Synk;yet New DVD Release 10/7

Synk;yet will be releasing a new live DVD on October 7. The new DVD will be titled "2015.03.26 TSUTAYA O-WEST Expanding Inner Core-THE FINAL-," and it will include at least 18 tracks from the band's live show. The video is available to pre-order on the Darkest Labyrinth online shop.

Synk;yet OHP here
DVD at Darkest Labyrinth shop here

Plastic Tree New Single Release 9/2

Plastic Tree will be releasing a new single on September 2. The new single will be titled "Rakka," and it will be released in three types. Track listing information is available now on the band's OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here

MEJIBRAY Two Consecutive Months of Releases

MEJIBRAY have announced that they will release two consecutive months of singles starting in October. First up, they will release a single titled "Paradigm Paradox" in three types on October 7. Then on November 4, they will release a single titled "SECRET No.03" in three types. Track details are already available on the band's OHP discography page.

MEJIBRAY discography page here

Chanty New Single Release 10/7

Chanty will be releasing their fifth single on October 7. No other details have been released yet, but be sure to stay tuned for future announcements on their OHP.

Chanty OHP here

Azero New Release & Live Videos on YouTube

Azero will be releasing their second maxi single on August 12. The new single will be titled "Desire." They have also added two new live videos to their official YouTube channel. Videos showing live footage of the band performing to the songs "Gekkou" and "Neo Clear" are currently featured.

"Gekkou" footage on YouTube here
"Neo Clear" footage on YouTube here

Angelo Announces New Releases

Angelo has announced that they will be releasing two new EPs before the end of the year. On September 30, they will be releasing an EP called "FACTOR," and in December, they will release another called "RESULT." Both EPs will contain six songs. A new video announcement is available on the band's official YouTube.

Angelo OHP here
Announcement on YouTube here

GUILD New Mini Album & Comment Video

GUILD will be releasing a new mini album on July 1. The new summer release will be titled "Natsu Matsuri," and it will be released in two types. The track details are available on the band's OHP. There is also a video comment from band members currently featured on the Vif Music official YouTube channel.

GUILD OHP news here
GUILD Comment on YouTube here

SCAPEGOAT New Single Release 9/9

SCAPEGOAT will be releasing a new single on September 9. The new single will be titled "Kimi no 'Shinzo' ni Koi Shiteru," but no other details have been announced yet.

SCAPEGOAT OHP here

Danger Crue YouTube Channel Seeking Subscribers

Danger Crue Records is campaigning to get more subscribers to its YouTube channel. In a new 3:34 minute video, the company offers music video and live band channel footage promoting its artists like AKi, Kameleo, ALSDEAD, DIV, girugamesh, and UNiTE, and asking fans to subscribe. The channel will offer live footage, music videos, and band comments. Links to subscribe are provided throughout the video.

Danger Crue video on YouTube here

VAMPS Video Comments on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has uploaded two new comment videos from VAMPS to its official YouTube channel. The new videos feature Hyde and K.A.Z commenting on their "VAMPS LIVE 2014-2015" tour and upcoming video release. That live DVD will be released on June 24.

VAMPS comment Pt. 1 on YouTube here
VAMPS comment Pt. 2 on YouTube here

Shellmy New Video on YouTube

Shellmy have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video is an anniversary commemoration created for live distribution on July 29, 2014 at Osaka Muse, and it features the music for "Umbrella" along with live and backstage footage of the band.

"Umbrella" commemoration video on YouTube here

DISREIGN 1st Single Release 8/5

DISREIGN will release their first single on August 5. The new single will be titled "UNTIL THE FADE," and the title song is currently available through iTunes worldwide. A full official video for the song and an interview with vocalist YOHIO is available on the KEIOS ENTERTAINMENT official YouTube channel.

DISREIGN Facebook here
"UNTIL THE FADE" on YouTube here

An Cafe Major Debut Single Release 8/26

An Cafe have announced that they will make their major debut with a new single release on August 26. The new single will be titled "Sennen DIVE!!!!!," and it will be released in eight types. The regular B-Type edition will include only one song each, but each cover will include art featuring a different band member.

An Cafe site 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- (June 29, 2015)
#28 Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba/ UVERworld
#35 PROVIDENCE/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#40 Lantana/ OLDCODEX
#44 Suicide Memories/ R-Shitei

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 29, 2015)
#1   NO MUSIC NO WEAPON/ Golden Bomber
#44 Royale/ GOTCHAROCKA

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 22, 2015)
#2   Suicide Memories/ R-Shitei
#5   Kyuubi/ Kiryu
#7   Gypsy/ Lycaon
#11  R-18/ Gossip
#12  Devil-kun/ Kameleo
#13  Voyage/ Sadie
#15  Hanasaka Jinsei/ LEZARD
#16  Tatta Hitotsu no Hana/Kaze no Naka de.../ HERO
#19  Doke no Hana/ Arlequin

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 22, 2015)
#16 Honne to Tatemae/ Yeti

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Alice Nine Announces Plan for Overseas Fan Club

Alice Nine, still operating as A9 for the time being, has announced plans to allow overseas fans to join their NUMBER SIX fan club. Details were announced on the group's official Twitter, and are available on their A9 Project OHP.

