Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Kiryu Music Video on YouTube

B.P.Records has added a new music video for Kiryu to its official YouTube channel. The new addition features a full-version music video for the band's new song "Kyuubi," included on the new single being released on April 1.

"Kyuubi" PV on YouTube here

FEST VAINQUEUR New Album Release 5/27

FEST VAINQUEUR have announced that they will be releasing their second album on May 27. The new album doesn't yet have a title, but it is expected to be issued in four different types. While track listings aren't yet available, there is a description of the bonus features for each type on the band's OHP.

FEST VAINQUER OHP here

Monday, March 30, 2015

Azero Live Video on YouTube

Azero has made two new live video clips available on their official YouTube channel. The new videos features nearly five minutes of new performance footage from the band.

Azero YouTube channel here

SCREW Video Spots on YouTube

TOKUMA JAPAN has made two new videos for SCREW available on its official YouTube channel. Fans can now view a full PV video for "ANITYA" and a PV spot for the band's upcoming "Konsui" mini album on April 22.

"ANITYA" PV on YouTube here
"Konsui" video spot on YouTube here

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Kameleo Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from Kameleo to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over two minutes of the band talking about their upcoming April 1st release of "Devil-kun" and more.

Kameleo comment on YouTube here

JILUKA New Mini Album Release 4/8

On April 8, JILUKA will be releasing their first mini album since resuming activity. The new album will be titled "Brave Agonistic Letters Under Segregation," and it will include five song tracks. The band just released their first maxi single, "Screamer," on February 4th.

JILUKA OHP here

Saturday, March 28, 2015

REIGN New Single Release & Video Clips

REIGN have announced that they will be releasing a new single on April 11. The new single will be titled "Kaihou," and it promises to be the final "chapter" in the theme carried through their previously released singles. In addition, the band has uploaded three new live video and story spots to their official YouTube channel.

REIGN OHP here
REIGN official YouTube here

the Raid. New Single Release & Video

the Raid. will be releasing their tenth single on May 13. The new single will be titled "Junketsu Piranha," and it will be released in three types. In addition, the band has added a new furitsuke video to their official YouTube channel. The new 8:26 minute video features the band demonstrating the dance choreography for the song "Junketsu Piranha" from their single. Upcoming tour dates are available in the video's description area.

the Raid. furi on YouTube here
the Raid. OHP here

Friday, March 27, 2015

The 3rd Birthday New Single Release 6/24

The 3rd Birthday will be releasing a new single on June 24. The new single will be titled "Gurutonii," and it will be released in two types. Track details and cove art are not yet listed on the band's website.

The 3rd Birthday OHP here

Editor's Note: I'm wondering if this single title is "Gluttony"...? I may update this post if I decide that's what it's supposed to be.

Sadie & BugLug Show Airs 3/31

Sadie and BugLug will be the next featured guests on the new web show "Nico Viju." The show airs on the Nico Nico Live site on March 31 starting at 16:00 JST (time zone converter). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the show as it airs. This show is hosted by Takuya Hoshino and takes the place of the previous "Toki Meki" talk series.

Sadie and BugLug show airs here

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Show Airs 4/14

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be April 14. 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

HIZUMI Shop on Facebook & Interviews

HIZUMI, former vocalist for the band D'espairsRay, has brought his online design business to Facebook. The artist has added a new small business page for his Umbrella design and gift shop to the popular social media network, offering images of his designs and new products and descriptions in English. The creation of the page follows HIZUMI's recent appearance at a convention in the United States. The page also includes a post on March 21 that lists several English-language interviews with the artists that are available to read online.

Umbrella Official Facebook here

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Single Release

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S  have announced that they will be releasing their third single in mid-May. The new single will be titled "Ikaretariaru," but no other track details are available yet.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S 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- (March 30, 2015)
#11  Resonance/Monochro no Hana/ Blu-BiLLioN
#18  Waruagaki/ Codomo Dragon
#19  Marble/ UNiTE
#30  Sadomazo/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 30, 2015)
#12  Layout/ vistlip
#29  L/ Acid Black Cherry

