Sunday, November 30, 2014

GUILD Video on YouTube

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

GUILD "MASK" video on YouTube here

DIAURA Comment on YouTube

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

DIAURA comment on YouTube here

Saturday, November 29, 2014

ALSDEAD TV Show on YouTube

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

ALLS TV on YouTube here

Silver Linings Video on YouTube

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

"Hatsukoi" sample on YouTube here
Silver Linings OHP here

Friday, November 28, 2014

Derailers Album Spot on YouTube

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

  "A.R.T." video spot on YouTube here

THE KIDDIE Comment on YouTube

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

THE KIDDIE comment on YouTube here

Thursday, November 27, 2014

BIOSPHIA Announces Plans to Disband

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

BIOSPHIA announcement here

DIV Show Airs 11/30

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

DIV show will air here

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

RevleZ Comment on YouTube

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

RevleZ comment on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

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

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

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

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

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

LUCHe. New Comment Video on YouTube

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

LUCHe. comment video here

SCREW Digest Video on YouTube

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

"PSYCHO MONSTERS" digest on YouTube here

Monday, November 24, 2014

CLØWD Videos Available on YouTube

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

CLØWD OHP here
CLØWD videos on YouTube here



 

LM.C New Album Information

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

LM.C OHP here

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Sibilbashir Trailer on YouTube

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

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

Codomo Dragon Single Trailer on YouTube

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

"SODOM" trailer on YouTube here

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Golden Bomber Show Airs 12/17

Golden Bomber members will appear in their regular "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on December 17. This month's show will begin at 22:00 JST (convert time here). Registered Nico Nico members may time shift for later viewing if they are not able to watch the show as it airs.

Golden Bomber Show airs here

DAIGO Show Airs 11/25

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

DAIGO show airs here

Friday, November 21, 2014

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 12/16

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be December 16. The show airs at 20:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift for later viewing if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.

"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here

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

Codomo Dragon and THE KIDDIE will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on November 25. The "Tokimeki☆Viju Night" show will air at 16:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who are not able to watch the show as it airs live. Paid Premium Members will be able to view a special secret corner after the show.

Tokimeki airs here

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Neverland PV Spot on YouTube

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

Neverland PV Spot on YouTube here

VAMPS New Interview on YouTube

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

Interview 7 on YouTube here

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

sForzato Full PV on YouTube

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

"G.D.N" full PV on YouTube here
"G.D.N" single at CD Japan here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (November 24, 2014)
#48  INCUBUS/ Acid Black Cherry

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

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

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

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Kiryu New PV on YouTube

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

"Amaterasu" PV on YouTube here
Kiryu OHP here

Royz Commercial Spot Video on YouTube

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

"Supernova" CM Spot on YouTube here

Monday, November 17, 2014

Rayflower Live DVD Release 12/10

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

Rayflower DVD announcement here

Alice Nine Opens Official YouTube

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

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

Sunday, November 16, 2014

SuG's Vocalist Takeru Movie Role

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

SuG OHP news here

SuG's Takeru Video Comment

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

Takeru Comments on TOKYO TIGER SCROLL here

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Acid Black Cherry New Album in 2015

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

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

DixdriveR New Mini Album Release 11/26

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

DixdriveR OHP here

Friday, November 14, 2014

Minerva New Video on YouTube

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

"Yokubou no Shin'en" on YouTube here

BORN New Single Teaser Trailer on YouTube

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

"Son Of A Bitch" PV trailer on YouTube here

Thursday, November 13, 2014

GUILD New Cover Single Release 1/1/15

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

GUILD OHP here

RAVE Short PV on YouTube

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

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

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

SuG New Video on YouTube

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

SuG "CRY OUT" video on YouTube here
SuG OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (November 17, 2014)
#25  INCUBUS/ Acid Black Cherry
#44  St. Lily Type A/ Megamasso

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

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

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

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

REIGN New Single Release 12/24

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

REIGN Announcement video here
REIGN OHP here

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

VAMPS New Interview on YouTube

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

Interview 6 on YouTube here

Monday, November 10, 2014

DOG in The PWO New 2015 Release Info

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

DOG in The PWO OHP here

Nightmare New Single Release 1/7/15

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

Nightmare OHP here

Sunday, November 9, 2014

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

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

THE SOUND BEE HD OHP here

Crimson Shiva New Single Release 1/28/15

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

Crimson Shiva OHP here

Saturday, November 8, 2014

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND Full PV Available on YouTube

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

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

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST New Album & Video Comment

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

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST OHP details here
Vif video comment on YouTube here

Friday, November 7, 2014

Silver Linings Mini Album Release 1/7/15

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

Silver Linings OHP here
Mini album digest video on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

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

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

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

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

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Liraizo New Video Spot on YouTube

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

Liraizo OHP here
"Daikirai na Oto" on YouTube here

DIALITE Disbands 11/2

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

Mahiro's blog post here

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Sick2 New Furitsuke Video on YouTube

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

"Cutter Knife" furitsuke video on YouTube here

BIOSPHIA Single Spot on YouTube

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

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

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

the GazettE New Releases Announced

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

the GazettE OHP here

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

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

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

Monday, November 3, 2014

Kuroyuri to Kage Announce New Album 2/2015

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

Kuroyuri to Kage OHP here

ORGE Name Change & Release Postponed

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

ORGE OHP here

Sunday, November 2, 2014

ANSIA New Mini Album Release 12/3

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

ANSIA OHP here
"clips" details here

Magistina Saga Interview in Online Magazine

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

BCM online here

Saturday, November 1, 2014

VAMPS New Interviews on YouTube

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

Interview 4 on YouTube here
Interview 5 on YouTube here

Sick2 PV Available on YouTube

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

"Kichiku Kareshi" PV on YouTube here