Chanty will be releasing their third single on July 2. The new single will be titled "Mabayui Hikari," and it will be released in two types. Track listings for both types are available on the band's OHP.
Chanty OHP here
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
GANGLION U.S. Appearance & New Member
GANGLION will be making a live show appearance in the United States
in 2014. The band has been signed as a guest artist to the Oni-Con XI
convention, held between October 31 and November 2 in Galveston, Texas. The event
is scheduled to take place at Galveston Island Convention Center. Details about their guest appearance have not yet been announced.
The band also announced their new member, ebi, on May 5 at Shibuya REX. ebi became the band's new bassist when former bassist Yui left for health reasons. Fans can follow her on Twitter and her Ameba blog.
GANGLION OHP here
Oni-Con XI website here
ebi Twitter here
ebi blog here
The band also announced their new member, ebi, on May 5 at Shibuya REX. ebi became the band's new bassist when former bassist Yui left for health reasons. Fans can follow her on Twitter and her Ameba blog.
GANGLION OHP here
Oni-Con XI website here
ebi Twitter here
ebi blog here
Friday, May 30, 2014
Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 6/17
Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be June 17. The show airs at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift for later viewing if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.
"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here
"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here
ALSDEAD & GOTCHAROCKA Air 6/10
ALSDEAD and GOTCHAROCKA will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on June 10. 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
Tokimeki airs here
Thursday, May 29, 2014
LOST ASH TV Airs 6/12
LOST ASH will be airing a new episode of their show titled "LOST ASH TV" on the Japan Visual TV website on June 12. The 19th episode of the hour-long program will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here). You can watch digest versions of their past shows from the same website.
LOST ASH show airs here
LOST ASH show airs here
Alice Nine Channel Airs 6/20
The next air date for Alice Nine's Nico Nico program, "Alice9 Channel," is June 20, 2014. The program airs at 24:00 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
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Dangan NO LIMIT Comment Video on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from Dangan NO LIMIT to its official YouTube channel. The 2:16 minute video features the band talking about their upcoming "Fukanzen na Boku no" single release on May 28, and their tour starting May 31.
Dangan NO LIMIT comment on YouTube here
Dangan NO LIMIT 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- (June 2, 2014)
#12 Zange no Hanamichi/ D=OUT
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 2, 2014)
#10 "Hai to Diamond" Anthology/ GLAY
#19 THIS IS MY WING/ DAMIJAW
#31 Meguri Yuku Kisetsu no Naka de no Sayonara no Shikata/ HERO
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 26, 2014)
#1 G.Z.S.K.K./ DaizyStripper
#2 Yanderu Kanojo/ R-Shitei
#3 Other World/ Aldious
#4 Blind Innocence/ Megamasso
#12 Spiral Daisakusen/ exist†trace
#16 Hone./ BugLug
#17 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 26, 2014)
#1 bleach/ Sadie
#2 Human/ heidi.
#10 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
#20 SM/ MEJIBRAY
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (June 2, 2014)
#12 Zange no Hanamichi/ D=OUT
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 2, 2014)
#10 "Hai to Diamond" Anthology/ GLAY
#19 THIS IS MY WING/ DAMIJAW
#31 Meguri Yuku Kisetsu no Naka de no Sayonara no Shikata/ HERO
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 26, 2014)
#1 G.Z.S.K.K./ DaizyStripper
#2 Yanderu Kanojo/ R-Shitei
#3 Other World/ Aldious
#4 Blind Innocence/ Megamasso
#12 Spiral Daisakusen/ exist†trace
#16 Hone./ BugLug
#17 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 26, 2014)
#1 bleach/ Sadie
#2 Human/ heidi.
#10 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
#20 SM/ MEJIBRAY
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Neverland 2 Consecutive Months of Releases
Neverland has announced that they will be issuing two consecutive months of releases, starting in June. On June 4, the band will release the single "CHILD CIRCUS" in two types. Then on July 30, they will release the next single, "Monopicture." A track list and short video spot for "CHILD CIRCUS" are currently available on the band's OHP.
Neverland OHP here
Neverland OHP here
SoniqRush. New Single Release in July
SoniqRush. has announced that they will be releasing their second single sometime in July. While the exact release date and track list are not yet posted, the OHP lists the title as "Manifest." The band has included a short video spot for the new release on their official YouTube channel.
