Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Kiryu Special on Nico Nico 8/9

Kiryu will have a special on the Nico Nico website on August 9. The show will be a re-broadcast of the band's June 3 performance from Kawasaki's Club Citta during their 47 Prefectures Nationwide Tour. The show will begin at 23:00 JST (convert time here).

Kiryu show airs here

VAMPS Special on Nico Nico 8/4

VAMPS will have a special show on the Nico Nico website on August 4. "VAMPS LIVE 2012 BEAST ON THE BEACH" will air at 21:00 JST (convert time here). The band's summer beach party of the same name will take place August 15 & 16, 18 & 19 in the "LAGUNA GAMAGORI" marine beach resort area in Mikawa Bay.

VAMPS special airs here

Monday, July 30, 2012

MERRY to Release New DVD & Album

MERRY soon will be releasing a new DVD and album. On August 8, the band will release the "MERRY 10th Anniversary NEW LEGEND OF HIGH COLOR '6DAYS'" DVD, featuring the band's November 2011 live at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM. On September 19, the "MERRY VERY BEST ~Shiroi Hitsuji~" album will celebrate the band's 10th anniversary with a collection of their greatest hits. This album will be released in two types.

MERRY OHP here
MERRY DVD at CD Japan here
"MERRY VERY BEST" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"MERRY VERY BEST" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

BUCK-TICK to Release Album 9/19

BUCK-TICK will be releasing a new album on September 19. "Yume Miru Uchuu" will include a total of 11 tracks, including the recent "MISS TAKE -I'm not miss take-," and it will be released in two types. This album comes during the band's 25th anniversary year.

BUCK-TICK OHP here
"Yume Miru Uchuu" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Yume Miru Uchuu" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Plastic Tree to Release New Single 9/5

Plastic Tree will be releasing a new single on September 5. The new single will be called "Shion," and it will be released in four types. This single appears as the third single release from the band since their major debut, and comes during their 15th year anniversary.

Plastic Tree OHP news here
"Shion" Limited Edition A at CD Japan here
"Shion" Limited Edition B at CD Japan here
"Shion" Regular Edition A at CD Japan here
"Shion" Regular Edition B at CD Japan here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Special on Visualand.tv

The visualand.tv website will be hosting a special web program featuring THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S on July 31. The web show will begin airing at 23:30 JST (convert time here). They have not announced plans to record a digest version to air at a later time.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S special airs here

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Band Comments Available on V-Love Live Site

BugLug, Moran, and DaizyStripper have all made comments available for the V-Love Live website. These bands will be among many playing at the next V-Love☆Live Vol. 2 show at Shibuya O-EAST on August 17. Other artists will include THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, AND, and Awoi, with up-and-coming musician YOHIO as the opening act.

V-Love Comments here

Counteraction Album on iTunes

The album called "Counteraction -V-Rock Covered Visual Anime Songs Compilation-" is now available on iTunes worldwide. Several visual bands worked together to create this compilation album of visual song covers from anime. There are 14 tracks on the album from bands like NoGoD, GUILD, AND, DaizyStripper, v[NEU], DIAURA, HERO, FEST VAINQUEUR, EVE, AYABIE, -OZ-, Jui, UCHUSENTAI NOIZ, and Awoi. The "Counteraction" CD was originally released on May 23, 2012.

The iTunes release is available in the U.S. for $9.99. For other countries, check your local iTunes for availability and pricing.

Friday, July 27, 2012

SuG Show #24 Airs 8/9

SuG will be appearing in their 24th Nico Nico Live show on Thursday, August 9 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

BugLug Comment on YouTube

vif music has uploaded a new comment from BugLug on their official YouTube channel. Band members comment on their upcoming first full album "G.A.G.," to be released on August 8, and their oneman live tour.

BugLug comment on vif YouTube here

Thursday, July 26, 2012

D=OUT Comment on YouTube

vif music has uploaded a new comment from D=OUT on their official YouTube channel. Kouki, Hikaru, and Minase comment on their upcoming mini album "high collar," to be released on August 15, and one man live "THE FINALE" on December 30.

D=OUT comment on vif YouTube here

SuG PV Short on YouTube

SuG has uploaded a PV short clip of their new song, "fat inside horror," on their YouTube channel. The new song will appear on their upcoming single release, "sweeToxic," due out in three types on September 19.

