Megaromania will release an "ultimate concept" single on October 17. The new "Propaganda" CD will be released in two types.
Megaromania OHP here
"Propaganda" Type A at CD Japan here
"Propaganda" Type B at CD Japan here
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Megaromania to Release Single 10/17
Lin to Release New DVD 9/5
Lin will be releasing a new live DVD on September 5. "VALUE -EXCLAIM-FILM-," the band's third live video release, covers their May 20th show at SHIBUYA-REX. The DVD will include 19 tracks from that second anniversary oneman performance.
Lin OHP here
"VALUE -EXCLAIM-FILM-" DVD at CD Japan here
Lin OHP here
"VALUE -EXCLAIM-FILM-" DVD at CD Japan here
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Royz to Release New Single 10/24
Royz has announced that they will be releasing their seventh maxi single on October 24. The new single will be called "Innocence," and it will be released in three types.
Royz OHP here
"Innocence" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"Innocence" Regular Type B at CD Japan here
"Innocence" Regular Type C at CD Japan here
Royz OHP here
"Innocence" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"Innocence" Regular Type B at CD Japan here
"Innocence" Regular Type C at CD Japan here
Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 9/25
Nightmare’s next appearance on their Nico
Nico web show, “Bakuretsu! Nightmare,” will be September 25.
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
"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
REALies Single Available 9/12
On September 12, REALies will release a single previously available only at concert venues and via the band's official web shop. The single called "Plug[I]n" will include two song tracks.
REALies OHP here
"Plug[I]n" CD at CD Japan here
REALies OHP here
"Plug[I]n" CD at CD Japan here
Viju☆Love☆Cafe #15 Will Air 9/2
Viju☆Love☆Cafe #15 will have its next webcast on Sunday, September 2 at 14:00 JST (convert time here).
This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments
from: Kra; Royz; Hayato, Yuya, and Val (DuelJewel); Sasaki Jin, MIHIRO, and Iza (Serial Number); SaTaN; Moran; awake; RagEnd; and ParanoiD (from Hong Kong). There will be a special ending theme called "Fly away" by NINJAMANJAPAN.
Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here
Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here
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DuelJewel,
Kra,
Moran,
NINJAMANJAPAN,
ParanoiD,
RagEnd,
Royz,
SaTaN,
Serial Number,
Viju☆Love☆Cafe
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
[Update] Kra TV Will Air 9/18
Kra's web show "Cheer UP with Kra TV" will air a new episode on September 18. The show will air at 20:00 JST (convert time
here) on both the musicJAPANplus and Nico Nico Live websites. Time shifting is available on the Nico Nico website for those who are not able to watch the show as it airs.
musicJAPANplus announcement and show link here
Kra airs on Nico Nico here
musicJAPANplus announcement and show link here
Kra airs on Nico Nico here
SHOXX Reveals Artists for Vols. 236 &237
SHOXX music magazine has revealed the featured artists for both the current Volume 236 and the next, Volume 237.
The October 2012 Volume 236 features the GazettE as the cover artist, with a 23-page special article inside. Other artists included in the volume are Sakito (Nightmare), SuG, Plastic Tree, Igaguri Chiba (Sendai Kamotsu), LM.C, AYABIE, UNiTE, Makoto, and BugLug, among others. This issue is on sale now.
The November 2012 Volume 237 will feature dual cover artists of MUCC and Alice Nine. The magazine also promises to include YOMI (Nightmare), the GazettE, SuG, and Shin (ViViD), among others. That issue will hit stores on September 21.
SHOXX details here
Vol. 236 at JP to You here
Vol. 236 at CD Japan here
Vol. 237 at CD Japan here
The October 2012 Volume 236 features the GazettE as the cover artist, with a 23-page special article inside. Other artists included in the volume are Sakito (Nightmare), SuG, Plastic Tree, Igaguri Chiba (Sendai Kamotsu), LM.C, AYABIE, UNiTE, Makoto, and BugLug, among others. This issue is on sale now.
The November 2012 Volume 237 will feature dual cover artists of MUCC and Alice Nine. The magazine also promises to include YOMI (Nightmare), the GazettE, SuG, and Shin (ViViD), among others. That issue will hit stores on September 21.