SoniqRush. OHP here
"Manifest" spot on YouTube here
SoniqRush. OHP here
"Manifest" spot on YouTube here
Monday, May 26, 2014
GOTCHAROCKA New Single 7/2
In addition to their new single "Gekiai," due out June 4, GOTCHAROCKA has announced that they will be releasing another single on July 2. The July single release will be titled "Alarm." Both singles will be released in two types, and track listings and album covers are available on the band's OHP.
GOTCHAROCKA OHP here
GOTCHAROCKA OHP here
ROCK AND READ 054 Artists Revealed
Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists
who will be featured in volume 054, due to hit stores June 25. The
front
cover artist for this issue will be Sakurai Atsushi (BUCK-TICK). Other featured
artists
will be: ka-yu (DAMIJAW), Kouki (D=OUT), Mao (Sadie), Ayame (Matenrou Opera), yo-ka (DIAURA), Jin (SCREW), Kayuu (v[NEU]), Ray (BORN), Kouichi (Kameleo), Sizna (Moran), and Yuuki (Lycaon).
ROCK AND READ blog here
ROCK AND READ blog here
Sunday, May 25, 2014
WING WORKS DVD Release 6/4
WING WORKS will be releasing a new DVD on June 6. The new DVD will be titled "CINEMA WING-The Chronicle Movies -," and it will feature live footage and offshoot video from the artist's March 23 show at Takadanobaba AREA, as well as PVs for the songs "Silver," "VAD†MAN," and "Fushichou-FENNIX-." The artist has also included a 1:08 minute video spot for the release on his official YouTube channel.
WING WORKS OHP release details here
"CINEMA WING" video on YouTube here
WING WORKS OHP release details here
"CINEMA WING" video on YouTube here
inc.RIBON New Video Spot on YouTube
inc.RIBON has uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The 37 second clip features a sample of the new song, "Delugination,"
and the description promises that this is the second release in their plan to issue five consecutive
months of singles. Stay tuned for more release news.
inc.RIBON "Delugination" on YouTube here
inc.RIBON "Delugination" on YouTube here
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Tokimeki☆Viju LIVE Show Airs 5/25
The Tokimeki☆Viju Night show, which airs on the Nico Nico Live website, will have its first live performance show on May 25. The "Tokimeki☆Viju LIVE Vol. 1~Shoka no Tokimeki ♥Shotaiken~" special will begin airing at 17:00 JST (convert time here) and will feature talks and live performances from bands like An Cafe, Royz, Jin-Machine, and Blu-BiLLioN. MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for registered users of the Nico Nico website who cannot watch the show as it airs.
"Tokimeki" live special airs here
"Tokimeki" live special airs here
Tags:
An Cafe,
Blu-BiLLioN,
Jin-Machine,
Royz
Dangan NO LIMIT & heidi. Air 5/27
Dangan NO LIMIT and heidi. will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on May 27. 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
Tokimeki airs here
Friday, May 23, 2014
An Cafe to Perform in Brazil
An Cafe have announced that they will be performing at Anime Friends in Brazil. Anime Friends 2014 will take place July 17-20 and 24-27 at Campo de Marte in São Paulo, Brazil. The band is scheduled to perform on July 27 at the event. More details about the event and an An Cafe video sample can be found on the Anime Friends 2014 website (in Portuguese).
An Cafe OHP here
Anime Friends site here
An Cafe OHP here
Anime Friends site here
New Single Release from D 7/23
D have announced that they will be releasing a new single on July 23. The new single will be titled "Tsuki no Sakazuki," and it will be released in four types. A track listing is currently available from the band's OHP.
D OHP here
D OHP here
Thursday, May 22, 2014
D=OUT New Album Release 7/23
D=OUT has announced that they will be releasing a new album on July 23. The new album will be titled "Zenshinzenrei Ouka-Shuu," and it will be released in three types. The album is expected to be a "greatest hits" collection, and the track list for each type is already available on the band's OHP.