"fat inside horror" PV short clip here

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

SUGIZO to Release Live DVD 9/12

SUGIZO will be releasing a live DVD on September 12. The new DVD, titled "STAIRWAY to The FLOWER OF LIFE," includes footage from the artist's solo live that took place at Zepp Tokyo on December 22, 2011. The release is expected to include 15 song tracks.

SUGIZO OHP here
Live DVD at CD Japan here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 8/28

Nightmare’s next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, “Bakuretsu! Nightmare,” will be August 28. The show airs at 23:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift if they cannot watch the live show.

"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Lin to Release New CD Set 9/5

Lin will be re-releasing their first full album on September 5. "AWAKING from -Independent "MAZE"-" will include two discs--the first being a three-track release of their newest single, "Insane flashback show," and the second being their complete "Independent 'MAZE'" album. 

Lin production company page here
"AWAKING from -Independent "MAZE"- at CD Japan here

Seremedy to Release 1st Album 7/25

Swedish visual band Seremedy will be releasing their first full album on July 25. The new album will be called "Welcome to our MADNESS," and it will include 12 tracks (two in Japanese). A PV clip for the band's new single "NO ESCAPE" also appears on the band's OHP. Prior releases from Seremedy can be found on iTunes.

Seremedy OHP here

Monday, July 23, 2012

musicJAPANplus GIG vol. 5 8/3

musicJAPANplus will be hosting their musicJAPANplus GIG vol. 5 on August 3. This time the special live takes place in conjunction with the World Cosplay Summit 2012 in Nagoya, and special guests Alice Nine and Golden Bomber have already been announced. The show will begin at 18:30 JST (convert time here).

MJP GIG vol. 5 airing announcement here
MJP GIG vol. 5 commercial on YouTube here

D New Single PV Short on YouTube

musicJAPANplus has added a new PV short clip for D's new single "Danzai no Gunner" on their official YouTube channel. The new single was released on July 18.

"Danzai no Gunner" clip here

Sunday, July 22, 2012

SID to Release New Album 8/1

SID will be releasing a new full album on August 1. The new album will be titled "M&W," and it will be released in three types. SID will also be making appearances in upcoming issues of music UP's, GiGS (Sept.), and PATi PATi (Sept.).

SID OHP here
"M&W" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"M&W" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"M&W" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

AND to Release First Major Album 8/8

AND will be releasing their first major full album on August 8. The new album, titled "Sensen Fukoku," will be released in three types. A short video promotion clip of the song "Diabolus" is currently available from the Victor Music Channel's YouTube page.

AND OHP news here
"Diabolus" music clip on YouTube here
"Sensen Fukoku" Limited Edition Type A CD at CD Japan here
"Sensen Fukoku" Limited Edition Type B CD at CD Japan here
"Sensen Fukoku" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #14 Will Air 8/5

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #14 will have its next webcast on Sunday, August 5 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  D=OUT, Ninjaman Japan, SHUSE & TERO (†яi¢к), Keiichi Miyako (SOPHIA, Rayflower), Nimo, Rookie Fiddler & Toshi (A(ace)), Jin Machine, HERO, THE KIDDIE, Awoi, AND, Keritsu (from Portugal), and Grieva.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

Golden Bomber Nico Show Airs 8/16

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly Nico Nico show on August 16. 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 live.

Golden Bomber Show airs here

Friday, July 20, 2012

BORN Web Show Airs 8/24

The next episode of BORN's web show "BORN Da, Boo~n" hosted by musicJAPANplus, will air on August 24 at 21:00 JST (convert time here) via the Nico Nico live website. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who are not able to watch the show as it is broadcast.

BORN TV airs here

SCREW TV Airs 7/26

SCREW TV Vol. 21 will air via the musicJAPANplus and Nico Nico Live webpage on Thursday, July 26 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). This will be the first SCREW TV episode for the band since their European tour.

SCREW TV announcement and airing here
SCREW TV on Nico Nico here

Thursday, July 19, 2012

AND TV Vol. 5 to Air 7/27

The fifth episode of AND TV hosted by the musicJAPANplus website will air on July 27. The web show will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here). The members will choose their own topic or theme for the show.

musicJAPANplus airing details here

Versailles Announces Activity Stop

In a rather confusing set of announcements via multiple websites, Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- has announced that they will be stopping activity by the end of 2012. The announcement cites lack of a "clear direction heading into the future" as the primary reason for the decision. In further news, they announce that they will release a farewell album on September 26 and conduct a Japan tour soon after. They will officially stop activity as Versailles on December 20 with a concert at NHK Hall in Tokyo.

The Versailles PQ USA Street Team also reports having confirmation from band management that this is not a disbandment.