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 23, 2015)
#4   Enwa~Multiverse~/ RoNoCro
#6   MISS WAVES/VIPER/ Megamasso
#12 Sadomazo/ R-Shitei
#14 Furuse Ranayosa/ Liraizo
#16 Inazuma/ ALSDEAD
#18 Fukushu/ MeteoroiD
#19 I am.../ The 3rd Birthday

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 23, 2015)
#7    LIVE THE STALIN/ BORN

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

BORN Short Videos on MJP TV Site

musicJAPANplus continues to feature a video comment series from BORN on their website's video page. In each monthly episode of the "Black Theory Movie Star" videos, a band member answers a question posed by the band member who appeared during the previous month's clip. The video series began airing in January 2012 with drummer TOMO, and the most recent clip features vocalist Ryoga. musicJAPANplus staff have conveniently translated the clips into English for fans. Viewing with a Firefox browser is recommended.

Black Theory Movie Star clips appear here

VAMPS Instagram Contest

To celebrate the international release of their new album "Bloodsuckers," VAMPS will be having a “BLOODSUCKERS PHOTO CONTEST” on Instagram. Fans are invited to enter by posting a photo themed around any song from “BLOODSUCKERS”. The prize will be an exclusive VAMPS wallpaper for PC or SmartPhone. Hyde and KAZ will select the winners from the posted entries. Rules and entry guidelines are available on the VAMPS Universal International Facebook page.

VAMPS International on Facebook here

Monday, March 23, 2015

Rayflower New Single Release 4/22

Rayflower will be releasing a new single on April 22. The new single will be titled "Survive no Susume," and a short version PV is currently available on the band's official YouTube channel.

Rayflower OHP here
Rayflowr PV on YouTube here

Xenon New Single Release 4/15

Xenon have announced that they will be releasing their eighth single on April 15. The new single will be titled "LIQUID," and it will be released in two types. A promotional video is already available on their OHP and official YouTube channel.

Xenon OHP here
Xenon PV on YouTube here

Sunday, March 22, 2015

heidi. New Single Release 4/29

heidi. will be releasing a new single on April 29. The new single will be titled "Renai Remind," and it will include three new song tracks. The track details are available on the band's OHP.

heidi. OHP here

DaizyStripper New Mini Album Release 5/20

DaizyStripper will be releasing a new mini album on May 20. The new release will be titled "SIRIUS," and it will be released in four types. Type details and tracklists area available on the band's OHP.

DaizyStripper OHP here

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Lill Mini Album Release 4/15

vistlip's TOMO and Rui will be releasing a new mini album under a new side project called Lill. The new album will be titled "Two Chics," and it will be released on April 15. A sample video is currently available on the Lill project's OHP.

Lill OHP here

Codomo Dragon Live DVD Release 5/20

Codomo Dragon have announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on May 20. The DVD will be called "Victim of SODOM.," and it will include performances from the band's January 18th show at TSUTAYA O-EAST. Track details are not yet available.

Codomo Dragon OHP here

Friday, March 20, 2015

Kanon New Single Release 6/10

Kanon have announced that they will release their third single on June 10. The new single will be titled "Amagasa," and it will be released in two types. The full tracklist for both versions is available now on the band's OHP.

Kanon OHP here

umbrella New Mini Album Release 6/21

umbrella have announced that they will be releasing their third mini album on June 21. The new release will be titled "Cinematograph," and it will include a total of seven song tracks. The full tracklist is available on the band's OHP.

umbrella OHP here

Thursday, March 19, 2015

LEZARD New Single Release 4/15

LEZARD will be releasing a new single on April 15. The new single will be titled "Hanasaka Jinsei," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

LEZARD OHP here

glamscure 1st Single Release 4/23

glamscure will be releasing their first single on April 23. The debut release will be titled "subliminal," and it will include three song tracks. There is a short video spot for the single currently available on the band's OHP.

glamscure OHP here

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Golden Bomber Show Airs 3/25

Golden Bomber members will appear in their regular "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on March 25. This month's show will begin at 23:00 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

[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 23, 2015)
#35  Enwa~Multiverse~/ RoNoCro
#38  MISS WAVES/VIPER/ Megamasso

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 23, 2015)
#12  L/ Acid Black Cherry
#14  10th ANNIVERSARY 2004-2014 THE BEST/ lynch.
#16  12/ cali≠gari

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 16, 2015)
#6   Sadomazo/ R-Shitei
#7   Persona Shoujo/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#11 Dilemma/ Arlequin
#12 [Not Title]/Taoru no Kamisama/ HERO

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 16, 2015)
#9   SECRET/ DIV
#14 MAD THEATER/ GREMLINS
#20 CALL ME.../ Pentagon

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

PENICILLIN New Comment Video on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video from PENICILLIN to its official YouTube channel. In the 3:29 minute video, the band discusses their new cover album "Memories~Japanese Masterpieces~" out on March 18, upcoming show dates, and answering questions.

