 17^th, they released their first PV for the song “Cheeky Ren” to the public. That video, as well as other comment videos and cover tracks can be found on the band’s official YouTube channel.

Recently DALATH was nominated among 20 other bands to participate in a Râmen x JaME Bands Contest to determine which band fans wanted to visit Europe in March and April 2013. Voting for that contest has closed, but the results have not yet been released. The band is quickly gaining attention overseas, and is definitely one to watch for Western fans of Japanese music. Visit their pages to show support.

Members:

Vocalist: Ryuta
Guitar: TORA
Bass: JSKE

DALATH OHP here
DALATH TOKYO Official YouTube Channel here
DALATH Official Facebook here

Blogs:

Ryuta Official Blog here
TORA Official Blog here
JSKE Official Blog here

Twitter:

Ryuta Twitter here
TORA Twitter here

Facebook:

Ryuta Facebook here
Tora Facebook here
JSKE Facebook here

vistlip Videos on MJP TV YouTube

musicJAPANplus has added some new vistlip videos to its official YouTube channel. Fans of the band can now watch a partially translated video re-run of their "Flash of vistlip vol. 4" webcast that originally aired on October 23, as well as a band comment on their Halloween release double-A side single "Shinkaigyo no Yume wa Shosen / Artist."

musicJAPANplus YouTube here

MEJIBRAY Upcoming 2013 Single Releases

MEJIBRAY has updated their OHP to include information about two more consecutive months of releases for the new year. On January 2, 2013, MEJIBRAY will release a new single titled "Avalon" in three types.  Then on February 6, they will release another single, titled "DIE KUSSE," which will also be released in three types. Visit the OHP for track listings and details.

MEJIBRAY OHP here
"Avalon" Limited Type A CD at CD Japan here
"Avalon" Limited Type B CD at CD Japan here
"Avalon" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here

DixdriveR New Single Release 12/19

DixdriveR will be releasing their first single on December 19. The new single will be titled "SIRIUS," and it will feature three songs.

DixdriveR OHP here
"SIRIUS" at CD Japan here

Golden Bomber Nico Show Airs 12/27

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly Nico Nico show on December 27. The show begins at 24:00 JST (convert time here). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the show as it airs.

Golden Bomber Show airs here

Golden Bomber Short Spots on YouTube

The Zany Zap Official YouTube channel has uploaded two new short spots for the upcoming Golden Bomber single, "Dance My Generation." The single will be released in three types on January 1.

Golden Bomber OHP here
Zany Zap Official YouTube here

JILLED RAY New Single Release 12/19

JILLED RAY will be releasing their fourth single on December 19. The new single will be titled "Ayamachi," and it is advertised as the band's best ballad song to date.

JILLED RAY OHP here
"Ayamachi" at CD Japan here

Nightmare New Album Release 1/30/13

Nightmare has announced plans to release a new album on January 30, 2013. The new album will be titled "SCUMS," and it will be released in three types. While all versions will include the newest singles, "mimic" and "Deus ex machina," the A and B types will include 12 total tracks, while the C type will include 14 tracks.

Nightmare OHP Discography here
"SCUMS" Type A CD at CD Japan here
"SCUMS" Type B CD at CD Japan here
"SCUMS" Type C CD at CD Japan here

Dog in the PWO Comment on Vif Music

The Vif Rock Music Navigation Site has uploaded a new comment from Dog in the PWO on their official YouTube channel. The band appears in a 3:14 minute video featuring comments about and tracklists from the upcoming mini album "Doggy Style," set to hit stores on December 12, and their upcoming tour dates.

Dog in the PWO comment at Vif YouTube here

HYPER JAPAN 2012 Christmas Video Clip

World Net TV has uploaded a clip from the recent HYPER JAPAN 2012 Christmas event in London to their official YouTube channel. Along with crowd footage from the event, the 3:14 minute video includes clips from the NINJAMAN JAPAN performance, as well as THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S talk event.

HYPER JAPAN 2012 Christmas clip on YouTube here

Alice Nine Guitarist's Illness & Statement

It was recently announced that Alice Nine's guitarist Hiroto would not be attending the band's first appearances for press and meetings in Singapore on November 30 due to a sudden illness. Today, Hiroto released his own statement in English via the band's Official Facebook page. The guitarist apologized for making fans worry, stating that thanks to proper medical treatment and support from staff, he is making a recovery. He also notes that his fractured ribcage has healed fully, and he plans to appear in the band's live show on December 1. Check out the band's Official Facebook fan page for the full statement.