SHOXX details here
Vol. 236 at JP to You here
Vol. 236 at CD Japan here
Vol. 237 at CD Japan here
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BugLug,
LM.C,
Makoto,
Nightmare,
Plastic Tree,
Sendai Kamotsu,
SuG,
the GazettE,
UNITE,
ViViD
Monday, August 27, 2012
AND TV vol. 6 to Air 8/28
The sixth episode of AND TV hosted by the musicJAPANplus website will
air on August 28. The web show will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here).
musicJAPANplus airing details here
musicJAPANplus airing details here
BORN Web Show Airs 9/24
The next episode of BORN's web show "BORN Da, Boo~n" hosted by musicJAPANplus, will air
on September 24 at 21:00 JST (convert time here) via the Nico Nico live website. This episode will feature special guest Keiyuh of Kra. 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
BORN TV airs here
Sunday, August 26, 2012
SuG's Takeru on Nico Nico 8/31
SuG's vocalist Takeru will appear in a special Nico Nico Live talk event on August 31. Takeru will discuss the concept behind his recent book release, "Lollipop Kingdom," the second album-related release following his first novel "TRiP." The talk event will begin airing at 20:30 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs live.
Takeru talk event airs here
Takeru talk event airs here
GEMCEREY x Kra Collaboration
Kra will be joining famous Japanese jeweler GEMCEREY in a collaboration project. Each band member has worked with the jewelry company to create a unique piece of jewelry, including a ribbon necklace from Taizo, a spider ring from Keiyuh, a clef necklace from Yasuno, and a Cupid's bow brooch from Yuhra.
GEMCEREY x Kra page here
GEMCEREY x Kra page here
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Kiryuuin Sho Sings Kamen Rider Wizard Theme
Kiryuuin Sho, vocalist for Golden Bomber, will perform the opening theme for the upcoming Kamen Rider Wizard television series. The song titled "Life is SHOW TIME" will also be released as a single with four types on October 17. Kamen Rider Wizard begins airing on TV Asahi on September 2.
Kamen Rider Wizard details here
"Life is SHOW TIME" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"Life is SHOW TIME" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"Life is SHOW TIME" CD+DVD Edition at CD Japan here
"Life is SHOW TIME" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Kamen Rider Wizard details here
"Life is SHOW TIME" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"Life is SHOW TIME" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"Life is SHOW TIME" CD+DVD Edition at CD Japan here
"Life is SHOW TIME" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
FEST VAINQUEUR Announce 1st Concept Album 10/17
FEST VAINQUEUR announced via their OHP that they plan to release their first concept album on October 17. The new album will be called "GENERATION," and it will be released in three types. Each type will include two discs, with the second disc being covers of songs from artists like PENICILLIN, Go Hiromi, Maki Ohguro, GLAY, and Aerosmith.
This marks the first solo release by the band since two new members joined earlier in the year.
FEST VAINQUEUR OHP here
This marks the first solo release by the band since two new members joined earlier in the year.
FEST VAINQUEUR OHP here
Friday, August 24, 2012
RUKA of Nightmare to Have Surgery
According to an update on the band's OHP, RUKA, drummer for Nightmare, will be having surgery to correct an unnamed minor ailment. In his posted announcement, RUKA states that he has been feeling unwell since before the band's recent fan-club tour, but put off seeking medical consultation as long as possible. After seeking medical treatment, the drummer has decided to follow the advice of his doctor and have surgery. The announcement asks fans not to worry; RUKA intends to return to the tour circuit after a recommended period of rest and recovery.
Resulting changes in the band's current tour schedule have not yet been announced.
Nightmare OHP announcement here
Resulting changes in the band's current tour schedule have not yet been announced.
Nightmare OHP announcement here
SuG PV Previews on YouTube
SuG has added a short video preview for their upcoming single's title track on their official YouTube channel. A 1:48 minute clip of "sweeToxic" now appears alongside a previously released sample clip of the "fat inside horror" B-side track. The "sweeToxic" single will be released on September 19.
sweeToxic PV preview on YouTube here
faat inside horror preview on YouTube here
sweeToxic PV preview on YouTube here
faat inside horror preview on YouTube here
Thursday, August 23, 2012
stylish wave MAX'12 Special Airs 8/26
A "stylish wave MAX'12" special will air on the
Nico Nico Live website on August 26. The stylish wave shows are part of a
Club Zy summer concert series, and the August 26 show will include
appearances by ZUCK, Moran, DIAURA, v[NEU], BORN, and Kameleo. The show starts at 16:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.
