REVINE Internet Radio Show Available on YouTube

Crow Music TV has just added the fourth episode of REVINE's Internet radio program to its official YouTube channel. The new "Dai-Rei Teikoku Housou" program features over 33 minutes of free talk from the various members.

REVINE show on YouTube here

lynch. Comment Available on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video comment from lynch. to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over nine minutes of the band talking about the first two releases--"EVOKE" and "ETERNITY"--of their three consecutive months of releases, and answering questions about them.

lynch. comment on YouTube here

RoNo☆Cro New Single PV Spot on YouTube

Planet Child Music has added a new PV spot for RoNo☆Cro to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a 28 second preview of the band's new song from their upcoming "Zettai Chouzetsu Only One" single out on September 16.

RoNo☆Cro PV spot here

Sick2 New Single Release 11/2

Sick2 will be releasing a new single on November 2. The new single will be titled "CRAZY TOKYO," and it will be released in two types. A new PV clip for the single is already available on the Planet Child Music's official YouTube channel.

Sick2 OHP here
"CRAZY TOKYO" PV spot on YouTube here

ADAMS Announces Tour Dates in US

ADAMS has announced that they will be making their US debut at the end of the year. So far, the duo has announced show dates for December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2016 in Concord, NC, and an as-yet-unnamed city in Tennessee. The duo's OHP promises more dates and details to come. They also announce that they will be doing their first show in Hong Kong on November 22.

ADAMS OHP here

CLOWD Comment Available on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new comment from CLOWD to its official YouTube channel. The video features nearly five minutes of members talking about plans for their January 7, 2016 anniversary show at Tsutaya O-WEST, and more.

CLOWD comment on YouTube here

Sendai Kamotsu & Black Gene for the Next Scene Show Airs 9/1

Sendai Iamotsu and Black Gene for the Next Scene will be the next featured guests on the web show called "Nico Viju." The show airs on the Nico Nico Live site on September 1 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.

"Nico Viju" show airs here

Nico Viju Special Airs 8/30

A special 24 hour visual rock event will be airing on the Nico Nico website on August 30th. The "24 Hour Konbangya" special promises to offer a variety of special guest appearances. A complete schedule of events is listed in the program's description area. The show will air at 17:00 JST (time zone converter), and time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico users who can't watch it as it airs. The show is hosted by Takuya Hoshino.

"24 Hour Konbangya" show airs here

Kra Anniversary Video on YouTube

PS Company has added a new video for Kra to its official YouTube channel. The new video features band members holding up messages and showing information for their upcoming 14th anniversary live show at Shibuya Public Hall.

Kra video on YouTube here

lynch. Release Update

Previously it was announced here that lynch. would be issuing three consecutive months of releases, starting in August with the new single titled "EVOKE." lynch. has now announced that the next release in this series will be titled "ETERNITY," and it will be released on September 2. Track details and a sample PV are already available on the band's OHP. They've also announced that the final release will be a new album titled "D.A.R.K. -In the name of evil-" due out on October 7. No other details are available yet.

lynch. OHP here

XENON New Single Release 9/16

XENON have announced that they will be releasing their ninth single on September 16. The new single will be titled "Kagamibari," and it will be released in two types. A PV spot for the single is available on the band's official YouTube channel.

XENON OHP here
"Kagamibari" PV spot 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- (August 31, 2015)
NO LISTINGS

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 31, 2015)
#46 Kakusei/ SCREW

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 24, 2015)
#5    Promises/ Raglaia
#13 Gypsy/ Lycaon

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 24, 2015)
#7  VENOMS.app/ MEJIBRAY
#10 NO MUSIC NO WEAPON/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

SuG Special Airs 8/28 & 8/29

SuG will be featured in a special two-part program airing on the Nico Nico website on August 28th and 29th. The special "VersuS2015" program will commemorate the band's decision to hold another "SuG vs Villainous SuG" show in Osaka and Tokyo by commemorating last year's event held at Maihama Amphitheatre. The shows will air at 24:00 JST (convert time here) each day. Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members who can't watch the shows as they air.

SuG Part 1 airs here
SuG Part 2 airs here

Villers la Ville Debut Video on YouTube

Villers la Ville have uploaded their first video sampler to their new official YouTube channel. The new video features over two minutes of audio sample clips and lyrics from the band's songs titled "Distance," "S.S.S," and "Mist lover."

Villers la Ville music spot on YouTube here

GANGLION Live DVD Release 9/12

GANGLION will be releasing their first live DVD on September 12. The new DVD will be titled "GANGLION “Étoile TOUR” LIVE IN EUROPE and JAPAN - TOUR FINAL-Shibuya CYCLONE," and details are available on the band's OHP.