D=OUT OHP here
"Zenshinzenrei Ouka-Shuu" 2CD+2DVD Limited Pressing at CD Japan here
"Zenshinzenrei Ouka-Shuu" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Zenshinzenrei Ouka-Shuu" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
D=OUT OHP here
"Zenshinzenrei Ouka-Shuu" 2CD+2DVD Limited Pressing at CD Japan here
"Zenshinzenrei Ouka-Shuu" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Zenshinzenrei Ouka-Shuu" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
ViViD to Perform at Orlando Nerd Fest & Cancelled Performances
It has just been announced that ViViD will be performing at the Orlando Nerd Fest. The event takes place from August 7-11 at the Orlando Airport Marriott in Orlando, Florida. This event will mark the band's first performance in the U.S. Visit the event page for more details.
It has also been announced that four performances covering the next couple of weeks have been cancelled. Shows scheduled for Fukuoka, Namba, Nagoya, and Sapporo have been cancelled due to a hand injury for drummer Ko-ki. The musician had been experiencing discomfort in his wrist and hip since the band's tour in February, but the pain became acute during a recent rehearsal. A doctor determined that the musician had an injured ligament in his wrist, and that he would need to allow at least two weeks' rest for treatment and recovery. As a consequence, the band decided to cancel the four shows scheduled during that time to allow for his recovry. Full band statements can be found on the OHP.
Orlando Nerd Fest site here
ViViD OHP here
It has also been announced that four performances covering the next couple of weeks have been cancelled. Shows scheduled for Fukuoka, Namba, Nagoya, and Sapporo have been cancelled due to a hand injury for drummer Ko-ki. The musician had been experiencing discomfort in his wrist and hip since the band's tour in February, but the pain became acute during a recent rehearsal. A doctor determined that the musician had an injured ligament in his wrist, and that he would need to allow at least two weeks' rest for treatment and recovery. As a consequence, the band decided to cancel the four shows scheduled during that time to allow for his recovry. Full band statements can be found on the OHP.
Orlando Nerd Fest site here
ViViD OHP here
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
NAINE New Single Release 7/16
NAINE will be releasing their third single on July 16. The band's OHP announces that the new single will be titled "THE WALL," but no other information about the release is available yet.
NAINE OHP here
NAINE 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- (May 26, 2014)
#10 Keijijo Ryusei/ BUCK-TICK
#11 G.Z.S.K.K./ DaizyStripper
#13 Yanderu Kanojo/ R-Shitei
#22 Other World/ Aldious
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 26, 2014)
#17 bleach/ Sadie
#20 RAIN STORY/ AKIHIDE
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#3 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
#9 ♪La La La♪/Jikyu¥850/ Kameleo
#15 one and only/ LOUD GRAPE
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#1 SM/ MEJIBRAY
#2 LIONHEART/ MEJIBRAY
#8 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
#11 Futekigo na Ringo/ Awoi
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 26, 2014)
#10 Keijijo Ryusei/ BUCK-TICK
#11 G.Z.S.K.K./ DaizyStripper
#13 Yanderu Kanojo/ R-Shitei
#22 Other World/ Aldious
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 26, 2014)
#17 bleach/ Sadie
#20 RAIN STORY/ AKIHIDE
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#3 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
#9 ♪La La La♪/Jikyu¥850/ Kameleo
#15 one and only/ LOUD GRAPE
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#1 SM/ MEJIBRAY
#2 LIONHEART/ MEJIBRAY
#8 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
#11 Futekigo na Ringo/ Awoi
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
AKIHIDE,
Aldious,
Awoi,
Buck-Tick,
DaizyStripper,
DIV,
Kameleo,
Kiryu,
Loud Grape,
MEJIBRAY,
R-Shitei,
Sadie
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
vistlip Song Featured in Video Trailer
vistlip's new song "Jack" is currently featured in the new video trailer for the upcoming "Bakumatsu Rock" anime series. The song was chosen to be the opening theme for the new series produced by Marvelous AQL. The anime is based on a PSP adventure game of the same name, and features "Japan's civil war re-imagined as a rock battle between Shinsengumi and patriots." Check out the video trailer and a variety of video clips from the series and game on the Crunchyroll website.
"Bakumatsu Rock" preview featuring vistlip here
"Bakumatsu Rock" preview featuring vistlip here
KAMIJO New Video Trailer
KAMIJO has added a new video trailer for his upcoming "Moulin Rouge" single to his OHP. The 46 second spot features an audio clip of the new song, as well as offshoot images and clips from the song's PV. The artist's "Moulin Rouge" single will be released in three types on June 18. Track listings and cover art are not available on the OHP.
