Nightmare Special Airs on Nico Nico 1/4/15

Nightmare will have a special "Bakuretsu! Nightmare" episode airing on the Nico Nico website on January 4, 2015. The "Bakuretsu! Nightmare~Shinshun! 2014 Furikaeri Ikkyo Housou" will begin airing at 12:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the show as it airs.

Nightmare review 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 29, 2014)
(LIST NOT UPDATED)
#33 SURPRISE-DRIVE/ Mitsuru Matsuoka
#39 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
(LIST NOT UPDATED)
#13 Ko Gal/ hide
#16 PSYCHE/ Angelo
#31 ARCHE/ DIR EN GREY
#48 THE OMNIGOD/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
#7   Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#10 Ohitori san/ Chanty
#12 Supernova/ Royz
#14 IX Lives/ BVCCI HAYNES
#15 Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#18 Sentimental na Psycho Yarou/ Gossip

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
#2  THE OMNIGOD/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#13 Across the blow/ amber gris

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tohya Birthday Special Airs 1/3/15

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" 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

stylish wave COUNTDOWN '14-'15 Airs 12/31

A "stylish wave COUNTDOWN '14-'15" live special will air on the Nico Nico Live website on December 31. The stylish wave show will include appearances by Moran, BORN, GOTCHAROCKA, DuelJewel, Jupiter, Lycaon, Jin-Machine, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, Arlequin, the Raid., GIGAMOUS, RoNo☆Cro, LUCHe., Kuroyuri to Kage, and Ensoku. 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 '14-'15" airs here

SID New DVD Release 3/18/15

SID have announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on March 18, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "SID TOUR 2014 OUTSIDER." The DVD will retail for 6,800 JPY. Track details are not yet available.

SID OHP here

R-Shitei New Single Release February 2015

R-Shitei have announced via their OHP that they will be releasing a new single in February 2015. The new single will be titled "Sadomazo," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's news page.

R-Shitei OHP news here

Codomo Dragon DVD Video Spot on YouTube

Codomo Dragon have just added a new DVD spot video to YouTube. The minute-long video shows live clips from the band's September 23rd show that will be featured on the upcoming DVD release. The new "3rd Oneman Tour FINAL 'VIper' ~2014.09.23 Akasaka BLITZ~" live DVD will be released on January 28, 2015.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
DVD spot on YouTube here

the Raid. New Album Announced & Furitsuke Video on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new furitsuke video to their official YouTube channel. The new eight-minute-long video shows band members demonstrating the dance choreography for their song "Persona." During the video, members also announce that they will be releasing their first full album on January 28. That album will be titled "Ray," and it will be released in two types.

the Raid. video on YouTube here

Azero New Music Sample on YouTube

Azero have added a new music sample to their official YouTube channel. The new 1:40 minute clip features sounds from the song titled "Gekkou."

Azero OHP here
"Gekkou" on YouTube here

Kiryu Live DVD Release 1/28/15

Kiryu will be releasing a live DVD on January 28, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "Kyouka Suigetsu," and it will include performances from the bands tour final show at Tokyo Dome City Hall on September 7. A DVD spot video is currently available on the B.P.Records official YouTube channel.

Kiryu OHP here
DVD spot on YouTube here

NAINE New Lyric Video on YouTube

NAINE have added a new full-version lyric video to their official YouTube channel. The new 4 minute long video features the lyrics and images to match the song titled "OUTLINE." That song is included on the band's "New Answer Is New Ending" album, released in September.

NAINE video on YouTube here

Blu-BiLLioN New Single Release 3/18/15

Blu-BiLLioN will be releasing a new single on March 18, 2015. The new single will be titled "Resonance/Monokuro no Hana," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available.

Blu-BiLLioN OHP here

Gouhou Loli☆Punk Dreaming Disco New PV Spot

Planet CHILD Music has uploaded a new PV preview for Gouhou Loli☆Punk Dreaming Disco to its official YouTube channel. The new 3:23 minute video features a sample of the new song titled "Sabaki" from the upcoming "Kuma Majutsu" mini album. That five track release will hit stores on January 7, 2015.

"Sabaki" on YouTube here
Gouhou Loli☆Punk Dreaming Disco OHP here

the LOTUS New Trailer on YouTube

PS Company has released a new trailer for an upcoming concept release from the LOTUS. The new 1:17 minute trailer features the new look and an audio preview of "Providence of BIONIC" from the band's upcoming project titled "Providence." More details will be released soon.

the LOTUS preview on YouTube here
the LOTUS OHP here

SuG New Album Release 3/4/15

SuG will be releasing a new album on March 4. The new album will be titled "BLACK," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available.

SuG OHP news 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 29, 2014)
#33 SURPRISE-DRIVE/ Mitsuru Matsuoka
#39 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 29, 2014)
#13 Ko Gal/ hide
#16 PSYCHE/ Angelo
#31 ARCHE/ DIR EN GREY
#48 THE OMNIGOD/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 22, 2014)
#1   Supernova/ Royz
#15 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#16 Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#17 SODOM/ Codomo Dragon

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

MEJIBRAY 3 Consecutive Months of Releases

MEJIBRAY have announced that they will be issuing three consecutive months of releases, starting in March 2015. On March 4, the band will release a live DVD titled "THE THEATRICAL SHOW 'Tori wa Oyogikata wo Shirazu Obore Nakigara' at Shibuya Public Hall." It will include 22 song tracks. Then on April 1, they will release their 12th single, titled "Nepenthes," in three types. Finally on May 6, the band will release their 13th single, titled "Eiki," in three types. Track details for all the planned releases are available on the band's OHP.

MEJIBRAY OHP news here

MUCC Live DVD Release & Europe Tour

MUCC have announced via their OHP that they will be releasing a new DVD and conducting a European tour in 2015.

On February 25, the band will release a live DVD titled "SIX NINE WARS -Bokura no Nana-kagetsu-kan Sensou- 'THE END' @Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium." This DVD will cover the tour final show from the band's SIX NINE WARS tour, and it will include two DVDs and two CDs.

Starting in May 2015, the band will be traveling for a tour through Europe. Show dates are already planned for stops in cities like Moscow (Russia), London (UK), Paris (France), Essen (Germany), Berlin (Germany), and Krakow (Poland). Check the band's OHP for exact dates and locations.

MUCC OHP here

Misaruka New Album Release 1/14/15

Misaruka will be releasing a new album on January 14, 2015. The new album, the band's second, will be titled "-The Butterfly Effect- ~In the Romeo & Juliet~." The album will be released in two types, and track details for both are available on the band's OHP.

Misaruka OHP here

Matenrou Opera Live DVD Release 2/18/15

Matenrou Opera will be releasing a new live DVD on February 18, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "AVALON TOUR FINAL LIVE FILM in Hibiya Yagai Ongakudou," and it will feature footage from the band's October 14 live. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Matenrou Opera OHP here

sForzato New Single Available on iTunes

The new single from sForzato is now available on iTunes. The two songs from the band's new "G.D.N" single are now available to purchase for $1.98 in the U.S. iTunes store. For availability and pricing in other countries, please check your local store listings. "G.D.N" was released on November 19.

sForzato's "G.D.N" single in U.S. iTunes here

Anli Pollicino New DVD Release 2/6/15

Anli Pollicino will be releasing a new live DVD on February 6. The new DVD will be titled "Anli Pollicino 'ELECTRIC ROMANCE TOUR Ver.3.0' at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM 2014.11.28," and it will include the 18 song tracks from the show, plus two encore sessions. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Anli Pollicino OHP here

MIYAVI Song on iTunes

A new song from MIYAVI is now available to purchase through iTunes. The new song "Let Go" is now available to download for $1.29 in the US iTunes store. For availability and pricing in other countries. please check listings in your local online store.

MIYAVI's "Let Go" on US iTunes here

GREMLINS 1st Album Release 2/18

GREMLINS have announced that they will be releasing their first full album on February 18, 2015. The new album will be called "MAD THEATER," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available.

