KAMIJO announced via YouTube that he will be releasing a new mini album in 2014. The new release will be titled "SYMPHONY OF THE VAMPIRE," and it will be released on March 5, 2014. The new album is being called a "full-length symphony," and it will be released in four types. There is already a video trailer available on KAMIJO's official YouTube channel. The vocalist has also announced that he will be making his major label debut as a solo act with Warner Music Japan, the same label under which Versailles' music was distributed.
KAMIJO OHP here
"SYMPHONY OF THE VAMPIRE" trailer on YouTube here
"SYMPHONY OF THE VAMPIRE" Limited Edition Type A + Blu-ray at CD Japan here
"SYMPHONY OF THE VAMPIRE" Limited Edition Type B + DVD at CD Japan here
"SYMPHONY OF THE VAMPIRE" at Limited Edition Type C at CD Japan here
"SYMPHONY OF THE VAMPIRE" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
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Saturday, November 30, 2013
KAMIJO New Release & Major Label Debut
SID New Release News
SID has updated their OHP with information about a new live DVD release and a new single for 2014. On December 11, they will release a live DVD titled "SIDNAD Vol.9 ~YOKOHAMA STADIUM~ <10th Anniversary LIVE>." This two-disc set will include 22 total tracks, and a complete track list can be found on the band's Discography page. In addition, SID has also announced that they will be releasing a new single on February 12, 2014. That single will be titled "hug," and it will be released in five types.
SID OHP here
SID Live DVD at CD Japan here
"hug" Type A feat. Mao at CD Japan here
"hug" Type B feat. Shinji at CD Japan here
"hug" Type C feat. Aki at CD Japan here
"hug" Type D feat. Yuuya at CD Japan here
"hug" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
SID OHP here
SID Live DVD at CD Japan here
"hug" Type A feat. Mao at CD Japan here
"hug" Type B feat. Shinji at CD Japan here
"hug" Type C feat. Aki at CD Japan here
"hug" Type D feat. Yuuya at CD Japan here
"hug" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Friday, November 29, 2013
GOTCHAROCKA New Single Release 12/4
GOTCHAROCKA will be releasing their third single on December 4. The single will be titled "Shortcake," and it will be released in two types. Audio sample clips are already available from the band's Discography page. Fans can also find a short PV spot for that new release on the band's OHP.
GOTCHAROCKA OHP here
"Shortcake" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Shortcake" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
GOTCHAROCKA OHP here
"Shortcake" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Shortcake" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
girugamesh Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from girugamesh to its official
YouTube Channel. The 2:27 minute video features all band members
discussing their new album release and upcoming oneman live tour dates. The band's "MONSTER" album was just released on November 27.
girugamesh comment on YouTube here
girugamesh comment on YouTube here
Thursday, November 28, 2013
DAIGO Live DVD Release 12/18
DAIGO of BREAKERZ will be releasing a live DVD for his self-titled solo project on December 18. The "DAIGO☆STARDUST LIVE 'ONE NIGHT SPACEY SHOW'" DVD will include live performances of 18 songs, including the encore, from his show at Shibuya Public Hall on July 12.
DAIGO OHP here
"DAIGO STARDUST" DVD at CD Japan here
DAIGO OHP here
"DAIGO STARDUST" DVD at CD Japan here
vistlip Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from vistlip to its official YouTube Channel. The seven minute video features all band members discussing their upcoming single collection release, Christmas live show, and memories of Christmas. The band's "Single Collection" album will be released on December 4.
vistlip comment on YouTube here
vistlip comment on YouTube here
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands
Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
#3 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
#25 Aqua/ Blu-BiLLioN
#39 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#41 SATISFACTION?/ BORN
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
#34 I Kyou U/ Uwakimono
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 25, 2013)
#6 Leica/ UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ
#7 -Rin-/MAZE/ DESTROSE
#9 DECADANCE -Counting Goats... if I can't be yours-/ MEJIBRAY
#10 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#15 NEPENTHES./ Codomo Dragon
#16 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#18 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#20 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 25, 2013)
#12 Hikagyaku ZiprocK/ An Cafe
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
#3 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
#25 Aqua/ Blu-BiLLioN
#39 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#41 SATISFACTION?/ BORN
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
#34 I Kyou U/ Uwakimono
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 25, 2013)
#6 Leica/ UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ
#7 -Rin-/MAZE/ DESTROSE
#9 DECADANCE -Counting Goats... if I can't be yours-/ MEJIBRAY
#10 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#15 NEPENTHES./ Codomo Dragon
#16 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#18 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#20 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 25, 2013)
#12 Hikagyaku ZiprocK/ An Cafe
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
Acid Black Cherry,
Aldious,
An Cafe,
Blu-BiLLioN,
Born,
Codomo Dragon,
DESTROSE,
Golden Bomber,
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA,
MEJIBRAY,
R-Shitei,
T.M.Revolution,
Uchui Sentai NOIZ,
Uwakimono
Kaya to Air on Nico Nico 12/3
Kaya will be appearing on the 34th episode of 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 December 3 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.
