DIAURA New Single Releae 7/10

DIAURA has announced plans to release a double-A single on July 10. This single, the band's sixth, will be titled "SIRIUS/Lily," and it will be released in two types.

DIAURA OHP here
"SIRIUS/Lily" Type A at CD Japan here
"SIRIUS/Lily" Type B at CD Japan here

HERO New Single Release 7/10

HERO has announced plans to release their first major debut single on July 10. The new single will be titled "Kotae Awase," and it will be released in three types. Visit the band's OHP to see a featured PV clip.

HERO OHP here
"Kotae Awase" Type A at CD Japan here
"Kotae Awase" Type B at CD Japan here
"Kotae Awase" Type C at CD Japan here

SCREW "Red Thread" PV on YouTube

Tokuma Japan Communications has posted a full PV for SCREW's new song "Red Thread" on its official YouTube channel. The song comes from the band's self-titled first album release since their major debut, "SCREW," available in stores on July 10.

SCREW "Red Thread" PV on YouTube here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe Airs 6/2

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #24 will have its next webcast on Sunday, June 2 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  THE KIDDIE, DuelJewel, TAKA & MASATO (defspiral), Shun & Yuya (DuelJewel), Lime & Kousuke (LEZARD), DaizyStripper, Sel'm, ALIVE, and Rose Mist (from Poland).

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (June 3, 2013)
#8   Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 3, 2013)
#30 The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#40 District Zero/ Aldious

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 27, 2013)
#2   STARGAZER/ DaizyStripper
#7   Satsujinki no Sumu Machi/ Souiumono
#9   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#18   Boomy Boomy/ Dog in the PWO

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 27, 2013)
#2   District Zero/ Aldious
#4   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#17 Nau!/ Kameleo

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Alice Nine to Release 2nd Best Album 8/21

Alice Nine plans to release their second Best compilation album on August 21. The new release, titled "Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012," will include 15 of the band's popular songs from the past few years, including B-side tracks. Check out the band's OHP for track list details. Alice Nine released their first Best collection in 2010.

Alice Nine OHP here

BFN & D.I.D. Nico Nico Show Airs 6/4

Black Gene for the Next Scene and D.I.D. will be appearing as the next guest groups on a web talk show that airs on the Nico Nico website. The "'Visual Kei Tsuushin ・ Kai' #14" program, sponsored by Brand X and KSP Entertainment, will air on June 4 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 live.

Black Gene for the Next Scene and D.I.D. show airs here

DOPPEL & BORN on dwangya Live 6/4

DOPPEL and BORN will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on June 4 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.

  DOPPEL & BORN show airs here

Lustknot. New Mini Album Release 7/24

Lustknot. will be releasing their first mini album on July 24. The new release will be titled "Deeds, not words," and it will be released in two types. Don't miss the promotional video clip for the release now featured on the band's OHP.

Lustknot. OHP here
"Deeds, not words" Type A at CD Japan here
"Deeds, not words" Type B at CD Japan here

Alice Nine Live DVD Release 6/19

Alice Nine has announced plans to release a new live DVD on June 19. By popular demand, the band will be releasing footage from the "Alice Nine Live 2012 Court of '9' #4 Grand Finale COUNTDOWN LIVE 12.31" show as part of a two disc set. Check the band's OHP for release details.

Alice Nine OHP here
"Court of '9'" Live DVD at CD Japan here

DEATHGAZE to Release Best Album 7/3

In celebration of their 10th Anniversary year, DEATHGAZE has announced plans to release a Best compilation album on July 3. The title announced for the release is "DECADE," and it is expected to be released as a two-disc CD set containing 32 songs. This songs featured on this album will include seven retakes and three remixes. Check out the band's OHP for track listings and details.

DEATHGAZE OHP here

SID to Release New Singel 7/24

SID has announced plans to release a new single on July 24. The new single, called "Summer Lover," will be released in two types. Be sure to visit the band's OHP to view all their upcoming activities and appearances. This is the band's 10th anniversary year.

SID OHP here
"Summer Lover" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"Summer Lover" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"Summer Lover" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

THE SOUND BEE HD to Release Best Album 9/18

THE SOUND BEE HD has announced plans to pre-release a Best album on August 19. The title for the album is expected to be "GHOST WORST FOREST," and it will be released the same day the band conducts a free oneman live show at Ikebukuro CYBER. The album's official release date is listed as September 18. Check out the band's English subtitled comment video on their OHP.

