Saturday, August 31, 2013

BLACK LINE Announces Activity Pause

BLACK LINE has updated their OHP with an announcement that they will take an activity pause at the end of the year. The band will break from live activities after their "GOOD NIGHT BLACKERS" show at SHIBUYA-REX on December 26, 2013. The announcement thanks fans for their continued support, and continues to cite a desire to conduct a review of their activities as a reason for the pause. Drummer Syu also announced on his Facebook page that the band hopes to come back soon, better than ever, and asks fans to wait for them.

BLACK LINE OHP here
Syu Facebook here

Crazy★shampoo New Single Release 9/25

Crazy★shampoo will release a new single on September 25. The new single will be titled "GAME," and it will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features a PV for the title song, "GAME." Check it out!

Crazy★shampoo OHP here
"GAME" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"GAME" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Friday, August 30, 2013

VAMPS Live 2013 on Nico Nico 8/31

The Nico Nico Live website will be hosting a special live stream concert featuring VAMPS on August 31. The program will be broadcast on the video site starting at 22:00 JST (convert time here), with videos headlining from 18:00 JST until the show starts. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the show as it airs, however, a portion of the live stream is reserved only for Premium members.

VAMPS live show airs here

Kameleo New Single Release 9/4

Kameleo will be releasing their fifth single on September 4. The new single will be called "Dame Otoko/Gomen Nasai!," and it will be released in three types. Check out the band's OHP for track list details, as well as a variety of PV spot videos.

Kameleo OHP here
"Dame Otoko/Gomen Nasai!" Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
"Dame Otoko/Gomen Nasai!" Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
"Dame Otoko/Gomen Nasai!" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Codomo Dragon New Maxi Single Release 11/6

Codomo Dragon plans to release their fifth maxi single on November 6. The new single will be called "NEPENTHES.," and it will be released in three types. The complete track list for each version has not yet been decided.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
"NEPENTHES." Type A at CD Japan here
"NEPENTHES." Type B at CD Japan here
"NEPENTHES." Type C at CD Japan here

MERRY New Single Release 11/6

MERRY will be releasing a new single on November 6. The new single will be titled "ZERO," and it will be released in three types. Check out the band's OHP for complete track list details.

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

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

D.I.D. New Single Release 10/2

D.I.D. will be releasing their second single on October 2. The new single will be called "Paranoid Personality," and it will be released in five types. Each type will contain a total of four songs. Check out the band's OHP for a complete track list for each version.

D.I.D. OHP here
"Paranoid Personality" Type A at CD Japan here
"Paranoid Personality" Type B at CD Japan here
"Paranoid Personality" Type C at CD Japan here
"Paranoid Personality" Type D at CD Japan here
"Paranoid Personality" Type E 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- (September 2, 2013)
#4   FADELESS/ the GazettE
#13 Dizzy/ Nightmare
#17 Fight For Liberty/Wizard CLUB/ UVERworld
#36 Greed Greed Greed/ Acid Black Cherry

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 2, 2013)
#6   Side B complete collection ~e.B2~/ SID
#7   Side B complete collection ~e.B3~/ SID

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 26, 2013)
#1   HELLO, again/ DaizyStripper
#3   RO-MAN ~Let's make precious love~/ An Cafe
#4   Heartless Classic Memory/ UNiTE
#8   this cloudy/ amber gris
#9   Love+MUSIC/ LEZARD
#14 Nakigoe de Kiduita/ Megamasso
#17 Signarhythm/ Crack6
#19 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 26, 2013)
#20 The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

NoGoD New Single Release 9/18

NoGod has announced plans to release a new single on September 18. The new single will be titled, "Shinzui -THE POWER-," and it will include at least five tracks. The band's current single, "Shinzui -FRONTIER-," was just released on July 24.

NoGoD OHP here
"Shinzui -THE POWER-" at CD Japan here

Subtitled Golden Bomber Interview on YouTube

Euclid Agency has subtitled the final episode of Golden Bomber's Utahiroba Jun's web talk program, "Junko's Room," in English and made it available on their official International YouTube channel. The final three-part interview featured Golden Bomber's vocalist Kiryuuin Sho, and originally aired March 27, 2013.

