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

Sclaim New Cover Song on YouTube

Sclaim is on a roll, posting another visual cover song to their official YouTube channel. The new video features the band playing Janne Da Arc's song "RED ZONE." Programming, recording, mixing, and mastering for the project was done by guitarist KEITA.

Sclaim's "RED ZONE" cover on YouTube here

LOUD GRAPE New Release 11/26

LOUD GRAPE will be releasing a new mini album on November 26. The new album release will be titled "Devils Chocolate," and it will be released in two types. A track listing for each type is currently available on the band's discography page.

LOUD GRAPE 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- (September 29, 2014)
#16  Rev/ice/ UNiTE
#43  Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#44  BLEEZE/ GLAY

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 29, 2014)
#36  Make A New World/ NoGoD

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 22, 2014)
#4   Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#5   Obake/ Kameleo
#11  blind message/ DIAURA
#15  GARDEN/ Blu-BiLLioN

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 22, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Silver Linings 1st Mini Album Diget Video on YouTube

Silver Linings have made a new video available on their official YouTube channel. The 4:32 minute video features a digest selection of music to preview the band's first mini album, scheduled for release in January 2015. The group has just resumed activities this month. Other details about the future release are not yet available.

Silver Linings OHP here
Mini album digest video on YouTube here

UWAKIMONO PV Available on YouTube

SuG's vocalist Takeru has made a new PV available on the SuG official YouTube channel for his solo project, UWAKIMONO. The new 4:17 minute video features a full PV for the new song "HELLYEAH," currently on sale via iTunes in Japan.

"HELLYEAH" PV on YouTube here

VAMPS New Album Release 10/29

VAMPS will be releasing a new original album on October 29. The album will be titled "BLOODSUCKERS," and it will be released in three types.

VAMPS OHP here

GLAY New Releases Announced

GLAY will be releasing a new single and new album in the coming months. On October 15, the band will release celebrate their 20th anniversary with a double-A single titled "Hyakka Ryoran/Hashire! Mirai." The single will be released in two types. Then on November 5, they will release a new album titled "MUSIC LIFE." The album will be released in three types. Track lists and promotional video clips can be found on the band's OHP.

GLAY OHP here

The Verse New Videos on YouTube

The Verse have added and updated videos available on their official YouTube channel. New video demos are now available for the band's songs "DOLL" and "Gokusai Hengen," in addition to the demos already posted for "VICTRIA" and "Bousou Kanjou." The Verse are Daisuke on vocals, ReI and ИisuRa on guitars, Asahi on bass, and MASASHI on drums.

The Verse official Youtube channel here

Codomo Dragon Furitsuke Video on YouTube

Codomo Dragon has a new furitsuke choreography video available on the B.P. Records official YouTube channel. The new 4:12 minute video features members of the band narrating a video of themselves leading a crowd through the movements for the song "Human Error." That song is available on the band's recent "VIper" single release.

"Human Error" furitsuke video on YouTube here

Dianslave 1st Single Release 11/25

New band Dianslave will be releasing their first single on November 25. The single will be titled "STAR GATE," and a video promo spot for the release is currently available on the band's OHP.

Dianslave OHP here

12012 New Mini Album Release 10/1

12012 will be releasing a new mini album on October 1. The new mini album will be titled "XII," and it will contain five song tracks. The complete track list is available on the band's OHP.

12012 OHP here

Sclaim New Cover Song on YouTube

Sclaim, formerly adamas, have added another new cover song to their official YouTube channel. The new 4:20 minute video features the group covering L'Arc~en~Ciel's song "Blurry Eyes." Programming, mixing, recording, and mastering were done by the band's guitarist, KEITA.

"Blurry Eyes" cover on YouTube here

Angelo New PV Spot on YouTube

Angelo have uploaded a new, longer video spot to their official YouTube channel. The 1:35 minute video features a longer sample of the title track from the band's new "SCARE" single release. "SCARE" will hit stores on October 8.