KAMIJO release news here
KAMIJO release news here
Monday, May 19, 2014
GIGAMOUS New Single Release 8/6
Several months ago, GIGAMOUS announced that they would be issuing three consecutive
months of releases, starting in June. The band has finally announced that in addition to "Platonic," coming out on June 4, and "Tokyo," coming out on July 9, they will release the third single in the trilogy on August 6. GIGAMOUS has not yet released the title for this single, but track listings and sales details are currently available for the first two. A 30 second video spot is featured on the band's OHP for the June "Platonic" release.
GIGAMOUS OHP here
GIGAMOUS OHP here
ALSDEAD New Single Release 6/4
ALSDEAD have announced that they will release a new single on June 4. The new single will be titled "STARLESS," and it will feature two new songs from the band. A 30 second video spot for the single and a 1:38 minute sample video clip for the band's upcoming "JUDGEMENT DAY" live event are also currently available on their OHP.
ALSDEAD OHP here
ALSDEAD OHP here
Sunday, May 18, 2014
DIV New Single Release 8/27
DIV has announced that they will be releasing a new single on August 27. The new single will be titled "Point of view," and it will be released in two types. Track listings and type details can be found on the band's OHP Discography page.
DIV OHP here
DIV OHP here
Silver Linings 2 New Videos on YouTube
Silver Linings has uploaded two new video clips to their official YouTube channel. The channel now includes a new audio clip for the song "hikari" and a band comment and furitsuke video for the song "Sparking for you."
"hikari" clip on YouTube here
"Sparking for you" furitsuke video on YouTube here
"hikari" clip on YouTube here
"Sparking for you" furitsuke video on YouTube here
Saturday, May 17, 2014
vistlip New Single Release 8/20 & Theme Song Decisions
vistlip has announced that they will be releasing a new single on August 20, and it will be titled "Jack." The title song has already been picked up as the opening theme song for the "Bakumatsu Rock" anime starting in July, and the coupling song "Scapegoat" will become the opening theme for the PlayStation®Vita game titled "BinaryStar." That game will be released on August 21.
vistlip News page here
vistlip News page here
Anli Pollicino Show Airs 5/19
Anli Pollicino will be featured in a show airing on May 19 on the Nico Nico Live website. The "Anli Pollicino May Nico Live" show will begin airing at 21:00 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
Friday, May 16, 2014
Yeti New Full PV on YouTube & Sample
Yeti has uploaded two new videos to their official YouTube channel. The new videos include a full PV for the song "loop," and a 2:25 minute sample for the song "postman." Both tracks are included on the band's new third mini album "Satou to Shio," just released April 30.
Yeti Official Channel on YouTube here
Yeti Official Channel on YouTube here
FANG New Album Preview on YouTube
FANG has uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The 6:12 minute video offers a preview of tracks from the band's upcoming first full album release, "evolutionary process." That album will be released on June 11. Track listing and pricing details are available in the video's About details section.
"evolutionary process" preview video on YouTube here
"evolutionary process" preview video on YouTube here
Thursday, May 15, 2014
MU New Video on YouTube
MU has uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The 3:57 minute video features a 3-way split screen close-up view of members playing the new song "GOD CHILD PLAY." The band's debut album "Discovery of the AVALON" will be released on May 21.
"GOD CHILD PLAY" video on YouTube here
"GOD CHILD PLAY" video on YouTube here
LUCHe. New Single Release 6/25
LUCHe. will be releasing a new single on June 25. The new single will be titled "Heartless," and it will be released in three types. Track list details are not yet posted.