"stylish wave MAX'12" airs here
Club Zy concert info here
"stylish wave MAX'12" airs here
Club Zy concert info here
Golden Bomber Nico Show Airs 9/20
Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly Nico Nico show on September 20. 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 Show airs here
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
SCREW TV Airs 8/31
Members of SCREW will appear in their own SCREW TV program airing on the Nico Nico Live webpage on Friday, August 31 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). The band's major debut single, "XANADU," will be released on October 17.
SCREW TV on Nico Nico here
SCREW TV on Nico Nico here
SuG Special on Nico Nico 9/18
SuG will have a special program airing on the Nico Nico Live website on September 18. The special will air in conjunction with the release of the band's new single, "sweeToxic," on September 19. The program will begin broadcasting at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the live show as it airs.
SuG show airs here
SuG show airs here
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Acid Black Cherry to Release Live DVD 10/17
Acid Black Cherry will be releasing a live DVD on October 17. The "Acid Black Cherry TOUR '2012'" will feature live performances from the artist's July 20, 2012 performance at Nippon Budokan. A bonus off-shoot footage documentary disc is also included. Track listings for the DVD release are currently displayed on the Acid Black Cherry OHP.
Acid Black Cherry OHP here
Live DVD at CD Japan here
Acid Black Cherry OHP here
Live DVD at CD Japan here
Versailles SHOXX FiLE Available in December
In their final year together, Versailles will be featured in a special SHOXX FiLE compleat de Versailles 2007-2012
released in late December. This 112-page book covers the band's career as covered in SHOXX music magazine from 2007 to 2012, and it comes with
five B2-sized posters. Pre-orders are being accepted until October 31 (depending on vendor).
Versailles web here
Versailles File at JP to You here
Versailles File at CD Japan here
Versailles web here
Versailles File at JP to You here
Versailles File at CD Japan here
Monday, August 20, 2012
Alice Nine x Delusional Call App for Android
Alice Nine's new Alice Nine Imagination Call app is now available to many Android users overseas. By downloading the app from the Google Play Store, fans can now access information like live schedules, audio clips from the "9" album, easy links to band and staff Ameba blog and Twitter posts, blog photos, news, member vital statistics, and more. Additional features like the "call" from a band member are available for an additional fee.
Alice Nine app on Google Play here
Alice Nine app on Google Play here
SHUN. Posts New ViSULOG Entry
SHUN., guitarist from THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, has posted the twelfth article
in his regular Visulog.jp column, "SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS."
The articles conveniently appear both in Japanese and in English. This month, SHUN. discusses the events during a Bon Festival.
SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS #12 here
SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS #12 here
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Moran to Release New Single 9/12
Moran will be releasing a new single on September 12. The new single will be called "Eclipse," and it will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features a short video clip for the title track.
Moran OHP here
"Eclipse" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Eclipse" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Moran OHP here
"Eclipse" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Eclipse" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
hide. Backnumber File Available in September
There will be a special hide. SHOXX & ARENA 37C Backnumber File released in September. This 300-page book covers the artist's career as reported in both SHOXX and ARENA 37C music magazines, and it comes with a life-sized poster. Pre-orders are being accepted until September 12 & 13 (depending on vendor).
hide.web here
hide. File at JP to You here
hide. File at HMV Online here
hide.web here
hide. File at JP to You here
hide. File at HMV Online here
Saturday, August 18, 2012
MUCC to Release Album 8/22
MUCC has announced plans to release their "Aishuu no Antique" album on August 22. This album was originally sold only at the Makuhari Messe live venue on June 9, 2012. The CD release will come with a 32-page booklet.
MUCC OHP here
"Aishuu no Antique" at CD Japan here
MUCC OHP here
"Aishuu no Antique" at CD Japan here
MUCC DVD Show on Nico Nico 8/22
To celebrate the start of three consecutive months of DVD releases, MUCC will appear on the Nico Nico Live website with a "MUCC LIVE DVD Release Special" program on August 22. The show will begin airing at 19:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs live. The first of the band's three upcoming DVDs will be released on August 22.
