DuelJewel have announced that they will be releasing a new single on February 19. The new single will be titled "Chronos," and it will be released in two types. Track listings and release details are available on the band's OHP.
DuelJewel OHP here
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
DuelJewel New Single Release 2/19/14
GUILD New Album Release 2/26/14
GUILD has announced that they will release a new album on February 26, 2014. The new album is tentatively titled "Flowers ~Super Best of Love~," and it will be issued in four types.
GUILD OHP here
GUILD OHP here
Monday, December 30, 2013
EAT YOU ALIVE New DVD Release 3/12/14
EAT YOU ALIVE, who have announced that they are disbanding, have updated their OHP with information about a final live DVD release. Their last DVD, titled "EAT YOU ALIVE FINAL ONEMAN 'Shi wo Sasou Shidarezakura, Muku no Hinagiku, Bibou no Bara, Kyomu no Pansy, Shi no Keshi, Omoide no Wasurenagusa'," will feature their December 30, 2013 final show at Nagoya ElectricLadyLand, and it will be released on March 12, 2014.
EAT YOU ALIVE OHP here
EAT YOU ALIVE OHP here
Kra New Releases 4/23/14
Kra has updated their OHP with information about two new releases on April 23, 2014. The band will be releasing a new as-yet-unnamed mini album in two types. In addition, they have announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD of their recent December 24, 2013 "Joker of Despair from 'zero'" show at Nakano ZERO Dai-Hall. Track details for both releases are not yet available.
Kra OHP here
Kra OHP here
Sunday, December 29, 2013
vistlip New Single Release 4/9/14
vistlip has announced that they will release their 12th single on April 9, 2014. The new single does not yet have a title, but it has been announced that it will be released as a theme song for the PSP "Bakumetsu Rock" game out on February 27, 2014. "Bakumetsu Rock" is a music game set in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and it is produced by Marvelous AQL, the same label that distributes vistlip's releases.
vistlip OHP here
vistlip OHP here
Set in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/24/bakumatsu-rock-is-the-wildest-music-game-youll-hear-about-this-year/#5pY7XLL1KAvlydhc.99
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/24/bakumatsu-rock-is-the-wildest-music-game-youll-hear-about-this-year/#5pY7XLL1KAvlydhc.99
Set in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/24/bakumatsu-rock-is-the-wildest-music-game-youll-hear-about-this-year/#5pY7XLL1KAvlydhc.99
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/24/bakumatsu-rock-is-the-wildest-music-game-youll-hear-about-this-year/#5pY7XLL1KAvlydhc.99
Set in the final days of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/24/bakumatsu-rock-is-the-wildest-music-game-youll-hear-about-this-year/#5pY7XLL1KAvlydhc.99
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/24/bakumatsu-rock-is-the-wildest-music-game-youll-hear-about-this-year/#5pY7XLL1KAvlydhc.99
vistlip's Tohya Special Airs 1/3/14
vistlip's drummer Tohya will appear in a special web program airing on the Nico Nico Live website on January 3. The "Tohya no Yan Nama~Tohya no Tanjoubi wo Issho ni Oiwai Shiyou no Kai, Soshite Densetsu he~" will air to celebrate the musician's birthday, and it will begin airing at 15:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the show as it airs.
Tohya's Birthday show airs here
Tohya's Birthday show airs here
Saturday, December 28, 2013
GREMLINS New Release 3/5/14
GREMLINS have announced that they will release their second single on March 5, 2014. The band, consisting of Hits (Hitsugi of Nightmare) on vocals and guitar and KNZ (KENZO of BVCCI HAYNES) on drums, just released their first single, "the Carnival," on October 16 with much success on the Oricon charts. Support members are Chiyu (SuG) on bass and Mizuki (Sadie) on guitar. Title and track list details are not yet available.
GREMLINS OHP here
GREMLINS OHP here
adamas New Album Release 2/28/14
adamas have announced that they will be releasing a new full album on February 28. The album, originally scheduled for release on December 24, was pushed to a later release in order to make improvements and allow for a better release. Title and track list details are not yet available.
adamas OHP here
adamas OHP here
Friday, December 27, 2013
"stylish wave COUNTDOWN '13-'14" Airs 12/31
A "stylish wave COUNTDOWN '13-'14" live special will
air on the
Nico Nico Live website on December 31. The stylish wave show will include
appearances by Royz, DIAURA, Jupiter, UNiTE, Moran, GOTCHAROCKA, BORN, Lycaon, Black Gene for the Next Scene, FEST VAINQUEUR, MoNoLith, Jin-Machine, Crazy★shampoo, and Codomo Dragon. The show starts at 15:30 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.