LUCHe. OHP here
"Heartless" Type A CD at CD Japan here
"Heartless" Type B CD at CD Japan here
"Heartless" Type C CD at CD Japan here
LUCHe. OHP here
"Heartless" Type A CD at CD Japan here
"Heartless" Type B CD at CD Japan here
"Heartless" Type C CD at CD Japan here
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands
Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#28 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#12 SM/ MEJIBRAY
#18 LIONHEART/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#45 Ayabie/ Ayabie
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 12, 2014)
#2 Akujo no Hohoemi/ Lycaon
#3 DESPERATE/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#6 Tresor/ Blu-BiLLioN
#14 ♪La La La♪/Jikyu¥850/ Kameleo
#19 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 12, 2014)
#1 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
#19 Satou to Shio/ Yeti
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#28 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 19, 2014)
#12 SM/ MEJIBRAY
#18 LIONHEART/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#45 Ayabie/ Ayabie
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 12, 2014)
#2 Akujo no Hohoemi/ Lycaon
#3 DESPERATE/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#6 Tresor/ Blu-BiLLioN
#14 ♪La La La♪/Jikyu¥850/ Kameleo
#19 Hyouryuu Kanojo/ DIV
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 12, 2014)
#1 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
#19 Satou to Shio/ Yeti
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tags:
Ayabie,
Blu-BiLLioN,
DIV,
FEST VAINQUEUR,
Kameleo,
Kiryu,
Lycaon,
MEJIBRAY,
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST,
Yeti
RevleZ Album Available to Download from iTunes & New Release
RevleZ has made their first mini album available to download via iTunes. Four tracks from "The Mask Not Dyeing" are currently available for $6.45 in the U.S. store. For availability and pricing in other countries, please check your local online store.
The band's third single, titled "Punishment," will be released on May 28. On June 25, they will release another version of the single with a music PV included on DVD.
RevleZ OHP here
RevleZ on iTunes here
The band's third single, titled "Punishment," will be released on May 28. On June 25, they will release another version of the single with a music PV included on DVD.
RevleZ OHP here
RevleZ on iTunes here
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
D=OUT Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from D=OUT to its official YouTube channel. The 4:33 minute video features the band talking about their upcoming "Zange no Hanamichi" single release on May 21, the PV, and food.
D=OUT comment on YouTube here
D=OUT comment on YouTube here
BIOSPHIA New Single Release 7/2
BIOSPHIA will be releasing a new single on July 2. The new single will be titled "Abare Kuruu Uta," and it will include two new songs from the band. Other details have not yet been released on the Crow Music website.
BIOSPHIA news at Crow Music OHP here
BIOSPHIA news at Crow Music OHP here
Monday, May 12, 2014
v[NEU] New Single Release 7/2
v[NEU] has announced that they will be releasing a new
single on July 2 to commemorate their 5th anniversary. The new single will be titled "Hitori Ja Nai," but track lists and sales details are not yet available for this release.
v[NEU] OHP here
v[NEU] OHP here
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Single Release 5/30
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have announced that they will be releasing a new single on May 30. The new single will be titled "EARNEST GAMES." Details for the release are listed in the About details section of the new "EARNEST GAMES" short video uploaded to their official YouTube channel.
TMH4N'S OHP here
"EARNEST GAMES" video spot on YouTube here
TMH4N'S OHP here
"EARNEST GAMES" video spot on YouTube here
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Litchi☆Hikari Club PV Available on YouTube
Euclid international had uploaded a video clip from Litchi☆Hikari Club to its official International YouTube channel. The video features the band's short PV for the song "MudaMudaMudaMudaMudaMuda!!~
Ai No Dogma~," introduces the band members, and displays the group's most recent tour dates. You can find links to the band's OHP and mail order site in the About the video section.
Litchi☆Hikari Club video on YouTube here
LOUD GRAPE Videos on YouTube
Over the past few months, LOUD GRAPE has been busy uploading videos to their YouTube channel. The 17 videos currently available range from backstage and offshoot footage to band comments and sample audio track clips. The most recent addition is a furitsuke choreography video for "Emotional Rabbits." Visit their official YouTube channel to see what this band's all about.
LOUD GRAPE YouTube here
LOUD GRAPE YouTube here
Saturday, May 10, 2014
AKIHIDE Comment on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from AKIHIDE of BREAKERZ to its official YouTube channel. The 2:13 minute video features the guitarist talking about the release and concept of his upcoming album, "RAIN STORY." "RAIN STORY" will be released on May 14 in two different types.
AKIHIDE comment on YouTube here
AKIHIDE comment on YouTube here
Sadie Comments Available on YouTube
Vif Music has uploaded three comment videos from Sadie to their official YouTube channel. The videos, totaling over 25 minutes, feature different band members discussing their upcoming mini album release, "bleach." "bleach" will be available in stores on May 14 in three types.