PENICILLIN comment on YouTube here

VAMPS New Interviews on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has just added a tenth new video to its official YouTube channel featuring a radio interview with VAMPS. This new addition to the "VAMPS presents Interview with VAMPIRES" series features HYDE and K.A.Z. participating in an interview that adds over 27 minutes of audio to the existing video series. The interview is conducted in Japanese.

Interview 10 on YouTube here

Monday, March 16, 2015

Goemon Records 3-band Single Release 4/22

Goemon Records will be releasing a new single on April 22 featuring songs from three different bands. Pentagon, REALies, and Arlequin will all have one new, unreleased song included on a split single titled "ALL I NEED," and it will be released in two types. Song titles have not yet been announced. Details can be found on the REALies OHP.

REALies OHP news here

Shounenki New Single Release 5/27

Shounenki will be releasing a new single on May 27. The new single will be titled "Kokoro Monster," and it will be released in three types. Track details and audio samples are available on the band's OHP. This will be the Shounenki's fifth single release.

Shounenki OHP here

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 3/24

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be March 24. 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

Kiwamu English-language Interview

Kiwamu has announced that he recently did an interview with the South American "Rushed Blue Entertainment" magazine that has been translated into English. During the interview, the artist and label owner discusses musicians who inspire him, his work with BLOOD, the creation of Starwave and Darkest Labyrinth, and his overseas travels, among other things.

Kiwamu interview here

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Kameleo Release Spot Video on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new video for Kameleo to its official YouTube channel. The video features over four minutes of the band members promoting their upcoming "Devil-kun" single release on April 1st by participating in a "shouten" round of responding to pictures.

Kameleo video on YouTube here

More MusicJAPANPlus Gig Vol. 6 Comments on YouTube

MusicJAPANPlus has added two new comment videos to its official YouTube channel from bands participating in its Gig Vol. 6 live events starting March 22. New comment videos are now available from LEZARD and Kameleo. A full listing of event dates and participating bands is given in the video descriptions.

LEZARD comment on YouTube here
Kameleo comment on YouTube here

UNiTE Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment from UNiTE to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over two minutes of the members talking about their upcoming single release for "Marble" on March 18, a birthday celebration, upcoming live events, and answering a question.

UNiTE comment on YouTube here

Friday, March 13, 2015

Nightmare Single Available on iTunes

Nightmare have made their latest single available to purchase and download through iTunes stores. The band's new single "blur" is now available to download for $3.87 in the U.S. iTunes store. For availability and pricing in other countries, please check your local iTunes store. "blur" was just released on January 7, 2015. Other recent releases from the band are also available on the site.

Nightmare music on iTunes here

Scarlet Valse Mini Album Release 3/19

Scarlet Valse will be releasing their first mini album on May 27. The new album will be titled "Story," and it will be available for pre-sale at Ikebukuro CYBER on March 19. Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

Scarlet Valse OHP here

Thursday, March 12, 2015

the GazettE New Album Release August 2015

the GazettE have announced via their OHP that they will be releasing a new album sometime in August 2015. The new album will be titled "DOGMA," and it will kick off the first of six movements for what they are calling "PROJECT: DARK AGE." A special page devoted to the project starts with "THE BEGINNING OF OMINOUS YEAR" and includes videos, a live schedule and event information, as well as a space for photos from the next five movements occurring throughout the year. The band's new Live DVD "Complete Box" set was just released March 11.

the GazettE special PROJECT: DARK AGE page here

Artemis New Single Release 4/6

Artemis have announced that they will be releasing their third single on April 6. The new single will be titled "Destiny," and it will include three song tracks. A video trailer is currently available on the band's OHP.

