Saturday, February 28, 2015

Plastic Tree Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video for Plastic Tree to its official YouTube channel. The new 5:36 minute video features the band talking about their upcoming new release titled "Slow," due out on March 4, their upcoming show dates, and answering fan questions.

Plastic Tree comment on YouTube here
Plastic Tree OHP here

Mischievous New Videos on YouTube

Osaka-based band Mischievous has added two new videos to YouTube. The new videos feature live show footage of the songs "Azalea" and "insomnia." Live show information for the band can be found on the King Zebra website.

"Azalea" on YouTube here
"insomnia" on YouTube here
King Zebra site here

Friday, February 27, 2015

DIV English-version PV on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new English-subtitled video for DIV to its official YouTube channel. The video features a full-version video of the song "Point of view," with lyrics conveniently subtitled in English.

"Point of view" English version on YouTube here

DIV Full PV Available on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new video for DIV to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version PV for the band's song titled "SECRET NIGHT." The song is featured on the band's second album release, "SECRET," out February 25.

"SECRET NIGHT" PV on YouTube here

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Black Gene for the Next Scene News

Black Gene for the Next Scene has updated their OHP with new announcements. A new guitarist, SAN, will be joining the band for their March 1 show at Shinjuku ReNY. SAN appears on the band's OHP with several new artist photos. A new single titled "Uragaeri" is also expected to be released in three types on April 22, though no details have been officially announced.

Black Gene for the Next Scene OHP here

Synk;yet New Single Release 3/4

Synk;yet will be releasing a new single on March 4. The new single, the band's fourth, will be titled "Aizo no Femme Fatale," and it will be released in three types. A full MV for the title track is currently available on the band's OHP.

Synk;yet OHP here

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

i.Rias Furitsuke Video on YouTube

Planet Child Music has added a new video for i.Rias to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over five minutes of the band demonstrating furitsuke moves to their debut single "DRiVE." That single was just released on February 18.

i.Rias furi 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- (March 2, 2015)
#35 Sadomazo/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 2, 2015)
#44 MAD THEATER/ GREMLINS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 23, 2015)
#2   Sadomazo/ R-Shitei
#7   Dream of you/ defspiral
#9   Supernova/ Royz
#10 "Not Title"/Taoru no Kamisama/ HERO
#15 ARREST/ DaizyStripper
#19 ROMANTIC AMADEUS/ UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 23, 2015)
#5  Hiniku na Tane no Hikutsu na Me./ Kuroyuri to Kage
#7  GIGA BEST/ GIGAMOUS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

VAASTU Live Video Clip on YouTube

VAASTU have added a new live video clip to their official YouTube channel. The video features over five minutes of the band's live performance of "Tea Party" from their February 1 One Man Live.

"Tea Party" live footage on YouTube here

the Raid. New Video on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new live footage video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over 13 minutes of guitarist bo_ya's "Emergency diet plan!" in a video called "Ray of Pig vol 3." bo_ya narrates behind the scenes footage and discusses his diet plan. The video comments promise that they will hold a public weighing at their "Ray of Hope" tour final show on March 21 at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM to see the final diet results.

the Raid. video on YouTube here

Monday, February 23, 2015

Royz Tour Digest Video on YouTube

B.P.Records has added a new video featuring Royz to its official YouTube channel. The new 18:10 minute video features a digest version of live footage from the band's "WINTER ONEMAN TOUR" and their attempts to create an image from dominoes.

Royz video on YouTube here

the Raid. New Video on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new live footage video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over 8 minutes of guitarist bo_ya's "Emergency diet plan!" in a video called "Ray of Pig vol 2." bo_ya narrates behind the scenes footage from the band's recent in-store events and discusses his diet plan. The video comments promise that they will hold a public weighing at their "Ray of Hope" tour final show on March 21 at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM to see the final diet results.

the Raid. video on YouTube here

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Megamasso New Single Release 3/11

Megamasso will be releasing a new double-A side single on March 11. The new single will be titled "MISS WAVES/VIPER," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available now on the band's OHP.

Megamasso OHP here

LOG New Single Release 3/25

LOG will be releasing their third single on March 25. The new release will be titled "Adore you," and it will be released in two types. No track details are available on the band's OHP.