MUCC Special airs here
MUCC Special airs here
Friday, August 17, 2012
D=OUT Guests on Nico Raji 8/22
D=OUT will be the guest band on an episode of the Nico Raji web show. That episode will air on August 22 at 22:00 JST (convert time here).
D=OUT on Nico Raji here
D=OUT on Nico Raji here
Angelo to Release New Album 11/14
Angelo will be releasing a new album on November 14. The new album will be called "RETINA," but no other details about the CD have yet been released.
Angelo OHP here
Angelo OHP here
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Alice Nine Moving to a New Label?
Reports are circulating quickly that Alice Nine may be moving to a new recording label. Reports from international music news site musicJAPANplus and Japanese music news site Natalie indicate that Alice Nine not only played a new, as yet unrecorded song called "Scarlet" during a performance on their current leg of the ongoing "Court of '9'" tour, but they also announced that they will be moving to the NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS label (a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN). This recording company also handles the music of LUNA SEA. The band began recording under the TOKUMA JAPAN COMMUNICATIONS group in 2010.
No official word has been announced via the band's OHP and personal sites, or by either recording label. We will update you here if and/or when such news becomes officially available.
Alice Nine OHP here
NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS here
musicJAPANplus announcement here
Natalie music announcement here
No official word has been announced via the band's OHP and personal sites, or by either recording label. We will update you here if and/or when such news becomes officially available.
Alice Nine OHP here
NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS here
musicJAPANplus announcement here
Natalie music announcement here
Rock and Read Announces Lineup for 043
Music magazine ROCK AND READ has begun announcing the lineup for their
newest volume 043 via their official blog. The next issue, due to be
released on August 29, will feature Kai (the GazettE) as cover artist and Nao (Alice Nine) as back cover artist. The two drummers will be included in a special Kai x Nao feature inside. Also appearing in this issue will be YUKKE (MUCC), Satoshi (girugamesh), Aoi (168 -one sixty eight-), Chiyu (SuG), Leda (UNDIVIDE), Hikaru (D=OUT), Kyrie (NoGoD), JUN (GOTCHAROCKA), Tatsuhi (ZORO), and Yuu (ZUCK).
ROCK AND READ blog here
ROCK AND READ blog here
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168 one sixty eight,
Alice Nine,
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girugamesh,
GOTCHAROCKA,
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NoGoD,
SuG,
the GazettE,
UNDIVIDE,
ZORO,
ZUCK
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
DIV Releases 1st Single 8/29
DIV will release their first single on August 29. The new single will be called "Natsu no Yukue," and it will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features a short 30-second clip of the new title track.
DIV OHP here
"Natsu no Yukue" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Natsu no Yukue" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
DIV OHP here
"Natsu no Yukue" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Natsu no Yukue" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
[Update] BORN Announces New Releases
BORN updated their OHP with new release information. The band will be releasing a live DVD on November 21. The "BORN ONEMAN TOUR 2012 "BLACK MASSIVE ANIMALS"" DVD will cover performances from the band's August 12 show at SHIBUYA O-EAST. That tour marked the band's first oneman tour circuit. BORN has also announced that they will be releasing a new single on January 23, 2013. No details are available for the yet to be titled single.
BORN OHP here
BORN DVD at CD Japan here
Editor Update 9/22/12: BORN recently announced that the January 2013 single will be called "Devilish of the PUNK," the same name of their upcoming tour.
BORN OHP here
BORN DVD at CD Japan here
Editor Update 9/22/12: BORN recently announced that the January 2013 single will be called "Devilish of the PUNK," the same name of their upcoming tour.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
0801弐209XX6 to Release Two Mini Albums
0801弐209XX6 (aka 0801 ni 209336) will soon be releasing two new mini albums. "Shinjitsu wa Orange to Salt de Dekiteiru" will be released on August 22, and "Uso wa Ringo to Sugar de Dekiteiru" will be released on September 12. Each new album will include four song tracks.
0801弐209XX6 OHP here
"Shinjitsu wa Orange to Salt de Dekiteiru" CD at CD Japan here
"Uso wa Ringo to Sugar de Dekiteiru" CD at CD Japan here
0801弐209XX6 OHP here
"Shinjitsu wa Orange to Salt de Dekiteiru" CD at CD Japan here
"Uso wa Ringo to Sugar de Dekiteiru" CD at CD Japan here
GOTCHAROCKA to Release 1st Single 8/29
GOTCHAROCKA will be releasing their first single on August 29. The new single, "Hydrag," will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features a short promotional clip for the album, as well as a special homepage layout that includes album details.