Versailles OHP news here
Versailles USA Street Team news here
Versailles Limited Edition CD at CD Japan here
Versailles Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here

Note from AinVK Editor: The Versailles OHP announcement also states that the band wishes to "pursue [their] artistic and personal goals outside of the current framework." We interpret this to mean that the band plans to re-think and re-organize the kind and/or style of music they want to perform, and they will resume activity together in some form once they have a game plan. We advise taking a "wait and see" approach to this announcement.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

HERO to Release New Single 8/15

HERO will be releasing a new single on August 15. The new single, "Tenohira," will be released in four types and is the opening theme for the anime FAIRY TAIL. A sample PV clip of "Tenohira" is currently featured on the band's OHP.

HERO OHP here
"Tenohira" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"Tenohira" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"Tenohira" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"Tenohira" FAIRY TAIL CD+DVD Edition at CD Japan here

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

ZORO New Single Release 7/25

ZORO will release a new single on July 25. The new single will be called "HOWL," and it will be released in two types. A promotional TV spot and a teaser trailer for the title song currently appear on the duo's OHP.

ZORO OHP here
"HOWL" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"HOWL" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

JokArt au Legal to Release 2 New Albums.

JokArt au Legal will be releasing two new mini albums back to back. The first new CD, titled "Nikushoku Kei Tenshi," will be released on July 18 in two types. The second new CD, "Soushoku Kei Akuma," will be released on August 8 in two types.

JokArt au Legal OHP news here
"Nikushoku Kei Tenshi" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Nikushoku Kei Tenshi" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"Soushoku Kei Akuma" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Soushoku Kei Akuma" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Monday, July 16, 2012

Solaris.★ to Release Mini Album 7/18

Solaris.★ will be releasing a new mini album on July 18. The new album, titled "ContRast Ryuseigun," will include five song tracks plus a CD extra video clip of the song "Super Nova."

Solaris.★ OHP release news here
"ContRast Ryuseigun" CD at CD Japan here

Alice Nine Channel Airs 8/3

The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is August 3, 2012. The program airs at 23:00 JST (convert time zones). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing.

Alice Nine Channel gate here

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Jackman to Release New Single 7/18

Jackman will be releasing a new single on July 18. The new single will be called "WORLD CLASS," and it will be released in three types.

Jackman OHP here
"WORLD CLASS" Type A CD at CD Japan here
"WORLD CLASS" Type B CD at CD Japan here
"WORLD CLASS" Type C CD at CD Japan here

Moran Special Airs on Nico Nico 7/16

A Nico Nico Live special featuring Moran, called "Moran-Moran-Naman," will air online on July 16. The program will begin broadcasting at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting will be available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

Moran show airs here

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Megamasso to Release New Single 7/18

Megamasso will be releasing a new single on July 18. The new single, "SWAN SONG," will be released in two types. A short promotional video commercial for the single currently appears on the band's OHP.

Megmasso OHP here
"SWAN SONG" Limited Edition CD at CD Japan here
"SWAN SONG" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here

Alice Nine "TOKYO GALAXY" Special 8/6

To prepare fans for the start of their "Alice Nine Live 2012 Court of "9"#2" tour series on August 15, Alice Nine will broadcast a special program on the Nico Nico Live website. The special program will feature footage from the band's January 2011 "TOKYO GALAXY" show at Nippon Budokan, and it will begin airing on August 6 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who are not able to watch the show as it airs.

TOKYO GALAXY special airs here

Friday, July 13, 2012

SHUN. Posts New Visulog Entries

SHUN., guitarist from THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, has posted the ninth and tenth articles in his regular Visulog.jp column, "SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS." The articles appear both in Japanese and in English. SHUN. talks about his new guitars and backpacking around World Heritage sites!

SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS #9 here
SHUN.'S  FAVORITE THINGS #10 here

exist†trace Oneman Live Rebroadcast 7/20

exist†trace will rebroadcast their June 23rd "Just Like a Virgin" live concert performance at Shibuya O-WEST on July 20. The show will be replayed via the Nico Nico Live website at 23:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users.

Show on Nico Nico JP here

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Kra TV Will Air 7/24

Kra's web show "Cheer UP with Kra TV" will air a new episode on July 24. The show will air at 20:00 JST (convert time here) both on Nico Nico Live. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who are not able to watch the live show via that site.

Nico Nico show link here

SCREW, Lolita 23q, Hana Shonen Baddies to Appear on V-ON!!!