LOG OHP here

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Femme Fatale New Single Release 5/13

Femme Fatale have announced that they will be releasing their second single on May 13. The new single will be titled "Voyage," and it promises to include a ballad and center around the theme of "warm darkness." Details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

Femme Fatale OHP here

SCAPEGOAT New Album Release 4/1

Earlier this year, SCAPEGOAT announced that they would be releasing their first full album in 2015. Now they have updated their OHP with details for the release. The album will be titled "Dekisokonai," and it will be released on April 1. It will be issued in two types, and track details are currently available on the band's OHP.

SCAPEGOAT OHP here

Friday, February 20, 2015

ALSDEAD New Single & PV Spot

ALSDEAD will be releasing a new single on March 21. The new single will be titled "INAZUMA," and it will be released in two types. There is also a new short commercial spot for the title track available on the Danger Crue records official YouTube channel.

ALSDEAD OHP here
"INAZUMA" Short Version on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon New Single & PV Spot

Codomo Dragon has announced that they will be releasing their eighth single on March 18. The new single will be titled "Waruagaki," and it will be released in four types. Track details for each type are available on the band's discography page. There is also a short commercial spot for the single currently available on the B.P.Records official YouTube channel.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
"Waruagaki" CM spot on YouTube here

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Golden Bomber New Video on YouTube

Zany Zap has added a new video featuring Golden Bomber to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over 13 minutes of the band hosting karaoke musical performances at Joysound and conducting interviews with guest Tsubaki Oniyakko.

Golden Bomber video on YouTube here

GUILD New Short Drama on YouTube

Zany Zap has uploaded a new short drama video for GUILD to its official YouTube channel. The new drama is titled "NECK ~When You Wish Upon A ROCK STAR~" and it runs a little over 18 minutes long.

GUILD short drama on YouTube here

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

FEST VAINQUEUR & DIV Show Airs 2/24

FEST VAINQUEUR & DIV will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on February 24. 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- (February 23, 2015)
#8   Sadomazo/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 23, 2015)
#27 Tanemakizo/ Jin-Machine

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 16, 2015)
#3   "Not Title"/Taoru no Kamisama/ HERO
#9   Supernova/ Royz
#10 ARREST/ DaizyStripper
#17 Yuki no Asterisk/ DuelJewel
#19 Hotai Otoko /Yahata no Yabushirazu/ R-Shitei

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 16, 2015)
#1   Camera Obscura/ Lycaon
#12 Arise/ AKi

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Hanamizakura Kouki Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new video for Hanamizakura Kouki, a.k.a. D=OUT's vocalist Kouki, to its official YouTube channel. The new 2:54 minute video features the artist talking about his solo debut single "I Love Tokyo," and why he recommends visiting Odaiba. That new single will be released February 18.

Hanamizakura Kouki video on YouTube here

GIGAMOUS Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has uploaded a new comment video from GIGAMOUS to its official YouTube channel. The 4:46 minute video features band members talking about their sold out "Gigaren" oneman live show and their "Giga Best" album release.

GIGAMOUS video on YouTube here

Monday, February 16, 2015

LOUD GRAPE New Single Release 5/6

LOUD GRAPE have announced that they will release a new single on May 6. The new single will be titled "Kodomo Sekai," and it will be released in two types. Track details and cover art are not yet available.

LOUD GRAPE OHP here

Plastic Tree New Single Release 3/4

Plastic Tree have announced that they will release a new single on March 4. The new single will be titled "Slow," and it will be released in four types. The cover art for all types fits together to form one larger image, currently displayed on the band's OHP. Track details for each type are also available on the OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here

Sunday, February 15, 2015

LiPS New Band Debut

Planet Child Music has announced plans to debut a new band called LiPS. The company has not announced band membership details or released a band photo, but they have announced a free-admission unveiling live show at Shinjuku FNV on March 14 and a free-distribution CD titled "Roommate." A short PV spot for their song titled "RED" is now available on the Planet Child Music official YouTube page.

Planet Child band announcement here
"RED" PV spot on YouTube here

Royz New DVD Release 3/11

Royz will be releasing a new live DVD on March 11. The new video release will include performances and footage from the band's "Royz 2014 SUMMER ONEMAN TOUR 'CRISIS CORE' TOUR FINAL 2014.9.13 at Shibuya Kokaido." A video spot for the release has been added to the B.P.Records official YouTube channel.

Royz OHP here
Royz video spot on YouTube here

Saturday, February 14, 2015

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new upload features a 3:51 minute picture music video for the song "Koe Naki Smile," a coupling song from last year's "PARASITIC EMOTION" single.