Kaya show airs here
Kaya show airs here
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
An Cafe Show Airs on Nico Nico 11/26
An Cafe will appear in a web show on the Nico Nico Live website on November 26. The show titled "Dai 27 Kai An Cafe's Nico Nico Live (Nya) Broadcast o(≧∀≦)o" will begin airing at 23:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the program as it airs.
An Cafe show airs here
An Cafe show airs here
SCREW Radio Airs 11/30
SCREW will appear once again in their "PS COMPANY presents 'SCREW RADIO'" program on the Nico Nico Live website. "SCREW RADIO" will air on November 30 at 22:00 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
SCREW RADIO airs here
Monday, November 25, 2013
D=OUT Special Airs on Nico Nico 11/26
D=OUT will be airing a special program on the Nico Nico Live website to celebrate guitarist Hikaru's birthday. The program titled "PS COMPANY presents D=OUT 'Noraneko Housoukyoku' Bangai-Hen☆Hikaru Seitan Zenyasai☆Fan no Minna he Kanshanokimochi wo Komete…" will air on November 26 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members.
Hikaru birthday special airs here
Hikaru birthday special airs here
Anli Pollicino Nico Radio Airs 11/27
Anli Pollicino's Yo-1 and Masatoshi will be appearing on a radio program titled "[Yo-1・Masatoshi] Dai Nana Kai・Kowarekake no Radio" that will air on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on November 27 at 20:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot listen to the show as it airs.
Anli Pollicino radio show airs here
Anli Pollicino radio show airs here
Sunday, November 24, 2013
REALies New Maxi Single in 2014
REALies have announced that they will be releasing their fifth maxi single on February 5, 2014. The new single will be titled "Setsuna Candle," and it will be released in three types. Check out their new look and a short video clip from the new release on their official home page.
REALies OHP here
REALies OHP here
Alice Nine Release News
Alice Nine recently announced that they have some new releases in store for fans in the coming months. First up, the band announced that they will be releasing a new full album in 2014. In anticipation of that release, they have created a special web page that showcases sample tracks for two new songs to be included on the album. Those songs, "Exist" and "Kaisen Zenya," will also be pre-released through iTunes on December 4.
Not to leave fans waiting, they have also announced that they will be releasing a Christmas song as a special 9th Anniversary Music Card. Five music cards, one for each member, will each feature the new song "Merry Christmas to U." It will be sold starting December 11 in the Universal Music Store. A sample clip of that song is featured on a special web page for the Music Card release.
And finally, the band will also be releasing a special 9th Anniversary USB, which will include the band's three most recent song PVs as well as three live performances from their August 25th show at Shibuya Public Hall. That USB will retail for 5,800 JPY on the Universal Music Store site starting December 11.
Alice Nine Universal Music Site here
New album special web page here
Christmas Music Card special web page here
Universal Music Store here
Not to leave fans waiting, they have also announced that they will be releasing a Christmas song as a special 9th Anniversary Music Card. Five music cards, one for each member, will each feature the new song "Merry Christmas to U." It will be sold starting December 11 in the Universal Music Store. A sample clip of that song is featured on a special web page for the Music Card release.
And finally, the band will also be releasing a special 9th Anniversary USB, which will include the band's three most recent song PVs as well as three live performances from their August 25th show at Shibuya Public Hall. That USB will retail for 5,800 JPY on the Universal Music Store site starting December 11.