"stylish wave COUNTDOWN '13-'14" airs here
"stylish wave COUNTDOWN '13-'14" airs here
Tags:
Black Gene for the Next Scene,
Born,
Codomo Dragon,
Crazy★shampoo,
Diaura,
FEST VAINQUEUR,
GOTCHAROCKA,
Jin-Machine,
Jupiter,
Lycaon,
MoNoLith,
Moran,
Royz,
UNITE
D=OUT "Noraneko Broadcast" Airs 12/30
D=OUT will appear on their Nico Nico web show titled "PS Company presents D=OUT's 'Noraneko Broadcast'" on December 30. This program will begin airing at 19:30 JST (convert time
here). Time shifting is
available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot listen to the show
as it airs.
D=OUT program airs here
D=OUT program airs here
Thursday, December 26, 2013
SuG New Release Information
SuG has updated their OHP with news about their first single release since they recently resumed activity. The band's new single will be called "MISSING," and it will be released in three types on February 19, 2014.
SuG OHP here
"MISSING" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"MISSING" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"MISSING" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
SuG OHP here
"MISSING" Limited Type A at CD Japan here
"MISSING" Limited Type B at CD Japan here
"MISSING" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Alice Nine New Release Announcements
Alice Nine has updated their OHP with information about two upcoming releases. On February 26, 2014, the band will be releasing a new single titled "SHINING" in three types. Then on March 19, 2014, they will release a new full album titled "Supernova." Track list details have not yet been release.
Alice Nine OHP here
Alice Nine OHP here
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
LM.C New Album Release 2/12/14
LM.C have announced that they will be releasing a new album on February 12. The new album will be titled "PERFECT FANTASY" and it will be released in two types.
LM.C OHP here
"PERFECT FANTASY" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"PERFECT FANTASY" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
LM.C OHP here
"PERFECT FANTASY" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"PERFECT FANTASY" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST Announces New Releases
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST has announced several new releases on their OHP. Beginning in March, the band will be releasing three consecutive months of new singles. They have also announced that they plan to release a live DVD in the Spring of 2014. No more specific details are available yet about the new releases.
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST OHP here
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST OHP here
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
YOHIO 2nd Album Announced
Swedish visual musician YOHIO announced via his Twitter account that he will be releasing his second album in Spring 2014. The new album is expected to be called "Together We Stand Alone." No other details are yet available about the release.
YOHIO Tweet announcement here
YOHIO Tweet announcement here
New Band JENOVA Samples on YouTube
New band JENOVA has uploaded two sample audio clips to their official YouTube channel. Sample clips of the songs "Crack Up" and "Arbitrage" appear both on the band's OHP and their YouTube channel. Band members include vocalist Akirap, guitarist Roi, bassist YASU, and drummer Xia. Follow them through their Twitter and Ameba blogs.
JENOVA OHP here
JENOVA OHP here
Monday, December 23, 2013
Silver Linings New Band & First Single
New band Silver Linings have just released their first single. The single titled "Hatsukoi" was just released on December 13. They have uploaded a sample audio clip of the title song to their official YouTube channel.
Silver Linings OHP here
"Hatsukoi" sample clip on YouTube here
Silver Linings OHP here
"Hatsukoi" sample clip on YouTube here
SUGIZO Special Airs 12/29
SUGIZO will be featured in a special program airing on the Nico Nico live website on December 29. The "SUGIZO TOUR 2013 THRIVE TO REALIZE Shibuya AX Live Concert" show will begin airing at 15:00 JST (convert time zones). The first two hours of the show will include selected video footage, and the concert will begin at 17:00 JST. Registered Nico Nico
members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the live show.
SUGIZO TOUR 2013 Airs here
SUGIZO TOUR 2013 Airs here
Sunday, December 22, 2013
BORN New Mini Album Release 4/9/2014
BORN have updated their OHP to announce a new mini album release on April 9, 2014. The new album, titled "THE STALIN -666-," will be released in three types and is being released in celebration of the band's sixth anniversary. Don't miss the promo spot video on the band's official YouTube channel.