GREMLINS OHP here

lynch. Special Airs on Nico Nico 12/20

lynch. will be featured in a special program airing on the Nico Nico website on December 20. The "lynch.1227 Shinkiba STUDIO COAST Mokuzen! All members appearing SPECIAL!" will begin airing at 20:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the show as it airs.

lynch. show airs here

Plastic Tree New DVD Release 2/11/15

Plastic Tree have announced that they will be releasing a new DVD on February 11. The new DVD will be titled "Kessei 20 Shunen 'Jyunen' Tour 'Soshite Parade wa Tsuzuku' Tsuika Kouen Shibuya," and it will feature performances from the band's 20th anniversary show on October 19. Track details for the two-disc set are available on the band's OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here

GIGAMOUS New Album Release 2/11/15

GIGAMOUS have announced that they will be releasing a new full album on February 11, 2015. The new release will be titled "GIGA BEST," and it will be issued in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

GIGAMOUS OHP here

Sala to Leave Black Gene for the Next Scene

Sala, drummer for Black Gene for the Next Scene, has announced that he will be leaving the band. His last performance with the band will be their January 4 show at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM. Sala has decided to leave for personal reasons, citing that bridging the distance between what his image of a drummer should be and his current situation is impossible. He also states that he will be retiring completely from the music scene.

BFN OHP here

Zelktage New Single Release 1/21/15

Zelktage have announced that they will release a new single on January 21, 2015. The new single, titled "Shooter," will be the band's fifth single release. The maxi single will include a total of four tracks, which are listed on the band's OHP.

Zelktage 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 22, 2014)
#7  White tree/ SID
#11 Supernova/ Royz
#21 SURPRISE-DRIVE/ Mitsuru Matsuoka

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 22, 2014)
#2   Ko Gal/ hide
#4   ARCHE/ DIR EN GREY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
#4   Son Of A Bitch/ BORN
#15 Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#17 SODOM/ Codomo Dragon
#20 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
#3  THE "420" THEATRICAL ROSES/ MEJIBRAY

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

KAMIJO Announced World Tour 2015

Solo artist KAMIJO has announced that he will be doing a world tour in 2015 to celebrate his 20 years in the music business. Sponsored by B7Klan, KAMIJO will be starting his tour in February 2015, making stops in Moscow, Helsinki, London, Cologne, Marseille, Paris, Sao Paulo, Santiago, Bogota, Mexico City, Los Angeles, and New York, before returning to Japan for a series of shows in July and August. The vocalist will be celebrating his entire career with set lists including songs from Versailles, LAREINE, and NEWSODMY, as well as his recent solo work. Tour dates have been announced for the European leg, but other dates have not yet been announced. Details are available in Japanese and English on the artist's OHP.

KAMIJO OHP information here

Pasholi New Single Release 3/18/15

Pasholi have announced that they will be releasing a new single on March 18, 2015. The new single will be called "Kiss no Housoku," and the band's OHP currently features two videos promoting both it and their 2015 plans. They also announce that they have become affiliated with POP☆UNITED.

Pasholi OHP here
Pasholi official YouTube channel here

AKi 1st Full Album Release 1/28/15

Sid's bassist AKi will be releasing his first full album as a solo artist on January 28, 2015. The new release will be titled "ARISE," and it will contain a total of 11 songs. A commercial spot for the album is now available on the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel.

AKi OHP here
"ARISE" on YouTube here

HOLLOWGRAM Comment Video on YouTube

HOLLOWGRAM have added a new comment video to their official YouTube channel. The new minute-long video features the band talking about their upcoming first one man live show titled "All about us & Rust off us."

HOLLOWGRAM comment on YouTube here

Angelo Full Music Video on YouTube

Angelo have added a new full music video to their official YouTube channel. The new 4:40 minute video features the PV and lyrics for the band's new song, "Mukui no Niji." That song will appear on Angelo's upcoming "PSYCHE" album, due out on December 17.

Angelo "Mukui no Niji" PV on YouTube here

Kiryuuin Sho Birthday Video on YouTube

Zany Zapp has uploaded a new Golden Bomber video to its official YouTube channel. The 8:38 video features live footage from onstage and backstage celebrations on June 19, 2014 of Kiryuuin Sho's 30th birthday. At the end, the vocalist expresses his own comments about his birthday.

Kiryuuin Sho footage here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Comment Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new comment video to their official YouTube channel. SHUN., Zero, and Tsukasa appear in the 2:50 minute video advertising their upcoming DJ night "X'mas Night" event on Christmas Eve. That event will be held at the Shibuya Chelsea Hotel.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S on YouTube here

VAMPS Announce U.S. Shows in April 2015

VAMPS have announced via their webpage that they will be performing at two shows in the United States in April 2015. The duo will be appearing on April 25 at JETBLUE PARK in Fort Myers, Florida, at the Fort Rock Festival. On April 26, they will be appearing at the Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida, at the Welcome to Rockville Festival. More details for the shows and tickets can be found on the band's OHP and on the individual festival homepages.

VAMPS OHP here
Fort Rock Festival site here
Welcome to Rockville Festival site here

LEZARD New Single Release 12/24

LEZARD will be releasing a new single on December 24. The new single will be titled "Tewokure Panda," and it will be released in two types. A PV clip for the single is currently featured on the band's OHP.  Fans can find a complete track listing on the band's discography page.

LEZARD OHP here

Serah Announced 3 New Singles

Serah has announced that they will be issuing three consecutive months of releases, starting in January. On January 14, the band will release their third single, "entrust." On February 11, they will release the fourth single, "End roll." The fifth single, "Another city/Ohanabatake," will be released on March 11. Videos containing sample audio clips from "entrust" and "End roll" have already been uploaded to the band's official YouTube channel.

Serah OHP here
Serah official YouTube here

v[NEU] Best Album Release 12/24

v[NEU] will be releasing a last best album on December 24. The album will simply be titled "BEST," and it will be released in three types. Track details for all three releases are on the band's discography page. In October, v[NEU] announced plans to disband after their December 29 live show at Shibuya Public Hall.

v[NEU] OHP here

Jin-Machine New Album Release 2/11/15

Jin-Machine will be releasing a new album on February 11, 2015. The new album will be titled "Tanemaki Kura," and it will be released in three types. No other details have been released yet.

Jin-Machine site here
Matsu Course CD at CD Japan here
Take Course CD at CD Japan here
Ume Course CD 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- (December 15, 2014)
NO NEW LISTINGS

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 15, 2014)
#36  THE "420" THEATRICAL ROSES/ MEJIBRAY
#39  MUSIC LIFE/ GLAY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 8, 2014)
#1   SODOM/ Codomo Dragon
#7   Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#8   Sincerely yours/ Blu-BiLLioN
#14 Ohitori Serenade/ Rave
#18 Hiai/ Jin
#20 Shosei, Dare ga Tame ni Naku./ The 3rd Birthday

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 8, 2014)
#2  TRIANGLE/ DIAURA
#19 Devils cocolate/ LOUD GRAPE

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

hide Birthday Special Airs 12/13

The Nico Nico website will be hosting a special event commemorating the 50th birthday of legendary visual artist hide. The "hide Birthday Party 2014 -50th Anniversary-" event will air on Nico Nico on December 13, starting at 17:10 JST (convert time here). Various artists will be performing tributes throughout the event. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who can't watch the program as it airs.

hide Birthday link here

New Band i.Rias & 1st Single Announcement

Planet Child Music has introduced a new band called i.Rias and announced that they will release their first single on February 18, 2015. That debut single will be titled "DRiVE," and it will be released in two types. Planet Child has uploaded an announcement teaser video for the band to its official YouTube channel. The band has started an OHP, but the site will not officially open until February 19, 2015.

i.Rias OHP here
i.Rias Announcement video on YouTube here

Kazuya Starts Instagram

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S guitarist Kazuya has opened an Instagram account. The information is not yet posted on the artist's official Twitter account, but was announced on his related Facebook page. He has already posted a few pictures for fans to enjoy.

Kazuya Instagram here
Kazuya Facebook here
Kazuya Twitter here

Jupiter New Album Release 1/7/15

Jupiter will be releasing a new album on January 7, 2015. The new album, the band's second, will be titled "THE HISTORY OF GENESIS." It will be released in two types, and the complete track listings for both are available on the band's OHP.