Alice Nine Universal Music Site here
New album special web page here
Christmas Music Card special web page here
Universal Music Store here
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Angelo "FAITH" Short PV on YouTube
Angelo has recently added a short-version PV of their new song, "FAITH," to their official YouTube channel. The 1:50 minute video takes off where the last movie introduction video leaves off, giving fans a decent taste of what the new song will be like. That album was just released on November 20.
"FAITH" short-version PV on YouTube here
"FAITH" short-version PV on YouTube here
Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 12/17
Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be December 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
"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here
LIPHLICH New Single Release in 2014
LIPHLICH has announced that they will be releasing their fifth maxi single in 2014. The title has not yet been decided for the new single, but the band plans to release it on February 5, 2014. It will hit stores in two types. More details will become available as the release date approaches.
LIPHLICH OHP here
LIPHLICH OHP here
Friday, November 22, 2013
VAMPS U.S. Tour Dates
VAMPS will be making two stops in the U.S. during their World Tour. On December 4, the duo will be making their first stop at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California. Then they will travel cross-country to perform at the Roseland Ballroom in New York on December 8. Opening acts are expected to be Sid of Slipknot, LIVING DEAD LIGHTS, and KILLCODE. Tickets can be found via the Live Nation website.
VAMPS OHP here
Live Nation VAMPS tickets here
VAMPS OHP here
Live Nation VAMPS tickets here
Plastic Tree SHOXX FiLE Released in 2014
Plastic Tree will be featured in a new SHOXX FiLE archive book coming in 2014. "Plastic Tree SHOXX FiLE #3 2009-2013" will include 232 pages of the band's articles and photo appearances in SHOXX magazine from their most recent years of activity. The book is scheduled to be released in March 2014, and pre-orders will be accepted until February 15, 2014.
Plastic Tree OHP here
Plastic Tree SHOXX FiLE at JP to You here
Plastic Tree OHP here
Plastic Tree SHOXX FiLE at JP to You here
Thursday, November 21, 2013
LOST ASH TV Airs 11/28
LOST ASH will be airing a new episode of their show titled "LOST ASH TV" on the Japan Visual TV website on November 28. The hour-long program will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here). You can watch digest versions of their past shows from the same website.
LOST ASH show airs here
LOST ASH show airs here
OROCHI Comment on YouTube
OROCHI fans can find a comment video on the Visu Port YouTube channel. The short 1:39 minute video features the band talking about their "Kaze no Sugata Hana Tsutau" single release on September 20 as well as their live house tours.
OROCHI OHP here
Comment video on YouTube here
OROCHI OHP here
Comment video on YouTube here
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Silver Ash Music Available on iTunes
Silver Ash, a visual band from China, has a variety of music releases available to download from iTunes in the U.S. Selections include "Uncompleted Album (Wei Jin Ji)," "Out of Control," "Organum," "Silver Ash," and their most recent release, "REBORN," which was just released in April and is the band's first single in English. For availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes Store listings.
Silver Ash OHP here
Silver Ash Music on iTunes US here
Silver Ash OHP here
Silver Ash Music on iTunes US 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- (November 25, 2013)
#17 Ran/ LUNA SEA
#32 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#35 ANNIVERSARY/ SID
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 25, 2013)
NO LISTINGS
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 19, 2013)
#3 DECADANCE -Counting Goats... if I can't be yours-/ MEJIBRAY
#4 NEPENTHES./ Codomo Dragon
#7 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#12 Grieva vs Grieva/ Grieva
#17 Twilight Moon/ Blitz
#18 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#19 Misora Musubi/ UNiTE
#20 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 19, 2013)
#1 Hikagyaku ZiprocK/ An Cafe
#15 2/ cali≠gari
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (November 25, 2013)
#17 Ran/ LUNA SEA
#32 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#35 ANNIVERSARY/ SID
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 25, 2013)
NO LISTINGS
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 19, 2013)
#3 DECADANCE -Counting Goats... if I can't be yours-/ MEJIBRAY
#4 NEPENTHES./ Codomo Dragon
#7 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#12 Grieva vs Grieva/ Grieva
#17 Twilight Moon/ Blitz
#18 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#19 Misora Musubi/ UNiTE
#20 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 19, 2013)
#1 Hikagyaku ZiprocK/ An Cafe
#15 2/ cali≠gari
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
Aldious,
An Cafe,
BlitZ,
cali≠gari,
Codomo Dragon,
Golden Bomber,
Grieva,
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA,
LUNA SEA,
MEJIBRAY,
SID,
T.M.Revolution,
UNITE
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
BIOSPHIA New Book & Single for December.
