Sunday, August 31, 2014

UNiTE, Kameleo, DIV Show Airs 9/3

A special program featuring UNiTE, Kameleo, and DIV will air on the Nico Nico website on September 3. The "UNiTE x Kameleo x DIV Soushutsuen" show will begin airing at 19:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift for later viewing if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.

The special airs here

Ecthelion New Single Release 10/15

Ecthelion will release their fourth single on October 15. The new single will be titled "Tentei Rave," and a video sample for the title track is available on the band's OHP.

Exthelion OHP here
"Tentei Rave" CD at CD Japan here

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Gargoyle New Album Release 8/27

Gargoyle just released their 16th album on August 27. The album is titled "Geshiki," and it contains a total of 16 songs.

Gargoyle OHP here
"Geshiki" CD at CD Japan here

New Full D Album Release 11/12 & Activity Pause

D have announced on their OHP that they will be releasing a new full album on November 12. The new album will be titled "KINGDOM," and it will be issued in three types.

However, the band also announced that it will pause activities for the rest of 2014. Vocalist ASAGI, who suffers from temperomandibular joint disease (commonly known as TMD or TMJ), announced in his web diary that the pain from this disease had increased, making an activity pause necessary to allow his jaw time to rest. Since more traditional treatments have not eased the vocalist's pain, he will also undergo oral surgery during the pause. A complete statement from ASAGI is available in his web diary.

D OHP here

Editor's Note:  To learn about TMD, and why it would be difficult for a vocalist, you can read more here.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Carat New Single Releases 8/27

Carat has just released two new singles on August 27. The new singles are titled "yo! say! Summer ~Shochu Mimai Moushiagemasu~" and "oh! some! Summer ~Zansho Mimai Moushiagemasu~," and they include two songs each.

Carat OHP here
"yo! say!" CD at CD Japan here
"oh! some!" CD at CD Japan here

Final Alice9 Channel Airs 9/29 & Nao Twitter

Alice Nine will air the final episode of their monthly "Alice9 Channel" show on the Nico Nico website on September 29. The show will begin airing at 19:30 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the program as it airs.

Since access to the band's social media accounts under PS Company has now been disabled, drummer Nao has created a new Twitter account and blog.  Be sure to follow his new accounts.

Alice9 Channel airs here
Nao Twitter here
Nao blog here

Thursday, August 28, 2014

DEEP RAVE New Single Just Released

DEEP RAVE have just released a new single on August 27. The single titled "CALM BLUE" was originally scheduled to be released on August 13, but was delayed. The new CD includes two songs, and a sample video clip for it currently available on the band's OHP.

DEEP RAVE OHP here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 9/23

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be September 23. 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

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

[ORIKON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (September 1, 2014)
#2   Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#3   GET AWAY/ THE JOLLY ROGER/ VAMPS
#16 Jack/ vistlip
#43 EVERLASTING/ L'Arc~en~Ciel
#48 Pineapple Chahan/ RoNo☆Cro

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 1, 2014)
#19  PSYCHO MONSTERS/ SCREW

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 25, 2014)
#2   GARDEN/ Blu-BiLLioN
#12 [VIper]/ Codomo Dragon
#14 Yanderu Kanojo/ R-Shitei
#19  Natsu no Owari/ AvelCain

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 25, 2014)
#2  Kikikaikai/ Litchi☆Hikari Club

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Alice Nine Members Create New Twitter

On August 29, Alice Nine members will have to abandon their longtime website, Twitter, and blog accounts, but fans worried about keeping up with them can take heart. Vocalist Shou, guitarist Hiroto, and bassist Saga have announced that they have already created new personal Twitter accounts that fans can follow. In addition, Shou has jumped into the world of Facebook and created a fan page. Be sure to follow and like their accounts to follow them.

Shou Twitter here
Hiroto Twitter here
Saga Twitter here
Shou Facebook here

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

GLAY 24-hour Nico Nico Broadcast

GLAY will be appearing in a special two-part 24-hour live broadcast on the Nico Nico website. The "GLAY LIVE TOUR 2014 TOHOKU <Tenshi no Itazura Miyagi> Live Zen'yasai ~24-hour GLAY Matsuri~" show will begin airing on August 28 at 18:30 JST (convert time here) and will continue airing on August 29 at 18:30 JST. Time shifting is available for both programs if you are a registered Nico Nico site user.