GANGLION OHP here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Vocalist & Single

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have just announced that a new vocalist has joined the band since Ricky's departure. The band's new vocalist will be Nimo, formerly vocalist for A(Ace). In a member statement, Nimo says that he's excited to be part of the future of this band and is excited to work with these members. Nimo will debut as vocalist on October 10. In a new video announcement, the band also says they will be releasing a new single sometime before the end of the year.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S new and video here

Kuchinashi 1st Mini Album Release 9/2

New band Kuchinashi will be releasing their debut mini album on September 2. The new release will be titled "EXECUTION," and the band's OHP currently features two YouTube videos that include audio track samples.

Kuchinashi OHP here

Belle New Single Release 10/21

Belle will be releasing their third single on October 21. The new single doesn't yet have a title, but the band has announced that they will release their first MV with this single. More announcements will be released closer to October.

Belle OHP here

HERO New Single Release 8/26

HERO will be releasing a new single on August 26. The new single will be a double-A side release titled "Boku no Tsukurikata/Hikaru Yubiwa Daimyojin," and it will be released in 11 various types. The band's OHP currently features a video clip for the single.

HERO OHP here

Chirolyn New Album Release 9/25

Chirolyn will be releasing a new album on September 25. The new album will be titled "White Devil," and it will feature guest musicians from all over the Japanese music scene. A sample promotional video is also available on the YUN & RIN RECORDS official YouTube channel. Details can be found on the artist's OHP and in the video description area.

Chirolyn OHP here
"White Devil" on YouTube here

VAASTU Member Update & Live DVD

VAASTU have updated their OHP with news of a change in membership and a new live DVD. Bassist SIORI will be moving to support member status while he considers if he wants to continue a career in music. VAASTU will continue activity with three members SHOW, SIN, and SAKU. They have also announced that they will be releasing a live DVD. The "3rd One man LIVE 'ABSOLUTE DOMAIN'" DVD will be released on September 17.

VAASTU OHP here

ensoku Announced New Releases

ensoku has announced they will be issuing some new releases. On September 2, they will be releasing a coupling album with Minus Jinsei Orchestra titled "Dappou Neuralyzer." On October 21, they will release their 10th single, titled "Kuruizaku Haru no Hajimekata." Details for both are available on the band's OHP.

ensoku OHP here

Fixer New Single Releases

Fixer has announced that they will be releasing two new singles. On August 20, they will be releasing their fourth single, "Kodou-into the vortex-" at their live shows. Later on October 25, they will be releasing their fifth single "Kodou-silence of the void-" at their live shows. A sample audio clip of "Kodou-into the vortex-" is currently available on the band's discography page.

Fixer OHP here

GOTCHAROCKA Announces New Single Release

GOTCHAROCKA has announced that they will be releasing their seventh single some time in December. The new single will be titled "Merry me, 'cause I hate U," but no other details have been announced yet.

GOTCHAROCKA OHP here

the Raid. Live Video on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over eight minutes of live footage from the band performing "HEARTLESS" and "HYSTERICAL PARTY." The band's one man one coin tour begins on August 20.

the Raid. 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- (August 24, 2015)
#43 DOUBLE-DEAL/ T.M.REVOLUTION
#44 Feed A/ OLDCODEX

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 24, 2015)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 17, 2015)
#10 SPLIT EP (ALPHA/PARTY)/ THE LEGENDARY SIX NINE
#13 Deadman's Rodeo Revolver/ UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ
#17 #Natsu no Binetsu Banka Ban/ CLOWD

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 3, 2015)
#1   VENOMS.app/ MEJIBRAY

#4   Nishutari/ Megamasso
#20 NO MUSIC NO WEAPON/ Golden Bomber

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Gigamous Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new comment video from Gigamous to its official YouTube channel. The new video features band members talking about their upcoming 300 person-limited oneman live show at Takadanobaba AREA on August 26.

Gigamous comment on YouTube here

Anli Pollicino Short Video on YouTube

Zany Zap has added a new video for Anli Pollicino to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a short PV clip, including lyrics, of the band's song "Le Soleil." 

"Le Soleil" on YouTube here

Nightmare New Release Updates

Nightmare has announced that they will be releasing both a new single and DVD on October 28. The new single will be titled "Rakuen," and it will be released in three types. The new DVD will be titled "NIGHTMARE 15th Anniversary Tour CARPE DIEMeme TOUR FINAL @ Toyosu PIT," and it will be released in special DVD and DVD only, and special Blu-ray and Blu-ray only sets.