BIOSPHIA has announced that they soon will be releasing their first photo book and their fourth single. The photo book will be called "DYSTOPIA," and it will be released on December 15. The item will be presented as an 80-page, A5-sized hardcover book with a bonus CD. Also in December, the band will release their fourth single, titled "SUISEN." That single will hit stores in two types on December 4. Don't miss the band's :54 second PV spot for the new single that is currently featured on their OHP.
BIOSPHIA OHP here
"DYSTOPIA" book at CD Japan here
"SUISEN" Type A at CD Japan here
"SUISEN" Type B at CD Japan here
BIOSPHIA OHP here
"DYSTOPIA" book at CD Japan here
"SUISEN" Type A at CD Japan here
"SUISEN" Type B at CD Japan here
SuG Announces New Single for 2014
SuG has announced that they will release their first single since resuming activity. That single will be released in February 2014. More details will be announced closer to the release date.
SuG OHP here
SuG OHP here
Monday, November 18, 2013
Alice9 Channel Airs 12/12
The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is December 12, 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 Channel airs here
Angelo New Release Special on Nico Nico 11/27
Angelo will be featured in a special new release web show airing on the Nico Nico website. The "New Album 'FAITH' Release Special" will air on November 27 starting at 22:00 JST (convert time here). Takuya Hoshino will be the MC for the two-hour show, which is available to time shift.
Angelo special on Nico Nico here
Angelo special on Nico Nico here
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Golden Bomber Show Airs 11/26
Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on November 26. 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
Golden Bomber Show airs here
BORN on Nico Nico 11/19
BORN will be appearing on the 33rd episode of 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 November 19 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.
BORN show airs here
BORN show airs here
Saturday, November 16, 2013
BLITZ New Album Release 12/18
BLITZ has announced that they will be releasing their first full album on December 18. The new album will be titled "DESIRE," and it will be released in two types.
BLITZ OHP here
"DESIRE" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"DESIRE" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
BLITZ OHP here
"DESIRE" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"DESIRE" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
HERO New Single Release 12/4
HERO will be releasing their second major single on December 4. The new single will be titled "Etashiuta," and it will be released in three types. Visit the band's OHP to see a 1:31 minute PV spot for the title track.
HERO OHP here
"Etashiuta" Type A at CD Japan here
"Etashiuta" Type B at CD Japan here
"Etashiuta" Type C at CD Japan here
HERO OHP here
"Etashiuta" Type A at CD Japan here
"Etashiuta" Type B at CD Japan here
"Etashiuta" Type C at CD Japan here
Friday, November 15, 2013
Tokami New Mini Album Release 1/8/2014
Tokami will be releasing a new mini album on January 8, 2014. The new album will be titled "Liberador," and it will include a total of six tracks.
Tokami OHP here
"Liberador" CD at CD Japan here
Tokami OHP here
"Liberador" CD at CD Japan here
Golden Bomber New Single 1/1/2014
Golden Bomber will be releasing a new single on January 1, 2014. The new single will be titled "101 Kaime no Noroi," and it will be released in four types.
Golden Bomber OHP here
Golden Bomber products at CD Japan here
Golden Bomber OHP here
Golden Bomber products at CD Japan here
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Blu-BiLLioN New Single Release 11/20
Blu-BiLLioN will be releasing their seventh single on November 20. The new single will be titled "Aqua," and it will be released in three types. Track listings and other release details can be found on the band's OHP.
Blu-BiLLioN OHP here
"Aqua" Type A at CD Japan here
"Aqua" Type B at CD Japan here
"Aqua" Regular Type at CD Japan here
Blu-BiLLioN OHP here
"Aqua" Type A at CD Japan here
"Aqua" Type B at CD Japan here
"Aqua" Regular Type at CD Japan here
Megamasso New Single Release 12/11
Megamasso has announced that they will be releasing a new single on December 11. The new single will be titled "DeepSnow/Miyuki," and it will be released in three types. Complete track listings and release details are available on the band's OHP.
