Kuroyume New Album Release 11/6

Kuroyume have announced that they will be releasing a new full album on November 6. The new album will be called "Kuro to Kage," and it will be released in three types. Release details are available on the band's OHP.

Kuroyume OHP here
"Kuro to Kage" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Kuro to Kage" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"Kuro to Kage" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

the GazettE New Album Release 10/23

the GazettE has announced that they will be releasing their new album, "BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY," on October 23. The album will be released in two types, and the track listings are available on the band's OHP.

the GazettE OHP here

EAT YOU ALIVE 3 Last Releases 11/27

EAT YOU ALIVE has announced three final releases due out on November 27 before they cease activity at the end of the year. The band's final single will be titled "KEY," and it is expected to include four songs. They will also release two "best" albums, titled "Nkhsh" and "Malus." Track lists for those albums are available on the band's OHP.

EAT YOU ALIVE OHP here

Ecthelion Mini Album Release 10/30

On the heels of their second single release "Drive 'U' Crazy" on August 14, Ecthelion has announced that they will release their first mini album on October 30. That release will be titled "DIMENSION -ZERO-," and it will include five songs. Track list details have not yet been announced. Visit the band's OHP to see a full-version PV for the song "Drive 'U' Crazy."

Ecthelion OHP here

xTRIPx New Single Release 11/6

xTRIPx has announced plans to release a new single on November 6. The new single will be titled "RIDE-HAZARD," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available for this single.

xTRIPx OHP here

Seremedy's SEIKE's New Band

SEIKE, vocalist for Swedish visual rock band Seremedy, has announced the first official music video for his new band, Kerbera. The new song, titled "Inglorious," was just revealed on September 28, and has been uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel. Kerbera are: SEIKE (vocals), Zave (lead guitar, backing vocals), Corro (rhythm guitar, screams), and Freddy (bass, vocals). The band also has a Facebook to follow news and release announcements.

Kerbera Facebook here
"Inglorious" video on YouTube here

girugamesh 2-Part Interview on MTV81

Satoshi, vocalist for girugamesh, is currently featured in a two-part video interview on the MTV 81 website. The vocalist discusses his reasons for making music, as well as the band's evolving sound. In addition to the video interviews, the website also includes a photo gallery, artist details, and a video clip of the new song, "INCOMPLETE."

Satoshi on MTV 81 here

girugamesh Single Available on iTunes

girugamesh has made their new single, "INCOMPLETE," available on iTunes in the U.S. All three songs from the new release are available to download for $3.87. Release information for other countries has not been announced. "INCOMPLETE" was released on September 11.

girugamesh OHP here
"INCOMPLETE" on iTunes here

Royz New Single Releae 1/15/14

Royz has already announced their 9th single will be released on January 15, 2014. The new single will be called "LILIA," and it will be released in four types. The coupling songs for the CD have not yet been announced.

Royz OHP here
"LILIA" Type A at CD Japan here
"LILIA" Type B at CD Japan here
"LILIA" Type C at CD Japan here
"LILIA" Type D at CD Japan here

Kiryu New Single Release 11/27

Kiryu has announced plans to release their 11th single on November 27. The new single, titled "Akai Mi Hajiketa," will be released in four types. Track details are not yet available.

Kiryu OHP here
"Akai Mi Hajiketa" Type A at CD Japan here
"Akai Mi Hajiketa" Type B at CD Japan here
"Akai Mi Hajiketa" Type C at CD Japan here
"Akai Mi Hajiketa" Type D at CD Japan here

DaizyStripper New Single Release 9/25

DaizyStripper just released their last of five consecutive new releases today, September 25. The new single, the band's 15th, is titled "Derringer," and it was issued in three types. The band's OHP currently features a pop-up intro page that shows track and type details for all releases from the past five months, as well as a sample PV clip of the "Derringer" track on the home page.