Part 1 on YouTube here
Part 2 on YouTube here
Part 3 on YouTube here

Monday, August 26, 2013

OROCHI New Release 9/20

OROCHI plans to release a new triple-A side single on September 20. The new single, titled "Kaze no Sugata Hana Tsutau," will include three new songs.

OROCHI OHP here
"Kaze no Sugata Hana Tsutau" at CD Japan here

Dog in the PWO Announces New Releases

Dog in the PWO has announced plans to issue two new releases before the end of the year and one in early 2014. On October 16, the band will be releasing a new mini album, titled "Doggy Style III," in three types. Then, on December 11, the group has plans to release a new cover single of "Mousou Nikki" to commemorate the band SID's 10th year anniversary. Finally in the new year, they plan to release a "best-of" album called "DOG in The BEST" on January 8, 2014. Visit the band's OHP for more information.

Dog in the PWO OHP here

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Purple Stone on Nico Nico Airs 8/27

Purple Stone will be featured in a special Nico Nico Live program from Rozetta Cafe on August 27. The show will begin airing at 18:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico site users who cannot watch the program as it airs.

Purple Stone program airs here
Purple Stone OHP here

T.M.Revolution OTAKON CD iTunes Release

T.M.Revolution will be releasing his "GEISHA BOY -ANIME SONG EXPERIENCE" compilation CD in Japan and on iTunes overseas. This collection, previously released in limited edition only at the OTAKON 2013 convention in Baltimore, Maryland, will cover a variety of the artist's songs tied to famous anime. There will be a total of 12 tracks. The Japanese CD releases will come in two versions, each including different bonus features. The collection will be released in Japan and on iTunes in North America on September 16. Other countries will follow soon after.

T.M.Revolution Facebook here

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Nightmare's Hitsugi 2-Part hide. Interview in English

BARKS has made a two-part interview with Nightmare guitarist Hitsugi available in English. The interview covers the musician's thoughts and memories relating to the recent hide. tribute albums, for which he contributed a cover of "D.O.D. (DRINK OR DIE)."

Hitsugi BARKS interview part 1 here
Hitsugi BARKS interview part 2 here

YOSHIKI Performance Airs 8/26

YOSHIKI's sold-out live performance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA, will be broadcast live on the Nico Nico Live website on August 26. The event titled "An Evening with YOSHIKI" will begin airing at 8:00 PST (convert time here) and will include works from the artist's upcoming "YOSHIKI CLASSICAL" album. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the program as it airs. For more details, you can read a full article on the event at ROKKYUU MAGAZINE online.

Watch YOSHIKI on Nico Nico here
Read about the event on ROKKYUU here

Friday, August 23, 2013

girugamesh New Video on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has uploaded a new music video from girugamesh to its official YouTube channel. The new 4:00 minute music video features a full version the band's new song, "INCOMPLETE." The new single will hit stores on September 11.

"INCOMPLETE" video on YouTube here

the GazettE New Single Available to Download

the GazettE has made their new single "FADELESS" available to download through iTunes and Amazon MP3 stores. Three tracks from the single, released August 21, are now available for $3.87 from iTunes and $2.97 from Amazon MP3 in the United States. For availability in other countries, check your local music download stores.

the GazettE OHP here
"FADELESS" on Amazon MP3 here
"FADELESS" on iTunes here

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Alice Nine Channel Airs 9/4

The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is September 4, 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

Alice Nine Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from Alice Nine to their official YouTube channel. The 2:42 minute video features the band talking about their "Alice Nine Complete CollectionⅡ2010~2012" compilation album released on August 21 and their anniversary tour.

Alice Nine Vif Music comment here

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

GREMLINS New Site & Single Release

Nightmare guitarist Hitsugi's new side project, GREMLINS, now has an official web site and Twitter account. Hitsugi and former-Ayabie drummer Kenzo will be releasing their first single, titled "the Carnival," on October 16. Check their official sites for updates.