Members of SCREW, Lolita 23q, and Hana Shonen Baddies will make appearances on a web episode of V-ON!!! on July 16. Byo and Rui of SCREW, Ryosuke and Ryuto of Lolita 23q, and Minemura of Hana Shonen Baddies will appear to talk about the new V-Anime Rocks CD release. The show will begin airing at 20:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it appears.


V-ON!!! airs here

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Kiryuuin Sho Oneman Show on YouTube 7/14

Zany Zap has announced that a live stream digest version of Kiryuuin Sho's July 8 oneman show at Tokyo International Forum Hall C will be broadcast via its official YouTube channel on July 14. The show, titled "Kiryuuin Sho Solo Oneman 'Hitori Yogari 2'," will begin streaming at 20:00 JST (convert time here).

Zany Zap Official YouTube show here

Miyavi Live on YouTube 7/21

Miyavi has announced via his OHP and his official Facebook page that he will be broadcasting "MIYAVI Premium Live "DAY 1" from Tokyo" via his YouTube channel on Saturday, July 21. The airing time does not yet seem to be announced.


Miyavi OHP here
Miyavi Facebook here
Miyavi YouTube Channel here

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Lustknot. to Release New Single 7/11

Lustknot. will be releasing a new single on July 11. The new single, "Even If I Die, Tomorrow Is Coming," is the band's third maxi single. The CD will include three song tracks and a bonus DVD of the title song's PV clip. A short promotional video clip is currently available on the band's OHP.

Lustknot. OHP here
"Even If I Die, Tomorrow Is Coming" CD at CD Japan here

THE SOUND BEE HD to Release New Mini Album

THE SOUND BEE HD will be releasing a new mini album on July 11. The new album, "Sou," will include six new tracks.

THE SOUND BEE HD Official site news here
"Sou" CD at CD Japan here

Monday, July 9, 2012

stylish wave circuit '12 Special Airs 7/15

A "stylish wave circuit '12 Natsu no Jin" special will air on the Nico Nico Live website on July 15. The stylish wave tour is part of a Club Zy summer concert series, and the July 15 show will include appearances by ZUCK, Moran, DIAURA, Crazy★shampoo, Black Gene for the Next Scene, and a guest appearance by Kra. The show starts at 17:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

"stylish wave circuit '12" airs here
Club Zy tour info here

Sunday, July 8, 2012

PS Company Tribal Arivall Tour 2012 on Nico Live

A "PS Company Presents Tribal Arivall Tour 2012" special will air live on the Nico Nico Live website on August 5. The show begins at 11:00 JST (convert time here) and will include company members Keiyuh and Yuhra from Kra, Kouki and Reika from D=Out, Byou and Kazuki from SCREW, and Ryoga and TOMO from BORN. The show promises to include music videos as well as member talks. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

Tribal Arivall 2012 SP airs here

Band Feature: Anli Pollicino


Anli Pollicino is a 5-member band that formed in Tokyo in August 2009. The group started as a session band with drummer Kiyozumi gathering friends Shindy, Takuma, and Yo-1 into writing songs and performing some session lives. When bass player Masatoshi joined in 2009, they began official activity as Anli Pollicino. The band produced their first mini album, “Fahrenheit 31,” in November 2009 with Zany Zap records (also home to GUILD and Golden Bomber).

Throughout 2010 they continued to perform, doing oneman shows at clubs with their first European tour in May. By July, however, the band had to suspend activity while vocalist Shindy took time away to seek medical treatment for a throat polyp. After a rest, Anli Pollicino resumed activity again by October 2010.

Since their formation, Anli Pollicino has officially released one mini album, three singles, three maxi singles, and two full albums—including their latest release “TRANCEFORMER.” This latest full album includes the band’s cover of Dead or Alive’s 80s song, “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” and is available through iTunes.

Members:

Vocalist:  Shindy
Guitar:  Takuma
Guitar:  Yo-1 (Youichi)
Bass:  Masatoshi
Drums:  Kiyozumi

Anli Pollicino OHP here
Official YouTube channel here
Official Facebook here
Official MySpace here

Blogs:

Shindy's blog here
Takuma's blog here
Yo-1's blog here
Masatoshi’s blog here
Kiyozumi’s blog here

Twitter:

Takuma’s Twitter here
Yo-1’s Twitter here
Masatoshi’s Twitter here
Kiyozumi’s Twitter here

Nau:

Shindy’s Nau here
 

Saturday, July 7, 2012

N@H to Release New Mini Album

N@H (read as NOAH) will be releasing their second mini album on July 11. The album titled "Shinka no Katei" will include six tracks. The group's first mini album, "READY?" was released in December 2011. N@H begins their first oneman tour on August 11 at SHIBUYA REX.