Megamasso OHP here
Megamasso OHP here
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
MIYAVI 2014 World Tour European Dates
MIYAVI has announced the dates and European locations for his upcoming "SLAP THE WORLD TOUR 2014." The tour starts in February 2014 in Asia, followed by several countries in Europe in March. The artist plans to make stops in the following locations: Paris, France; London, UK; Helsinki, Finland; Copenhagen, Denmark; St. Petersburg, Russia; Moscow, Russia,; Krasnodar, Russia; Krakow, Poland; Budapest, Hungary; Berlin, Germany; and Cologne, Germany. For specific dates and venues, please visit MIYAVI's official web page.
MIYAVI OHP here
MIYAVI 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- (November 18, 2013)
#6 ANNIVERSARY/ SID
#14 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#23 CAVALCADE/ SCREW
#33 ZERO/ MERRY
#35 DECADANCE -Counting Goats... if I can't be yours-/ MEJIBRAY
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 18, 2013)
NO LISTINGS
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 11, 2013)
#1 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#7 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
#11 the Carnival/ GREMLINS
#12 Yaritakute/ Igaguri Chiba
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 11, 2013)
#1 ZERO ONE/ DIV
#10 Owari no Melody/ Awoi
#11 MADRIGAL de MARIA/ Sadie
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (November 18, 2013)
#6 ANNIVERSARY/ SID
#14 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#23 CAVALCADE/ SCREW
#33 ZERO/ MERRY
#35 DECADANCE -Counting Goats... if I can't be yours-/ MEJIBRAY
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 18, 2013)
NO LISTINGS
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 11, 2013)
#1 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#7 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
#11 the Carnival/ GREMLINS
#12 Yaritakute/ Igaguri Chiba
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 11, 2013)
#1 ZERO ONE/ DIV
#10 Owari no Melody/ Awoi
#11 MADRIGAL de MARIA/ Sadie
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
Aldious,
Awoi,
DIV,
GREMLINS,
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA,
Igaguri Chiba,
MEJIBRAY,
MERRY,
Sadie,
SCREW,
SID,
T.M.Revolution
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
SCAPEGOAT New Concept Single Release 11/20
SCAPEGOAT will be releasing a new single on November 20. The new single will be called "Blacklist," and it will be released in three types. Check the band's OHP for track listings and type details.
SCAPEGOAT OHP here
"Blacklist" Type A at CD Japan here
"Blacklist" Type B at CD Japan here
"Blacklist" Type C at CD Japan here
SCAPEGOAT OHP here
"Blacklist" Type A at CD Japan here
"Blacklist" Type B at CD Japan here
"Blacklist" Type C at CD Japan here
LOST ASH TV Airs 11/14
LOST ASH will be airing the next episode of their show titled "LOST ASH TV" on the Japan Visual TV website on November 14. The hour-long program will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here). You can watch digest versions of their past shows from the same website.
LOST ASH show airs here
LOST ASH show airs here
Monday, November 11, 2013
REIGN Announces First Single
New band REIGN has just announced that they will release their first single on January 25, 2014. The new single will be titled "Giwaku," and it will include three songs. The single will be a ZEALLINK limited release, available only at live house venues.
REIGN OHP here
REIGN OHP here
Black Gene for the Next Scene New Maxi Single 2014
Black Gene for the Next Scene has announced that they will be releasing their fourth maxi-single on March 26, 2014. The new single will be titled "Cynical Wa-aru~This is monster world." No other details have been announced yet.
BFN OHP here
BFN OHP here
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Angelo Album Intro Videos on YouTube
Angelo has made two new videos available on YouTube that introduce the themes of their upcoming "FAITH" album release. The videos are 3:33 minutes each, and they are available in English and Japanese versions. "FAITH" will be the band's sixth album, and it will hit stores on November 27.