GREMLINS OHP here
@GREMLINS_staff on Twitter here

The LEGENDARY SIX NINE OHP & Single Release

Nightmare drummer RUKA's solo project, The LEGENDARY SIX NINE, now has an official home page and Twitter account. According to recent updates, the group will be releasing a new mini album titled "BELIAL" on October 16. Check their official sites for updates.

The LEGENDARY SIX NINE OHP here
@LSN_STAFF on Twitter here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (August 26, 2013)
#3   Fight For Liberty/Wizard CLUB/ UVERworld
#13 HELLO, again/ DaizyStripper
#14 Greed Greed Greed/ Acid Black Cherry
#22 OUTBREAK/ Angelo
#44 RO-MAN ~Let's make precious love~/ An Cafe
#47 DARK RIVER/Eternally/Tokei/ GLAY
 
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 26, 2013)
#19  EXODUS-EP/ lynch.

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 19, 2013)
#1   Heartless Classic Memory/ UNiTE
#4   Nakigoe de Kiduita/ Megamasso
#16 EGOIST/ Royz
#17 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#18 Divergence/ EVE
#19 Akagami-aa! Gyokusai Dairanbu/ Scarlet

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 19, 2013)
#19 Tokusei Noumiso Zetsurin Soup~Nama Cream Shitate~/ DEZERT

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

MUCC Updates Video Archive

MUCC has updated their "MUCK ON TV" video archive on their OHP. In addition to short videos dating from January 2008 forward, they have recently uploaded an episode from August 22, 2011.

MUCK ON TV appears here

Kra New Single Page Up

Kra has added a new special site page to their OHP for the upcoming "Clown's Crown" single. The special site page contains cover art and details about the release types, as well as sample audio clips for all the new songs. "Clown's Crown" will hit stores on September 11.

Kra special release site here

Monday, August 19, 2013

Jupiter Album Trailer on YouTube

Jupiter has made a new video trailer for their upcoming "-CLASSICAL ELEMENT-" album available on YouTube. The 2:27 minute video features sample clips from the songs included on the album, as well as new looks for the band members. The album is scheduled for release on August 28,

Jupiter trailer on YouTube here
Jupiter OHP here

Updates for SuG Fans

There are bits of new information coming out for fans of SuG. According to band manager Nomu via Twitter, there is now a new official Twitter account for the band (@SuGOfficial1), and a new official web page.

In addition, there has been an announcement that vocalist Takeru has a solo project planned. Under the name "Uwakimono," the artist will release a new mini-album titled "I Kyou U" on November 20.

SuG Twitter here
SuG Homepage here
Uwakimono Project here 
Uwakimono Twitter here

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Kra Radio Airs 8/27

Kra's next "Meruhen Radio" broadcast will air on August 27. 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

Alice Nine Special Airs 8/25

Alice Nine will be featured in a special broadcast on the Nico Nico Live website on August 25. The "Alice Nine 9th Anniversary #2 'World's End Daybreak -OKYAKUSAMA DAIICHI SHUGI-'" live broadcast will celebrate the band's ninth anniversary and will feature clips from past music videos and performances. The broadcast begins at 12:30 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available.

Alice Nine special airs here

Saturday, August 17, 2013

BORN Nico Nico Show Airs 8/27

BORN will make another appearance on the Nico Nico Live website with their "Black Theory Radio Star" program. The show will air on August 27 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

BORN New Single Update

BORN has updated their OHP with new details about their upcoming single release. The new single will be titled "SATISFACTION?" and it will be released in three types on November 20. The Limited Edition A and B types will each include two songs and a bonus DVD, while the Regular Edition will include three songs.

BORN OHP here
"SATISFACTION?" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"SATISFACTION?" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"SATISFACTION?" Regular Type at CD Japan here

Friday, August 16, 2013

D=OUT "Noraneko Broadcast" Airs 8/20

D=OUT will appear on their Nico Nico web show titled "PS Company presents D=OUT's 'Noraneko Broadcast'" on August 20. This internet program will air at 22:30 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 program airs here

SCREW Radio Airs 8/20

SCREW will appear once again in their "PS COMPANY presents 'SCREW RADIO'" program on the Nico Nico Live website. "SCREW RADIO" will air on August 20 at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot listen to the program as it airs.