N@H OHP here
"Shinka no Katei" CD at CD Japan here

Black Gene for the Next Scene Single Preview

Black Gene for the Next Scene has made a short promotional clip of their new single, "Namida -kHz-," available on their OHP. This is the band's second maxi single and it will be released in five types on July 11. BFN starts their Oneman Tour on August 26.

Black Gene for the Next Scene OHP here.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Two New Releases from Sadie

Sadie has announced plans to release a new single and DVD this month. The band will release their first ever DVD of music clips on July 11. "CLIPS-13" will include 13 of the band's past music video clips. Sadie will also be releasing a new single, "METEOR," on July 15. The single will be released in three types.

Sadie OHP here
"CLIPS-13" DVD at CD Japan here
"METEOR" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"METEOR" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"METEOR" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Two New Releases from Kameleo

Kameleo has announced plans to release another new mini album and single this year. The new album to be released on July 11 is a re-release of the band's demonstration mini album. 「試作品。」 (Shisaku-hin.) will contain six song tracks and a music clip DVD. The band will also release a new single, "Kensaku Kekka 0," on September 5. That new single will be released in two types. Track and release details can be found on the band's OHP.

Kameleo OHP discography here

Thursday, July 5, 2012

BORN Web Show Airs 7/10

The next episode of BORN's web show "BORN Da, Boo~n" hosted by musicJAPANplus, will air on July 10 at 21:00 JST (convert time here) via the Nico Nico live website. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who are not able to watch the show as it is broadcast.

BORN TV airs here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S PV Preview on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have made a 15 second PV preview for their song "HELLO MY CLONE" available on their official YouTube channel. The song is a new release from their upcoming first full album, "A BEGINNING FROM THE END," to be released August 1.

PV on the official themicrohead4ns Channel here

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Awoi to Issue Album 2nd Press

Awoi will be issuing a second press of their album, now called "Aoi `~THE SECOND~." The re-issue will contain 16 song tracks, 14 re-recorded tracks plus two new ones. The album will be released on July 25.

Awoi OHP here
"Aoi ~THE SECOND~" CD at CD Japan here

SHOXX Vol. 235 to Be Released 7/21

The next issue of music magazine SHOXX will be released on July 21. This issue, volume 235, will feature the GazettE as the cover artist, as well as articles and photos from Hitsugi (Nightmare), Versailles, ZORO, D, BugLug, D.I.D., THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, MEJIBRAY, HERO, and more.

SHOXX information here
Vol. 235 at JP to You here
Vol. 235 at CD Japan here

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Downer to Release New Single 9/26

Downer will be releasing a new single on September 26. The new single will be called
「プラネタリウム」 (Planetarium), and it will be released in three types.

Downer OHP here

cocklobin to Release Album 7/18

cocklobin has announced that they will release their first full album on July 18. The new album, "Iris," will contain a total of 14 tracks (10 songs). The full PV of "Iris" is currently available on the band's OHP.

cocklobin OHP here
"Iris" CD at CD Japan here

Monday, July 2, 2012

TRUST to Release Maxi Single 7/4

TRUST will be releasing their first maxi single on July 4. The new single, "Deadly Pain," will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features two short video clips to promote the song, "Deadly Pain."

TRUST OHP here
"Deadly Pain" CD only version at CD Japan here

AMARANYX to Release New Mini Album 7/7

AMARANYX will be releasing their first mini album on July 7. The new album, "CRAVE," will include six songs.

AMARANYX OHP here

Sunday, July 1, 2012

NoGoD to Release Live DVD 7/4

NoGoD will be releasing a live DVD on July 4--the first official live DVD for the band. The new DVD, "THE 10TH ATTACK LIVE TOUR 2012 THE 10TH GAME -FINAL-," showcases 16 performances from NoGoD's oneman live at Club CITTA on March 24, 2012. The band's OHP currently features a short video sample clip of them performing their song, "Kamikaze."

NoGoD OHP here
"THE 10TH ATTACK LIVE" DVD at CD Japan here

Angelo Has Official Facebook

Angelo officially joined Facebook in March. The band maintains a page with updates in English and Japanese for fans, and they include promotional photos and videos of the band's activities. Be sure to "like" their page to follow them.

Angelo on Facebook here