Nightmare OHP here

Arlequin Announces New Releases

Arlequin has announced two new releases for this fall. On September 23 they will be releasing two new live DVDs simultaneously, one covering their April 26th show at TSUTAYA O-EAST, and one for their August 9th show at Shibuya Public Hall. On November 4 they will be releasing their sixth single, titled "Qualia." That new single will be released in three types, and a PV spot for it is available on YouTube.

Arlequin OHP here
"Qualia" PV spot on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon Video on YouTube

B.P.Records has added a new video for Codomo Dragon to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over 16 minutes of the band visiting various locations around Fukuai.

Codomo Dragon on YouTube here

A9 (Alice Nine) Member Videos on YouTube

A9 (Alice Nine) has been uploading new videos to their official YouTube channel. Fans can now find two new videos of their new song "Phoenix," one featuring Saga and one with Hiroto. Presumably videos for other members of the band will be released in the future.

"Phoenix" Saga Ver. on YouTube here
"Phoenix" Hiroto Ver. on YouTube here

Azero New Videos on YouTube

Azero has uploaded a new series of videos on their official YouTube channel. The band has added two videos from "Desire," their August 12 maxi single,  and "JULIA" from their first single.

Azero Tokyo YouTube channel here

Minerva Announces Disbandment

Minerva has announced plans to disband after their September 27 live at Ikebukuro EDGE. The band thanks fans for supporting them through the last two years of activity, but they do not state a specific reason for the dissolution. Member statements are available on the band's OHP, along with the announcement.

Minerva OHP here

Rayflower New Album Release 10/21

Rayflower will be releasing their first full album on October 21. The new album will be titled "Color & Play," and it will be released in two types.

Rayflower OHP here

Femme Fatale Featured at Pacific Media Expo

Femme Fatale will be the featured musical guest at the 2015 Pacific Media Expo. The Expo takes place in Pasadena, CA, on Labor Day weekend, September 5 to 7. Femme Fatale will be performing on Saturday, September 5. Details are available on the Pacific Media Expo web site.

Pacific Media Expo site here

ZON New Single Release 9/16

ZON will be releasing their first single on September 16. The new single will be titled "Heads up!," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

ZON OHP here

Smileberry Debut Single Release 9/9

Smileberry will be releasing their debut single on September 9. The new single will be titled "Smiley," and it will be a one-song, one-coin release. A PV spot for the single is available on the band's OHP.

Smileberry OHP here

THE MORTAL New Mini Album Release 10/14

Atsushi Sakurai's new project titled THE MORTAL will be releasing a new mini album on October 14. The new album will be titled "Spirit," and it will include a total of five songs. Details are available on the group's OHP.

THE MORTAL OHP here

Villers la Ville Open Official Twitter

New Kerberos Entertainment band Villers la Ville has opened an official band Twitter account. Fans can now follow the band and see live announcements.

Villers la Ville Twitter here

the GazettE New Album Preview on YouTube

the GazettE have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new 3:40 minute video features sample audio clips from track included on their upcoming "DOGMA" album release. That new album will include 14 new tracks, and it will be released on August 26.

"DOGMA" sample video on YouTube here

INORAN Album Spot on YouTube

INORAN has added a new video spot for his upcoming "Beautiful Now" album release to the King Records official YouTube channel. The spot features a PV sample clip, as well as sample audio clips from the songs included on the album. "Beautiful Now" will hit stores on August 26.

"Beautiful Now" clip on YouTube here

D=OUT News and Updates

D=OUT has updated their OHP with several news announcements. On October, they will release a new single titled "Koi ga Dekinai." In January 2016, they will release a new full album titled "Shin・Gi・Tai." D=OUT also announced that their support drummer, Naoto, has officially joined the band.

D=OUT OHP here

ROCK AND READ 061 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 061, due to hit stores August 26. The front cover artist for this issue will be Ruki (the GazettE), and the back cover will feature INORAN. Other featured artists will be:  Hazuki (lynch.), ASAGI (D), Tomo (vistlip), Mizuki (Sadie), Kazuki (SCREW), Ryoga (BORN), JIN (HERO), Daisuke (Kameleo), Soan (Moran), and mitsu.


ROCK AND READ blog here

Zombie More Live Footage on YouTube

Zany Zap has added another new live video PV for Zombie to its official YouTube channel. The new video features clips of live show footage accompanied by the band's song "Shineba ii no ni."

Zombie live PV on YouTube here

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 9/15

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be September 15. The show airs at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Nico Nico registered members may time shift for later viewing if they cannot watch the live show as it airs.