THE SOUND BEE HD OHP here

Kiryu Special Airs on Nico Nico 5/28

Kiryu will be appearing as a featured guest artist on a special "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on May 28 at 18:30 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.

Kiryu show airs here

Kra Radio Airs 5/25

Kra's next "Meruhen Radio" broadcast will air on May 25. The show will air on the Nico Nico Live website at 20:30 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

Fan Mail Rules for Golden Bomber

Euclid Agency announced some new rules for fan mail in relation to Golden Bomber. On the band's official Facebook page, and in the Club Euclid International information, the agency is asking fans to send and give only letters to the group's members both at the agency office and at live venue events. They ask fans to refrain from sending any other materials or gifts at this time. No specific reason has been given for the announcement.

Golden Bomber Facebook here
Club Euclid International site here

Jupiter Releases Official Video Promotional Clip

New band Jupiter, featuring members of Versailles and vocalist ZIN, have released an official promotional clip for their upcoming single release, "Blessing of the Future." The 2:15 minute clip gives fans a chance to preview the band's sound, as well as view information about their upcoming tour appearances. The group's debut single will be released July 24.

Jupiter Official PV Clip on YouTube here

VAMPS to Release New Single 7/3

VAMPS has announced plans to release a new single on July 3. The double single will feature two songs, released as "AHEAD/REPLAY," and it will be available in three types. This is the group's first single since moving to Universal Music International and Delicious Deli Records. The song "AHEAD" is currently featured in a commercial for the Xperia UL mobile phone produced by Sony Mobile Communications.

VAMPS English OHP news here
VAMPS CD products at CD Japan here

Hana Shonen Baddies New Single Release 7/3

Hana Shonen Baddies will be releasing their eighth single on July 3. The new single will be called "Boogie Woogie," and it will be released in two types.

Hana Shonen Baddies OHP here
"Boogie Woogie" Type A at CD Japan here
"Boogie Woogie" Type B at CD Japan here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 27, 2013)
#2   Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki
#19 STARGAZER/ DaizyStripper

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 27, 2013)
#7   District Zero/ Aldious
#21 The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 20, 2013)
#4   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#8   Boomy Boomy/ Dog in the PWO
#11 The Answer/ Crazy★shampoo
#12 Dance My Generation/ Golden Bomber
#13 Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-Shitei
#14 Haru no Nichi/ cali≠gari
#19 Soukoku no Tsuya/ Sadie
#20 DT Suteru/ Let's Go ED/ Golden Ixion Bomber DT

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 20, 2013)
#1   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#2   Nau!/ Kameleo
#13 The Golden Best ~Pressure/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Moran New Single Release 7/10

Moran has announced plans to release a new single on July 10. The new single is expected to be called "Hollow Man," and it will be released in two types. Check the band's OHP for a video clip advertising the release.

Moran OHP here
"Hollow Man" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Hollow Man" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

BORN Nico Nico Show Airs 5/25

BORN will make another appearance on the Nico Nico Live website with their "Black Theory Radio Star" program. The show will air on May 25 at 19:00 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

BugLug New Release Information

BugLug has plans to release two new single CDs. On May 22, the band will be issuing a single CD containing all of the title tracks from their recent "R.I.P.," "BUKIMI," and "Live to Love" singles. Then on September 25, they will be releasing a new single called "HICCHAKA×MECCHAKA." That single will be issued in three types.

BugLug OHP here
Collected singles CD at CD Japan here

Kaya to Appear at Anime Expo

It has just been announced that Kaya will be a special guest at the next Anime Expo convention in Los Angeles, California. Anime Expo takes place July 4 through 7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The solo artist will be performing along with music duo Moon Stream on Friday, July 5. Visit the convention's website for more details and to see a video comment from Kaya.

Anime Expo 2013 announcement here

Souiumono Appears on Nico Nico 5/21

Souiumono will be appearing as the thirteenth guest group on the "'Visual Kei Tsuushin ・ Kai'" web talk show airing on the Nico Nico website. The  program, sponsored by Brand X and KSP Entertainment, will air on May 21 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 live.

Souiumono show airs here

DaizyStripper & BugLug on dwangya Live 5/21

DaizyStripper and BugLug will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on May 21 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.

DaizyStripper & BugLug show airs here

Alice9 Channel Airs 6/5

The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is June 5, 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.