BORN OHP here
Promo Video on YouTube here
BORN OHP here
Promo Video on YouTube here
Alice9 Channel Airs 1/27
The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is January 27, 2014. The program airs at 22:00 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
Saturday, December 21, 2013
SCREW Radio Airs 12/30
SCREW will appear once again in their "PS COMPANY presents 'SCREW RADIO'" program on the Nico Nico Live website. "SCREW RADIO" will air on December 30 at 21:30 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
BORN Nico Nico Show Airs 12/30
BORN will make another appearance on the Nico Nico Live website with their "Black Theory Radio Star" program. The show will air on December 30 at 18:00 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's "Black Theory Radio Star" airs here
Friday, December 20, 2013
Kra Radio Airs 12/30
Kra's next "Meruhen Radio" broadcast will air on December 30. The show will
air on the Nico Nico Live website at 16:00 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
Kra radio show airs here
BugLug New DVD and Single Release
BugLug has announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD and a new single in 2014. The new DVD will be titled, "BugLug ONEMAN TOUR 2013 'Gaisen Koshin~GAISEN PARADE~' FINAL 'Tokyo Shurai'," and it will be released on February 19 in two types. The new single, "Hone," will be released a month later on March 19 in three types.
BugLug OHP here
BugLug DVD Limited Edition at CD Japan here
BugLug DVD Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"Hone" Limited A CD at CD Japan here
"Hone" Limited B CD at CD Japan here
"Hone" Regular Type CD at CD Japan here
BugLug OHP here
BugLug DVD Limited Edition at CD Japan here
BugLug DVD Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"Hone" Limited A CD at CD Japan here
"Hone" Limited B CD at CD Japan here
"Hone" Regular Type CD at CD Japan here
Thursday, December 19, 2013
An Cafe Message for Overseas Fans
An Cafe has updated their official Facebook fan page with a comment for overseas fans. The 3:15 minute video is subtitled in English and features comments about their fourth world tour stops in eight European countries and their European album release.
An Cafe Facebook here
An Cafe Facebook here
Nightmare Booked for Anime Matsuri 2014
Nightmare has been announced as the main musical guest for Anime Matsuri 2014 in Houston, TX. Anime Matsuri is an anime, Japanese culture, and arts convention that takes place at the George R. Brown Convention Center from March 14-16, 2014.
Nightmare OHP news here
Anime Matsuri page here
Nightmare OHP news here
Anime Matsuri page here
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Golden Bomber Show Airs 12/25
Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on December 25. This month's show will be a special 24-hour winter broadcast beginning 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
[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 23, 2013)
#9 Moso Nikki/ DaizyStripper
#12 Moso Nikki/ v[NEU]
#13 DARK WINGS/ D
#15 Guernica/ Kuroyume
#16 I HATE YOUR POPSTAR LIFE/ Kuroyume
#25 Moso Nikki/ Moran
#29 Moso Nikki/ R-Shitei
#32 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
#34 Moso Nikki/ Dog in the PWO
#36 My Favorite Monster/ LM.C
#38 Moso Nikki/ Kameleo
#41 Deep Snow/Shinsetsu/ Megamasso
#44 DIAMOND SKIN/Niji no Pocket/CRAZY DANCE/ GLAY
#49 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 23, 2013)
#3 A WILL/ LUNA SEA
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 16, 2013)
#1 Shortcake/ GOTCHAROCKA
#4 Akai Mi Hajiketa/ Kiryu
#5 Tarantula/ Souiumono
#10 Kodoku no Kakera/ LOST ASH
#11 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#19 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 16, 2013)
#19 GOTHIC/ Kaya
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 23, 2013)
#9 Moso Nikki/ DaizyStripper
#12 Moso Nikki/ v[NEU]
#13 DARK WINGS/ D
#15 Guernica/ Kuroyume
#16 I HATE YOUR POPSTAR LIFE/ Kuroyume
#25 Moso Nikki/ Moran
#29 Moso Nikki/ R-Shitei
#32 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
#34 Moso Nikki/ Dog in the PWO
#36 My Favorite Monster/ LM.C
#38 Moso Nikki/ Kameleo
#41 Deep Snow/Shinsetsu/ Megamasso
#44 DIAMOND SKIN/Niji no Pocket/CRAZY DANCE/ GLAY
#49 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 23, 2013)
#3 A WILL/ LUNA SEA
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 16, 2013)
#1 Shortcake/ GOTCHAROCKA
#4 Akai Mi Hajiketa/ Kiryu
#5 Tarantula/ Souiumono
#10 Kodoku no Kakera/ LOST ASH
#11 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#19 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 16, 2013)
#19 GOTHIC/ Kaya
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
Acid Black Cherry,
D,
DaizyStripper,
Dog in the PWO,
GLAY,
Golden Bomber,
GOTCHAROCKA,
Kameleo,
Kaya,
Kiryu,
Kuroyume,
LM.C,
LOST ASH,
LUNA SEA,
Megamasso,
Moran,
R-Shitei,
Souiumono,
v[NEU]
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Yeti Announces New Mini Album
Yeti have updated their OHP news feed with an announcement that they will be releasing a new mini album. The new mini album, titled "Satou to Shio," will be the band's third release, and it is expected to hit stores on April 30, 2014. Also visit the band's OHP to see a new video spot uploaded for their first anniversary live.