GLAY Live part one here
GLAY Live part two here

Kameleo New Album Release 10/5

Kameleo will be releasing their second new album on October 5. The album will be titled "High Collar," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available now on the band's OHP.

Kameleo OHP here

Monday, August 25, 2014

R-Shitei New Single Release 10/8

R-Shitei will release a new single on October 8. The new single will be a double-A release titled "Houtai Otoko/Yawata no Yabushirazu," and it will be issued in two types. Each version will come with a PV DVD, and track details are available now on the band's OHP.

R-Shitei OHP here

THE KIDDIE New Album Release 11/26

THE KIDDIE will be releasing a new album on November 26. The new release will be called "DYSTOPIA," and it be issued in two types. Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

THE KIDDIE OHP here

Sunday, August 24, 2014

exist†trace New Album Details

exist†trace have announced more details about their upcoming second full album release, "WORLD MAKER." A complete track listing and sample audio clips for each track are now available on the band's Discography webpage. The album will be released on September 24.

exist†trace OHP here

NoGoD New album Release 9/17

NoGoD have finally announced the name and track listing for their new album release. The new album will be titled "Make A New World," and it will be released on September 17 in three types. More details and release information can be found on the band's Discography page.

NoGoD OHP here

Saturday, August 23, 2014

HERO New Single Release 10/22

HERO will be releasing their third major single on October 22. The new single will be titled "Zero," and it will be released in three types. Track details for the different types are not yet available. HERO just released their fist major album on May 21, 2014.

HERO OHP here

Three Days of PIERROT on Nico Nico

PIERROT will be featured in special broadcasts on the Nico Nico website on three consecutive days, starting August 29. The shows will cover the group's "DICTATORS CIRCUS V," "DICTATORS CIRCUS VI," and "DICTATORS CIRCUS VII" tour final shows spanning years from 2000 to 2005. Shows will air August 29, 30, and 31, starting at 22:00 JST (convert time here) each day. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the programs as they air.

PIERROT "DICTATORS CIRCUS V" live airs here
PIERROT "DICTATORS CIRCUS VI" live airs here
PIERROT "DICTATORS CIRCUS VII" live airs here

Friday, August 22, 2014

ToshI Live Airs 8/25

X JAPAN vocalist and solo artist ToshI will hold a special live broadcast on the Nico Nico Live website on August 25. The artist will air a"Toshl 'CRYSTAL ROCK NIGHT SUMMER LIVE IN DAIBA'" show starting at 17:00 JST (convert time here). Special guest performers from bands like DIR EN GREY, baroque, MERRY, lynch., and My Fairytale will also appear. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the program as it airs.

ToshI live airs here

exist†trace Live Airs 8/28

exist†trace will hold a special re-broadcast on the Nico Nico Live website on August 28. The band will air their complete "exist†trace ONE MAN 'Just Like a Virgin'" live show starting at 22:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the program as it airs.

exist†trace live airs here

Thursday, August 21, 2014

LM.C Announce New Album Release

LM.C have announced that they will be releasing a new album titled "PERFECT RAINBOW." No details have been released about the album, but the duo's OHP announces that production has started, and they hope to have the CD ready for distribution before the end of this year. More details should follow soon.

LM.C OHP here

DAIGO New Single Release 9/10

DAIGO has announced that he will release his third single on September 10. The new single will be titled "CHANGE!!/Shinpaisho na Kanojo," and it will be released in three types. The song "CHANGE!!" is the theme song for the "Card Fight!! Vanguard" game, and the related "Gekijou-ban Card Fight!! Vanguard '3tsu no Game'" movie adaptation. The artist's OHP currently features a short PV spot for the single.

DAIGO OHP news here

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND New Single Release 11/5

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND have announced that they will be releasing a new single on November 5. The new single will be titled "Aozora Guillotine," and it will be released in three types. Track listings are available on the band's OHP.