Alice Nine Channel airs here

UNiTE Three Consecutive Months of Releases

UNiTE has announced plans to release three consecutive months of singles starting in June. The first single, "small world order," will be released on June 12. The second release, "Shikisokuzekuu -Irosunawachi Kore Sora Nari-," will hit stores on July 3. The final release, "Heartless Classic Memory," will come out on August 7. The three singles are expected to work together as a "serial story CD," and each release will be issued in two types.

UNiTE OHP here

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST to Release Album 5/29

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST will be releasing their first full album on May 29. The album, titled "GRIMOIRE," will be released in two types.Check out the video trailer available from the band's OHP.

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST OHP here
"GRIMOIRE" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"GRIMOIRE" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

T.M.Revolution Collaboration Song Available for Download

T.M.Revolution collaborated with solo artist Nana Mizuki on a new single titled "Preserved Roses" that was released May 15. The song, which is featured as the opening theme for the "Kakumeiki Valrave" anime airing now in Japan, is currently available to download from the iTunes and Amazon MP3 music store. Check your local web stores for availability.

"Preserved Roses" special site here
"Kakumeiki Valrave" site here
Limited Pressing CD at CD Japan here
Limited Edition CD+DVD at CD Japan here
Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 6/18

Nightmare’s next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, “Bakuretsu! Nightmare,” will be June 18. The show airs at 21:00 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

Golden Bomber Airs on Nico Nico 6/12

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on June 12. The show begins at 23:00 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

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 20, 2013)
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CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 20, 2013)
#9   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#14  Nau!/ Kameleo

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 13, 2013)
#2   Boomy Boomy/ Dog in the PWO
#3   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#4   Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-Shitei
#6   Haru no Nichi/ cali≠gari
#9   Dance My Generation/ Golden Bomber

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 13, 2013)
#1   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#4    MESSIAH.bat/ MEJIBRAY
#12 The Golden Best ~Pressure/ Golden Bomber
#20  THE REAL/ LOST ASH

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Jupiter to Release Single 7/24

New band Jupiter has announced plans to release their first single on July 24. The new single will be titled "Blessing of the Future," and it will be released in two types. Jupiter features HIZAKI, TERU, YUKI, and MASASHI from Versailles, and vocalist ZIN.

Jupiter OHP here
Jupiter Facebook here
"Blessing of the Future" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"Blessing of the Future" CD at CD Japan here

Kiryu to Release New Single 5/29

Kiryu will be releasing a new single on May 29. The new single, "Aien Kien," will be the band's tenth single release, and it will be issued in four types.

Kiryu OHP here
Kiryu items at CD Japan here

0801弐209XX6 to Release Two Singles 5/22

0801弐209XX6 has announced plans to release two new two-track singles on May 22. The new singles will be titled "Maguro no Yuutsu," and "Kumori no Hi ni 45 Kokei no Tsukaikata." Check out the band's discography page for tracklist details.

0801弐209XX6 OHP here
"Maguro no Yuutsu" at CD Japan here
"Kumori no Hi ni 45 Kokei no Tsukaikata" at CD Japan here

Lin Memorial Album Release 6/1

Lin has announced plans to release a "Memorial CD" on June 1. The new release, titled "Obscure Ideal," will be available via mail order and at live venues, and it will include three new songs, a bonus track, and a special DVD present application ticket.

Lin Official site here
UNDER CODE PRODUCTION online shop here

Grieva to Release New Single 6/26

Grieva has announced plans to release a new single on June 26. The new single, "Saigo no Bansan," is being marketed as the band's first single. It will contain four song tracks and a music video. Check out the tracklist details on the band's OHP.

Grieva OHP here
"Saigo no Bansan" at CD Japan here

REDRUM New Album Release 5/29

REDRUM will be releasing their first mini album on May 29. The new album, called "INITIUM," will be released in two types and is produced by HIZUMI (ex-D'espairsRay). Check out the MV spot available on the band's OHP.

REDRUM OHP here
"INITIUM" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"INITIUM" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Blitz New Album Release 5/29

Blitz has announced plans to release their first mini album on  May 29. The new album will be called "Parallel Gothic Party," and it will be released in two types.