Jupiter OHP here

DaizyStripper New Single Release 1/21/15

DaizyStripper will be releasing a new single on January 21, 2015. The new single will be called "ARREST," and it it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

DaizyStripper OHP here

GUILD Live DVD Footage on YouTube

Zany Zap has added some new video footage of GUILD to its official YouTube channel. The new 14:45 minute video features live footage of the band from their performance at Hibiya Yagai Dai Ongakudo on July 19, 2014. That live show can be found on their "Burning Carnival 2014~Super Summer of Love~" live DVD, released Septemter 19, 2014.

GUILD Live DVD clip on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Live DVD Release 1/28/15

Codomo Dragon have just announced that they will be releasing a live DVD on January 28, 2015. The new DVD will be titled "3rd Oneman Tour FINAL 'VIper' ~2014.09.23 Akasaka BLITZ~" and it will retail for 5,741 JPY. Pre-sale reservations are being accepted online from December 8 to January 16.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
Online shop reservations here

Azlina Bonus DVD Trailer on YouTube

Azlina have announced that there is a special bonus DVD that will be made available to fans who purchase their "HymelCroyt" CD in person at Like An Edison stores. This special bonus DVD will contain a driving date simulation, with each member of the band featured in his own "date" driving through Osaka at night. A video trailer for this not-for-sale bonus DVD is now available on the band's official YouTube channel.

Azlina "Driving Date" trailer on YouTube here

Azero New Video on YouTube

Azero have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 1:33 minute video features an audio sample of the band's song titled "Neo Clear." Be sure to subscribe to their channel to see new videos as they are uploaded.

Azero's "Neo Clear" on YouTube here

Jiluka New OHP

Jiluka will soon be resuming activity. The band has already opened a new website with an announcement that the full site will be made available on December 15. Fans can follow developments from the band's new official Twitter.

Jiluka Pre-open OHP here
Jiluka Twitter here

Doremidan Announces Anniversary Live

After they announced their intention to disband in 2012, Doremidan have recently announced that they will be resuming activity. They will perform on March 20, 2015 at Shinjuku ReNY for a 13th Anniversary Live'15 show, exactly three years after their last live together. Ticket information and new images of the band are available on their new OHP.

Doremidan OHP here

BORN Live DVD Release

BORN has announced that they will be issuing a live limited DVD release on December 29. The new DVD will be titled "DVD-LIVE & DOCUMENT- 'BOOTLEG BORN in Europe'" and it will feature footage from the band's recent 2014 European tour.  The DVD will be offered for sale at the band's December 29 Shinjuku BLAZE live.

BORN OHP herehttp://www.indie-psc.com/born/

ROCK AND READ 057 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 057, due to hit stores December 25. The front cover artist for this issue will be Mitsuru Matsuoka (MICHAEL), and the back cover artist will be Ni~ya (Nightmare). Other featured artists will be:  maya (LM.C), Yuh (Vistlip), Yuu (MERRY), YUKI (DUSTAR-3), Tsubame (BugLug), Takashi (Kameleo), YOSHIHIRO (GUILD), Shun (DuelJewel), Cazqui (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST), and MORRIE.

 ROCK AND READ blog here

REALies New Single Release 1/14/15

REALies will be releasing a new maxi single on January 14, 2015. The new single will be titled "Yuki Tokei," and it will be released in two types. The band's OHP currently features a 1 minute video trailer for the new title track's PV.

REALies 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 8, 2014)
#20  SODOM/ Codomo Dragon

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 8, 2014)
#33  Triangle/ DIAURA
#40  MUSIC LIFE/ GLAY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 1, 2014)
#1   Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#2   Sincerely yours/ Blu-BiLLioN
#11 REBELLION/ the Raid.

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 1, 2014)
#13 Near Equal/ Arlequin

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Guitarist Yamato Leaves Serah

Serah have issued an announcement via their OHP that guitarist Yamato has decided to leave the band. In an announcement on November 17, the band stated that Yamato would perform with the band for the last time on December 31. Serah also announced that they would continue band activities with the four remaining members. In a second announcement, the members apologized that Yamato did not perform during their show at Ikebukuro EDGE on November 21, and that he had already issued notice of his desire to leave the company in November rather than December. The notice cites difficulty balancing band life with daily life and a resulting waning passion for music as possible reasons for his early departure. He did not express an interest in maintaining contact with the band as of the morning of the November 21 live, and his Twitter account has already been removed. Serah apologizes for the sudden nature of the announcements and the resulting feelings of disappointment from the fans.

Both announcements are available on the band's OHP.

Serah OHP here

XYLORiDE 2nd Single Release 12/8

XYLORiDE will release their second single on December 8. The new single will be called "RUSTY LAND." The band just released their first single, "PUPPET PLAY," on November 26. XYLORiDE are XiAN on vocals, TAIGA and KatsuK on guitars, yu-ta on bass, and HiBiKi on drums.

XYLORiDE OHP here

Shellmy New Single Release 12/24

Shellmy has announced that they will be releasing a new single on December 24. The new single will be titled "Subliminal Cultism," and it will include a total of three new songs. The band has uploaded a new 3:16 minute video to their official YouTube channel that includes sample audio tracks for all the songs on the single.

Shellmy video on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S DVD & New Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The 5:47 minute video features live performance footage from the band's August 24, 2014 show at Shibuya WWW. This video footage is a preview of what will be included on the band's first full live DVD release, "PARASITIC EMOTION 3rd Anniversary TOUR FINAL 2014.8.24 LIVE at SHIBUYA WWW," scheduled for release on December 24.

TMH4NS video announcement on YouTube here

GUILD Video on YouTube

Zany Zap has added a new video for GUILD to its official YouTube channel. The new 4:15 minute video features a full PV for "MASK"~OSM Version~. That song is featured on the band's new "Flowers~The Super Best of Love~" album.

GUILD "MASK" video on YouTube here

DIAURA Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from DIAURA to its official YouTube channel. The 3:16 minute video features band members talking about their new album, "Triangle," just released November 26, their upcoming show dates, and some of their Christmas date plans.

DIAURA comment on YouTube here

ALSDEAD TV Show on YouTube

ALSDEAD are currently featured in a web show on the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel. The 23:55 minute "ALLS TV" show features the band members competing in challenges, resulting ultimately in a scary bungee jump at the end.

ALLS TV on YouTube here

Silver Linings Video on YouTube

Silver Linings have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 1:34 video features an audio sample of the band's fist single, "Hatsukoi," released on December 13, 2013.

"Hatsukoi" sample on YouTube here
Silver Linings OHP here

Derailers Album Spot on YouTube

Derailers have posted a new album spot to the Tokuma Japan official YouTube channel. The video features audio samples from the group's upcoming 1st album, "A.R.T." That album will be released on December 3. Derailers features Rueed on vocals, Ai Ishigaki on guitar, and Ju-ken on bass.

  "A.R.T." video spot on YouTube here

THE KIDDIE Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from THE KIDDIE to its official YouTube channel. The 2:49 minute video features band members talking about their new album, "DYSTOPIA," just released on November 26 and their upcoming show dates.

THE KIDDIE comment on YouTube here

BIOSPHIA Announces Plans to Disband

BIOSPHIA has just announced via the Crow Music TV site that they plan to disband after their oneman live at Osaka MUSE on April 2, 2015. They apologize for the sudden announcement and thank their fans for their continued support. They do not list a reason for the breakup, only that this decision involved extensive discussions among members.

BIOSPHIA announcement here

DIV Show Airs 11/30

DIV will be appearing in a Nico Nico broadcast on November 30. The "DIVERS&GEEKS TV Vol. 4" show will begin at 20:30 JST (convert time here), with starting with videos and moving to a live appearance by the band at 21:00. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members.

DIV show will air here

RevleZ Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from RevleZ to its official YouTube channel. The 3:30 minute video features band members talking about their new single, "DIVINITY," just released today, their upcoming show dates, and some of their Christmas memories.

RevleZ comment on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 1, 2014)
#8  Amaterasu/ Kiryu
#22 CRY OUT/ SuG
#24 Sincerely yours/ Blu-BiLLioN

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 1, 2014)
#22  MUSIC LIFE/ GLAY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 24, 2014)
#6   SERAPHIM/ Souiumono
#15 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 24, 2014)
#2  Near Equal/ Arlequin
#4  (No Title)/ DEZERT

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

LUCHe. New Comment Video on YouTube

LUCHe. have added a new comment video to their official YouTube channel. The 3:26 minute video features the band members outlining plans for their upcoming 3rd anniversary oneman tour and news that they are in the middle of recording.