A9 Project OHP here

AKi Live DVD & Mini Album Release

AKi has just announced that he will be releasing a new live DVD and a new mini album simultaneously sometime this winter. No other details have yet been announced on the artist's Danger Crue OHP. Stay tuned for more details to come.

AKi OHP here

LiPS Trailer & MV Spot on YouTube

Planet Child Music has added a new video trailer for LiPS and a PV spot to its official YouTube channel. The new videos feature a three minute audio sample of the three songs included on the new single titled "MARIA," and a 1:30 minute music video clip. That single will be released on July 29.

"MARIA" clip on YouTube here
"MARIA" PV spot on YouTube here

Royz Video Clip on YouTube

Royz have added a sixth new video to the B.P.Records official YouTube channel. The new video adds over seven minutes of footage to the band's ongoing "Hana Yori Royz" drama series that promotes their upcoming 47 prefecture tour.

"Hana Yori Royz" video on YouTube here

lynch. 3 Consecutive Months of Releases

lynch. has announced via their OHP that they will be issuing three consecutive months of releases, starting in August. On August 5, they will release a new single titled "EVOKE." On September 2, they will release another as-yet untitled single. Finally, on October 10, they will release a new full album. Release details are not yet available.

lynch. OHP here

LAZAROUS New Single Release 7/1

LAZAROUS will be releasing a new single on July 1. The new release is being called "MM/4," and it will be issued in two types.

LAZAROUS OHP here

DADAROMA New Single Release 7/15

DADAROMA will be releasing a new single on July 15. The new single will be titled "Ame no Waltz," and it will be the band's first national release.

DADAROMA OHP here

REIGN New Single Release 7/22

REIGN will be releasing their seventh single on July 22. The new single will be titled "CLUB BUNNY," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

REIGN OHP here

UNiTE Release & Tour Spot on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added two new videos for UNiTE to its official YouTube channel. A new minute-long video announces tour dates for the band's 2015 SUMMER ONEMAN TOUR. UNiTE will also be releasing their fourth full album, "UNiVERSE," on July 8. A new five and a half minute long video gives song track samples for each track included.

SUMMER TOUR video on YouTube here
Album spot on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Album Trailer on YouTube

B.P.Records has added a new video trailer spot for Codomo Dragon to its official YouTube channel. The nearly six minute long video features sample song tracks from the band's upcoming second full album titled "Gekokujou." That album will be released on July 8.

Codomo Dragon OHP here
"Gekokujou" trailer on YouTube here

KAMIJO Song Available on iTunes

KAMIJO's new song titled "Imperial Concerto" is now available to purchase on iTunes. The new song appears on the artist's recently-released "Royal Blood" best album, and is priced in the US iTunes store at $1.29. Check your local listings for availability and pricing in other countries.

Kamijo's "Imperial Concerto" on iTunes here

Moran Last Single Release 7/1

Moran has announced that they will be releasing their final single on July 1. The title of this last single will be "Yoake wo Mae ni," and it will include four new songs. Details are available on the band's discography page.

Moran 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- (June 22, 2015)
#10  Lantana/ OLDCODEX
#13  Suicide Memories/ R-Shitei
#20  Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba/ UVERworld
#48  HEROES/Binetsu A girl Summer/Tsuzereori-so far and yet so close- / GLAY

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 22, 2015)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 15, 2015)
#2   Doke no Hana/ Arlequin
#5   Kyuubi/ Kiryu
#9   Voyage/ Sadie
#12 Gypsy/ Lycaon
#17 Devil-kun/ Kameleo
#20 Tatta Hitotsu no Hana/Kaze no Naka de.../ HERO

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 15, 2015)
#8   Change the World/ Crack6
#14 SIRIUS/ DaizyStripper

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Pentagon New Single Release 9/2

Goemon Records has announced that Pentagon will release their second single on September 2. The new single will be titled "Hijiki to Karaage," and it will be released in five types. The announcement appears on the Goemon Records Twitter feed.

Goemon Twitter post here

Royz New Video Clip on YouTube

Royz have added a fifth new video to the B.P.Records official YouTube channel. The new video adds over seven minutes of footage to the band's ongoing "Hana Yori Royz" drama series that promotes their upcoming 47 prefecture tour.

"Hana Yori Royz" video on YouTube here

Purple Stone Spot on YouTube

Purple Stone have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 59 second spot features a PV clip and audio samples from the band's second single release, "Aoi Yami." That single will be released on July 1.