SCREW RADIO airs here

Thursday, August 15, 2013

lynch. Comment on Vif YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from lynch. vocalist Hazuki to its official YouTube channel. In the 1:47 minute video, the artist talks about the band's new EP "Exodus" which hit stores on August 14, as well as their upcoming 2-day show at Shibuya-AX.

lynch. comment here

GUILD in Ehime Video on YouTube

Zany Zap has uploaded a new video from GUILD to its official YouTube channel. The 7:09 minute video features Takuma and Koichi commenting on a local onsen and admiring the sights as they take an evening stroll through Ehime.

GUILD video on YouTube here

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

DIAURA Demo Single Re-issue 8/28

DIAURA has announced plans to re-release their demo single--previously sold only at live venues--as their seventh single on August 28. The single, titled "Shitsuyoku no Seiiki," will include a total of three songs and a bonus DVD.

DIAURA OHP here
"Shitsuyoku no Seiiki" 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- (August 19, 2013)
#4    Greed Greed Greed/ Acid Black Cherry
#29   Heartless Classic Memory/ UNiTE
#38   DARK RIVER/ Eternally/ Tokei/ GLAY

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 19, 2013)
No listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 12, 2013)
#3   Signarhythm/ Crack 6
#14 Omae no Natsu wo Ore ni Kure!/ SEX-ANDROID
#15 TABOO/ Kaya
#16 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#20 Dears/ Sel'm

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 12, 2013)
#8   THE BOOTLEG -hisou-/ Sadie

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

exist†trace One Man Show Rebroadcast 8/18

exist†trace will rebroadcast their June 23, 2012 "ONE MAN SHOW -Just Like a Virgin-" live concert performance from Shibuya O-WEST on August 18. 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 who cannot watch the live as it airs.

Show on Nico Nico here

Jupiter Live Show Featuring KAMIJO Airs 8/14

On August 14, Jupiter members ZIN and HIZAKI will appear in another episode of their new "Jupiter Channel" web program, which will include a guest appearance from KAMIJO. This program will air both on USTREAM and Nico Nico at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is not available for the Nico Nico broadcast.

Jupiter Official Facebook Announcement here
Akasakaplus Channel on USTREAM here
Jupiter Channel on Nico Nico here

[Update] BugLug DVD Release 11/6

BugLug has announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on November 6. The new DVD will be titled "BugLug LIVE DVD '-BUNMEIKAIKA-'," and it will be released in two types--a standard regular edition as well as a limited edition with a bonus disc. This DVD features a performance from the band's May 3rd show at Akasaka BLITZ.

BugLug OHP here
"BugLug Live DVD" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"BugLug Live DVD" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Monday, August 12, 2013

ViViD Style Airs 8/22

ViViD will appear in their Nico Nico show, "THE ViViD STYLE," on August 22. The show will air at 22:00 JST (convert time here). Registered Nico Nico members may use the time shift function if they are not able to watch the live show as it airs.

The ViViD Style to air here

Golden Bomber 24-hr Special Airs 8/19

Golden Bomber members will appear in a special 24-hour program this month on the Nico Nico website in lieu of their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" show. The special will begin airing on August 19 at 23:00 JST (convert time here). The show promises to look back over the group's career, followed by a 2-hr. live appearance by the members. Registered Nico Nico members may time shift this program for later viewing if they are not able to watch as it airs.

Golden Bomber Show airs here

Sunday, August 11, 2013

"KERA" Nico Show Features VK Artists

KERA SHOP will broadcast a program on the Nico Nico Live website on August 14 that will feature a variety of visual kei artists. The show will be moderated by Aito (HEAR, Kuromiya Kyodai), and it will feature studio guests A&D and Crimson Shiva, with pick-up artists NoGoD, SEX-ANDROID, and DIAURA. The program will be broadcast at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs.