LUCHe. comment video here

SCREW Digest Video on YouTube

TOKUMA JAPAN COMMUNICATIONS has added a new video for SCREW to its official YouTube channel. The new 3:18 minute video features track samples from the band's last album release, "PSYCHO MONSTERS." The video description also outlines the band's live show dates until the tour final on December 28, when bassist Rui will leave the band.

"PSYCHO MONSTERS" digest on YouTube here

CLØWD Videos Available on YouTube

New band CLØWD has added some video samples to its OHP. Fans can now find an introductory video, a short version video of the song "WAKE UP," and a full version of "WAKE UP" plus a comment from the band. These videos are currently available on the band's official YouTube channel.

CLØWD OHP here
CLØWD videos on YouTube here

 

LM.C New Album Information

LM.C have announced details regarding their upcoming full-album release titled "PERFECT RAINBOW."  The album will be released on December 17 in two types. Track details are available on the duo's OHP.

LM.C OHP here

Sibilbashir Trailer on YouTube

Sibilebashir has uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 1:26 minute video features live show footage and a PV and audio sample from their upcoming single "Jikokeno to Ano Hi Mita Hikari," scheduled for release on November 26.

"Jikokeno to Ano Hi Mita Hikari" trailer on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Single Trailer on YouTube

B.P. Records has added a new single trailer for Codomo Dragon to its official YouTube channel. The new 2:45 minute video features song clips from music included on the band's upcoming "SODOM" single. That single will be released in four types on November 26.

"SODOM" trailer on YouTube here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 12/17

Golden Bomber members will appear in their regular "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on December 17. This month's show will begin at 22:00 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

DAIGO Show Airs 11/25

DAIGO will be featured in a special broadcast on the Nico Nico live website on November 25. The "DAIGO P~DAIGO ga anata no omocha!!!" show will feature the artist doing things suggested by mail comments submitted for the show. The program begins at 23:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users.

DAIGO show airs here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 12/16

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be December 16. The show airs at 20:00 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

Codomo Dragon & THE KIDDIE Air on Nico Nico 11/25

Codomo Dragon and THE KIDDIE will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on November 25. The "Tokimeki☆Viju Night" show will air at 16:00 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. Paid Premium Members will be able to view a special secret corner after the show.

Tokimeki airs here

Neverland PV Spot on YouTube

Planet Child Music has uploaded a new video featuring Neverland to its official YouTube channel. The new video is a 49 second PV spot for the band's upcoming "Evergreen" single release. That single will be released in three types on November 26. Track details are available in the video's description.

Neverland PV Spot on YouTube here

VAMPS New Interview on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has added a new video to its official YouTube channel featuring a radio interview with VAMPS. This seventh addition to the "VAMPS presents Interview with VAMPIRES" series features HYDE and K.A.Z. participating in an interview that adds over 23 minutes of audio to the existing video series. The interview is conducted in Japanese.

Interview 7 on YouTube here

sForzato Full PV on YouTube

sForzato have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new upload features a 4:07 minute full-version PV for the band's new song "G.D.N" That single was just released on November 19.

"G.D.N" full PV on YouTube here
"G.D.N" single 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- (November 24, 2014)
#48  INCUBUS/ Acid Black Cherry

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 24, 2014)
#15  MUSIC LIFE/ GLAY
#18  KINGDOM/ D
#23  Near Equal/ Arlequin
#27  BLOODSUCKERS/ VAMPS
#43  (No Title)/ DEZERT

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 17, 2014)
#3   St. Lily/ Megamasso
#8   Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#10 Aozora Guillotine/ My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND
#11 JUGEMU/ BugLug

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 17, 2014)
#20 STUMP+/ LIPHLICH

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Kiryu New PV on YouTube

Kiryu have added a new PV to the official B.P. Records YouTube channel. The new 3:45 minute video features a full-version PV for the band's new song, "Amaterasu." The maxi single will be released on November 19 in four types.

"Amaterasu" PV on YouTube here
Kiryu OHP here

Royz Commercial Spot Video on YouTube

B.P. Records has uploaded a new video commercial spot for Royz to its official YouTube channel. The new 36 second spot features a clip from the band's new "Supernova" PV from the upcoming single of the same title. The "Supernova" single will be released on December 10.

"Supernova" CM Spot on YouTube here

Rayflower Live DVD Release 12/10

Rayflower have announced that they will release their first live DVD on December 10. The new DVD will be titled "1st. ONE MAN LIVE at AKASAKA BLITZ 'SEED A GARDEN'," and it will feature the band's August 24th one man live performance at Akasaka BLITZ. Details are available on the band's OHP.

Rayflower DVD announcement here

Alice Nine Opens Official YouTube

Alice Nine has recently opened their own channel on YouTube. The new A9 OFFICIAL channel currently features one 2:09 minute teaser trailer highlighting the band's new look and some behind the scenes photo shoot footage. Be sure to subscribe to the channel to receive updates as they are posted.

Announcement from A9 Show Twitter here
A9 OFFICIAL YouTube Channel here
A9 Teaser video here

SuG's Vocalist Takeru Movie Role

SuG has updated their website with information about a starring role in a movie for their vocalist Takeru. The short movie will be titled "PARACELSUSS HOMUNCULUS," and it will also star model Risa Nakamura, Nobara Takemoto, and Mame Yamada. Costumes for the film are provided by h.NAOTO. No other details about the film are available, but a poster for the film is displayed on the OHP. The film, written and directed by Ken Nikai, is scheduled for completion by Spring 2015.

SuG OHP news here

SuG's Takeru Video Comment

SuG's vocalist Takeru is currently featured in a comment video on the TOKYO TIGER SCROLL website. The 5:04 minute video features comments on aspects of the artist's career, including fashion, music, acting, directing, and writing, that contribute to a concept of "3D Music."

Takeru Comments on TOKYO TIGER SCROLL here

Acid Black Cherry New Album in 2015

Acid Black Cherry has announced that there will be a fourth album out in 2015. The exact release date has not yet been announced, but the title is expected to be "L." A new 2:16 minute PV clip has already been added to the official YouTube channel.

Acid Black Cherry OHP here
"L" video clip on YouTube here

DixdriveR New Mini Album Release 11/26

DixdriveR will be releasing their first mini album on November 26. The new album will be titled "absolute," and it will contain seven song tracks. The band's OHP currently features a video that includes sample tracks for all the songs on the mini album.

DixdriveR OHP here

Minerva New Video on YouTube

Minerva have posted a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 5:20 minute video features a complete audio track and lyric for the band's song "Yokubou no Shin'en." The band has announced that they will release their first mini album on February 16, 2015 at Takadanobaba AREA.

"Yokubou no Shin'en" on YouTube here

BORN New Single Teaser Trailer on YouTube

BORN have added a new video to their official BORNtube YouTube channel. The 1:25 minute video features a PV teaser trailer for the band's upcoming "Son Of A Bitch," single. That single will be released on December 3.

"Son Of A Bitch" PV trailer on YouTube here

GUILD New Cover Single Release 1/1/15

GUILD have announced that they will release a new single on January 1, 2015. The new single will be a cover single titled "LOVE Machine," and it will be released in three types. Track details regarding the cover songs are available on the band's OHP.

GUILD OHP here

RAVE Short PV on YouTube

RAVE has updated their official YouTube channel with a new short PV clip. The video offers a 1:43 minute sample of the band's new song "Ohitori Serenade" from the single release of the same title. That single will be released on November 26.

"Ohitori Serenade" short PV on YouTube here
RAVE OHP here

SuG New Video on YouTube

SuG has uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 3:25 video features a full PV for the band's new song "CRY OUT." The single of the same title will be released on November 19 in three types. Track details are available in the video description.