DaizyStripper OHP here
"Derringer" Type A at CD Japan here
"Derringer" Type B at CD Japan here
"Derringer" Limited Edition 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 30, 2013)
#36 -THE POWER-/ NoGoD
#38 Fight For Liberty/Wizard CLUB/ UVERworld

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 30, 2013)
No Listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 23, 2013)
#3   INCOMPLETE/ girugamesh
#4   It's just love/ DuelJewel
#7   Corona/ UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ
#9   Dame Otoko/Gomen nasai!/ Kameleo
#12 A Priori/ MEJIBRAY
#16 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#18 EGOIST/ Royz
#20 Louis/ KAMIJO

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 23, 2013)
#10 THE SWAN/ 12012

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Juri Solo Project Release 11/27

Juri, ex-vocals for DELUHI, has announced that he will be releasing a solo project mini album on November 27. The album will be titled "Blanche," and it will be released in two types. Visit the artist's Ameba blog for track list details.

Juri Blog here
Juri Twitter here

LOST ASH Show Airs 9/26

LOST ASH will be airing the 3rd episode of their show titled "LOST ASH TV" on the Japan Visual TV website on September 26. The hour-long program will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here).

LOST ASH show airs here

DuelJewel Show Airs 9/25

DuelJewel will be airing the 12th episode of their show titled "DuelJewel's Ginga Kokudou 348 ~Watashi wa Neji ni Naritai~" on the Japan Visual TV website on September 25. The hour-long program will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here).

DuelJewel show airs here

Angelo New Album Release 11/27

Angelo will be releasing a new album on November 27. The new album will be titled "FAITH," and it will be released in two types. The band has not yet released other details.

Angelo OHP here
"FAITH" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"FAITH" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

An Cafe New Album Release 11/6 & Book

An Cafe will be releasing a new album on November 6. The new album will be called "Hikagyaku ZiprocK," and it will be released in three types. The band's OHP intro page currently features a "Nyappy News" video clip announcing the new album, but it may not be visible outside Japan at this time.

The band will also be releasing an artist book in celebration of their 10th anniversary. That book will be available on October 30.

An Cafe OHP here
"Hikagyaku ZiprocK" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Hikagyaku ZiprocK" Regular Type A at CD Japan here
"Hikagyaku ZiprocK" Regular Type B at CD Japan here
An Cafe 10th Anniversary Book here

Calmando Qual Coming to U.S. in October

Calmando Qual will be making their first U.S. appearance this Halloween in Columbus, OH. The band will be performing at the TRAUMA Halloween Fetish Party at The Bluestone in Columbus on October 31. "The American Horror Show" will be presented by Rock-En Event Management. Ticket details and sales will be available from the TRAUMA website early in October. Check out the comment video from Hibiki on the Starwave Records official YouTube channel.

Calmando Qual OHP here
TRAUMA website here
Hibiki YouTube comment here

Nightmare "Dizzy" Interview in BARKS

BARKS Japanese music entertainment site has released an interview with Nightmare in their English language news. The new interview discusses the band's thoughts about the new single, "Dizzy," just released in August. Part one of the interview was added to the site on September 18, and it includes member photographs and release details.

Nightmare's "Dizzy" BARKS interview here

SuG Announces Return & SHOXX Appearance

SuG has announced that they have resumed activity. Complete coverage of the announcement event can be found on the musicJAPANplus website, and new tour dates for the "Update ver.0 SuG Oneman Show 2013" are available on the band's new OHP. The band will be the featured cover artists on the November issue of SHOXX magazine, Vol. 249.

SuG OHP here
musicJAPANplus coverage here
SHOXX Facebook here

SCREW Radio Airs 9/28

SCREW will appear once again in their "PS COMPANY presents 'SCREW RADIO'" program on the Nico Nico Live website. "SCREW RADIO" will air on September 28 at 23:00 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

D=OUT "Noraneko Broadcast" Airs 9/28

D=OUT will appear on their Nico Nico web show titled "PS Company presents D=OUT's 'Noraneko Broadcast'" on September 28. This internet program will air at 20:00 JST (convert time here) on the Nico Nico Live website. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot listen to the show as it airs.

D=OUT program airs here

Nightmare Comment on Vif Music YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from Nightmare on its official YouTube channel. The 6:38 minute video features the band talking about their recent "Dizzy" single and "Beautiful SCUMS" live DVD releases.