"Koe Naki Smile" on YouTube here

UNiTE New Video on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new video for UNiTE to its official YouTube channel. The new video features the full-version music video for the band's new song "Marble," the title track from their upcoming seventh single release on March 18. Track details are available in the video's description area.

"Marble" video on YouTube here

Friday, February 13, 2015

WHITEBLACK Digest Video on YouTube

Crow Music TV has uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 4:03 minute video features a digest video of WHITEBLACK's "Haiiro no Kunshou" and footage from their 2007 "black past~bright tomorrow" tour.

WHITEBLACK Digest on YouTube here

XYLORiDE New Song on YouTube

XYLORiDE have added a new song video to their official YouTube channel. The new 4:08 minute video features the song track titled "Mr. ACHE DEALER." Lyrics by XiAN and song credits can be found in the description area of the video.

"Mr. ACHE DEALER" video on YouTube here

Thursday, February 12, 2015

LIPHLICH New Album Release 3/25

LIPHLICH will be releasing a new acoustic album on March 25. The new album will be titled "Yorozu no Yoru ni Naku Sharekobe," and it will include 12 song tracks. Full tracklist details are available on the band's OHP.

LIPHLICH OHP here

Envious New Single Release 3/23

ENVIOUS, formerly known as The Verse, will be releasing their first single on March 23. The new single will be titled "Buriki no Kokoro/ Mrs.「」," and it will include those two song tracks. The band has a 26 second introductory video on the Kerberos Entertainment YouTube channel.

ENVIOUS OHP here
ENVIOUS video on YouTube here

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (February 16, 2015)
#20 [Not Title]/Towel no Kamisama/ HERO

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 16, 2015)
#48  Camera obscura/ Lycaon

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 9, 2015)
#4   Yuki no Asterisk/ DuelJewel
#8   Supernova/ Royz
#10 Yuki Dokei/ REALies
#14  ARREST/ DaizyStripper
#17 Beroberoba~/ LEZARD

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 9, 2015)
#1   Arise/ AKi
#8   Ray/ the Raid.



ORICON STYLE Rankings here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 2:17 minute video features vocalist Ricky demonstrating furitsuke for "Second Emblem" from the band's "REVERBERATIONS" album.

"Second Emblem" video on YouTube here

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

ANSIA New Release & Band Update

ANSIA have announced that they will release their third single on March 4. The new single will be titled "Steady," and it will include a PV Best DVD. A PV trailer and a 7-song preview video are now available on YouTube. The band has also announced that bassist Aki will be leaving the band after their February 21st show at Shinjuku RUIDO K4. In a statement on the band's OHP, members thank fans for their support, but state that Aki has decided to leave due to family reasons or circumstances.

ANSIA OHP here
"Steady" PV trailer on YouTube here
7-song video on YouTube here

MIYAVI New Album & New English Site

MIYAVI has announced that he will be releasing a new album on April 15. The new album will be titled "The Others," and it will be released in two types. In addition, the artist has announced the creation of a new English website. Fans can now visit that site to find articles and updates about the musician's movie and music career.

MIYAVI Japan OHP here
MIYAVI English OHP here

Monday, February 9, 2015

i.Rias Comment Video on YouTube

Planet CHILD Music has uploaded a new video from i.Rias to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over ten minutes of members Mogumogu and Mina announcing the results of a lottery, talking about their first single release "DRiVE" on February 18, band goods, and live event dates, among other things.

i.Rias lottery video on YouTube here

Kiryu Drum Demonstration Available on YouTube

B.P.Records has uploaded a new Kiryu video to its official YouTube channel. The new 3:45 minute video features a drum demonstration from Kiryu's Junji Tokai of the new song "Amaterasu," with video closeups shot from various angles.

"Amaterasu" drum demonstration on YouTube here

Sunday, February 8, 2015

the Raid. Live Video on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new live footage video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over 16 minutes of guitarist bo_ya's "Emergency diet plan!" in a video called "Ray of Pig vol 1." bo_ya narrates behind the scenes footage from the band and discusses their eating habits and his diet plan. The video comments promise that they will hold a public weighing at their "Ray of Hope" tour final show on March 21 at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM to see the final diet results.

the Raid. video on YouTube here



Kameleo Announces Single Title

In an previous announcement, Kameleo posted that they would be releasing a new single on April 1. They have now announced a title for the single will be "Devil-kun." It will be released in two types, and the tracklist is available from the band's OHP discography page.