Alice Nine Official Facebook here

vistlip New Mini Album Confirmed

vistlip has confirmed via their OHP that they will be releasing a new mini album on January 1, 2013. The new release will be titled "GLOSTER," and it will be released in three types. Release details and track listings are included on the band's OHP News page. Pre-ordering is already available in some web shops.

vistlip OHP here
"GLOSTER" Limited Edition CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"GLOSTER" vister Edition CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"GLOSTER" lipper Edition CD at CD Japan here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #18 Airs 12/16

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #18 will have its next webcast on Sunday, December 16 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  BugLug, KISAKI, ANDROID_RYO:SUKE_WING (WING WORKS & Lolita 23-q), Awoi, RYO & MASATO (defspiral), DaizyStripper, GOTCHAROCKA, RedruM, Kaya, Overworld (of Sweden), and OROCHI. The program's ending theme will be "Fly away" by NINJAMAN JAPAN.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

Nightmare Comment on Vif YouTube

The Vif Rock Music Navigation Site has uploaded a new comment from Nightmare on their official YouTube channel. The band appears in a 2:40 minute video featuring their comments about the recent "Deus ex machina" single release, in stores November 28, and upcoming tour dates.

Nightmare comment at Vif YouTube here

Plastic Tree Comment on Vif Music

The Vif Rock Music Navigation Site has uploaded a new comment from Plastic Tree on their official YouTube channel. The band appears in a 2:51 minute video featuring their comments about the upcoming "Ink" album, set to hit stores on December 12, and their upcoming tour dates.

Plastic Tree comment at Vif YouTube here

Velbet New Releases

Velbet has announced via their OHP that they will soon be offering two new releases. On December 19, the band plans to release a new single titled "Mahoroba" in three types. For the new year, the band also plans to release another single called "Medicine." That single will be released in three types on January 30, 2013.

Velbet OHP here
"Mahoroba" Type A at CD Japan here
"Mahoroba" Type B at CD Japan here
"Mahoroba" Type C at CD Japan here
"Medicine" Type A at CD Japan here
"Medicine" Type B at CD Japan here
"Medicine" Type C at CD Japan here

Poltergeist New Single Release 12/5

Poltergeist will be releasing a new single on December 5. The new single will be called "Glider," and it will include two songs. It is the band's sixth maxi single.

Poltergeist OHP here
"Glider" at CD Japan here

Misaruka New Single Release 12/19

Misaruka will be releasing a new single on December 19. The limited release will be called "Epilogue-Mellow," and it will be released in special "tall" packaging.

Misaruka OHP here
"Epilogue-Mellow" CD at CD Japan here

Matenrou Opera New Album Release 3/6/13

Matenrou Opera announced plans to release their second album on March 6, 2013. The new album, titled "Kassai to Gekijou no Gloria," will feature the new songs "GLORIA" and "Innovational Symphonia" among others for a total of 12 tracks.

Matenrou Opera OHP here
"Kassai to Gekijou no Gloria" CD at CD Japan here

Nightmare Nico Special Airs 12/3

On December 3, Nightmare will be airing a special program on the Nico Nico Live website to commemorate the release of their new "Deus ex machina" single. This program will include a special airing of the band's "NIGHTMARE TOUR 2011-2012 Nightmarish reality TOUR FINAL at Nippon Budokan" live show. Time shifting is available for those who cannot watch the show as it airs.

Nightmare special airs here

Alice9 Channel Airs 12/7

The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is December 7, 2012. The program airs at 23:00 JST (convert time zones). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the live show.

Alice Nine Channel airs here

Anli Pollicino on Nico Live TODAY

Anli Pollicino will be appearing shortly on the Nico Nico Live website. The "[Anli] November's Nico Live [Pollicino]" program will air TODAY at 23:00 JST (convert time here).

Anli Pollicino show airs here

YOHIO merchandise Online

Official YOHIO merchandise is now available from the Ninetone Records online shop. Fans of the Swedish artist can now buy a T-shirt, hat, or phone covers from the web shop. Seremedy merchandise is also available. Check the Terms & Conditions page for details on shipping outside of Sweden.