GOTCHAROCKA OHP here
"Hydrag" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Hydrag" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
GOTCHAROCKA OHP here
"Hydrag" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Hydrag" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Monday, August 13, 2012
abingdon boys school Single Download Available
abingdon boys school has made a digital version of their upcoming new single "WE aRE" available now for global fans, before the CD versions will be available in Japan. Digital downloads of the title track "WE aRE" and the B-side "Cold Chain" appear now on iTunes and Amazon MP3 services. The CD versions will be released on September 5. Check your local iTunes and Amazon services for availability.
musicJAPANplus announcement here
musicJAPANplus announcement here
D=OUT TV Airs 8/16
The tenth edition of D=OUT's web show will air on August 16. The show will air at 21:00 JST (convert time
here) on the Nico Nico Live website. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs.
D=OUT TV airs here
D=OUT TV airs here
Sunday, August 12, 2012
[Update] Kra TV Will Air 8/14
Kra's web show "Cheer UP with Kra TV" will air a new episode on August 14. The show will air at 20:00 JST (convert time
here) on the musicJAPANplus website. The show will also air via the Nico Nico Live website. Time shifting is available on Nico Nico.
According to the announcement, Ryoga, vocalist of BORN, will make an appearance on the show.
musicJAPANplus announcement and show link here
Kra airs on Nico Nico here
According to the announcement, Ryoga, vocalist of BORN, will make an appearance on the show.
musicJAPANplus announcement and show link here
Kra airs on Nico Nico here
SCREW on Nico Nico 8/18
SCREW will make a special appearance on the Nico Nico Live website on August 18. The show will begin airing at 22:00 JST (convert time here). SCREW will appear for the second time at the Nico Nico headquarters to talk about their upcoming single "Xanadu," and their major debut.
SCREW on Nico Nico here
SCREW on Nico Nico here
Saturday, August 11, 2012
AYABIE to First Major Album & Web Appearance
AYABIE will release their first major-label album on August 22. The new album, "Answer," will be released in two types. The band released their major debut single "Ryusei" in 2011 with the Toy's Factory label.
AYABIE will also be making a guest appearance on the Dwangya web show. The show airs August 14 at 20:00 JST (convert time here) on the Nico Nico Live website. Additional guest on the show will be Star House. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs.
AYABIE OHP here
Toy's Factory Artist page here
"Answer" Limited Edition CD at CD Japan here
"Answer" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here
AYABIE on Dwangya airs here
AYABIE will also be making a guest appearance on the Dwangya web show. The show airs August 14 at 20:00 JST (convert time here) on the Nico Nico Live website. Additional guest on the show will be Star House. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs.
AYABIE OHP here
Toy's Factory Artist page here
"Answer" Limited Edition CD at CD Japan here
"Answer" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here
AYABIE on Dwangya airs here
Scarlett to Release New Single 8/22
Scarlett will be releasing a new single on August 22.The new single, "Ito," will be released in two types. As a special note for fans, CD Japan is offering a signed poster as an external bonus for anyone who pre-orders through their website (while supplies last).
Scarlett OHP here
"Ito" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Ito" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Scarlett OHP here
"Ito" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Ito" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Friday, August 10, 2012
BORN Special Airs 8/12
BORN will have a special show airing on the Nico Nico Live website on August 12. The "BORN FIRST ONEMAN TOUR 'BLACK MASSIVE ANIMALS'" show will begin airing at 17:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs.
BORN special airs here
BORN special airs here
24-Hour DIR EN GREY Special 8/11
DIR EN GREY will have a special program on the English Nico Nico Beta website on August 11. The "DIR EN GREY Re
vival Anniversary!! 24-hour Special Program "DIR EN GREY CHANNEL 24HOURS"" program will begin airing 6:00 PDT (convert time here). This 24-hour long program promises to include footage from past live shows, music videos, and "DIR EN GREY X Boo CHANNEL" footage, as well as a live appearance by some band members during the last two hours of the program. Time shift "recording" is available for registered users who cannot watch the entire program as it airs.