Kameleo OHP here

Saturday, February 7, 2015

DOG in The PWO Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from DOG in The PWO to its official YouTube channel. The new 4:48 minute video features the band talking about their new album "Paradox," which will be released on February 18 in three types, answering questions from fans, and talking about upcoming shows.

DOG in The PWO comment on YouTube here

SCREW New Mini Album Release 4/22

SCREW have announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on April 22. The new album will be titled "Konsui," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

SCREW OHP here

Friday, February 6, 2015

the Raid. Furitsuke Video Available on YouTube

the Raid. have added a new furitsuke video to their official YouTube channel. The new 8:13 minute video features the band demonstrating the dance choreography for the song "Ray" from their album of the same title released on January 28. Upcoming tour dates are available in the video's description area.

the Raid. "Ray" furi on YouTube here

the LOTUS New Releases Announced

the LOTUS have announced that they will be releasing two new mini albums this spring. On April 8, the band will release a new album titled "Providence of BIONIC" in two types. The following month, they will release a new album titled "Providence of JESUS" in two types on May 13. Track details for both releases are available on the band's OHP. A PV spot for the upcoming "Providence of BIONIC" is currently available on the PS Company official YouTube channel.

the LOTUS OHP here
"Providence of BIONIC" PV spot on YouTube here

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Azero Live Video Clip on YouTube

Azero have added a new video clip to their official YouTube channel. The new upload features over four minutes of live performance footage from the band's recent show at Shinjuku RUIDO K4 on February 4.

Azero live video on YouTube here

SuG Vocalist to Undergo Surgery

SuG has announced via their OHP that they will be taking a brief hiatus to allow vocalist Takeru to undergo medical treatment. The vocalist has been suffering from chronic tonsillitis since last year--causing throat pain, breathing difficulties, and fevers around 104 degrees--and the activity pause will allow him time to follow medical advice to have his tonsils removed and allow for one month's recovery time. The band apologizes for the inconvenience to fans, and asks for continued understanding and support. The full statement is available on the band's news page.

SuG OHP here

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

SuG New PV Available on YouTube

SuG has uploaded a new full-version video to their official YouTube channel. The new upload features a 4:54 minute music video for the band's new song "BLACK," from the upcoming March 4 album of the same title.

"BLACK" PV 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- (February 9, 2015)
#15  Thank you for all/From the beginning/ ViViD
#37  Yuki no Asterisk/ DuelJewel

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 9, 2015)
#13  ARISE/ AKi

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 2, 2015)
#3   ARREST/ DaizyStripper
#17 Beroberoba~/ LEZARD
#18 Supernova/ Royz
#19 Nonfiction/ Belle

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 2, 2015)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Nihilizm x Sibilebashir Comment Video on YouTube

Nihilizm and Sibilebashir have added a new video to the Sibilebashir official YouTube channel. The 3:31 minute video features members of both bands introducing themselves and talking about their upcoming two-man live show at Shinjuku RUIDO K4 on February 19.

"Nihiribashiru" comment video on YouTube here

Azlina Valentine Dating Simulation Video Online

Azlina members have added a new Valentine's Day-themed video to their official YouTube channel. The nearly two-minute long video features all members in their own Valentine's dating simulations.

Azlina Valentine's Day video on YouTube here

Monday, February 2, 2015

BLESSCODE New Mini Album Release 3/25

BLESSCODE will release their third mini album on March 25. The new release will be titled "Mind Core," and it will include a total of six song tracks. Tracklist details are available on the band's OHP.

BLESSCODE OHP here

VELVET EDEN New Mini Album Release 3/25

Darkest Labyrinth has announced that VELVET EDEN will be releasing a new mini album on March 25. The new release will be titled "Blanc et Noir," promising a concept this year of contrasting "pure white nothingness and jet black chaos." The CD will include six new song tracks, and details are available on the Darkest Labyrinth's web shop product page.

VELVET EDEN's "Blanc et Noir" product page here

Sunday, February 1, 2015

ZORO Announces Disbandment

ZORO have announced via their OHP that they will be disbanding after their live on May 5. The duo apologize for the sudden announcement, but they state they do not regret making this decision. They promise to continue putting their all into their performances until the end. Their full statement is currently available on their home page.

ZORO OHP here

Far East Dizain New Band & 1st Single

New band Far East Dizain has opened their official website and announced that they will be releasing their first single. The debut release will be titled "DIZAINIZE-EP" and it will be released April 8. More details will be coming soon. Far East Dizain are Keita on vocals, Leda on guitar, Яyu on bass, and Sujk on drums.

Far East Dizain OHP here