"Bakuretsu! Nightmare" airs here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 8/26

Golden Bomber members will appear in their regular "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on August 26. 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

Visual Collaboration Special Airs 8/14

A visual collaboration special program will air on the Nico Nico website on August 14. The "Mujack x Nico Viju Collaboration Special," will air at 21:00 JST (convert time here), and promises to include talk sessions with artists like KIBA (Gargoyle), Shinya (LUNA SEA), IZAM, Tatsuro (MUCC), Igaguri Chiba (Sendai Kamotsu), DAISHI & Lida (Psycho le Cemu), Miku & Teruki (An Cafe), Tomo & Umi (vistlip), yo-ka & Kei (DIAURA), RYUICHI & Koichi (GUILD), and members of Jin-Machine. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who are not able to watch the show as it airs live.

Visual Collaboration airs here

Zombie Live PV on YouTube

Zany Zap has added a new live video for Zombie to its official YouTube channel. The new video features clips of live show footage accompanied by the band's song "Kusari Hime."

Zombie live PV on YouTube here

Yasutaka Shiobara Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video for Yasutaka Shiobara, formerly Rui from SCREW. The new 1:39 minute video features the artist talking about his new solo mini album, "overture," due out September 16.

Shiobara comment on YouTube here

vistlip Comment Available on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment from vistlip to its official YouTube channel. The new 5:51 minute comment features the band members talking about the release of their new single, "OVERTURE," what's included on each of the three types, their upcoming tours, and more.

vistlip comment on YouTube here

vistlip & A9 Show Airs 8/11

vistlip and A9 (Alice Nine) will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on August 11. The "Nico Viju" 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.

Nico Viju airs here

the LOTUS Comment Available on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from the LOTUS to its official YouTube channel. The new 1:10 minute video features bassist Tsubasa talking about their current one man shows and their recent three consecutive mini album releases.

the LOTUS comment on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKING] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (August 10, 2015)
NO LISTINGS

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 10, 2015)
#13 0-ZERO-/ BREAKERZ

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 3, 2015)
#9   Japanese Thunder/ GIGAMOUS
#12 Club Bunny/ REIGN
#13 Voyage/ Sadie
#15 die for you/Dearly/Believe Myself/ Aldious
#17 Devil-kun/ Kameleo
#20 Baiser/ The Benjamin

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 3, 2015)
#2   GENESIS/ Blu-BiLLioN
#4   Duel/ DuelJewel
#7   Alternative Tarantula/ BORN
#11 NO MUSIC NO WEAPON/ Golden Bomber

 ORICON STYLE Rankings here

New Single & PV Spot from D

D will be releasing their comeback single "HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY" on September 16. The single will be released in four types, and track details are available on the band's OHP. They have also updated their YouTube channel with a short version PV spot for the new release.

D OHP here
"HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY" spot on YouTube here

Gossip New Single Release 1/20/2016

Gossip has announced that they will release their fourth single on January 20, 2016. The new single will be titled "Tokyo Scandal," and it will include four songs.

Gossip OHP here

RIZ 1st Single Release 10/10

RIZ will be releasing their first single on October 10. The new single will be titled "#XO:XO I HAVE LOVE U," and it will be available in two types. A track listing for both types is available on the band's OHP.

RIZ OHP here

sForzato Collaboration & News

sForzato has announced a collaboration project and some important news for their fans. The band is currently collaborating with CIVARIZE for their 2015 Sprin/Summer men's collection. A special page has been set up to view coordinated fashion sets for each member. Links to the items they're wearing are also available.

The band also announces that they will be going on hiatus after their upcoming August 10 live at Takadanobaba AREA. In both English and Japanese statements, they indicate that the members would like to pursue their own individual interests for awhile "in hopes of reuniting stronger oneday." They thank fans for their support.

sForzato statement on OHP here
sForzato x CIVARIZE collaboration page here

yazzmad Announces Disbandment

yazzmad has announced via their OHP that they will be disbanding after their performance on October 12. They thank their fans for following them for the last five years, but they do not offer a specific reason for their decision to disband. They will release on final mini album titled "The Strange Bloomer" in September.

yazzmad OHP here

Sendai Kamotsu New Single Release 9/9

Sendai Kamotsu will be releasing a new single on September 9. The new single will be titled "Yokai Dai Enso," and it will be released in two types. A sample PV is currently available on the group's OHP.

Sendai Kamotsu OHP here

Akathisia New Single Release 11/4

New band Akathisia will be releasing their first single on November 4. The new single will be titled "Dystopia," and it will sell for 1,000 JPY. Akathisia are Cra on vocals, Yukichix13 and HISOKA on guitars, and Mayu on drums.

Akathisia OHP here

Yasutaka Shiobara New Mini Album Release 9/16

Yasutaka Shiobara, formerly known as Rui from SCREW, has just announced that he will be releasing a mini album on September 16. The mini album will be titled "-overture-," and it will include six song tracks. A new PV featuring the title track is now available on the artist's YouTube channel.

"-overture-" on YouTube here