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