Sadie comment 1 on YouTube here
Sadie comment 2 on YouTube here
Sadie comment 3 on YouTube here
Sadie comment 1 on YouTube here
Sadie comment 2 on YouTube here
Sadie comment 3 on YouTube here
Friday, May 9, 2014
Dangan NO LIMIT New Band & 1st Single
New band Dangan NO LIMIT has opened an official website and announced that they will be releasing their first single on May 28. The debut single will be titled "Fukanzen na Boku no," and it will be released in two types. A complete track listing and short video spot are currently available on the band's OHP. Dangan NO LIMIT are: Miyuu (Vo.), Ren (Gt.), Leo (Gt.), Chika (Ba.), and Yusuke (Dr.).
Dangan NO LIMIT OHP here
"Fukanzen na Boku no" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Fukanzen na Boku no" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Dangan NO LIMIT OHP here
"Fukanzen na Boku no" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Fukanzen na Boku no" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
FEST VAINQUEUR & HERO Air 5/13
FEST VAINQUEUR and HERO will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on May 13. 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
Tokimeki airs here
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Jackman Announces Disbandment
Jackman has announced that they will be disbanding this fall. In an announcement on their OHP, the bands states that they are sorry for disappointing the fans who have been cheering them on, but they will be stopping activity after their August 28, 2014 oneman show at Shinsaibashi VARON. In the meantime, they have renewed their OHP so that they can continue to make updates until that time. The full statement from the band can be found at the top of their OHP.
Jackman OHP here
Jackman OHP here
amber gris New Single Release 5/28
amber gris will be releasing their fifth maxi single on May 28. The new single will be titled "in the Cell," and it will be released in two types.
amber gris OHP here
"in the Cell" Type A at CD Japan here
"in the Cell" Type B at CD Japan here
amber gris OHP here
"in the Cell" Type A at CD Japan here
"in the Cell" Type B at CD Japan here
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Matenrou Opera New Single Release 7/23
Matenrou Opera will be releasing their 6th single on July 23. The new single, titled "Tonari ni Suwaru Taiyou," will include two new songs and a DVD featuring the PV for the title track. A track list is currently available on the band's OHP.
Matenrou Opera OHP here
"Tonari ni Suwaru Taiyou" at CD Japan here
Matenrou Opera OHP here
"Tonari ni Suwaru Taiyou" 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- (May 12, 2014)
#43 Akujo no Hohoemi/ Lycaon
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 12, 2014)
#7 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 5, 2014)
#2 Tresor/ Blu-BiLLioN
#20 ♪La La La♪/Jikyu¥850/ Kameleo
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 5, 2014)
NO LISTINGS
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (May 12, 2014)
#43 Akujo no Hohoemi/ Lycaon
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 12, 2014)
#7 Kyoka Suigetsu/ Kiryu
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (May 5, 2014)
#2 Tresor/ Blu-BiLLioN
#20 ♪La La La♪/Jikyu¥850/ Kameleo
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 5, 2014)
NO LISTINGS
ORICON STYLE Rankings here
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Megamasso New Single Release 5/14
Megamasso will be releasing a new single on May 14. The single will be titled "Blind Innocence," and it will be released in three types. Check out the band's OHP for a 45 second video preview and a full track listing.
Megamasso OHP release details here
Megamasso OHP release details here
Femme Fatale 1st Single Release 5/28
Femme Fatale, featuring the vocals of solo artist Kaya, will be releasing their first single on May 28. The new single will be titled "FREYA," and it will be released in two types. Be sure to check out the short promotional video on the band's OHP.
Femme Fatale OHP here
"FREYA" Limited Edition CD at CD Japan here
"FREYA" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here
Femme Fatale OHP here
"FREYA" Limited Edition CD at CD Japan here
"FREYA" Regular Edition CD at CD Japan here
Monday, May 5, 2014
Radio adamas Show Airs 5/10
adamas will appear in the seventh episode of their "radio adamas" program on the Nico Nico website. The program will air on May 10, starting at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who can't watch the program as it airs.
"radio adamas" airs here
"radio adamas" airs here
Magistina Saga 1st Full Album Release 6/25
Magistina Saga have announced that they will release their first full album on June 25. The new album will be titled "Creaith Anthem," and it will include 11 songs. A short video spot and full album track listing are available now on the Darkest Labyrinth/Starwave Records YouTube channel.