Nightmare on YouTube here

GUILD in Kashiwa on YouTube

Zany Zap has uploaded a new video from GUILD to its official YouTube channel. The 8:06 minute video features Takuma and Koichi commenting on local foods as the walk through Kashiwa. Don't miss this and other GUILD videos on the Zany Zap YouTube channel.

GUILD video on YouTube here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 10/22

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be October 22. The show airs at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift for later viewing if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.

"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" 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- (September 23, 2013)
#34 Fight For Liberty/Wizard CLUB/ UVERworld
#35 INCOMPLETE/ girugamesh
#44 It's just love/ DuelJewel

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 23, 2013)
#49 DEAD END Tribute -SONG OF LUNATICS-/ Various

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 9, 2013)--NOT updated
#1   Louis/ KAMIJO
#6   NANIWA SAMBA/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#7   Shitsuyoku no Seiiki/ DIAURA
#12 Yojigen Orchestra/ Glam Grammar
#14 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#19 HELLO, again/ DaizyStripper

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 16, 2013)
#4   Masochist Red Circus/ Lycaon

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

LUNA SEA New Single Release 11/13

LUNA SEA will be releasing a new single on November 13. The new single, titled "Run," will be released in three types. The new title song will be the opening theme for the "Toshi Densetsu no Onna" TV drama starting in October, and was inspired by a character from that show. Check out more details on this release in Japanese and English from the band's OHP.

LUNA SEA OHP news here
"Run" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"Run" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"Run" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

exist†trace Music Available to Download in Septembrer

exist†trace will be making several of their past album releases, as well as their new "Diamond" release, available to download from a variety of online music services. During the month of September, the band's music we be made available worldwide through sites such as iTunes, Amazon MP3, Google Play, Spotify, and CD Baby. Exact release dates have not been announced and will vary by country. Check the local listings in your country for availability.

exist†trace release announcement here

Capella Music Available on iTunes

Fans of Capella can find a variety of the band's single releases available to download from iTunes in North America. The band is part of the Starwave Records label. For availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes store.

Capella on iTunes here
Starwave Records here

RAVE New Single Release 9/25

RAVE will be releasing their third single on September 25. The new single will be titled "Mousou x Cannibalism," and it will be released in two types.

RAVE OHP here

Downer new Single Release 9/25

Downer will be releasing a new single on September 25. The new single will be called "Reverser," and it will be released in three types. Be sure to visit the band's OHP to see a video spot for the release, as well as listen to audio samples from the band's Discography page.

Downer OHP here
"Reverser" Type A at CD Japan here
"Reverser" Type B at CD Japan here
"Reverser" Type C at CD Japan here

Uwakimono Nico Nico Special Airs 9/20

SuG's vocalist Takeru will have a special program on the Nico Nico Live website for his solo project, Uwakimono. The program will air on September 20 at 21:00 JST (convert time here) with Naoki Yoshida as MC. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who can't watch the show as it airs.

Uwakimono special airs here

Purple Stone on Nico Nico 9/17

Purple Stone will be featured in a special Nico Nico Live program from Rozetta Cafe on September 17. The show will begin airing at 19:00 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

BORN Nico Nico Show Airs 9/28

BORN will make another appearance on the Nico Nico Live website with their "Black Theory Radio Star" program. The show will air on September 28 at 21:30 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

T.M.Revolution "Nendoroid" Figure Planned

T.M.Revolution has announced that the GOOD SMILE COMPANY will soon be releasing a special figure of him in their "Nendoroid" series. The special release figure will feature the white costume worn by the artist during his UNDER:COVER 2 live tour, along with the "CLOUD" from his "Preserved Roses" PV and a sticker 'cut' for his cheek. Optional accessories will include a mike stand, tour T-shirt, and towel. It will be available for pre-order for 4,900 JPY from the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP on September 25th.

T.M.Revolution Facebook here 
GOODSMILE Product page here

MUCC New Single Release 10/30

MUCC has announced plans to release a new single on October 30. The new single's title song "World's End" has been tapped to be the opening theme for the anime "Meganebu!" There will be three versions of the single, including a limited edition that seems to feature demo versions of the tracks from the band's full "Shangri-la" album, a regular version, and an anime version. Release details are available from the band's OHP.