YOHIO merchandise here

[Updated] SCREW New Single Release 2/6/13

SCREW will be releasing their second major single on February 6, 2013. The band will release the single titled "Teardrop" in three types. Title tracks and bonus features are available from the band's OHP. Check your favorite online retailer for sales information.

SCREW OHP here
"Teardrop" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"Teardrop" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"Teardrop" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Editor's Note:  Updated post now included links to CD Japan listings.

Raphael New DVD Release 12/26

Raphael has announced plans to release a new DVD on December 26. "Tenshi no Hinoki Butai Dai Ichi Ya 'Hakuchumu'" will feature performances from their two-day concert held at Hakuchumu on October 31 and November 1, 2012.

Raphael OHP here
"Tenshi no Hinoki Butai Dai Ichi Ya 'Hakuchumu'" DVD at CD Japan here

SuG SHOXX FiLE Now Available

On November 21, SuG released a commemorative SHOXX FiLE. The collectors book will chronicle the band's activities and articles in the popular music magazine through the years 2009 to 2012.

SuG OHP here
SuG FiLE details here

[Updated] MUCC Nico Nico Airs 11/27

MUCC has announced via their OHP that they will be appearing in a Nico Nico Live web special on November 27. The show will be broadcast live from the Harajuku Astro Hall between 19:00-20:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the live show.

MUCC OHP here
MUCC airs here

Annie's Black Joins Facebook

Annie's Black updated their OHP to announce that they have opened an official Facebook page. To follow band news and updates via the popular social networking site, be sure to "like" the fan page and add them to your notifications and interests lists.

Annie's Black OHP here
Annie's Black Facebook here

[Updated] Kra New Album Title Released

Kra has updated their OHP to include the title of their upcoming album release scheduled for February 27, 2013. The new album will be titled "Joker's KINGDOM," and it will be released in two types. Details about the types and their contents can be found on the band's OHP.

Kra OHP here
"Joker's KINGDOM" page here
"Joker's KINGDOM" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Joker's KINGDOM" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Editor's Note: Updated post now includes links to CD Japan listings.

Nightmare Members to Appear on Nico Nico 11/22

Nightmare members YOMI and Hitsugi will appear as special guests on the next airing of "Takanori Nishikawa's Ienomi!!" The show will air via the Nico Nico Live website on November 22 at 23:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs live.

"Takanori Nishikawa's Ienomi!!" airs here

THE KIDDIE Airs on Nico Nico 11/28

THE KIDDIE will appear in a special program titled "THE KIDDIE NEW ALBUM Release Commemoration Special" on the Nico Nico website on November 28. The program airs in conjunction with the release of their new album, "THE 5 -FIVE-." The show begins at 20:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs live.

THE KIDDIE show airs here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Members Create Facebook Accounts

Two members of THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have created Facebook accounts. On October 30, guitarist Kazuya created his own personal fan page where he has posted photos and updates. On November 18, guitarist SHUN. created his own personal Facebook friends account including photos, videos, and updates. These personal pages appear in addition to the band's official fan page.

Kazuya Facebook here
SHUN. Facebook here
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Facebook here

ViSULOG.TV Airs 12/19

The next episode of ViSULOG.TV will air on December 19 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). The December show will feature guest appearances by YUKI (Mix Speakers, Inc.), Danchou (NoGoD), Kiryu, and BORN. Special appearances are expected from Pockoon (former editor-in-chief of SHOXX and currently with ROCKSTAR) and Takaya (drummer from Romance for~).

ViSULOG.TV airs here

exist†trace U.S. Appearance in 2013

exist†trace will be making a live show appearance in the United States in 2013. The band has been signed as a guest artist to the 24th A-Kon convention, held between May 31 and June 2 in Dallas, Texas. The event is scheduled to take place at The Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, where the band plans to hold meet and greet events as well as a live performance. Plans for the band's appearance at the convention are detailed in an article for the Kawaii girl Japan website, conveniently featured in both English and Japanese.

Guitarist miko spent two years living in Dallas during her childhood.

exist†trace OHP here
A-Kon website here
Kawaii girl Japan article here

GLAY Upcoming Releases

GLAY has big plans for releases at the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013 including multiple CD and DVD releases. All release information is currently included in a rotating banner on the band's OHP.

First up in December are the band's 46th and 47th single releases. "Justice [from] Guilty" and "Unmeiron" will both be released on December 5 in two types each. On the same day, GLAY will also release their "GLAY STADIUM LIVE 2012 THE SUITE ROOM ON OSAKA NAGAI STADIUM" from the band's performances on July 28 and 29.