KERA SHOP program airs here

ALSDEAD U.S. Appearances in October

ALSDEAD will be making two appearances at venues in the U.S. this fall, courtesy of Babel Entertainment. First up, the band will be visiting Galveston, TX, for the 2013 Oni-Con X convention from October 25-27. That event will take place at the Galveston Island Convention Center, where the band will have panels and autograph sessions in addition to a live performance. On October 30, the band will travel to Hollywood, CA, for an event at Whiskey a Go Go. At both events, ALSDEAD will be appearing with guest artists Nobuo Uematsu and Earthbound Papa, as well as Saber Tiger. See the individual sites for ticket pricing and information. These appearances will mark the band's fourth visit to the U.S.

ALSDEAD OHP news here
Oni-Con X site here
Whiskey a Go Go site here

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Rose Noire New Album 12/4

Rose Noire will be releasing their first full album on December 4. The new release will be titled "APOCALYPSE -the Resurrection of Notes-." No other details have yet been announced. Check out the Starwave Records Darkest Labyrinth YouTube channel for a full PV of the band's song, "FEED."

Rose Noire OHP here
"FEED" PV on YouTube here

BugLug DVD Release 11/6

BugLug has announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on November 6. The new DVD will be titled "BugLug LIVE DVD '-BUNMEIKAIKA-'," and it will be released in two types. Stay tuned for more details on the new DVD as they are released.

BugLug OHP here

Friday, August 9, 2013

UVERworld New Single Out 8/14

UVERworld will be releasing a new single on August 14. The new single, "Fight For Liberty/ Wizard CLUB," will be released in three types. Check out the band's OHP for track listings and type details.

UVERworld OHP here
Limited Pressing single at CD Japan here
Limited Edition single at CD Japan here
Regular Edition single at CD Japan here

Magistina Saga Releases Available on iTunes

Magistina Saga's new mini album, "Two-facedness of a tale," is now available on iTunes. This, the band's third mini album, was just released for digital download on August 7. It appears on the popular website along with the band's previous "The tone of temptation" release from 2012. These albums are available in the U.S. iTunes store for $6.93 each. For availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes listings.

Also be sure to check the band's OHP for a series of video PV and dance clips.

Magistina Saga OHP here

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Two New hide. Tribute Albums Released 8/28

Two new hide. tribute albums will be released on August 28. "hide. TRIBUTE IV -Classical SPIRITS-"  and "hide. TRIBUTE V -PSYBORG ROCK SPIRITS- ~CLUB PSYENCE MIX~" will both feature new covers and mixes of the artist's classic songs. Track lists are available on the hide. official website.

hide. ROCKET DIVE 2013-14 site here
Tribute IV CD at CD Japan here
Tribute V CD at CD Japan here

AYABIE New Single Release 8/21

AYABIE will be releasing a new single on August 21. The new single will be titled "Splash," and it will be released in three types.

AYABIE OHP here
"Splash" Type A at CD Japan here
"Splash" Type B at CD Japan here
"Splash" Type C at CD Japan here

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

GUILD in Shizuoka Video on YouTube

Zany Zap has uploaded a new video from GUILD to its official YouTube channel. The 11:56 minute video features Takuma and Koichi meeting a samurai and commenting on sites and shops as they take a stroll through Shizuoka.

GUILD video on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (August 12, 2013)
#9    APOLLON/ starting over/ v[NEU]
#24  DARK RIVER/ Eternally/ Tokei/ GLAY
#40  Signarhythm/ Crack6
#42  Summer Lover/ SID
#43  Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 12, 2013)
No listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 5, 2013)
#4   Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#6   Mazurou Mansion/ LIPHLICH
#7   CHANGE TO CHANCE/ Black Gene for the Next Scene
#8   Uso to Kagero/ DaizyStripper
#14 Golden Kinema Gekijyo/ DIV
#18 EGOIST/ Royz
#19 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 5, 2013)
No listings

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

White Palette New Single Release 9/30

White Palette will be releasing their third single on September 30. The new single will be titled "Silver," and it will feature three songs. Sample sound clips and video for the songs are currently available on the band's OHP.