Purple Stone PV Spot on YouTube here

Tequila Tokyo First Single Release 6/17

Tequila Tokyo, the alter ego band of Kra, will release their first single on June 17. The new single will be called "Kung-Fu Lady," and it will be released in three types. Sample audio tracks are available on the group's OHP.

Tequila Tokyo OHP here

ViViD Final DVD Release 8/26

ViViD will be releasing one final live DVD on August 26. The DVD will be titled "ViViD FINAL LIVE 'CROSSING OF THE DREAM'," and it will feature footage from their April 29th show at Pacifico Yokohama.

ViViD OHP news here

Kiryu Drum Demonstration Video on YouTube

Kiryu's drummer Junji has added a new drum demonstration video to the B.P.Records official YouTube channel. The new video features close-up footage of the musician's live performance of the song "Kyuubi," complete with an inset window showing foot pedals.

Kiryu drum demonstration on YouTube here

Golden Bomber Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new video comment from Golden Bomber. The new video features nearly five minutes of the group talking about their new album release titled "No Music No Weapon," due out on June 17, their upcoming tour, and more.

Golden Bomber comment on YouTube here

RAVE New Single Release 8/19

RAVE will be releasing a new single on August 19. The new single will be titled "Uchoten Bubble," and it will be released in two types. Track details are already available on the band's OHP.

RAVE OHP here

UNiTE New Album Release 7/8

UNiTE will be releasing their fourth full album on July 8. The new album will be titled "UNiVERSE," and it will be released in two types. A full version PV is currently available on the band's OHP.

UNiTE OHP here

Liraizo New Single Release 7/8

Liraizo will be releasing their third single on July 8. The new single will be titled "Ningyou Geki" and it will include two new songs. Track details and a YouTube release spot are currently available on the band's OHP.

Liraizo OHP here

SCREW New DVD Release 6/28

SCREW have announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on June 28. The new DVD will be titled "SCREW TOUR 2014 INNER PSYCHOLOGICAL WORLD [TOUR FINAL] 2014.12.28 AT AiiA Theater Tokyo," and it will be released in two types. The limited edition is available only to members of the band's SIESTA fan club, and the regular edition will be sold in limited quantities from the PSC online store and at live venues. DVD details are available on the band's OHP.

SCREW OHP here

ROCK AND READ 060 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 060, due to hit stores June 24. The front cover artist for this issue will be Show (A9). Other featured artists will be:  Mao (Sadie), Miku (An Cafe), Kei (baroque), Tohya (vistlip), JunJun (DOG in The PWO), Issei (BugLug), Shogo (DIV), Sana (UNiTE), Koudai (Royz), Daichi (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST), and Chiaki (Dezert).

ROCK AND READ blog here

Jupiter New Single Release 8/26

Jupiter have announced that they will be releasing a new single on August 26. The new single will be titled "TOPAZ," and it will be released in two types. Check out the band's OHP for a full track listing.

Jupiter OHP here

Moran Announces Disbandment

Moran recently announced plans to disband after their live show on at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on September 21. The statement issued on their website cites conflicts between members as a reason they decided to limit activity and dissolve the band. They thank fans for supporting them and promise to do their best up to the final live show.

Moran 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- (June 15, 2015)
#14  Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba/ UVERworld
#22  HEROES/Binetsu A girl Summer/Tsuzereori-so far and yet so close- / GLAY
#33  Doke no Hana/ Arlequin

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 15, 2015)
#49 Ten/ T.M.REVOLUTION

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 8, 2015)
#3  Voyage/Sadie
#4   Gypsy/ Lycaon
#11 Kyuubi/ Kiryu
#12 Kokoro Monster/ Shonenki
#16 THE BEGINNING/ Royz
#18 Tatta Hitotsu no Hana/Kaze no Naka de.../ HERO

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 8, 2015)
#3  Shambhala/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#6  Omajinai/ AvelCain

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

WHITE JUDAS Project Start-up Announced

WHITE JUDAS, a new project for vocalist Shin (ex-ViViD), has just announced startup activities. The act will appear at the August 5 V-NATION LIVE show along with SuG, A9, BugLug, Sadie, and vistlip. There is also an official Twitter account for fans to follow announcements.

WHITE JUDAS Twitter here
V-NATION details here
Natalie article here

GOTCHAROCKA & Purple Stone Air 6/16

GOTCHAROCKA and Purple Stone will be the next featured guests on the web show called "Nico Viju." The show airs on the Nico Nico Live site on June 16 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.

"Nico Viju" show airs here

umbrella Video Spot on YouTube

umbrella have added a new video spot to the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel. The new video features over four minutes of the music video for the new song "Keihaku na Hito" from the band's upcoming "Cinematograph" mini album. That album will be released June 21.