SuG "CRY OUT" video on YouTube here
SuG 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 17, 2014)
#25  INCUBUS/ Acid Black Cherry
#44  St. Lily Type A/ Megamasso

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 17, 2014)
#2    MUSIC LIFE/ GLAY
#14  BLOODSUCKERS/ VAMPS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 10, 2014)
#4   TOKYO Electric Parade/ Dog in The PWO
#8   Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#9   Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#12 shadow/ Lycaon
#19 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#20 Akatsuki Zukuyo -Day Breakers-/ Gackt

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 10, 2014)
#5  Haioku no dance Parade/ Black Gene for the Next Scene
#20 Radio Yerevan/ Sick2

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

REIGN New Single Release 12/24

REIGN has released a new announcement video on the band's official YouTube channel. The description section includes information and track details for a fifth single to be released on December 24. The new single will be titled "Meikyu," and it will be released in two types. The OHP has not yet been updated with this information, but the band has updated their header with a new look.

REIGN Announcement video here
REIGN OHP here

EDITOR'S NOTE:  The YouTube video description is a bit confusing. It actually announces the name of the upcoming fifth single with the same name as the just-released fourth single, "Kakusei." I believe this is just a temporary oversight, since online sales sites list the new single's title as "Meikyu." The band's OHP also does not list "Kakusei" details, so I believe some of the issues that caused the delay of that release have affected news updates as well. Until proven otherwise, this is what I'll be calling the new single.

VAMPS New Interview on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has added a new video to its official YouTube channel featuring a radio interview with VAMPS. This addition to the "VAMPS presents Interview with VAMPIRES" series features HYDE and K.A.Z. participating in an interview that adds over 23 minutes of audio to the existing video series. The interview is conducted in Japanese.

Interview 6 on YouTube here

DOG in The PWO New 2015 Release Info

DOG in The PWO will be releasing their third full album on February 18, 2015. The new album will be titled "Paradox," and it will be released in three types. On April 29, 2015, the band will release a new live DVD titled "Tokyo Doggy's Land -2014-." Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

DOG in The PWO OHP here

Nightmare New Single Release 1/7/15

Nightmare has just announced that they will be releasing a new single on January 7, 2015. The new single will be titled "blur," and it will be issued in three types. A track listing is already available on the band's OHP.

Nightmare OHP here

THE SOUND BEE HD New Mini Album Release 1/14/15

THE SOUND BEE HD have announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on January 14, 2015. The new album will be titled "DAWN OF THE DEAD," and it will include a total of six song tracks plus an MV DVD. The complete track list and a video commercial clip for the release are currently available on the band's OHP.

THE SOUND BEE HD OHP here

Crimson Shiva New Single Release 1/28/15

Crimson Shiva have announced that they will release their sixth single on January 28, 2015. That new single will be titled "Feather Pray," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

Crimson Shiva OHP here

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND Full PV Available on YouTube

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND has added a new full PV to their official YouTube channel. The video features the full video for the new song "Aozora Guillotine" from the single of the same title just released on November 5. That single was released in three types, and a track listing for each is available on the band's OHP.

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND OHP here
"Aozora Guillotine" PV on YouTube here

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST New Album & Video Comment

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST will be releasing their second full album on December 17. The new album will be titled "THE OMNIGOD," and it will be released in three types. Complete track listings and a video spot are currently available on the band's OHP. Vif Music has also uploaded a comment from the band to its official YouTube channel. The 8:06 minute comment features the band talking about the new release, their upcoming oneman tour, and their answers to a few questions.

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST OHP details here
Vif video comment on YouTube here

Silver Linings Mini Album Release 1/7/15

Silver Linings have announced that their first mini album will be released on January 7. The new album will be titled "Hikari he," and it will be released on the same day that the band performs in a live show at Ikebukuro EDGE. As reported previously, the band has already made a video digest selection of music from the album available on their official YouTube channel.

Silver Linings OHP here
Mini album digest video on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (November 10, 2014)
#13  INCUBUS/ Acid Black Cherry
#36  VAMPIRE'S LOVE/ VAMPS
#41  TOKYO Electric Parade/ Dog in The PWO
#47  Hayakka Ryoran/Hashire! Mirai/ GLAY

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 10, 2014)
#5    BLOODSUCKERS/ VAMPS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 3, 2014)
#1   TOKYO Electric Parade/ Dog in The PWO
#5   shadow/ Lycaon
#8   Death mirroR/ REIGN
#10 Koto no Ha/ AvelCain
#13 Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#14 Akatsuki Zukuyo -Day Breakers-/ Gackt
#16 Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#18 HALLOWEEN PARTY/ HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA
#19 Mousoumomousorosoro/ An Cafe

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 3, 2014)
#6   High Collar/ Kameleo
#20 Aishu Discotic/ SEX-ANDROID

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Liraizo New Video Spot on YouTube

New band Liraizo has just uploaded a new video spot to their official YouTube channel. The new video feature a clip of the song "Daikirai na Oto" from the soon-to-be-released album titled "Himitsu Club. That album hits stores on November 26.

Liraizo OHP here
"Daikirai na Oto" on YouTube here

DIALITE Disbands 11/2

New band DIALITE has announced that they disbanded after their live on November 2. Vocalist Mahiro announced the news in his blog, but no other formal announcement has been made yet regarding the reason for the breakup. He acknowledges the announcement was sudden, and thanks everyone for their support. The band just released their mini album "Primal Theory" in October.

Mahiro's blog post here

Sick2 New Furitsuke Video on YouTube

Sick2 has a new furitsuke choreography video available on their official YouTube channel. The new 7:02 minute video features Gene and Hiroshi describing and demonstrating the choreography for the song "Cutter Knife"

"Cutter Knife" furitsuke video on YouTube here

BIOSPHIA Single Spot on YouTube

Crow Music TV has added a new commercial spot for BIOSPHIA to its official YouTube channel. The new 1:11 minute video features a video clip from the band's upcoming "Suicidal Diva" single release. That single will be released in two types on November 26.

"Suicidal Diva" video clip on YouTube here
BIOSPHIA news on Crow Music OHP here

the GazettE New Releases Announced

the GazettE have announced some new releases on their OHP. On December 24, they will be releasing a music clip DVD titled "FILM BUG III." Then on March 11, 2015, they will be releasing two versions of a live DVD. The "STANDING LIVE TOUR14 HERESY LIMITED -Saiteigi" live show will be issued in a "COMPLETE BOX" FC Limited Edition and a Regular Edition. The FC Limited Edition is available to pre-order now. Details are available on the band's OHP.

the GazettE OHP here

1st Single Release from @LOID Out 1/14/2015

@LOID will be releasing their first maxi single on January 14, 2015. The debut single will be titled "Bre@k out!" and it will feature three music tracks and a PV DVD. The band is the first artist signed to the new NICOJAM Records label. The Darkest Labyrinth has uploaded a band introduction video and sample PV clip to its official YouTube channel, which also includes band details and a track listing. @LOID are HaRuK@ on vocals, Yu-ki on guitar, 326 (Mitsuru) on bass, and Muttan on drums.

@LOID OHP here
@LOID clip on YouTube here
@LOID CD single at Starwave Records Online Shop here

Kuroyuri to Kage Announce New Album 2/2015

Kuroyuri to Kage have announced that they will release a new album in February 11, 2015. The new album will be titled "Hiniku na Tane no Hikutsu na Me." and it will be issued in a limited run of 2,000. The track listing is available on the band's OHP.

Kuroyuri to Kage OHP here

ORGE Name Change & Release Postponed

Some time ago, ORGE announced that they would release their first single on November 3rd. In a recent announcement on their OHP, the band apologizes that the release date for the new single "Kyoumei" will be delayed. When the new release date is scheduled, the news will be posted on the band's OHP and in each member's blog. The band also announced that they have changed their name from ORGE to オルガ.

ORGE OHP here

ANSIA New Mini Album Release 12/3

ANSIA have announced that they will release a new mini album on December 3. The mini album will be titled "clips," and it will include a total of seven song tracks. The album will include the song "MIXTURE," which is included in the movie titled "Hana Kanzashi," and the song "Soubou Chakushin," which is the theme song for the movie titled "Ayakashi Renka wa Ichijin no Kaze ni." The complete track list and composition details are available on the band's blog.