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND 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- (August 25, 2014)
#2   EVERLASTING/ L'Arc~en~Ciel
#21 GARDEN/ Blu-BiLLioN
#37 Dried Up Youthful Fame/ OLDCODEX
#39 Tsukiyabureru-Time to SMASH!/ T.M.Revolution

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 25, 2014)
#45 Kikikaikai/ Litchi☆Hikari Club

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 18, 2014)
#4   [VIper]/ Codomo Dragon
#11 [D.D.D.]~Dead.Devil.Dancing~/ Black Gene for the Next Scene
#12 Period/ the Raid.
#13 U-TOPIA/ Rayflower
#17 Kangoku Rock Men/ GIGAMOUS

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 18, 2014)
#10 Tokage Zukan~Kaijo Gentei Ongen Dai Zenshu~/ LEZARD
#18 ENIGMA/ DEATHGAZE

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Schwarz Stein Debut at Anime USA in October!

Schwarz Stein have announced that they will make their debut in the U.S. at the Anime USA convention in October. The duo will be holding a live performance at the convention on  October 4, 2014. Anime USA takes place from October 3-5 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. More information about VIP passes will be available soon on the band's OHP and the Anime USA website.

Schwarz Stein OHP news here
Anime USA page here

Alice Nine Leaves PS Company & New DVD

Alice Nine recently announced that they will not be renewing their contract with their management agency, PS Company. In a message posted on the band's OHP, PS Company representative Tomomi Ozaki states that although the band's contract expires on August 25, the company will finish and release a final live DVD titled "Alice Nine TOUR2014 'Supernova Symphonia' ASIA TOUR DOCUMENTARY & LIVE DVD 'Resolution-ALICE IN ASIA-'". This release is scheduled for October 29. The band's official club ALICE fan club will end in November.

In an additional statement from the band, they announce that the August 23rd performance at Fuji Q Highland Conifer Forest will be their last live show under PSC. They also state that the members decided the best way to grow stronger as a band after 10 years was to go back to the basics and rediscover their roots. Alice Nine members are quick to reassure fans through blog and Twitter messages that although they will be taking a brief hiatus to sort out business, they are not disbanding.

Complete statements can be found on the band's OHP.

Alice Nine OHP here
Direct statement link here

Monday, August 18, 2014

Alice Nine Live Show Airs 8/21

Alice Nine will air a special live show on the Nico Nico website on August 21. The "Alice Nine 9th Anniversary Live~'NEVER ENDING UNIVERSE'" special will begin airing at 18:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the program as it airs.

Alice Nine Live airs here

MUCC vs SID Special Airs 8/20

MUCC and SID will appear in a special program airing on the Nico Nico website on August 20. The "MUCC vs SID 2 Man Live Exclusive Live Coverage" program will feature a part of the bands' "SIX NINE WARS" live series. The show will begin at 17:30 JST (convert time here), and registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the show as it airs.

MUCC and SID show airs here

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Ensoku New Single Release 9/17

Ensoku is announcing their 1st last single will be released on September 17. The single will be titled "Tadashii Sekai no Owarikata," and it will include five tracks. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Ensoku OHP here
"Tadashii Sekai no Owarikata" at CD Japan here

Gossip Release News

Gossip has added news about several upcoming releases in print advertisements and on their OHP. The band will be releasing a demo single on September 3, and it will be titled "Psycho-pas$". On December 17, they will release their first single, titled "Sentimental na Psycho Yarou". They have also announced that by March 11, 2015, they will release their first mini album "Demodori Kichiku Psycho Yarou (Saihan)". A short CM spot for the band is currently available on their OHP and YouTube.

Gossip OHP here
Gossip CM spot on YouTube here

Editor's Note:  The title of the first single is tricky. It's written as 「セン恥メンタルなサイコ野郎」, with the character 恥 being pronounced as 'chi' or 'ti' for the 'sentimental' part, but meaning 'shame, dishonor' when it stands on its own.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

the Raid. Live Video on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a short live video to their official YouTube channel. The 2:50 minute video features the band performing the song "Shikisai Monochrome" live onstage at Umeda AKASO on July 27. The band will start their third anniversary oneman tour this month.

the Raid. live video on YouTube here

UNiTE. Short PV on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has uploaded a short version PV for UNiTE. to its official YouTube channel.  The new 30- second spot features a sample of the band's new song "ice," due out on September 17 as part of a double-A single.

UNiTE. "ice" short PV on YouTube here

Friday, August 15, 2014

SCREW Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from SCREW to its official YouTube channel. The 1:02 minute video features bassist Rui showing the different versions of the band's new album release, "PSYCHO MONSTERS," identifying the chibi characters, and showing the summer yukata he'll wear for an in-store event.