Blitz OHP here
"Parallel Gothic Party" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Parallel Gothic Part" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Ecthelion 1st Single Release 5/15

Ecthelion will be releasing their first single on May 15. The band's new release, "Ray," will contain three tracks. Check out the band's OHP to see a tracklist and sample video of the band.

Ecthelion OHP here
"Ray" single at CD Japan here

Souiumono New Single Release 5/15

Souiumono will be releasing a new single on May 15. The title will be "Satsujinki no Sumu Machi," and the release will be issued in two types. Track listings are available from the band's OHP.

Souiumono OHP here
"Satsujinki no Sumu Machi" Type A CD at CD Japan here
"Satsujinki no Sumu Machi" Type B CD at CD Japan here

PS COMPANY PRESENTS Special Airs 5/11

PS COMPANY will be presenting another special program on the Nico Nico Live website on May 11. The "PS COMPANY PRESENTS 'Chichuu Roukaku TV'" event will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Sponsored by the well-known management agency, the show promises to feature music and videos from a variety of indie bands like Grieva, OROCHI, WING WORKS, Halcyon, Inpossible, LEZARD, and CATFIST. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the program as it airs.

PS COMPANY PRESENTS airs here

Gackt to Release Two "Best" Albums 7/3

Gackt has announced plans to release two new "Best of" compilation albums on July 3. The albums will be titled "BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 -MILD-," "BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 -WILD-". There will also be a special box set available titled "BEST OF THE BEST vol.1 M/W." Each edition will be sold in limited and regular versions, as well as DVD or Blu-ray versions. Check out the musician's OHP for details.

Gackt OHP here
Gackt products at CD Japan here

Starwave Records Starts YouTube Talk Show

Starwave Records, home of bands like Misaruka, SUICIDE ALI,  and Calmando Qual, has started its own YouTube talk show. The first episode aired on April 17 and featured members of Misaruka. Episode two aired May 8 and featured Synk;yet. Check out these and other videos available from the record label's official YouTube channel.

Starwave Records YouTube here

hide Tribute Albums Released 7/10

Two new tribute albums are in the works to commemorate the 20th anniversary of hide's solo career. The albums will be titled "hide TRIBUTE II-Visual SPIRITS-" and "hide TRIBUTE III-Visual SPIRITS-," both featuring established bands covering several of the artist's hits. Don't miss songs covered by bands like Sadie, DaizyStripper, Kiryu, BORN, and more.

hide TRIBUTE II at CD Japan here
hide TRIBUTE III at CD Japan here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New DVD & CD Release 7/10

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have announced plans to release a new CD and live DVD on July 10. The new CD, the band's second, will be called "REVERBERATIONS." The live DVD will be called "'A BEGINNING FROM THE END.' 2012.08.24 at SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO," and it will be available in limited edition from their online shop. Visit the band's OHP and official Facebook page for details.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S OHP here
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Facebook here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 13, 2013)
#18 Boomy Boomy/ Dog in the PWO
#43 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 13, 2013)
#3   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#26 MESSIAH.bat/ MEJIBRAY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 6, 2013)
#1   Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-Shitei
#6   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#13 Dance My Generation/ Golden Bomber
#18 Cosmic Alice Wonderland/ Keke

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 6, 2013)
#1   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#18 The Golden Best ~Pressure/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Kameleo Comment on Vif Music YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from Kameleo to its official YouTube Channel. The 4:12 minute video features the band acting crazy and talking about their new album "Nau!" released on May 8, and the following tour.

Kameleo comment on YouTube here

Anli Pollicino & Guild Open Facebook Pages

Euclid Agency bands Anli Pollicino and Guild now have new official fan pages on the Facebook website. Click the "Like" button on the official pages to follow them, and remember to add them to a "Get Notification" or "Interest List" to be sure you get all updates as they are posted.

Anli Pollicino new Facebook here
Guild Facebook here

DOWNER New Single Release 5/29

DOWNER will be releasing a new single on May 29. The new single will be called "Zero," and it will include three new songs. Sample song clips from the new release can be heard on the band's Discography page from their OHP.

DOWNER OHP Discography here
"Zero" CD at CD Japan here

Alice Nine & DEATHGAZE on dwangya Live 5/14

Alice Nine and DEATHGAZE will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on May 14 at 21:00 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.