"SCARE" video spot on YouTube here

UNiTE & KAMIJO on Nico Nico 9/23

UNiTE and KAMIJO will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on September 23. 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.

UNiTE & KAMIJO air 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- (September 22, 2014)
#10 CHANGE!!/Shinpaisho na Kanojo/ DAIGO
#17 Yue ni, Matenrou/ MUCC
#23  Real?/ MIYAVI
#29  Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#32  SOL/ PENICILLIN
#41  ENAMEL/ SID
#44  Phantom Pain/ T.M.Revolution

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 22, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 15, 2014)
#2   Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#4   blind message/ DIAURA
#9   Psycho na Bansan/ SCAPEGOAT
#10 HEARTS/Cinema Syndrome/ REALies
#13 Sakigake!! Matsuri-izm/ DOG in the PWO
#16 Obake/ Kameleo
#17 Nagareboshi/ Otoiroha
#19 Hakaana/ Arlequin

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 15, 2014)
#18 INFINITY/ GANGLION

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

"DUAL CORE SUMMIT" DVD Release 11/12

Several bands will be included on a new DVD release from the "DUAL CORE SUMMIT 2014" held on July 19 at Meguro Rock-May-Kan. The DVD will be released on November 12 and will include a total of eleven video tracks from bands like GENGAH., GHOSE, KISSBULLET, Art Cube, and TRIGGAH. The video is produced by DUAL CORE SOUND ENTERPRISE. Track details can be found on TRIGGAH's OHP.

TRIGGAH OHP here

ORGE 1st Single Release 11/3

ORGE will release their first single on November 3. The single will be titled "Kyoumei." No other details about the release are available. ORGE are yuta on vocals, Shiro on guitar, and Iori on bass.

ORGE OHP here

ALSDEAD PV Spot on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has uploaded a video spot for ALSDEAD's upcoming album release to its official YouTube channel. The new 56 second spot features a sample of the band's new song "KILL THE KING" from the upcoming "Idea" album, due out October 8. A track listing for both versions of the album is now available on the ALSDEAD OHP.

ALSDEAD OHP here
"KILL THE KING" spot on YouTube here

VAMPS New Single Release 10/8

VAMPS will be releasing their 10th single on October 8. The new single will be titled "VAMPIRE'S LOVE," and it will be released in three types. UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN has uploaded a 30 second video spot for the new release to its official YouTube channel.

VAMPS OHP here
"VAMPIRE'S LOVE" spot on YouTube here

Matenrou Opera New Single Release 10/29

Matenrou Opera will be releasing a new one-coin single on October 29. The new single will be titled "Chimeishou," and it will include one song and an accompanying instrumental track.

Matenrou Opera OHP here

Blu-BiLLioN New Single Release 11/19

Blu-BiLLioN will be releasing a new single on November 19. The new single will be titled "Sincerely yours," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available.

Blu-BiLLioN OHP here

REIGN New Single Release 10/22

REIGN will be releasing their fourth single on October 22. The new single will be titled "Kakusei," and it will be released in two types. A video spot for the single is available on the band's official YouTube channel, and a track listing for each type is listed in the description section of the video.

The release date for the single was postponed slightly due to the hospitalization of vocalist IKUMA for poor health. He has already begun recovery, and will post updates on his blog.

REIGN OHP here
"Kakusei" video spot on YouTube here

Sclaim New Cover Song on YouTube

Sclaim have added a new cover song to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a cover of LUNA SEA's "STORM," with programming, recording, mixing, and mastering done by guitarist KEITA. Sclaim, formerly known as adamas, are YUITO on vocals, KEITA on guitar, ICHIRO on bass, and TAKECHI on drums.

Sclaim cover of "STORM" on YouTube here

NAINE Announces DVD Release

NAINE have announced that they will be releasing a live DVD. The DVD will feature the band's first oneman live performance at SHIBUYA WWW on September 9. They have not yet announced a release date, but they have added a teaser video to their official YouTube channel.