Angelo OHP here
English Intro on YouTube here
Japanese Intro on YouTube here
Angelo OHP here
English Intro on YouTube here
Japanese Intro on YouTube here
heidi. New Song Clips on YouTube
heidi. has released sample song clips from their upcoming new single releases. Fans can now listen to samples of "Ori," "GLIDE," and "Tomoshibi" on the band's official YouTube channel. These singles will be released on November 27.
heidi. OHP here
heidi. YouTube here
heidi. OHP here
heidi. YouTube here
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Sel'm, Moran, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST on Nico Nico Show
Three visual bands will soon be appearing on the "'Visual Kei Tsuushin ・ Kai'"
web talk show airing on the Nico Nico website. On November 12, Sel'm and Moran will be appearing in back-to-back episodes. At 19:00 JST (convert time here), Sel'm will be appearing in episode 30. Later at 21:00 JST, Moran will appear in episode 31. The following Tuesday, November 19, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST will appear at 19:00 JST as the guest band on episode 32. The programs are sponsored
by Brand X and KSP Entertainment. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who are not able to watch the shows as they air live.
Sel'm show airs here
Moran show airs here
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST show airs here
Sel'm show airs here
Moran show airs here
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST show airs here
LUNA SEA New Album Release 12/11
LUNA SEA have announced that on December 11, they will release their first full album in 13 years and five months. The new album will be titled "A WILL," and it will be available in four different types. The "Analog size SPECIAL PACKAGE" version will be available only from the Universal Music store. A complete track list and bonus details are available on the band's OHP.
LUNA SEA OHP here
Universal Music Store here
"A WILL" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"A WILL" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"A WILL" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
LUNA SEA OHP here
Universal Music Store here
"A WILL" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"A WILL" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"A WILL" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Friday, November 8, 2013
DAIGO New Release 12/4
DAIGO (BREAKERZ) has announced plans to release his second solo-project single. The new single will be titled "BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute..." and it will hit stores on December 4. It will be released in three types.
DAIGO OHP here
"BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute..." Type A at CD Japan here
"BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute..." Type B at CD Japan here
"BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute..." Regular Type at CD Japan here
DAIGO OHP here
"BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute..." Type A at CD Japan here
"BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute..." Type B at CD Japan here
"BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute..." Regular Type at CD Japan here
DEATHGAZE New Single Release 12/18
DEATHGAZE has announced that they will be releasing a new single on December 18. The new single will be titled "THE UNDERWORLD," and it will include three new songs.
DEATHGAZE OHP here
"THE UNDERWORLD" at CD Japan here
DEATHGAZE OHP here
"THE UNDERWORLD" at CD Japan here
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Anli Pollicino Single Release 1/1/2014
Anli Pollicino will be releasing their first single on January 1, 2014. The single will be titled "Angel Heart," and it's being called a "digital dance number." No other details are available at this time.
Anli Pollicino OHP here
Anli Pollicino OHP here
ViViD New Single Release 12/18
ViViD has announced plans to release a new single on December 18. The new title song will be called "THEATER." The announcement was just made, and no other details have been released yet.
ViViD OHP here
ViViD OHP here
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
girugamesh Full PV Available on YouTube
girugamesh has uploaded a full version PV for their new song, "Drain," to the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel. The 3:58 minute video showcases the lead track from the band's upcoming "MONSTER" album, out on November 27.
"Drain" PV on YouTube here
girugamesh OHP here
"Drain" PV on YouTube here
girugamesh 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- (November 11, 2013)
#7 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#12 Kanden 18 Go/ D=OUT
#15 World's End/ MUCC
#22 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#46 Twilight Moon/ Blitz
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 11, 2013)
#24 Lapis Lazuli/ AKIHIDE
#29 BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY/ the GazettE
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 4, 2013)
#1 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#7 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
#11 the Carnival/ GREMLINS
#12 Yaritakute/ Igaguri Chiba
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 4, 2013)
#1 ZERO ONE/ DIV
#10 Owari no Melodi/ Awoi
#11 MADRIGAL de MARIA/ Sadie
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (November 11, 2013)
#7 Kakumei Dualism/ Nana Mizuki x T.M.Revolution
#12 Kanden 18 Go/ D=OUT
#15 World's End/ MUCC
#22 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#46 Twilight Moon/ Blitz
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 11, 2013)
#24 Lapis Lazuli/ AKIHIDE
#29 BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY/ the GazettE
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 4, 2013)
#1 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#7 Dominator/ I Don't Like Me/ Aldious
#11 the Carnival/ GREMLINS
#12 Yaritakute/ Igaguri Chiba
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 4, 2013)
#1 ZERO ONE/ DIV
#10 Owari no Melodi/ Awoi
#11 MADRIGAL de MARIA/ Sadie
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
AKIHIDE,
Aldious,
Awoi,
BlitZ,
D=Out,
DIV,
GREMLINS,
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA,
Igaguri Chiba,
MUCC,
Sadie,
T.M.Revolution,
the GazettE
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Mix Speaker's, Inc. New Single Release 11/20
Mix Speaker's, Inc. will be releasing a new single on November 20. The new single will be titled "the end," and it will be released in two types. The title track for this single is currently the theme song for the anime "Koroshiya-san," which began airing in Japan on October 10.