ANSIA OHP here
"clips" details here

Magistina Saga Interview in Online Magazine

An English-language interview with Magistina Saga is available in the current issue of BCM, an online Belgian J-Culture magazine. The current BCM 21 issue contains a review of the band's recent release as well as the interview. This issue also includes a feature article on visual kei fashion in general. The magazine is available to download online as a PDF format.

BCM online here

VAMPS New Interviews on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has added two new videos to its official YouTube channel featuring radio interviews with VAMPS. These additions to the "VAMPS presents Interview with VAMPIRES" series feature HYDE and K.A.Z. participating in interviews that add over 36 minutes of audio to the existing video series. The interviews are conducted in Japanese.

Interview 4 on YouTube here
Interview 5 on YouTube here

Sick2 PV Available on YouTube

Planet CHILD Music has uploaded a new full PV from Sick2 to its official YouTube channel. The video shows the full PV for the band's new song "Kichiku Kareshi" from their recent "RadioYerevan" album release.

"Kichiku Kareshi" PV on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Spot on YouTube

B.P. Records has added a new commercial spot for Codomo Dragon to its official YouTube channel. The 32 second spot features music from the band's upcoming new single release "SODOM," on sale November 26.

"SODOM" spot on YouTube here

Sibilebashir New Single Release 11/26

Sibilebashir will be releasing a new single on November 26. The new single will be titled "Jikokeno to Ano Hi Mita Hikari," and it will be released in two types. The track list for each type is available on the band's OHP, and a video spot for the song "Sonzai Masshou-Iki Jigoku no Jinsei Game" is available on the band's official YouTube channel.

Sibilebashir OHP here
PV on YouTube here
CD at CD Japan here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 11/18

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be November 18. 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

Golden Bomber Show Airs 11/18

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on November 18. This month's show will begin at 22:00 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

SuG & DOG in The PWO Air on Nico Nico 11/4

SuG and DOG in The PWO will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on November 4. The "Tokimeki☆Viju Night" show will air at 16:00 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. Paid Premium Members will be able to view a special secret corner after the show.

Tokimeki 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- (November 3, 2014)
#2     INCUBUS/ Acid Black Cherry
#8     TOKYO Electric Parade/ Dog in The PWO
#26   Zero/ HERO
#27   Hayakka Ryoran/Hashire! Mirai/ GLAY
#39   VAMPIRE'S LOVE/ VAMPS
#47   shadow/ Lycaon

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 3, 2014)
#9   TOUR 2014 Arui wa Anarchy/ BUCK-TICK

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 27, 2014)
#1   Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#6   Akatsuki Zukuyo -Day Breakers-/ Gackt
#7   Mousoumomousorosoro/ An Cafe
#8   Daraku he to Tsuzuku Henai no Kanshoku/ Moran
#11 Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#14 HIMANCHU/ BULL ZEICHEN 88
#15 Rev/ice/ UNiTE
#16 THE HOPELESS TYPE/ THE BLACK SWAN
#19 Theatrical Blue Black/ MEJIBRAY

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 27, 2014)
#1  High Collar/ Kameleo

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

hide Unpublished Song Release Decision

An unpublished song from legendary visual guitarist and soloist hide will be released on a new album on December 10. The new song titled "Ko Gyaru" will be included on a 50th anniversary album--titled after the song--celebrating the artist. The song, originally intended to be released on hide's third album, will be released with the help of VOCALOID technology.

hide OHP here

Mix Speaker's, Inc Announce Return & New Vocalist

Mix Speaker's, Inc. have announced via their OHP that they will be making a return to the visual scene at a live on December 7 at Shinjuku BLAZE. In other news, they have announced the addition of a new vocalist named NIKA. A new introductory video is now available on the band's official YouTube channel. Former vocalist YUKI left the group after a live at Akasaka BLITZ on April 19. New statements from the band, including NIKA, can be found on their OHP.

Mix Speaker's, Inc. OHP here
Introductory video on YouTube here

Kameleo Best Album Release 1/7/15

Kameleo will release a new "best" album on January 7, 2015. The new release will be titled "5 BEST," and it will be released in two types. The complete track list is available on the band's OHP.

Kameleo OHP here

Calmando Qual Best Album Release 1/14/15

Calmando Qual will be releasing a new "best" album on January 14, 2015. The new album will be titled "Freaks -select collection 2001〜2014-" as a two-disc set. The band will open a pre-sale on November 6 at the band's Ikebukuro oneman live. Track details are available on the Starwave Records official shop site.

Calmando Qual OHP here
Starwave Records Shop here

Nightmare's Sakito New Book Video Spot

Nightmare's guitarist Sakito has added a new video spot for his upcoming book to the band's Nico Nico video channel. The 36 second video spot features clips from the musician's travels through Indonesia. The new book, "TABISITE vol. 2" will be released on November 12.

Nightmare OHP here
"TABISITE vol. 2" book video here

Tokami New Single Release in 2015

Tokami have announced that they will be releasing a new single on January 21, 2015. The new single will be titled "Luminesence," and production will be limited to 1,000 copies. A video spot for the release is available on the Darkest Labyrinth official YouTube channel.

Tokami OHP here
"Luminesence" PV spot on YouTube here

Kiryu PV Spot on YouTube

Kiryu have added a new PV spot to the official B.P. Records YouTube channel. The new 29 second video features a PV clip for the band's new single, "Amaterasu." This maxi single will be released on November 19 in four types.

"Amaterasu" PV spot on YouTube here
Kiryu OHP here

Purple Stone PV Spot on YouTube

Purple Stone have added a new video spot to their official YouTube channel. The 55 second clip features a PV sample of the title track from their upcoming 1st single release "Amazuppai Mango." Ths single will hit stores on November 26 in two types. Track listings are available on the band's OHP and in the video comments.

"Amazuppai Mango" video spot on YouTube here
Purple Stone OHP here

Kameleo New Choreography Video on YouTube

Kameleo have added a new furitsuke video to the Danger Crue official YouTube channel. The new 7:56 minute choreography video features Kouichi and HIKARU. instructing fans on the moves that accompany the song "Banzai＼(・∀・)／Music!" from the new album "High Collar." That album was released on October 15.

Kameleo dance video on YouTube here

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND Video Spot on YouTube

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND has added a new video spot to their official YouTube channel. The video feature a commercial sampling of songs from the new "Aozora Guillotine" single release, due out in stores on November 5. That single will be released in three types, and a track listing for each is displayed on the video commercial.

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND OHP here
"Aozora Guillotine" CM spot on YouTube here

F1rst MiX's First Single Release 12/5

F1rst MiX's will be releasing their first single on December 5. The new single will be titled "'PSYCHO' D.M.," and it will be released at their "Psycho the Side Parade" live show on December 5 at Ikebukuro RUIDO K3. No other details are available on their OHP.

F1rst MiX's OHP here

SCAPEGOAT New Releases & Tour

SCAPEGOAT are already announcing their plans for 2015 on their OHP. In January 2015, the band plans to release a new, as-yet-untitled single. Also in 2015, they plan to release their first full album. Finally, the band will be doing a long-awaited oneman tour in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. No specific details on the announcements are available, but stay tuned for information in the coming months.

SCAPEGOAT 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- (October 27, 2014)
#6     Hayakka Ryoran/Hashire! Mirai/ GLAY
#19   Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#22   VAMPIRE'S LOVE/ VAMPS

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 27, 2014)
#11  High Collar/ Kameleo

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 20, 2014)
#1   Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#2   Daraku he to Tsuzuku Henai no Kanshoku/ Moran
#4   Hitori Ja Nai/ v[NEU]
 #6  HIMANCHU/ BULL ZEICHEN 88
#7   Akatsuki Zukuyo -Day Breakers-/ Gackt
#10 Menheration/ RoNo☆Cro
#15 Mousoumomousorosoro/ An Cafe
#17 Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#19 JUGEMU/ BugLug

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 20, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Cardia New Single Release 12/17

Cardia will be releasing their third single on December 17. The new single will be titled "MagnaMendax," and it will sell for 1500 JPY. Track details are not yet available on the OHP.

Cardia OHP here

Azlina Video Spot on YouTube

Azlina will be releasing their first single on November 4. The single will be titled "HymelCroyt," and the band has posted a new video spot for it to their official YouTube channel.