Magistina Saga OHP here
Magistina Saga CM spot on YouTube here
Magistina Saga OHP here
Magistina Saga CM spot on YouTube here
Sunday, May 4, 2014
X Japan NY Performance & Best CD Release
X Japan has announced that they will be reuniting for a performance in New York City this fall. On October 11, 2014, the band will be playing at Madison Square Garden. Details of the show have not yet been released. In addition, there will be a new greatest hits compilation from the band released on June 17 to commemorate their 25th major anniversary. The "THE WORLD - X JAPAN Hatsu no Zensekai Best" will be released in two types. The compilation will contain remastered versions of their classic songs, as well as a live song commemorating hide.
X Japan OHP here
X Japan greatest hits details at CD Japan here
X Japan OHP here
X Japan greatest hits details at CD Japan here
Black Gene for the Next Scene Furitsuke Videos on YouTube
Black Gene for the Next Scene have uploaded two new furitsuke choreography videos to their official YouTube channel. The videos feature all the band members outlining the moves--or trying to--that accompany the new songs "Tokyo Samurai Theater" and "Piglect."
BFN Channel on YouTube here
BFN Channel on YouTube here
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Shellmy Two New Single Releases 5/28
Shellmy has announced that they will release two new singles on May 28. "A-gata Girlfriend" and "Depasu" will be the band's third and fourth single releases. Track lists are available on the band's OHP.
Shellmy OHP here
Shellmy OHP here
TRIGGAH on iTunes
Watchers of the latest "PS COMPANY PRESENTS 'Chichuu Roukaku TV'" web show on the Nico Nico website may have been introduced to a band named TRIGGAH. Currently three of TRIGGAH's singles are available to purchase and download from iTunes in the U.S. "Dazzle," "Be Alive," and "Abyss of the Psyche" are all available through the site for under $2 each. For pricing and availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes store listings.
The band's latest single, "ENVY AND JEALOUSY," was just released on March 5. A video clip of that song is currently available on the band's OHP.
TRIGGAH OHP here
TRIGGAH listings (not "Wasted") on iTunes U.S. here
The band's latest single, "ENVY AND JEALOUSY," was just released on March 5. A video clip of that song is currently available on the band's OHP.
TRIGGAH OHP here
TRIGGAH listings (not "Wasted") on iTunes U.S. here
Friday, May 2, 2014
AKIHIDE Short Clip on YouTube
AKIHIDE has added a short video clip for his new album release to his official YouTube channel. The 2:18 minute clip features a portion of the video for the song "RAIN MAN." The new album titled "RAIN STORY" will be released in two types on May 14. A full track list is available from the artist's OHP.
"RAIN STORY" short video on YouTube here
AKIHIDE OHP here
"RAIN STORY" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"RAIN STORY" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
"RAIN STORY" short video on YouTube here
AKIHIDE OHP here
"RAIN STORY" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"RAIN STORY" Regular Edition at CD Japan here
Another Changes Name
New band Another has recently announced that they will be changing their name. In various blog and Twitter posts, band members have announced that as of May 2, they they will be changing their name to DIALITE. Changes to their social media and OHP accounts will soon begin to reflect the new name.
Another/DIALITE OHP here
Another/DIALITE OHP here
Thursday, May 1, 2014
PS COMPANY PRESENTS Special Airs 5/2
PS COMPANY will be presenting another special program on the Nico Nico Live website on May 2. The "PS COMPANY PRESENTS 'Chichuu Roukaku TV'" event will begin airing at 19:00 JST (convert time here).
Sponsored by the well-known management agency, the show promises to
feature music and videos from a variety of indie bands like VAASTU, Jackman, TRIGGAH, Sick2, ANSIA, D'uAI, Rave, Neverland, Densen Kayou Ichiza Baraddo, and more. Time
shifting is available
for registered Nico Nico users who cannot watch the program as it airs.
PS COMPANY PRESENTS airs here
PS COMPANY PRESENTS airs here
lynch. Show Airs 5/2
lynch. will be appearing in the 9th episode of their web show on May 2. The show titled "THE BLACK TRIANGLE" will begin airing on the Nico Nico Live website at 22:00 JST (time zone converter). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico site users who can't watch the program as it airs.
lynch. show airs here
lynch. show airs here
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