DIR EN GREY special airs here
vival Annivers
DIR EN GREY special airs here
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Dog in the PWO to Release Single 9/5
Dog in the PWO will be releasing a new single on September 5. The new single will be called "BIBLATION-X," and it will be released in two types.
Dog in the PWO OHP here
"BIBLATION-X" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"BIBLATION-X" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Dog in the PWO OHP here
"BIBLATION-X" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"BIBLATION-X" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
TRUST to Release Single 8/22
TRUST will be releasing their second maxi single on August 22. The new single, "False Memory," will include two new songs. The band's OHP currently features sample clips of those songs as video previews.
TRUST OHP here
"False Memory" CD at CD Japan here
TRUST OHP here
"False Memory" CD at CD Japan here
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
UNiTE to Release New Single 9/12
UNiTE will release their fifth maxi single on September 12. The new single, "Io," will be released in two types.
UNiTE OHP here
"Io" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Io" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
UNiTE OHP here
"Io" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Io" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Golden Bomber Challenge Series on YouTube
Celebrate the Olympics Golden Bomber style! Golden Bomber has posted a "Challenge Series" of videos on the Zany Zap official YouTube channel. The videos have been posted in two parts and feature Gachupin (Kyan), Mukku- (Kenji), and friends participating in a variety of "sports" challenges like "human lotion curling."
Part 1 on YouTube here
Part 2 on YouTube here
Part 1 on YouTube here
Part 2 on YouTube here
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Royz to Release New DVDs 8/29
Royz will be releasing two new DVDs on August 29. "REBORN to 'NOAH' ~2012.4.29 Shibuya O-EAST~" will feature performances from the final show of the band's 2012 concert tour of the same name. The second DVD, "REBORN to 'NOAH' ~TOUR DOCUMENT~" will feature tour documentary footage.
Royz OHP here
"REBORN to 'NOAH'" Concert Limited Edition DVD at CD Japan here
"REBORN to 'NOAH'" Documentary Limited Edition DVD at CD Japan here
Royz OHP here
"REBORN to 'NOAH'" Concert Limited Edition DVD at CD Japan here
"REBORN to 'NOAH'" Documentary Limited Edition DVD at CD Japan here
CindyKate to Release Maxi Single 9/12
CindyKate will be releasing a maxi single on September 12. The single, "Soul Ecstasy," has previously been available only through live venues and the band's web shop, but is actually the band's sixth maxi single. "Soul Ecstasy" was originally released in March 2011. CindyKate just released their ninth maxi single, "Dekotora no Hoshi," on May 9, 2012.
CindyKate OHP here
"Soul Ecstasy" at CD Japan here
CindyKate OHP here
"Soul Ecstasy" at CD Japan here
Monday, August 6, 2012
jealbk to Release New Album 10/10
jealkb will be releasing a new collaboration album on October 10. The album, "V?," will include tracks made in collaboration with artists like GaGaGaSP, Shinnosuke of SOUL’d OUT, JIN of High speed boys & GReeeeN Producer, and others. The album will be released in two types.
jealkb OHP here
"V?" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"V?" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
jealkb OHP here
"V?" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"V?" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Alice Nine Channel Airs 9/28
The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is September 28, 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 gate here
Alice Nine Channel gate here
Sunday, August 5, 2012
REALies to Release First Full Album 10/3
REALies will be releasing their first full album on October 3. The new album, titled "LEVEL.," will be released in two types. The band currently operates under the UNDER CODE PRODUCTION label.
REALies OHP here
REALies OHP here
SCREW Goes Major!
On October 17, PS Company indie band SCREW will make its major debut for Tokuma Japan Communications with their single "XANADU." This announcement appears via the band's OHP news updates. SCREW began activities six years ago and has produced numerous singles and albums throughout their career.
SCREW OHP here
SCREW OHP here
Saturday, August 4, 2012
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Comment on YouTube
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S now have a comment available from their V-Love☆Live appearance on the worldnettv YouTube channel. The entire band makes an appearance to talk about their upcoming live performances on August 17 at SHIBUYA O-EAST and August 28 at Shibuya club QUATTRO, as well as their new album release, "A BEGINNING FROM THE END."