Yeti OHP here
Yeti OHP here
Anli Pollicino PV on YouTube
Zany Zap has uploaded a PV for Anli Pollicino's new song "Angel Heart"
to its official YouTube channel. The 3:31 minute video features a "NET version" of the
title track from the band's upcoming January 1, 2014 single.
Anli Pollicino PV on YouTube here
Anli Pollicino PV on YouTube here
Monday, December 16, 2013
GUILD PV on YouTube
Zany Zap has uploaded a full PV for GUILD's new song "Yuuwaku Rhapsody" to its official YouTube channel. The 5:12 minute video features the title track from the band's upcoming January 1, 2014 single and also appears on their OHP.
GUILD PV on YouTube here
GUILD PV on YouTube here
Four VK Bands Appear on Nico Nico 12/20
Four visual kei bands will participate in a special Christmas program that will air on the Nico Nico Live website on December 20. The "Tokimeki☆Viju Night" show will air at 19:00 JST (convert time here) with special guests TOMO and Yuh of vistlip, HERO, Kameleo, and v[NEU]. MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the show as it airs live.
Tokimeki☆Viju Night airs here
Tokimeki☆Viju Night airs here
Sunday, December 15, 2013
MEJIBRAY 3 Consecutive Months of Releases
MEJIBRAY has announced that they will kick off 2014 with another run of three consecutive months of releases, beginning in March. The first release will be the band's 10th single, "RAVEN," which will hit stores on March 19 in three types. The second release will be a live DVD, "A PRIORI Ei: Joshou-Counting Goats- TOUR FINAL at TSUTAYA O-EAST" which will come out on April 2. The final release, "SM," will be a single collection album released on May 7. It will be released in two types.
MEJIBRAY OHP here
MEJIBRAY OHP here
Anli Pollicino Show Airs 12/17
Anli Pollicino will be featured in a show airing on December 17 on the Nico Nico Live website. The "Anli Pollicino December's Nico Nama [Udon]" show will begin airing at 22:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members who cannot watch the show as it airs.
Anli Pollicino show airs here
Anli Pollicino show airs here
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Black Gene for the Next Scene on Nico Nico 12/17
Black Gene for the Next Scene will be appearing on the 36th 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 17 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.
BFN show airs here
BFN show airs here
J-ROCK EXPLOSION 2013 on Nico Nico
Two J-ROCK EXPLOSION 2013 events will be airing on the Nico Nico Live website on December 15 at 15:00 JST (convert time here). The two events, one in Osaka and one in Tokyo, will gather together several up-and-coming bands to determine who might be the opening act for the "Visual BANG! ~ SID 10th Anniversary FINAL PARTY ~" taking place at Nippon Budokan on December 27. The show at Osaka MUSE will introduce EVE, umbrella, Crimson Shiva, and Zin. The Tokyo event at Harajuku Astro Hall will introduce Sibile Bashir, SRASH NOTES GARDEN, BADMAN, and そんび. After voting takes place, the winning band will be determined at Shinjuku BLAZE on December 23.
Osaka Side show airs here
Tokyo Side show airs here
EDITOR'S NOTE: I've left the band name そんび in hiragana because I cannot find any reference to a band by this name to validate a Romanized spelling. There is a band called ぞんび (Zonbi) which is very similar. It is unclear to me, however, if this is the same band with the name misspelled in the Nico Nico details or not.
Osaka Side show airs here
Tokyo Side show airs here
EDITOR'S NOTE: I've left the band name そんび in hiragana because I cannot find any reference to a band by this name to validate a Romanized spelling. There is a band called ぞんび (Zonbi) which is very similar. It is unclear to me, however, if this is the same band with the name misspelled in the Nico Nico details or not.