NAINE DVD video announcement on YouTube here

Shellmy Live Clip on YouTube

Shellmy has added a new live video clip to their official YouTube channel. Fans can now watch a four-minute live performance clip of the band doing "Depasu," the title song from a single released in May this year.

"Depasu" live clip on YouTube here

Kiryu New Single Release 11/19

Kiryu will be releasing their 12th maxi single on November 19. The new single will be titled "Amaterasu," and it will be released in four types. Track details for each type are not yet available.

Kiryu OHP here

XENON New Single Release 11/19

XENON  have announced that they will release their seventh single on November 19. The new single will be titled "Shinzou," and it will be released in two types. A full track list it not yet available.

XENON OHP here

MERRY New Album Release 12/24

MERRY will be releasing a new full album on December 24. The new album will be titled "NOnsense MARKet," but no other details have been announced. The band's last album, "MERRY VERY BEST," was released in 2012.

MERRY OHP here

Liraizo New Band & 1st Mini Album Release

New band Liraizo has just opened a website and announced the release of their first mini album. The new album will be titled "Himitsu Club," and it will be released on November 26. It will contain a total of six song tracks. An introductory video spot is available on the band's OHP. Liraizo are YUKI on vocals, Kiri and Touma on guitars, Yutoman on bass, and Suzune on drums.

Liraizo OHP here

Purple Stone 1st Single Release 11/26

Purple Stone have announced that they will release their first single on November 26. The new single will be titled "Amazuppai Mango," and it will be released in two types. Track listings and cove art are available on the band's OHP.

Purple Stone 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- (September 15, 2014)
#12 Phantom Pain/ T.M.Revolution
#14 Mime/ Plastic Tree
#17 Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#22 ENAMEL/ SID
#42 blind message/ DIAURA

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 15, 2014)
#21 AVALON/ Matenrou Opera

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 8, 2014)
#1   Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#5   Point of view/ DIV
#7   Obake/ Kameleo
#9   Natsu no Owari/ AvelCain
#11 Yanderu Kanojo/ R-Shite

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 1, 2014)
#2   Story/ DuelJewel
#11 Geshiki/ Gargoyle

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Azlina 1st Single Release

New band Azlina has announced that they expect to release their first single at the end of October. The single will be titled "HymelCroyt," and a video spot for the single and its coupling song "Doll:A" is now available on the band's official YouTube channel. Azlina are Sigva on vocals, Yuki and Yuno on guitars, and Tomo on bass.

Azlina OHP here
Video spot on YouTube here


Editor's Note:  I don't usually offer opinions on the news I post, but I'd like to recommend this band. I think they've got a nicely put together sound for a new band. I'll be keeping an eye on them.--SBEEC

MEJIBRAY New Album Release 12/3

MEJIBRAY announced plans to release their second full album on December 3. The new album will be titled "THE '420' THEATRICAL ROSES," and it will be released in two types. Track listings for both types are available on the band's OHP.

MEJIBRAY OHP here

Uwakimono New Single Release 9/22

SuG's vocalist Takeru will be releasing a new single for his Uwakimono solo project. The new single will be called "HELLYEAH," and it will be released on iTunes on September 22. A teaser video for the single is also available on the Pony Canyon site.

SuG OHP here
"HELLYEAH" preview here

Seremedy Last Single Release 9/15

Seremedy will release their last single on September 15. The new single will be titled "DIVERGE," and YOHIO has added a new image for the release to his official Twitter.

YOHIO Twitter here

Vent Croix New Single Release 9/10

Vent Croix will release a new single on September 10. The new single will be titled "SINGLES for SEASONS," and it will contain four song tracks. A complete track listing, video, and cover art can be found on the band's OHP.

Vent Croix OHP here

T.M.Revolution New EP & Single Available for Download

T.M.Revolution just released a new EP album titled "Phantom Pain" on September 3. That new album, plus the artist's latest single, "Tsukiyabureru-Time to Smash!," are both available to download from iTunes and Amazon Digital Music. In the U.S., both albums are priced under 6 USD. For pricing and availability in other countries, please check your local digital store listings.