MUCC OHP here

PSC Tribal Arivall Radio Special Airs 9/18

PS Company will soon be holding their multi-band "Tribal Arivall Tour 2013," and in preparation, they will be broadcasting a special radio program via the Nico Nico Live website on September 18. It has been announced that Kra vocalist Keiyuh will moderate the show, but there is no more information about bands or members who will appear with him during the broadcast, or what information will come about the tour. The show will begin airing at 22:30 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members.

PSC Radio Broadcast "It's ToraAra!" show airs here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 9/19

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on September 19. 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

Yeti Mini Album Sample Tracks on YouTube

Yeti has uploaded several audio sample videos to their official YouTube channel. Short audio clips of "monochro," "iq," and "cheese" are now available for fans interested in the band's upcoming second mini album, "Sansei no Hantai." That album will be released on October 9.

In addition to those clips, the band has also uploaded a new video for the song "picasso" from their first mini album release, "Katei no Jijou."

Yeti OHP here
Yeti Official Channel 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- (September 16, 2013)
#18 Doko/ Plastic Tree
#22 Dame Otoko/Gomen Nasai!/ Kameleo
#32 A Priori/ MEJIBRAY
#33 Fight For Liberty/Wizard CLUB/ UVERworld
#34 Thoughts/ LUNA SEA

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 16, 2013)
#11 DEAD END Tribute -SONG OF LUNATICS-/ Various

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 9, 2013)
#1   Louis/ KAMIJO
#6   NANIWA SAMBA/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#7   Shitsuyoku no Seiiki/ DIAURA
#12 Yojigen Orchestra/ Glam Grammar
#14 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#19 HELLO, again/ DaizyStripper

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 9, 2013)
#5   Dance to Rave/ Black Gene for the Next Scene

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

R-Shitei New Album Release 9/25 & Cover Single

R-Shitei will be releasing their third full album on September 25. The new album will be titled "VISUAL IS DEAD," and it will be released in two types. The band has also announced plans to release a cover single of SID's "Mousou Nikki" on December 11. No other details have been announced for that release.

R-Shitei OHP here

girugamesh New Album Release 11/27

girugamesh has announced that they will be releasing a new album on November 27. The new album will be called "MONSTER," and it will be released in two types. A complete track list and type details are available on the band's OHP.

girugamesh OHP here

Fi'Ance New Album Release 9/18

Fi'Ance will be releasing a new full album on September 18. The album will be titled "Fi'Ance," and it will include a total of 11 song tracks. Check the band's OHP for a complete track listing.

Fi'Ance OHP here
"Fi'Ance" CD at CD Japan here

Anfinit New Release 9/18

Anfinit will be releasing a new single on September 18. The new release will be titled "Gloria," and it will be released in two types. Check out the music video clip available on the band's OHP.

Anfinit OHP here
"Gloria" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Gloria" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

CodeRebirth New Single Release 9/11

CodeRebirth will release their third single on September 11. The new single will be called "Division," and it will include three song tracks. Check out the band's OHP for audio sample clips.

CodeRebirth OHP here
"Division" at CD Japan here

Avidit. New Album Release 10/16

Avidit. has announced plans to release their first full album on October 16. The new album will be called "Amoeba." It was also announced that songwriting for the lead song "Saigo no Uso" will be produced by ex-Juliette guitarist Yumeru.

Avidit. OHP here

Purple Stone Full PV on YouTube

Purple Stone has included a full-version PV of their song "Scar" on their official YouTube channel. The single is currently sold only at live venues. This new band has also opened a Facebook and Twitter accounts that fans can follow for more information, so be sure to follow them to stay updated on their activities.

Purple Stone OHP here
Purple Stone Official YouTube here
Purple Stone Facebook here
Purple Stone Info Twitter here
Fuma Twitter here
keiya Twitter here
GAK Twitter here

vistlip to Release Artist Book

vistlip has announced plans to release an artist book through Ongakusenkasha Publishing. In anticipation of the band's 7th anniversary, this book will include 100 full-color pages of articles and information about the band through the years. There will be a limited mail-order application period for the special book starting from September 17 and running until October 15. Orders are expected to ship in November. More details about the book will be released on the band's OHP when the ordering begins.

vistlip OHP here
Ongakusenkasha site details here

Misaruka New Single Release 9/25

Misaruka will be releasing a new single on September 25. The new single will be called "Rasen," and it will include a total of four song tracks and a bonus DVD. Check out the band's OHP for track list details.