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S comment here
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S comment here
Band Feature: Magistina Saga
Visual kei label Starwave Records has added a new band to their lineup. Magistina Saga is a three-person band from Osaka that began performing together in November 2008, but formed officially in July 2010 with the concept of "fairy tale of both magic and truth." The band's female vocalist, Iori, along with guitarist Urugi and bass player Kyo, present songs that use anime and game music mixed with stringed instruments to create their unusual melodies.
Magistina Saga has made numerous live show appearances throughout their career from 2008 to present. Since their formation, the band has released one mini album and one maxi single, as well as contributed a track to the "PLANETARIUM SHOW CASE2" compilation CD. They plan to release their second mini album on September 28.
Members
Vocalist: Iori
Guitar: Urugi
Bass: Kyo
Magistina Saga OHP here
Official YouTube Channel here
Official Facebook here
Official Myspace here
Starwave Records here
Blogs
Iori's blog here
Urugi's blog here
Kyo's blog here
Magistina Saga has made numerous live show appearances throughout their career from 2008 to present. Since their formation, the band has released one mini album and one maxi single, as well as contributed a track to the "PLANETARIUM SHOW CASE2" compilation CD. They plan to release their second mini album on September 28.
Members
Vocalist: Iori
Guitar: Urugi
Bass: Kyo
Magistina Saga OHP here
Official YouTube Channel here
Official Facebook here
Official Myspace here
Starwave Records here
Blogs
Iori's blog here
Urugi's blog here
Kyo's blog here
Friday, August 3, 2012
FEST VAINQUEUR Adds Two Members
FEST VAINQUEUR has announced that they will be adding two new guitarists to the band lineup: GAKU and I'LL. The band's OHP has been updated to include vital information about the two new members.
Previous guitarist TOMO left the band in May after their "Departure" live at ESAKA MUSE.
FEST VAINQUEUR OHP here
TOMO departure here
Previous guitarist TOMO left the band in May after their "Departure" live at ESAKA MUSE.
FEST VAINQUEUR OHP here
TOMO departure here
MUCC Updates Info for DVD Releases
MUCC plans to celebrate their 15th anniversary year with multiple DVD
releases, and they have updated their OHP to include more details. MUCC will be releasing a three-part
DVD series that covers their "MUCC vs ムック vs MUCC" anniversary live,
with individual parts to be released on August 22, September 12, and
October 3. Each part will also include an unreleased new single song track. The first new song track to be included with the August release is titled "Kaze to taiyo."
Details about the DVD track listings can be found on the band's OHP Discography page.
MUCC OHP here
Details about the DVD track listings can be found on the band's OHP Discography page.
MUCC OHP here
Thursday, August 2, 2012
SHUN. Posts new Visulog Entry
SHUN., guitarist from THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, has posted the eleventh article
in his regular Visulog.jp column, "SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS."
The articles conveniently appear both in Japanese and in English. SHUN. talks about what it takes to go hiking in Japan.
SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS #11 here
SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS #11 here
ViSULOG TV Airs 8/15
The next episode of ViSULOG TV will air on August 15. Guests will be KENZO (AYABIE); Ricky, ZERO, and TSUKASA (THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S); and Velbet. 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
ViSULOG TV airs here
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Ayabie,
Pockoon,
Romance for~,
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S,
Velbet,
ViSULOG TV
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
SuG to Release New DVD 10/10
SuG will be releasing a new live DVD on October 10. The new DVD, "The Lollipop Kingdom Show," will represent the final show of the band's current 2012 tour, and it will be released on DVD and Blu-ray.
SuG OHP news here
DVD at CD Japan here
Blu-ray at CD Japan here
SuG OHP news here
DVD at CD Japan here
Blu-ray at CD Japan here
MEJIBRAY to Release 2 Singles
MEJIBRAY has announced plans to release two new singles. The new single "Sadisgate," will be released in three types on September 5. The following month, "EMILY" will be released in three types on October 3. More details can be found on the band's OHP.
MEJIBRAY OHP here
"Sadisgate" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"Sadisgate" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"Sadisgate" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"EMILY" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"EMILY" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"EMILY" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
MEJIBRAY OHP here
"Sadisgate" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"Sadisgate" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"Sadisgate" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"EMILY" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"EMILY" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"EMILY" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
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