Tags:
BADMAN,
Crimson Shiva,
EVE,
Sibilebashir,
SRASH NOTES GARDEN,
umbrella,
Zin,
Zombie
Friday, December 13, 2013
DEATHGAZE Full PV on YouTube
DEATHGAZE has made a full version PV for their new song, "THE UNDERWORLD," available on YouTube. The 6:35 minute video features the PV for the title track from the band's upcoming "THE UNDERWORLD" single release, due out on December 18.
THE UNDERWORLD PV on YouTube here
THE UNDERWORLD PV on YouTube here
An Cafe Album Available in Europe
An Cafe Staff just announced that the band's recent "Hikagyaku ZiprocK" album is now being offered for sale in Europe. The local version went on sale today, and includes a bonus track and an English lyric booklet. The CD is being sold by Neo Tokyo of Germany, which does seem to offer international shipping.
An Cafe Staff Facebook post here
An Cafe CD at Neo Tokyo here
An Cafe Staff Facebook post here
An Cafe CD at Neo Tokyo here
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Shellmy Comment on YouTube
Visu Port has uploaded a new comment from Shellmy to its YouTube channel. The 8:23 minute video features the band introducing themselves, talking about upcoming live show dates and the release of their second single "Ningen Shikkaku" on December 4, and showing some live concert footage.
Shellmy comment on YouTube here
Shellmy comment on YouTube here
Kuroyume PV on YouTube
Avex Network has uploaded the full-version PV of Kuroyume's new song "I HATE YOUR POPSTAR LIFE" to its official YouTube channel. The 3:14 minute video features the title track from the group's new single, just released on December 11. The new single "GUERNICA" was also released the same day.
"I HATE YOUR POPSTAR LIFE" PV on YouTube here
"I HATE YOUR POPSTAR LIFE" PV on YouTube here
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
AYABIE Loses Two Members
Two members of AYABIE announced via their OHP on December 9 that they will be leaving the band. Vocalist Yumehito and bassist Intetsu announced in personal statements that they will leave at the end of the month on December 31, citing both anxiety surrounding band responsibilities and differences in musical direction as reasons for their departure. Drummer KENZO left the band in July. The remaining members do plan to continue as AYABIE, and hope to resume activities as soon as possible. Band and member statements can be found on their OHP.
AYABIE OHP here
AYABIE 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- (December 16, 2013)
#7 BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute.../ DAIGO
#25 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
#30 DIAMOND SKIN/Niji no Pocket/CRAZY DANCE/ GLAY
#33 Etashiuta/ HERO
#36 Shortcake/ GOTCHAROCKA
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 16, 2013)
#20 SINGLE COLLECTION/ vistlip
#49 FOCUS/ DIAURA
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 9, 2013)
#1 Akai Mi Hajiketa/ Kiryu
#8 Aqua/ Blu-BiLLioN
#13 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#14 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#19 SATISFACTION?/ BORN
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 9, 2013)
#2 MONSTER/ girugamesh
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 16, 2013)
#7 BUTTERFLY/Ima Aitakute.../ DAIGO
#25 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
#30 DIAMOND SKIN/Niji no Pocket/CRAZY DANCE/ GLAY
#33 Etashiuta/ HERO
#36 Shortcake/ GOTCHAROCKA
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 16, 2013)
#20 SINGLE COLLECTION/ vistlip
#49 FOCUS/ DIAURA
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 9, 2013)
#1 Akai Mi Hajiketa/ Kiryu
#8 Aqua/ Blu-BiLLioN
#13 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#14 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#19 SATISFACTION?/ BORN
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 9, 2013)
#2 MONSTER/ girugamesh
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
Acid Black Cherry,
Blu-BiLLioN,
Born,
DAIGO,
Diaura,
girugamesh,
GLAY,
Golden Bomber,
GOTCHAROCKA,
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA,
HERO,
Kiryu,
vistlip
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Mix Speaker's, Inc. to Lose Vocalist & Best Album Release
Mix Speaker's, Inc. have announced via their OHP that vocalist YUKI will be leaving the band in 2014. YUKI's last performance with the band will be their "Tengoku he no Kaidan~rest in peace~" oneman tour final show at Akasaka BLITZ on April 19, 2014. The vocalist cites differing musical directions as a factor in his decision to leave. Statements from the members can be found on the band's OHP.