Azlina OHP here
Video spot on YouTube here

the:Ø New Single Release 10/25

the:Ø will be releasing a new single on October 25. The new single will be titled "distance," and it will include a total of four song tracks. The band's official YouTube channel currently features a video trailer with samples of music from the new release.

the:Ø OHP here
"distance" release trailer on YouTube here

DEZERT 1st Album Release 11/12

DEZERT will be releasing their first full album on November 12. The as-yet-untitled album will be released in two different types, each containing 12 song tracks. The limited edition will contain an additional music video DVD. That video for "Satsui" is currently featured on the band's official YouTube channel.

DEZERT OHP here
"Satsui" PV on YouTube here

DIAURA New Album Release 11/26

DIAURA have finally released details about their third full album scheduled for release on November 26. The new album titled "Triangle," will be released in three types. A complete track listing for each type is currently featured on the band's OHP, along with a short PV spot on YouTube.

DIAURA OHP here

the Raid. New Single Release 11/17

the Raid. will be releasing their ninth single on November 12. The new single will be titled "REBELLION," and it will be issued in three types. A PV spot for the release is currently available on the band's OHP.

the Raid. OHP here

RevleZ New Single Release 11/26

RevleZ have announced that they will release their fourth single on November 26. The new single will be titled "DIVINITY," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available.

RevleZ OHP here

SID New Single Release 12/10

SID have announced that they will be releasing a new Christmas-themed single on December 10. The new single will be titled "White tree," and it will be issued in three types. Track details for this release and cover art are not yet available on the OHP, but the band has added an updated winter look.

Sid OHP here

HOLYCLOCK First Maxi Single Release 11/5

HOLYCLOCK have announced that they will release their first maxi single on November 5. The new single will be titled "Shinshokusareru Tsuki, Kuro ni Nijimu 218 Byoukan," and it will contain a total of four song tracks. The complete track listing can be found on the band's OHP, and a video spot can be found on their official YouTube channel.

HOLYCLOCK OHP here
HOLYCLOCK YouTube spot here

Kameleo New Video Spot on YouTube

Kameleo have added a fourth commercial spot for their new album to the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel. The new 7:54 minute video features the band members in a movie skit for the new song "De?" The full album, "High Collar," was just released in two types on October 15.

Kameleo "De?" CM on YouTube here

Derailers Full PV on YouTube

Derailers have posted a new video to the Tokuma Japan official YouTube channel. The video features a full PV for the new song "Master Blaster" from the upcoming 1st album, "A.R.T." That album will be released on December 3. Derailers features Rueed on vocals, Ai Ishigaki on guitar, and Ju-ken on bass.

"Master Blaster" PV here

Liraizo Video Spots on YouTube

New band Liraizo has just uploaded three new video spots to their official YouTube channel. The new videos feature clips of the songs "Shin Sekai," "Tsumi to Bachi," and "Aka," all from the soon-to-be-released album titled "Himitsu Club. That album hits stores on November 26.

Liraizo OHP here
Liraizo YouTube here

Serah Two Consecutive Months of Releases

Serah has announced that they will have two consecutive months of single releases. On October 8, the band released their first single, titled "ZERO." On November 5, they will release their second single, titled "CRISIS." Both releases will contain only the title tracks and retail for 500 JPY each. Videos are available on the band's OHP.

Serah OHP here

Peak Hold New Single Release 10/29

Peak Hold have announced that they will be releasing a new single on October 29. The new single will be titled "WEED," and the band's OHP currently features a video spot for the release. Track details are available in their discography.

Peak Hold 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- (October 20, 2014)
#3    VAMPIRE'S LOVE/ VAMPS
#6     Hotai Otoko/Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei
#10   SCARE/ Angelo
#22   Daraku he to Tsuzuku Henai no Kanshoku/ Moran
#34   Hitori Ja Nai/ v[NEU]
#39   HIMANCHU/ BULL ZEICHEN 88
#45  Akatsuki Zukuyo -Day Breakers-/ Gackt

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 20, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 13, 2014)
#1   Akatsuki Zukuyo -Day Breakers-/ Gackt
#7   Mousou momou sorosoro/ An Cafe
#9   JUGEMU/ BugLug
#10 Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#13 Rev/ice/ UNiTE
#14 Theatrical Blue Black/ MEJIBRAY

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 13, 2014)
#5   XII/ 12012
#7   Kuroi Yuri no Hana to XXX/ Grieva
#13 GANGSTA/ Sadie
#15 gravitation/ girugamesh

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Belle Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new comment video for Belle to its official YouTube channel. The 3:20 minute video features a member introduction, concept explanation, and mention of upcoming shows.

Belle comment on YouTube here
Belle OHP here

VAMPS Radio Interview Series on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has added three videos to its official YouTube channel featuring radio interviews with VAMPS. The "VAMPS presents Interview with VAMPIRES" series features HYDE and K.A.Z. participating in interviews totaling over 102 minutes of audio. The interviews are conducted in Japanese.

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

Sick2 Furitsuke Video on YouTube

Sick2 has a new furitsuke choreography video available on their official YouTube channel. The new 3:40 minute video features Gene and Hiroshi describing and demonstrating the choreography for the song "Kichiku Kareshi"

"Kichiku Kareshi" furitsuke video on YouTube here

the Raid. Furitsuke Video on YouTube

the Raid. has a new furitsuke choreography video available on their official YouTube channel. The new 7:27 minute video features members of the band attempting to show fans the proper choreography for the song "TOXIC."

"TOXIC" furitsuke video on YouTube here

exist†trace English Interview Available Online

Music review site Riceburner FM recently posted an interview with exist†trace's Jyou and miko on its website. The interview features the members talking about their visual concept, their new album "WORLD MAKER," and offers a link to the band's "WORLD MAKER" short video spot on YouTube. The interview was made possible by RESONANCE Media.

exist†trace interview here

vistlip New Single & DVD Release 12/24

vistlip have announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD and a single on December 24. The single will be titled "Yoru," and it will be the ending theme for the anime "Akatsuki no Yona" starting this month. "Yoru" is a song track originally included on the lipper edition of the band's "GLOSTER" album. On the same day, the band will release a DVD for their "GOOD vibes CIRCUIT Ⅱ" tour, and it will come out in two editions. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

vistlip OHP here

Dangan NO LIMIT Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment from Dangan NO LIMIT to its official YouTube channel. The 4:41 minute video features the band talking about the release of their first mini album, "Black Positive," on October 15, and their upcoming tour dates.

Dangan NO LIMIT comment on YouTube here

Kameleo New Commercial Spot on YouTube

Kameleo have added a new commercial spot for their upcoming album to the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel. The new 5:44 minute video features the band members in a movie skit for the new song "De?" The full album, "High Collar," will be released in two types on October 15.

Kameleo "De?" CM on YouTube here

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND New Single & PV Spots on YouTube

New band My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND have added two new PV spots to their official YouTube channel. The new videos feature the songs "Aozora Guillotine" and "Osen Kuiki" from the band's upcoming "Aozora Guillotine" single release. The single will be released in three types sometime this November. Stay tuned for details.

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND OHP here
"Aozora Guillotine" PV spot on YouTube here
"Osen Kuiki" PV spot on YouTube here

PIERROT and WING WORKS Featured on Nico Nico Show 10/13

PIERROT and WING WORKS will be featured on an upcoming Nico Nico web program on October 13. The "WOWOW Plus" show will air at 19:30 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. Viewing may be restricted in some areas.

WOWOW Plus airs here

DOG in The PWO New Single Release 10/22

DOG in The PWO will be releasing a new single on October 22. The new single will be titled "TOKYO Electric Parade," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

DOG in The PWO OHP here

ROCK AND READ 056 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 056, due to hit stores October 24. The front cover artist for this issue will be Kirito (Angelo), and the back cover artist will be Tatsuro (MUCC). Other featured artists will be:  ASAGI (D), Anzi (Matenrou Opera), Sakai Mitsuki (Kiryu), Meto (MEJIBRAY), yuji (SuG), Nao (DaizyStripper), Kanna (DOG in The PWO), Yuu (BugLug), Haku (UNiTE), and Hiro (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST).