Misaruka OHP here
"Rasen" at CD Japan here

Club Euclid Starts Twitter

Euclid Agency's English-language Club Euclid International just created a Twitter account. Follow them @clubeuclid_intl to get English-language updates on bands like Golden Bomber, Anli Pollicino, and GUILD.

Club Euclid International Twitter here

The ViViD Style Airs 9/24

ViViD will appear in their Nico Nico show, "THE ViViD STYLE," on September 24. 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 as it airs.

The ViViD Style to air here

Alice 9 Channel Airs 10/8

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

KAMIJO New EP Available on iTunes

KAMIJO's new solo project EP, "Louis -Enketsu No La vie en Rose," is now available to download from iTunes. The six song tracks from the CD are now available to download in the North American store for $7.74. For release information in other countries, please check your local iTunes service. The album was released in stores on August 28.

"Louis" on iTunes 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 9, 2013)
#7   Thoughts/ LUNA SEA
#18 Rosenstrauss/ D
#19 Louis/ KAMIJO
#21 Fight For Liberty/Wizard CLUB/ UVERworld
#38 FADELESS/ the GazettE
#41 Greed Greed Greed/ Acid Black Cherry

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 9, 2013)
#31 CLASSICAL ELEMENT/ Jupiter

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 2, 2013)
#4   HELLO, again/ DaizyStripper
#6   Parallel Mind/ UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ
#8   Splash/ AYABIE
#12 RO-MAN ~Let's make precious love~/ An Cafe
#15 DIRTY EVIL/ ALSDEAD

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 2, 2013)
No listings

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 9/17

Nightmare’s next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, “Bakuretsu! Nightmare,” will be September 17. The show airs at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift for later viewing if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.

"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here

Visual Kei Anime Cover Album Release 10/2

Tokuma Japan will be gathering together a variety of visual kei bands and artists to create a second visual kei-anime cover album release. This collection, titled "V-ANIME ROCKS evolution," will hit stores on October 2, and it will feature artists like AYABIE, WING WORKS, A(ace), Kaya, GALEYD, Juri (ex-DELUHI) feat. Leda, Souiumono, SEX-ANDROID, DaizyStripper, THE BEETHOVEN, FEST VAINQUEUR, Megamasso, and Royz. The first collection, "V-ANIME ROCKS!" was released on August 1, 2012. That album is available to download from iTunes.

"V-ANIME ROCKS evolution" site here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe Online Digest from 9/1 Available

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #27 aired its most recent webcast on Sunday, September 1 at 13:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan hosted interviews and comments from:  DuelJewel, Keiyuh & Yasuno (Kra), RYO:SUKE (WING WORKS), Lycaon, DaizyStripper, FEST VAINQUEUR, MaleRose (Thailand), and ViV. The show's ending theme was performed by NINJAMAN JAPAN.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe digest airs here

Sadie Album Available for Download

Sadie's recent compilation album, "THE BOOTLEG -hisou-," is now available to download from iTunes and Amazon MP3. The album was released on July 31, and it contains a total of 14 song tracks from the band's prior releases. It is available to download in North America from iTunes for $10.99 and Amazon for $8.99. For release information in other countries, please check your local online store's listings.

"THE BOOTLEG" on Amazon MP3 here
"THE BOOTLEG" on iTunes here

SCREW Member Short Video Clips on YouTube

Vif Music has included a few brief video clips of SCREW members on its official YouTube channel. The three videos posted so far include a few seconds of random footage for Byo, Rui, and Manabu. If you've ever wondered how much Manabu's equipment costs, wanted to see Rui's cat Maru, or wondered how big Byo's lighter is, these clips are a must see!

Manabu on Vif Music YouTube here
Rui on Vif Music YouTube here
Byo on Vif Music YouTube here

SCREW New Single Release 11/6

SCREW has updated their OHP with news about a new single release expected to hit stores on November 6. The new single will be called "CAVALCADE," and it will be released in three types. Track listings and cover art are not yet available.

SCREW OHP here