Artemis OHP here

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

MusicJAPANPlus Gig Vol. 6 Comments on YouTube

MusicJAPANPlus has added some new comment videos from bands participating in its Gig Vol. 6 live events starting March 22. Three new comment videos are now available from Blu-BiLLioN, Anli Pollicino, and GUILD. A full listing of event dates and participating bands is given in the video descriptions.

Blu-BiLLioN comment on YouTube here
Anli Pollicino comment on YouTube here
GUILD comment on YouTube here

LiPS New Trailer on YouTube

Planet Child Music has uploaded a new video trailer for LiPS to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over four minutes of audio samples from the group's first single release titled "RED," to be released on April 1.Track and type details are available in the video description.

"RED" trailer 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 16, 2015)
#17 Slow/ Plastic Tree

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 16, 2015)
#8   L/ Acid Black Cherry
#30 BLACK/ SuG

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 9, 2015)
#1   Persona Shoujo/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#2   Dilemma/ Arlequin
#5   Sadomazo/ R-Shitei
#10 Love Machine/ GUILD
#19 ATOMIC MIRROR/ RUVISH

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 9, 2015)
#3   SECRET/ DIV
#9   CALL ME.../ Pentagon
#13 Paradox/ DOG in The PWO

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Rose Noire Ustream Interview 3/29

The Tainted Reality website has announced that they will be hosting a Ustream web interview with Rose Noire. The web event is scheduled for March 29 at 9:00 P.M. EDT (convert time here) on the Tainted Reality Ustream channel. Details can be found on the Tainted Reality website.

Rose Noir announcement at TR site here

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND 1st Mini Album Release 4/1

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND will be releasing their first mini album on April 1. The new release will be titled "MIMIC," and it will be issued in two types. Track details and a release trailer are currently available on the band's OHP.

My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND OHP here

Monday, March 9, 2015

T.M.Revolution New Album Release 5/13

T.M.Revolution has announced that he will be releasing a new album on May 13. The new album will be titled "Ten," and it will be released in three types. This will be the first album the artist has released since "CLOUD NINE" four years ago, and it is expected to include 15 song tracks.

T.M.Revolution OHP here

i.Rias Special Airs on 3/11

i.Rias will be featured in a special broadcast on the Nico Nico Live website on March 11. The "Free!! 2/19 Start-up!! 'i.Rias' Nico Live!!" show will begin at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch the special as it airs.

i.Rias on Nico Nico here

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Serah Announces Disbandment

Serah has announced via their OHP that they will be disbanding after April 27. The members are sorry for the sudden announcement, and thank fans for their support. They will be announcing updates regarding their already-scheduled performances in the near future.

Serah OHP here

Lycaon New Single & Disbandment

Lycaon have announced that they will be releasing a new single on May 27. The new single will be called "Gypsy," and it will be released in two types. The band also made an announcement that they would be disbanding after their live at Akasaka BLITZ on November 6. Member statements can be found on the band's OHP.

Lycaon OHP here

Saturday, March 7, 2015

VAMPS International Album Release & U.S. Tour

VAMPS have announced some good news for overseas fans. On March 23, they will be releasing their latest "BLOODSUCKERS" album internationally through Spinefarm Records. The album is expected to be available to download through iTunes in the U.S. on March 24 for $9.99. For availability in other countries, please check your local online store.

In other news, VAMPS announce that they have signed on to perform 12 shows in the U.S. with SIXX:A.M.'s upcoming "THE MODERN VINTAGE TOUR." They plan to perform in San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Kansas City, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Silver Springs. Details are available on the band's OHP.

VAMPS OHP here
"BLOODSUCKERS" on iTunes here

LiPS 1st Single Release 4/1

New band LiPS have announced that they will release their first single on April 1. The debut release will be titled "RED," and it will be released in three types. Track details and a short PV spot for "RED" are available on the band's OHP. LiPS are Kiyoto on vocals, Hideki on guitar, Yu on bass, and Jin on drums.