White Palette OHP here

Viru's New Release 8/28

Viru's will be releasing their second mini album on August 28. The new album, titled "Mugendai Asterisk☆," will be released in two types. Sadie's guitarist Tsurugi wrote three songs for this release and acted as sound producer. Check out more details on the band's OHP.

Viru's OHP here
"Mugendai Asterisk" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Mugendai Asterisk" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Monday, August 5, 2013

the LEM New Single Release 8/28

the LEM will be releasing a new single on August 28. The new single will be called "Ashley," and it will include three songs. Their last single, "PRISM," was just released in March.

the LEM OHP here

GANGLION New Release 11/6

GANGLION has announced that they will be releasing their second mini album on November 6. The new album will be called "RISING." This will be the band's first release since their first full album, "WORLD," came out in November 2012.

GANGLION OHP here

Sunday, August 4, 2013

BORN vocalist & NEWROTEeKA on Nico Nico 8/7

BORN's vocalist, Ryoga, will be the special guest artist along with NEWROTEeKA on the next "Oretachi itsu demo rock baka!" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The show will air on August 7 starting at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the show as it airs live.

Show airs here

vistlip Announces New Single Collection & Oneman Live

At their July 31st show at Shibuya Public Hall, vistlip announced that they will be releasing a new CD collection and doing a oneman live later this year. The new CD release will hit stores sometime this winter, and it has been described as a collection of singles. The oneman live will be a Christmas show, taking place on December 25th at Shinkiba Coast. No other details are yet available for these announcements.

vistlip OHP news here

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #26 Airs 8/4

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #26 will have its next webcast on Sunday, August 4 at 13:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  DaizyStripper, Awake, Blitz, Makoto (†яi¢к, Λucifer), Aurora Yonin Musume, Ayumu & Shuuta (Glam Grammar), Crack6, Velbet, NINJAMAN JAPAN, ISDEAD, and Allumina (Brazil). The show's ending theme will be performed by NINJAMAN JAPAN.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

Plastic Tree Video on YouTube

Victor Music Channel has uploaded a full 4:41 minute version of Plastic Tree's new "Doko" music video to its YouTube channel. This new single, the band's 34th and the first released in a year, will hit stores on September 4.

"Doko" music video here

Alice Nine Collection Spot on YouTube

Tokuma Japan Communications has uploaded a new release spot for the upcoming "Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010~2012" to its official YouTube Channel. The new compilation collection will be released on August 21.

Alice Nine spot on YouTube here

Friday, August 2, 2013

Angelo Short PV & Comment on YouTube

Angelo fans can find two new video clips for the band available on YouTube. First up, the band has uploaded a new 1:32 minute short-version PV of the upcoming "Outbreak" single, due to be released August 14, to its Angelo Official channel. Vif Music has also uploaded a new comment video from the band to it's official channel. That 3:11 minute clip shows the band discussing the new single, as well as their new tour.

"Outbreak" short PV here
Angelo Vif comment here

YouTube Short Clip for D Single

D has made a short video clip for their upcoming "Rosenstrauss" single available on the Victor Music Label YouTube channel. The 1:31 minute clip features footage from the song's PV. The single is due to hit stores on August 28.

"Rosenstrauss" clip on YouTube here

Thursday, August 1, 2013

ROCK AND READ 049 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 049, due to hit stores August 28. The front cover artist for this issue will be RUKI of the GazettE, while the back cover will feature J (LUNA SEA). Other featured artists will be:  Ao Sakurai (cali≠gari), ka-yu (DAMIJAW), KAMIJO, Mizuki (Sadie), Satoshi (girugamesh), Ryoga (BORN), Kei (DIAURA), Koichi (GUILD), Yuya (DuelJewel), and Tetsu (D'ERLANGER). Check your favorite online store for sales listings.

ROCK AND READ blog here

Alice Nine Channel Airs 8/8

The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is August 8, 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