 ROCK AND READ blog here

Angelo New Album Release 12/17

Angelo will be releasing a new album on December 17. The new album will be titled "PSYCHE," and it will be released in two types. The band's sixth album, "FAITH," was released in November 2013.

Angel 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- (October 13, 2014)
#8    Akatsuki Zukuyo -Day Breakers-/ Gackt
#44  Mousou momou sorosoro/ An Cafe
#46  Sayonara Kuro Rekishi/ Jin-Machine

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 13, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (October 6, 2014)
#1   JUGEMU/ BugLug
#3   Mousou momou sorosoro/ An Cafe
#6   Theatrical Blue Black/ MEJIBRAY
#13 Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#15 Black Hole/ Awoi
#16 Ayakashi no Hako/ AvelCain
#17 GARDEN/ Blu-BiLLioN
#18 Rev/ice/ UNiTE

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 6, 2014)

#1 GANGSTA/ Sadie
#2 gravitation/ girugamesh
#5 Prologue/ DESTROSE
#9 WORLD MAKER/ exist trace

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

ALSDEAD & rice Air on Nico Nico 10/14

ALSDEAD and rice will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on October 14. The "Tokimeki☆Viju Night" show will air at 20:00 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. Paid Premium Members will be able to view a special secret corner after the show.

Tokimeki airs here

Uwakimono Single Available Via iTunes

Uwakimono, the solo project of SuG's vocalist Takeru, has a new single available to download through iTunes stores. The new "HELLYEAH" single is available from the iTunes U.S. store for 99 cents. For availability and pricing in other countries, please check your local store site.

Uwakimono "HELLYEAH" song on iTunes here

GANGLION Full PV on YouTube

GANGLION have made a full-version PV available on their official YouTube channel. The new 4:56 minute long video features the band's new song "DISTANCE" from their third mini album "INFINITY." That album was just released on September 5.

GANGLION OHP here
"DISTANCE" PV on YouTube here

Halloween Junky Orchestra 2014 Lineup Announced

The 2014 all-star lineup for the Halloween Junky Orchestra session project has finally been announced. In addition to VAMPS, other members included in the tour will be DAIGO, Kishidan, Tommy heavenly6, Tatsuro (MUCC), Aki (SID), Wakeshima Kanon, Aoki Ryuuji, Shinya (DIR EN GREY), Anis (MONORAL), ROLLY, May J, Nogizaka 46, Silent Siren, Hitsugi (Nightmare), and Golden Bomber. The lineup will be different during each day of the show, and the complete listing is available on the session project's OHP.

HALLOWEEN PARTY 2014 OHP here

exist†trace New Album on iTunes

exist†trace has made their newest album release available to buy and download worldwide through iTunes. All 12 song tracks from the band's new album "World Maker" are now available to download from the iTunes music store. The album retails for $9.99 in the U.S. store. For availability in other countries, please check your local online listings. "World Maker" was released on September 24.

"World Maker" on iTunes (U.S.) here

RoNo☆Cro New Single Release 10/8

RoNo☆Cro will be releasing a new single on October 8. The new single will be titled "Menheration," and it will be released in three types. This is the last release in three consecutive months of releases for the band. A PV spot for the single is available on YouTube.

RoNo☆Cro OHP here
"Menheration" spot on YouTube here

inc.RIBON 1st Single Release 10/15

inc.RIBON will be releasing their first single on October 15. The single will be titled "Damasaremono" and it will sell for around 1080 JPY. A commercial spot for the single is available on the band's official YouTube channel.

inc.RIBON OHP here
"Damasaremono" spot on YouTube here

Sick2 New Album Release 10/29

Sick2 will be releasing their first full album on October 29. The new album will be title "Radio Yerevan," and it will be released in two different types. There is currently a commercial spot for the song "Kichiku Kareshi" available on the Planet Child Music official YouTube channel.

Sick2 OHP here
"Kichiku Kareshi" commercial on YouTube here

Acid Black Cherry New Single Release 10/22

Acid Black Cherry plans to release a new single on October 22. The new single will be titled "INCUBUS," and it will be released in three types. A track listing for each type is available on the artist's OHP.

Acid Black Cherry OHP here

DEATHGAZE Announces Hiatus

DEATHGAZE has announced via their OHP that they will be going on indefinite hiatus after their live on December 23 at Nagoya ell.FITS ALL. The band states only that after their 10th anniversary last year, they believe these four members put forth the best they could do in the latest "ENIGMA" album release. They apologize for the sudden announcement, but promise that they will continue their scheduled live performances as planned.

DEATHGAZE OHP here

BIOSPHIA New Single Release 11/26

BIOSPHIA have announced that they will release a new single on November 26. The new release will be titled "Suicidal Diva," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available on the Crow Music OHP.

BIOSPHIA news on Crow Music OHP here

Nightmare New Releases Announced

Nightmare has updated their OHP with some release news. On November 19, the band will release a new live DVD titled "'NIGHTMARE TOUR 2014 TO BE OR NOT TO BE：That is the Question.' TOUR FINAL @ Tokyo Kokusai Forum Hall A." The DVD will be released in two types, with the limited edition set including a live CD.

In other new, guitarist Sakito announced that he will be releasing a new book chronicling his latest travel adventure. The book titled "TABISITE Vol. 2" will follow the musicians travels through Indonesia. The book is expected to hit stores on November 12.

Nightmare 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- (October 6, 2014)
#4    JUGEMU/ BugLug
#12  Mousou momou sorosoro/ An Cafe
#24  Theatrical Blue Black/ MEJIBRAY

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 6, 2014)
#43 GANGSTA/ Sadie

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 29, 2014)
#3    Rev/ice/ UNiTE
#7    Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#10 Tadashii Sekai no Owarikata/ ensoku
#17  [VIper]/ Codomo Dragon

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 29, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

GHOSE Last Full Album Release 10/22

GHOSE has announced that they will release their last full album on October 22. The new album will be titled "Chigirie," and it will include a total of 16 song tracks. The track listing is available on the band's OHP. GHOSE will disband after a live on January 31, 2015.

GHOSE OHP here
"Chigirie" at CD Japan here

DECADE 1st Single Release 9/30

DECADE have announced that they will release their first single on September 30. The single will be titled "NECROMANCE," and it will feature two songs. The band's OHP currently features a video commercial spot for the single.

DECADE OHP here

RAVE New Single Release 11/26

RAVE have announced that they will be releasing a new single on November 26. The new single will be titled "Ohitori Serenade," and it will be released in two types. The track details are available on the band's OHP.

RAVE OHP here

Chanty New Release Updates

Chanty have added some new release details to their OHP. First up, they announce they will release their fourth single on December 17. That release will be titled "Otonari-san." In addition, the band promises to release their first full album by April 2015. The album does not yet have a title.

Chanty OHP here

Arlequin New Album Release 11/12

Arlequin will be releasing their first full album on November 12. The new release will be titled "Near Equal," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Arlequin OHP here

Codomo Dragon New Single Release 11/26

Codomo Dragon will be releasing their seventh maxi single on November 26. The new single will be titled "SODOM," and it will be released in four types. Track listings are not yet available.

Codomo Dragon OHP here

SuG New Single Release 11/19

SuG have announced that they will release a new single on November 19. The new single will be titled "CRY OUT," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

SuG OHP here

Femme Fatale 1st Album Release 12/10

Femme Fatale will be releasing their first album on December 10. The new album will be titled "ARCANA," but no other details have been released yet. The band will start their "ARCANA -the die has been cast-" tour in January 2015.

Femme Fatale OHP here

Royz New Single Release 12/10

Royz will be releasing their tenth single on December 10. The new single will be titled "Supernova," and it will be released in four types. No track details are available yet.

Royz OHP here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 10/8

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on October 8. This month's show will begin at 22:00 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

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 10/21

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be October 21. 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

MIYAVI Full PV on YouTube

MIYAVI has uploaded a new full promotional video to his official YouTube channel. The new 4:13 minute video features a complete video for the song "Real?," currently selling in stores and online via iTunes in some countries. Check local listings for availability. The video was directed by Toshihiko Imai.

"Real?" video on YouTube here