SCREW comment on YouTube here

Blu-BiLLioN Comment Available on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from Blu-BiLLioN to its official YouTube channel. The 2:10 minute video features the band talking about their new single release, "GARDEN," just released on August 13, their upcoming September oneman live show at Nakano ZERO, and their answers to the question of what made it feel like summer for them this year.

Blu-BiLLioN comment on YouTube here

Thursday, August 14, 2014

REALies New Single Release 9/3

REALies will be releasing a new single on September 3. The new single will be a double-A release titled "HEARTS/Cinema Syndrome," and it will be issued in three types. A short PV spot for the new single is currently available on the band's OHP.

REALies OHP here

Golden Bomber New Single Release 8/20

Golden Bomber will be releasing a new single on August 20. The new single will be titled "Laura no Kizudarake," and it will include three tracks plus karaoke tracks. The single is unique in that it will be released with a perfectly white cover and no extras for 461 JPY+tax. A full PV for the title track is available on the Zany Zap official YouTube channel.

Golden Bomber OHP here
Full version PV on YouTube here

Editor's Note: Alternate title spellings include "Rola no Kizudarake" and "Lola no Kizudarake." The title in the original Japanese is 「ローラの傷だらけ」.


Wednesday, August 13, 2014

SUGIZO New Album Release 9/24

SUGIZO will be releasing a new compilation album on September 24. The new release will be titled "SPIRITUAL CLASSIC SUGIZO SELECTION," and it will contain a collection of classical music selected by the artist himself. There will also be a bonus track arranged by SUGIZO.

SUGIZO OHP here
"SPIRITUAL CLASSIC SUGIZO SELECTION" 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- (August 18, 2014)
#8   Tsukiyabureru-Time to SMASH!/ T.M.Revolution
#22 Dried Up Youthful Fame/ OLDCODEX
#27 [VIper]/ Codomo Dragon

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 18, 2014)
NO NEW LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 11, 2014)
#2   Hakaana/ Arlequin
#3   Valencia to Virginia/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#5   Obake/ Kameleo
#8   PARASITIC EMOTION/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
#12 Sei to Shi/ Grieva
#19 Sakigake!! Matsuri-izm / DOG in The PWO

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 11, 2014)

#7   Qualia [Albus]/ HOLLOWGRAM

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Awoi Last Single Release 9/24 & BEST Album 8/20

Awoi have announced they will be releasing one last single on September 24. The new single will be titled "Black Hole," and it will be released in two types. This is in addition to the band's plan to release a "Best" album on August 20. The "Awoi BEST" album will also be released in two types. Track listings for both upcoming CDs are available on the band's OHP Discography page.

Awoi OHP Discography here

TRIGGAH New Mini Album Release 10/8

TRIGGAH will be releasing a new mini album on October 8. The new album will be titled "SACRIFEAR," and it will contain a total of five songs--including the latest "RAVEN SCAVENGED RUBBISH." Track list details are available on the band's label OHP.

TRIGGAH info at DUAL CORE OHP here

Monday, August 11, 2014

Zonbi New Single Release 10/26

Zonbi have announced that they will be releasing their 4th single on October 26. The new single will be titled "Yuuyami Koushinkyoku," and only the title track has been listed. The single will be a live venue limited release.

Zonbi OHP here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 8/19

Golden Bomber members will appear in their monthly "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on August 19. This month's show will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and promises to be a two-hour summer vacation special broadcast. 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

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 8/26

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be August 26. 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

RAVE & SCREW Air 8/12

RAVE and SCREW will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on August 12. 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

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Crishuna Announces Dissolution

Crishuna recently announced that they would be disbanding after a final live performance at Ash OSAKA on November 1. The band apologizes for the sudden announcement, and promises to perform to the best of their ability for their remaining shows. A full statement can be found on the band's OHP.

Crishuna OHP here

DIALITE 1st Mini Album Release 10/1

DIALITE will release their first mini album on October 1. The new CD will be titled "Primal Theory," and it will include a total of five new songs from the band. A track list and audio sample for each song is available in a new video on the band's official YouTube channel.

Mini album spot on YouTube here
DIALITE OHP here
"Primal Theory" CD at CD Japan here

Friday, August 8, 2014

DIR EN GREY New Album Release 12/10

DIR EN GREY have announced that they will be releasing a new album on December 10. The new album will be titled "ARCHE," and it will be the band's first full album release since 2011.