PV spot on YouTube here

Royz New Video on YouTube

Royz have added a fourth new video to the B.P.Records official YouTube channel. The new upload is a nearly 7 minute drama featuring band members promoting their upcoming 47 prefecture tour.

"Hana yori Royz" video on YouTube here

Zaklia New Single Release 6/4

Zaklia just released their third single on June 4. The new single is titled "Kodoku Fuyurei," and it contains three new songs. The full track list and a CM spot video are available on the band's OHP.

Zaklia OHP here

DIAURA New Best Album Release 12/15

DIAURA have announced that they will be releasing a new best album on December 15. The new album will be titled "INCOMPLETE," but no other details have been released about what songs will be included. Stay tuned for updates.

DIAURA OHP here

JILUKA New Mini Album Release 8/5

JILUKA will be releasing their second mini album on August 5. The new release will be titled "DESTRIEB," and it will include a total of seven songs. The band's OHP currently features a track list and a video spot for the new mini album.

JILUKA OHP here

DuelJewel New Mini Album Release 7/22

DuelJewel have announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on July 22. The new album will be titled "Duel," and it will be released in two types. Track details are currently available on the band's OHP.

DuelJewel OHP here

sForzato New Single Available on iTunes

sForzato have made their newest single, "Return," available on iTunes worldwide. Fans in the U.S. can buy and download the three tracks from the single for $2.97. For availability and pricing in other countries, please check your local iTunes store listings. "Return" was just released in Japan on June 3. Other titles from the band are also available on iTunes.

"Return" on iTunes here
sForzato OHP here

GANGLION New Single Release 7/22

GANGLION have announced that they will be releasing a new single on July 22. The new single will be titled "Save Your Heart," but no other details have been revealed yet.

GANGLION OHP here

Anli Pollicino New Mini Album Release 7/7

Anli Pollicino will be releasing a new mini album on July 7. The new release will be titled "STARGAZER vol. 1," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Anli Pollicino OHP news here

WING WORKS Opens Global Fan Club

Fans of solo artist RYO:SUKE and his WING WORKS project can now join his new global fan club. In a message on his website, the artist announces that he wants to improve communication with his fans abroad by allowing them to become members of his "WINGER" fan club. The invitation message, prices, and links to join are available now in English and Japanese.

WING WORKS OHP news here
Global fan club link 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- (June 8, 2015)
#3    Boku no Kotoba de wa Nai Kore wa Bokutachi no Kotoba/ UVERworld
#5    HEROES/Binetsu A girl Summer/Tsuzereori-so far and yet so close- / GLAY
#20  Voyage/ Sadie
#24  Gypsy/ Lycaon

 CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 8, 2015)
#25 Shambhala/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#36 Ten/ T.M.REVOLUTION
#46 Omajinai/ AvelCain

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 1, 2015)
#3   RUIN/ DIAURA
#7   Kyuubi/ Kiryu
#11 Devil-kun/ Kameleo
#13 Tatta Hitotsu no Hana/Kaze no Naka de.../ HERO
#17 THE BEGINNING/ Royz

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 1, 2015)
#2  SIRIUS/ DaizyStripper

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

RENO Solo Single Available on iTunes

RENO, guitarist formerly of ViViD, has just released his first solo single. The new release, titled "GUITAR LIFE," contains three instrumental guitar tracks and is available to purchase through iTunes. It sells for $3.89 in the US store; check local listings for prices in other countries. Sample tracks of these and other songs are available on the guitarist's official home page.

RENO OHP here
"GUITAR LIFE" on iTunes JP here

Crack6 Mini Album & Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video from Crack6 to its official YouTube channel. The new 4:30 long video features MSTR (vo. & gt.) commenting about their new mini album called "Change the World," just released on June 3. He also comments about an upcoming fan club live and other live dates.

Crack6 comment on YouTube here

the Raid. Announces 3 Consecutive Months of Releases

the Raid. has announced that they will be issuing three consecutive months of venue-limited releases starting on July 4. The band's first release will be titled "Kuroshoubi Rondo," and they have already added a PV spot for it to their official YouTube channel.

the Raid. OHP here
"Kuroshoubi Rondo" video on YouTube here

VAMPS DVD Teaser Video on YouTube

Universal Music Japan has uploaded a new teaser video for VAMPS to its official YouTube channel. The new minute-long video features live clips from the band's upcoming "VAMPS LIVE 2014-2015" DVD release. The live DVD will hit stores on June 24.

VAMPS teaser video on YouTube here

Royz Video on YouTube

Royz have added a new video to the B.P.Records official YouTube channel. The new upload is a nearly 7 minute drama featuring band members promoting their upcoming 47 prefecture tour.

"Hana yori Royz" video on YouTube here