Alice Nine & DEATHGAZE show airs here

DaizyStripper, A(ace), FEST VAINQUEUR on Nico Nico 5/8

Members of DaizyStripper, A(ace), and FEST VAINQUEUR will appear in a web talk program on the Nico Nico Live website on May 8. The regular "DaizyStripper x A(ace) x FEST VAINQUEUR 3 Band Taidan Vol. 5" will begin airing at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico site users who cannot watch the live show as it airs.

Web show airs here

ALSDEAD Show on Nico Nico 5/7

ALSDEAD will appear in their own web show on the Nico Nico Live website. "ALLS TV Vol. 2" will air on May 7 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico site users who cannot watch the show as it airs.

ALSDEAD TV airs here

PSC Global Fan Club Ends in November

 PS Company has announced that it will be ending its GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB for international fans. It was announced on the musicJAPANplus website and in a notice to club members that the international club will be canceled on November 1, 2013. New admissions to the club, online shop sales, and ticket pre-sales will end on July 31. After the GFC is dissolved, access to all member sites, including HERESY, club ALICE, and Koropokkuru, will also end.

Refunds for members will be based on the amount of days left in the membership term and will be conducted through the PayPal service.

However, the group also announced that it will be possible for foreign fans to join the GazettE's official fan club "HERESY" in August 2013. News about other bands' activities and events will be announced on their official web sites and Facebook accounts as they have been in the past.

Official GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB site here

Club Euclid Opens International Fan Club

Euclid Agency, which supports Golden Bomber, GUILD, and Anli Pollicino, has announced the opening of a fan club for International fans. "Club Euclid International" opened May 1 as a foreign version of their original "CLUB EUCLID" Japanese club. Members will receive an official club card identifying them as a member, as well as standard benefits like exclusive information, chances to win presents from the bands, access to advanced ticket sales, and tour merchandise. Membership rates and complete details can be found on the Club Euclid International FAQ page on the musicJAPANplus website.

Club Euclid International FAQ here

Royz New Live DVD & CD Releases

Royz has announced plans to release a new live DVD and a new single. On May 8, the band will be releasing a "Oneman Tour - 'Revolution to New AGE' ~FINAL~ 2011.12.22 Shibuya O-WEST" DVD. Then on July 3, they will be releasing their eighth single.  The single will be titled "EGOIST," and it will be released in four types.

Royz OHP here
DVD at CD Japan here
"EGOIST" Limited Edition Type A CD at CD Japan here
"EGOIST" Limited Edition Type B CD at CD Japan here
"EGOIST" Type C CD at CD Japan here 
"EGOIST" Type D CD at CD Japan here

ViViD Nico Nico Show Airs 5/28

ViViD will appear in their Nico Nico show, "THE ViViD STYLE," on May 28. The show will air at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Registered Nico Nico members may use the time shift function if they are not able to watch the live show.

The ViViD Style to air here

LOST ASH Comment on Vif Music YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a comment from LOST ASH to their official YouTube channel. The 2:27 minute video features the band talking about their second new album, their upcoming tour, and a video clip of their song "SPIT IT OUT!!"

LOST ASH comment on YouTube here

Nana Resumes Activity

Nana (written as ナナ), a group that went on hiatus in 2006, has resumed activity. Featuring a lineup of Rei (ex-VALKYR, the birdman) on vocals, SARSHI (HERO) on guitar, and Chiyu (ex-SuG) on bass, the band has plans for a live show at ESAKA MUSE on May 17. Fans can follow them on Twitter and YouTube, as well as member Chiyu's new blog. Nana currently has three videos available from their nanaofficial2013 YouTube channel. Be sure to check them out.

Nanaofficial2013 YouTube Channel here
Nana Twitter here
Chiyu blog here

Called≠Plan Announced Plan to Disband

In a shocking announcement at a live concert on April 30, members of Called≠Plan announced that they will be disbanding. They have announced at the live and in their personal blogs that their final performance will be on June 13 at their Osaka RUIDO oneman live show.

Called≠Plan OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 6, 2013)
#7  ANSWER/ ViViD
#21 Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-shitei

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 6, 2013)
#1  The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (Apr. 29, 2013)
#3   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#5   Yume no Tsuzuki/ Glam Grammar
#7   the Point of No Return/ D.I.D.
#11 Dance My Generation/ Golden Bomber
#16 Wafu Dressing/ RoNo☆Cro
#20 Soukoku no Tsuya/ Sadie

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (Apr. 29, 2013)
#12 The Golden Best ~Pressure/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here