DIR EN GREY OHP here

Plastic Tree PV on YouTube

Victor Entertainment has made a new video and PV spot for Plastic Tree available on its official YouTube channel. The 5:49 minute video features the promotional video for the band's upcoming "Mime" single, as well as PV spots for it. The new single will be released on September 3 in four types.

"Mime" video and spot on YouTube here
Plastic Tree OHP here

Thursday, August 7, 2014

TweiT New Mini Album Release 9/17

TweiT have announced that they will be releasing their first mini album on September 17. The new album will be titled "Aesthetics of Suicide," and it will include a total of five songs. The track details have not yet been decided.

TweiT OHP Discography details here

Rayflower New Single Release 8/6

Rayflower have just released a new single on August 6. The new single is called "U-TOPIA," and it includes two new songs and two accompanying instrumental versions. The group recently issued a comment about the single on their official YouTube channel, and a short-version PV is available on the OHP. Track details are available on the OHP and in the about the video section of YouTube.

Rayflower OHP details here
"U-TOPIA" comment on YouTube here

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

LEZARD New Album Release 8/6

LEZARD released a new full album today, August 6. The album is titled "Tokage Zukan~Kaijo Gentei Ongen Dai Zenshu~," and it has been released in two different types. A full track listing for both versions is currently available on the band's OHP.

LEZARD OHP here
"Tokage Zukan" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"Tokage Zukan" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (August 11, 2014)
#7   Dried Up Youthful Fame/ OLDCODEX
#29 Hakaana/ Arlequin
#33 Valencia to Virginia/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#42 Obake/ Kameleo
#46 BLEEZE/ GLAY

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 11, 2014)
#24 SENDIE KAMOTSU/ Sendai Kamotsu
#37 O CHOIR/ UVERworld

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 4, 2014)
#1   Sakigake!! Matsuri izm / DOG in The PWO
#3   Obake/ Kameleo
#19 but Beautiful/ Moran

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 4, 2014)
NO NEW LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

SAVAGE New November Mini Album Release

SAVAGE will be releasing their first mini album sometime in November this year. The mini album will be titled "Jikasei Yuudoku Dinner," but no other details have been released yet. The band will start a tour for the album December 8 at Osaka RUIDO.

Savage OHP here

Angelo New Single Release 10/8

Angelo will be releasing a new single on October 8. The new single will be titled "SCARE," and it will be released in two types. This should be the band's eleventh single release, and the first since 2013's "OUTBREAK."

Angelo OHP here

Monday, August 4, 2014

Schwarz Stein New Single Release 11/5

Schwarz Stein have announced that they will release a new single on November 5. No other details about the single have been listed yet, but the OHP promises updates will follow soon. Schwarz Stein consists of Kaya on vocals and Hora on keyboard.

Schwarz Stein OHP here

NoGoD New Album Release 9/17

NoGoD have announced via their OHP that they will be releasing their fourth major album on September 17. The as yet unnamed album will be the band's first in almost a year and a half, and they promise to release a new song from the release soon.

NoGoD OHP Discography here

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Glam Grammar New Single Release 8/13

Glam Grammar will be releasing a new single on August 13. The new single will be titled "Tokyo Nanashi-chan ♀," and it will be released in two types. The track listing for both versions is available on the band's OHP.

Glam Grammar OHP here
"Tokyo Nanashi-chan ♀" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"Tokyo Nanashi-chan ♀" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Sick2 New Album Release 10/29

Sick2 will be releasing their first full album on October 29. The new album will be titled "RadioYerevan," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available on the Planet Child website.

Sick2 release news at Planet Child here

Neverland New Single Release 11/26

Neverland will be releasing a new single on November 26. The new single will be titled "Evergreen.," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available on the Planet Child website.

Neverland release news at Planet Child here

Friday, August 1, 2014

T.M.Revolution New Single Release 9/3

T.M.Revolution will be releasing another new single on September 3. The new single will be titled "Phantom Pain," and it will be released in two different types.

T.M.Revolution OHP here

Plastic Tree New Singe Release 9/3

Plastic Tree have announced that they will release a new single on September 3. The new single will be titled "Mime," and it will be released in four types. The track list for each version is available on the band's OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here