LiPS OHP here

Friday, March 6, 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 six minutes of the band demonstrating furitsuke moves to their song "xxx." The "Drive." single was just released on February 18.

i.Rias furi video on YouTube here

Glam Grammar Hiatus News

Glam Grammar have announced that they will be going on hiatus after July 4. Members Ritsu and marsa have announced that they will be retiring from band activities on that date, and the band will pause activity. They thank their fans and apologize for the inconvenience of a sudden announcement. A full announcement and member statements can be found on the band's OHP.

Glam Grammar OHP here

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Royz New Single Release 5/6

Royz have announced that they will release their 11th maxi single on May 6. The new single will be called "THE BEGINNING," and it will be released in four types. Track and type details are available on the band's OHP.

Royz OHP here

Nimo 1st Solo Album Release 3/18

Nimo, formerly vocalist for A(ace), will be releasing his first solo album on March 18. The new release will be a cover album titled "RHAPSODIA ~Dolce Vita~," and it will include 11 song tracks. A video including samples of the songs is currently available on YouTube, and a track list is displayed in the video description area.

Nimo Official Facebook here
"RHAPSODIA" on YouTube here

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Yeti New Mini Album Release 6/10

Yeti will be releasing their fourth mini album on June 10. The new release will be titled "Honne to Tatemae," but no other details have been announced.

Yeti 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- (March 9, 2015)
#17 Persona Shoujo/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#33 Dilemma/ Arlequin

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 9, 2015)
#2   L/ Acid Black Cherry
#19 ViViD THE BEST/ ViViD
#32 SECRET/ DIV

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 2, 2015)
#1   Sadomazo/ R-Shitei
#6   ARREST/ DaizyStripper
#10 Scarlet of the guilty/ Sel'm
#12 DRiVE/ i.Rias
#13 "Not Title"/Taoru no Kamisama/ HERO
#17 Juon/ Li'call

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 2, 2015)
#1   Paradox/ DOG in The PWO
#4   CALL ME.../ Pentagon
#5   MAD THEATER/ GREMLINS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SuG New Videos on YouTube

SuG have updated their official YouTube channel with several new videos. New additions include a series of video spots for "BLACK" that feature Shigeru Matsuzaki,

Shigeru digest spot on YouTube here
Shigeru [1/6] spot on YouTube here
Shigeru [2/6] spot on YouTube here
Shigeru [3/6] spot on YouTube here
Shigeru [4/6] spot on YouTube here
Shigeru [5/6] spot on YouTube here
Shigeru [6/6] spot on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Video on YouTube

B.P.Records has uploaded a new video featuring Codomo Dragon to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes over 14 minutes of guitarist Kana and bassist meN-meN participating in a diet plan "punishment" game.

Codomo Dragon video on YouTube here

Monday, March 2, 2015

Sick2 Furitsuke Video on YouTube

Sick2 have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over seven minutes of members discussing the song "Diary of a Sadman" and demonstrating furitsuke choreography to accompany the song.

"Diary of a Sadman" furi video here

Minerva Guitar Demonstration on YouTube

Minerva has uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features guitarist Yoshiki demonstrating the guitar part for the band's song "For dear~Doukoku no Aria." That song can be found on the band's first mini album "HEAVENS," released February 16.

"For dear" guitar video on YouTube here

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Chanty New Album Release 4/29

Chanty have announced that they will release their first album on April 29. The new album will be titled "Chanty no Sekai he Youkoso," and it will be released in two types. The full tracklist is available on the band's OHP.

Chanty OHP here

Alice Nine New Updates

Alice Nine has resumed activities with a new website and new official social media accounts. On March 1, the band posted information about a new "A9 Project" official website, new @A9_line Line and Twitter accounts, and a new video on their official YouTube channel. For their return, the band has released a new official video for their song titled, "Phoenix." They have created an English-language site where overseas fans can help fund future projects for the band and receive supporter gifts. They also state that since their current offices are very small, they'd like to ask fans not to send letters and gifts to their offices, but rather save them for personal delivery at live events and venues.

In addition, vocalist Show and guitarist Tora have announced a side project called DIAWOLF. As Show Ohara and Tora Amano, the duo will release a new one-coin single titled "Rebellion" on April 12. A new video can be found on the official YouTube channel for the project.

A9 Official site here
A9 Fund Project site here
A9 Twitte here
A9 YouTube here
DIAWOLF YouTube here
DIAWOLF OHP here