The band has also decided to release a "best" album in 2014. The compilation album will be titled "Magical Show Invitation," and it will be released on February 19, 2014.
Mix Speaker's, Inc. OHP here
The band has also decided to release a "best" album in 2014. The compilation album will be titled "Magical Show Invitation," and it will be released on February 19, 2014.
Mix Speaker's, Inc. OHP here
Awake New Single Release 12/25
Awake is back with a new maxi single release in time for Christmas. On December 25, the band will release their new single, "Next...6," in two types.
Awake OHP here
"Next...6" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Next...6" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Awake OHP here
"Next...6" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Next...6" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Monday, December 9, 2013
LOST ASH TV Airs 12/11
LOST ASH will be airing a new episode of their show titled "LOST ASH TV" on the Japan Visual TV website on December 11. The hour-long program will begin at 20:00 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
R-Shitei Announces New Releases for 2014
R-Shitei updated their OHP with news about some new DVDs and a single release scheduled for 2014. A new single titled, "Yanderu Kanojo," will be released in May 2014. In addition, the band plans to release an "Eizou-ban Ni" PV DVD and an "Eizou-ban San" live footage DVD in March 2014.
R-Shitei OHP here
R-Shitei OHP here
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Lareine Albums Re-issued 12/18
Two albums from the band LAREINE are being re-issed in one collection on December 18. The albums ""LILLIE CHARLOTTE" and "Metamorphose" will be re-released as "Lillie Charlotte Within Metamorphose," and it will include a total of eight tracks
"Lillie Charlotte Within Metamorphose" at CD Japan here
"Lillie Charlotte Within Metamorphose" at CD Japan here
Hitomi (Moran) Anthology Book
Hitomi, vocalist for Moran, will be featured in a special SHOXX anthology book due out in January 2014. The 208 page book will feature a collection of the artist's "Doukou Hansha" colums from the popular music magazine between 2003 and 2012.
Moran OHP here
SHOXX official details here
Overseas ordering at JP to You! here
Moran OHP here
SHOXX official details here
Overseas ordering at JP to You! here
Saturday, December 7, 2013
SHUN. Posts New ViSULOG Entries
SHUN., guitarist from THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, has posted several new articles in his regular Visulog.jp column, "SHUN.'S FAVORITE THINGS" since this blog's last update.
The articles numbered 21 through 25 conveniently appear both in Japanese and in English. Check
them out to see what SHUN. has to say about cooking like a man, being shy, eating local foods, and reading manga.
Article #21 here
Article #22 here
Article #23 here
Article #24 here
Article #25 here
Article #21 here
Article #22 here
Article #23 here
Article #24 here
Article #25 here
Crimson Shiva New Album in 2014
Crimson Shiva will release their first full album on February 26, 2014. The new album will be titled "PANDORA." Visit the band's OHP to see a PV clip for the new song "PERIOD." from the album.
Crimson Shiva OHP here
Crimson Shiva OHP here
Friday, December 6, 2013
DIAURA Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from DIARUA to its official YouTube channel. The 2:52 minute comment feature the band talking about their second full album "FOCUS" release and upcoming live shows and tours.
DIAURA comment on YouTube here
DIAURA comment on YouTube here
DAIGO Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from DAIGO to its official
YouTube channel. The 2:32 minute video features the artist in butterfly costume discussing his new "BUTTERFLY" single and costume, as well as upcoming live show dates, and Christmas dates.
DAIGO comment on YouTube here
DAIGO comment on YouTube here
Thursday, December 5, 2013
NoGoD New Mini Album in 2014
NoGoD has announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on March 5, 2014. The new mini album has not yet been titled, but it will be released in two types. This release is expected to include remakes of "Sakura," "Saihaku," and "Ano Hi no Sora wa Gokusai de" from the band's indie days, plus one new song.
NoGoD OHP here
Type A CD at CD Japan here
Type B CD at CD Japan here
NoGoD OHP here
Type A CD at CD Japan here
Type B CD at CD Japan here
Kameleo Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from Kameleo on its official YouTube channel. The 2:53 minute video features band members discussing their new "5/5" mini album release, their upcoming SID cover single, upcoming live show details, and one very active Takeshi.