On January 23, the band will also be releasing two new albums. "Justice" and "Guilty" will be their 11th and 12th album releases, and they will both be issued in two types.

The band plans to begin a new arena tour in February 2013.

GLAY OHP here
"Justice [from] Guilty" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"Justice [from] Guilty" CD at CD Japan here
"Unmeiron" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"Unmeiron" CD at CD Japan here
"GLAY STADIUM LIVE 2012" from GLAY Official G Direct here
"Justice" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"Justice" CD at CD Japan here
"Guilty" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"Guilty" CD at CD Japan here

Kiryu New DVD Release 1/16/2013

Kiryu will be releasing a new live DVD set on January 16, 2013. The "47 Todofuken Tandoku Jungyo" DVD set will be released in two types, both featuring the band's September 17, 2012 concert at Zepp DiverCity.

Kiryu OHP here

"47 Todofuken Tandoku Jungyo -Senshuraku - 'Shuka Ensen' 2012.9.17 Zepp DiverCity" DVD at CD Japan here

"47 Todofuken Tandoku Jungyo 'Shuka Ensen' Document Ban" DVD at CD Japan here

BREAKERZ New Single Release 1/16/13

BREAKERZ announced on their OHP that they will be releasing their 14th single on January 16, 2013. The new single will be titled "RUSTY HEARTS" and it will be the opening theme of the SEGA online game of the same name. Check out the animated PV for the song on the band's OHP.

BREAKERZ OHP here

Sendai Kamotsu New DVD Release 12/19

Sendai Kamotsu will be releasing a new live DVD on December 19. The "Sendai Kamotsu Tour 2011 'HERO' -Kaettekita Iyashi no Takuhaibin-" DVD will feature the concert held at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall on the final day of their 2011 tour.

Sendai Kamotsu OHP here

"Sendai Kamotsu Tour 2011" DVD at CD Japan here

vistlip & Moran on dwangya Live 11/20

vistlip and Moran will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on November 20 at 20:00 JST (convert time here). MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

vistlip & Moran show airs here

Golden Bomber New Single Release 1/1/13

Golden Bomber has announced plans to release a new single on January 1, 2013. The new single, titled "Dance My Generation," will be released in three types.

Also check out the band's Zany Zap Official YouTube channel for a new furitsuke video featuring Utahiroba Jun and "Kon'ya wa Tonight."

Golden Bomber OHP news here
"Dance My Generation" Type A at CD Japan here
"Dance My Generation" Type B at CD Japan here
"Dance My Generation" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"Kon'ya wa Tonight" furitsuke on YouTube here

"Crazy Pumpkins" Show Airs 12/6

Visual bands Crack6, GOTCHAROCKA, and v[NEU] have announced plans to gather again to air a new "The Crazy Pumpkins!! Big Gathering!!" live show via the musicJAPANplus TV channel. The bands originally convened for a live talk on the Nico Nico Live website on September 6 to promote their October 28 Halloween show. On December 6, the members will gather together again for a new show that will begin airing at 20:00 JST (convert time here).

musicJAPANplus airing announcement here

D=OUT Radio Airs 11/27

D=OUT will appear on their Nico Nico web show titled "PS Company presents D=OUT's 'Noraneko Broadcast'" on November 27. This internet radio program will air at 23:00 JST (convert time here) on the Nico Nico Live website. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot listen to the show as it airs.

D=OUT radio airs here

baroque New Single Release 12/12

baroque will release a new single on December 12. The new single, titled "Kizuna," will be released in three types.

baroque OHP here
"Kizuna" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"Kizuna" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"Kizuna" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Royz New DVD Release 1/23/2013

Royz will release a new live DVD on January 23, 2013. The new DVD, "Royz 2012 SUMMER Oneman TOUR FINAL 'The Space of '6' HEAVENS' ~Royz 3rd Anniversary in Nanba Hatch~," will showcase the band's September 28, 2012 performance at the venue.

Royz OHP here
Live DVD at CD Japan here

Ash'D soul New Album Release 12/5

Ash'D soul will release their second mini album on December 5. The new album will be titled "RARExSTRAIGHT," and it will include seven song tracks.

Ash'D soul OHP here
"RARExSTRAIGHT" CD at CD Japan here