T.M.Revolution on iTunes here
T.M.Revolution on Amazon here

sForzato New Single Release 11/19

sForzato will be releasing a new single on November 19. The new single, the band's second, will be titled "G.D.N," but no other details about the release are available. sForzato's last single, "Fallen," was released in 2013, and is available on iTunes.

sForzato OHP here

Dangan NO LIMIT 1st Mini Album Release 10/15

Dangan NO LIMIT will be releasing their first mini album on October 15. The new album will be titled "Black Positive," and it will be released in two types. A track list is available on the band's discography page, and a video commercial for the mini album appears on the OHP.

Dangan NO LIMIT OHP here

Magistina Saga 1st DVD Release 10/29

Magistina Saga will be releasing their first DVD on October 29. The "MV Best Vol. 1" will include eight tracks featuring the band's videos to date. A commercial spot for the DVD is available on the band's OHP.

Magistina Saga OHP here

BORN Single CM on YouTube

BORN have uploaded a new commercial spot to their official BORNtube YouTube channel. The 51 second clip give fans a preview of the upcoming "Son Of A Bitch" single, due out December 3.

"Son Of A Bitch" video on YouTube here

DEATHGAZE Coming to South America

DEATHGAZE have announced that they will be doing a tour through South America at the end of 2014. Dates and venues for the "2014 SOUTH AMERICA TOUR 'DEATH WORLD'” shows have not yet been announced, but will be posted in English later. Check the OHP and event page for more information.

DEATHGAZE OHP here
Event news in English here

Jupiter New Single Release 9/13

Jupiter has announced that they will be releasing a new single on September 13. The new single will be titled "ARCADIA," and it will be issued in limited release. The single will not be sold in shops, but rather at live venues, their online shop, and later as a download through iTunes and Amazon MP3 stores. The track list is available on the band's OHP.

Jupiter OHP here

THE ViViD STYLE Airs 9/24

ViViD will appear in their Nico Nico show, "THE ViViD STYLE," on September 24. The show will air at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and registered Nico Nico members may use the time shift function if they are not able to watch the live show.

The ViViD Style to air 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- (September 8, 2014)
#7   ENAMEL/ SID
#12 Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#39 GET AWAY/ THE JOLLY ROGER/ VAMPS
#42 Point of view/ DIV

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 8, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 1, 2014)
#1   Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#4   Pineapple Chahan/ RoNo☆Cro
#8   GARDEN/ Blu-BiLLioN
#9   Obake/ Kameleo
#20 Akume Kyoushikyoku/ RAVE

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 1, 2014)
#10 AWOI BEST/ Awoi

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Anli Pollicino Show Airs 9/4

Anli Pollicino will be appearing in the next episode of their monthly Nico Nico Live web show on September 4. The "Anli Pollicino September Nico Live" show will begin airing at 22:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

Anli Pollicino show airs here

Bassist to Leave SCREW 12/28

Bassist Rui has announced that he will be leaving SCREW at the end of the year. The musician's last performance with the band will be December 28 at AiiA Theater Toyko. In his blog, Rui states that he's been thinking about the direction of his life since the spring, and he's decided he'd like to pursue his longtime dream of a becoming a fashion designer. He also says that he's enjoyed his time with SCREW, and he's sorry for the sudden announcement. He asks for fans to continue supporting SCREW and promises that he will do his best during shows up to the time of his "graduation."

Rui's blog here

Plastic Tree Comment Available on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from Plastic Tree to its official YouTube channel. The 3:45 minute video features the band talking about the release of their new single, "Mime," on September 3, and its related tour, and answering some questions.

Plastic Tree comment here

Megamasso New Single Release 11/5

Megamasso will be releasing a new single on November 5. The new single will be titled "St. Lily," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Megamasso OHP here