Mix Speaker's, Inc. OHP here
"the end" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"the end" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Mix Speaker's, Inc. OHP here
"the end" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"the end" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
SCREW Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from SCREW on their official YouTube channel. The 4:27 video features the band talking about their upcoming "CAVALCADE" single release and PV, as well as upcoming live tour dates. "CAVALCADE" will hit stores on November 6.
SCREW comment on Vif YouTube here
SCREW comment on Vif YouTube here
Monday, November 4, 2013
Carat 3 Consecutive Months of Releases
Carat has announced that they will be issuing three consecutive months of single releases, starting this month. The first release will be titled "Sanon Seibatsu -Topaz-," and it will be released on November 27. The second release, "Sanon Seibatsu -Turquoise-" will be released on December 25. The final release, "Sanon Seibatsu -Garnet-" will be released on January 29, 2014. Track list details can be found on the band's OHP.
Carat OHP here
Carat OHP here
Black Gene for the Next Scene Maxi Single 12/18
Black Gene for the Next Scene will be releasing a Christmas maxi single on December 18. The new release will be titled "Sora kara Kobore Ochiru 100 Oku no Hikari," and it will be released in two types. Check the band's OHP for track list details.
Black Gene for the Next Scene OHP here
"Sora kara Kobore Ochiru 100 Oku no Hikari," Type A at CD Japan here
"Sora kara Kobore Ochiru 100 Oku no Hikari," Type B at CD Japan here
Black Gene for the Next Scene OHP here
"Sora kara Kobore Ochiru 100 Oku no Hikari," Type A at CD Japan here
"Sora kara Kobore Ochiru 100 Oku no Hikari," Type B at CD Japan here
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Jackman New Single Release 11/20
Jackman has plans to release a new double-A single on November 20. The band will release "「」to Jyado/ The right crime," in three types.
Jackman OHP here
"「」to Jyado/ The right crime" Type A at CD Japan here
"「」to Jyado/ The right crime" Type B at CD Japan here
"「」to Jyado/ The right crime" Type C at CD Japan here
Jackman OHP here
"「」to Jyado/ The right crime" Type A at CD Japan here
"「」to Jyado/ The right crime" Type B at CD Japan here
"「」to Jyado/ The right crime" Type C at CD Japan here
Uwakimono First Full PV on YouTube
Vocalist Takeru has uploaded the first full PV from his solo project Uwakimono to the SuG YouTube channel. The 3:25 video features the title song, "I Kyou U," from the artist's upcoming mini album to be released on November 20.
"I Kyou U" on YouTube here
"I Kyou U" on YouTube here
Saturday, November 2, 2013
planetarium 2 New Singles 11/14
planetarium will be releasing two new singles on November 14. The singles will be titled "World's End" and "Hajimari no Mirai," and they will contain two songs each. They will each sell for 1,000 JPY.
planetarium OHP here
planetarium OHP here
Diaura New Album Release 12/4
Diaura has announced that they will release their second full album on December 4. The new album will be titled "FOCUS," and it will be released in two types. The band plans to reveal clips of song tracks slowly on their OHP; currently featured are track 3 titled "TABOO" and track 11 titled "TRIGGER."
Diaura OHP here
Diaura OHP here
Friday, November 1, 2013
Kaya New Album Release 12/4
Kaya will be releasing a new album on December 4. The new album will be titled "GOTHIC," and it will be released in two types. Visit his OHP to see cover art that has already been announced for the new album.
Kaya OHP here
Kaya OHP here
Aoi -168- New Single 1/15/14
Aoi -168- will be releasing his second single on January 15, 2014. The new single will be titled "Histuyou Waru," and it will be released in three types. Track listings and type details are available on his OHP.
Aoi -168- OHP here
Aoi -168- OHP here
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