Kameleo comment on YouTube here
Kameleo comment on YouTube here
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
vistlip Official Twitter
vistlip have announced that they created an official vistlip Twitter account for the band. Follow them at @vistlipofficial. They promise to update fans with news on the new account as well as the OHP.
vistlip OHP here
vistlip 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- (December 9, 2013)
#4 DIAMOND SKIN/Niji no Pocket/CRAZY DANCE/ GLAY
#11 Akai Mi Hajiketa/ Kiryu
#19 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 9, 2013)
#23 FAITH/ Angelo
#50 MONSTER/ girugamesh
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
#1 Aqua/ Blu-BiLLioN
#3 SATISFACTION?/ BORN
#8 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#10 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#15 Blacklist/ SCAPEGOAT
#20 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
NO LISTINGS
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 9, 2013)
#4 DIAMOND SKIN/Niji no Pocket/CRAZY DANCE/ GLAY
#11 Akai Mi Hajiketa/ Kiryu
#19 Kuroneko ~Adult Black Cat~/ Acid Black Cherry
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 9, 2013)
#23 FAITH/ Angelo
#50 MONSTER/ girugamesh
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
#1 Aqua/ Blu-BiLLioN
#3 SATISFACTION?/ BORN
#8 Sekai no Owari/ R-Shitei
#10 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#15 Blacklist/ SCAPEGOAT
#20 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 2, 2013)
NO LISTINGS
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
Acid Black Cherry,
Angelo,
Blu-BiLLioN,
Born,
girugamesh,
GLAY,
Golden Bomber,
HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA,
Kiryu,
R-Shitei,
Scapegoat
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
YouTube Video Clip from D
Victor Entertainment has uploaded a short PV clip for D's new song, "DARK WINGS," to their official YouTube channel. The :46 second clip features scenes from the new PV and gives fans a taste of the song to come. The "DARK WINGS" single will be released on December 11 in four types.
D's "DARK WINGS" PV short clip on YouTube here
D's "DARK WINGS" PV short clip on YouTube here
ROCK AND READ 051 Artists Revealed
Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists
who will be featured in volume 051, due to hit stores December 24. The
cover artist for this issue will be Aoi (the GazettE). Other featured artists
will be: SEELA (D'ERLANGER), Karyu (Angelo), maya (LM.C), Iv (ViViD), Tomo (vistlip), KNZ (BVCCI HAYNES), Mitsu (v[NEU]), ZIN (Jupiter), K (BORN), CHISA (DIV), and YORKE (OLDCODEX).
ROCK AND READ blog here
ROCK AND READ blog here
Tags:
Angelo,
Born,
BVCCI HAYNES,
D'ERLANGER,
DIV,
Jupiter,
LM.C,
OLDCODEX,
Rock and Read,
the GazettE,
v[NEU],
vistlip,
ViViD
Monday, December 2, 2013
D=OUT New Live Album in 2014
D=OUT has announced that they will be releasing a new live album on January 22, 2014. The new album will be titled "Katsugeki Broadway," and it will be released in three types. Check the band's OHP for more details about each version.
D=OUT OHP here
"Katsugeki Broadway" Type A at CD Japan here
"Katsugeki Broadway" Type B at CD Japan here
"Katsugeki Broadway" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
D=OUT OHP here
"Katsugeki Broadway" Type A at CD Japan here
"Katsugeki Broadway" Type B at CD Japan here
"Katsugeki Broadway" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
SuG Adds English Website
SuG fans can now enjoy news and updates in English. The band has just added an all-English webpage to their new official site. The site now provides news, biographies, and profiles in both English and Japanese, including the recent news that they will be having an official fan event in Taiwan and an "update ver.0" live viewing in some Asian countries. Don't miss the new "I Kyou U" full PV video available on both sites.
SuG OHP English site here
SuG OHP English site here
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Codomo Dragon First Album in 2014
Codomo Dragon has announced that they will be releasing their first full album on April 16, 2014. The new album will be titled "Children's Dope." No other details have yet been released about the album, but the band has announced that they will start their second oneman tour, also called "Children's Dope," on April 23rd. That tour will wrap up in June with a final show at Shinjuku BLAZE.
Codomo Dragon OHP here
Codomo Dragon OHP here
Kra New Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new video comment from Kra to its official YouTube channel. The short 1:32 minute video features all band members talking about their upcoming December 24th "Kra LIVE 2013 FINAL -Joker of Despair from [zero]-" show at Nakano ZERO Dai Hall.
Kra comment on YouTube here
Kra comment on YouTube here
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