Wednesday, September 30, 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- (October 5, 2015)
#8   GLORIA/ FEST VAINQUEUR
#48 Yokai Dai Enso/ Sendai Kamotsu

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 5, 2015)
#8 Yaso Emaki/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 28, 2015)
#2   Boku no Tsukurikata/Hikaru Yubiwa Daimyojin/ HERO
#4   Zettai Chozetsu Only One/ RoNoCro
#15 Yokai Dai Enso/ Sendai Kamotsu
#20 Meteorite/ Dog in The PWO

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 28, 2015)
#19 Ginga no Woto/ A9

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Golden Bomber Show Airs 10/23

Golden Bomber members will appear in their regular "Gekkan Golden Bomber" Nico Nico show on October 23. 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

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Kra & Chanty Show Airs 10/6

Kra and Chanty will be the next featured guests on the web show called "Nico Viju." The show airs on the Nico Nico Live site on October 6 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

Bakuretsu! Nightmare Airs 10/20

Nightmare's next appearance on their Nico Nico web show, "Bakuretsu! Nightmare," will be October 20. 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

Monday, September 28, 2015

Kiryu x Royz x Codomo Dragon Collaboration CD Announced

Kiryu, Royz, and Codomo Dragon have announced that they will be releasing a collaboration CD on November 25. The new CD will be titled "FAMILY PARTY," and it will be released in 10 types. Each band will be contributing songs to the release, and track details are available on the band's OHPs.

Royz OHP here

Alice Nine Announces Name Change

Alice Nine have issued a statement to fans to announce that they will officially be changing their name. After leaving PS Company and becoming independent, the band was not contractually free to use the "Alice Nine" name in promotions and decided to use the abbreviation "A9" in the interim. Now, in order to fully re-start activities and begin promotion freely, they have decided to adopt the name A9 as their new band name. A9 will officially begin activities under that name at their December 25th show at Roppongi EX Theater.

A9 Project website here

Sunday, September 27, 2015

VAASTU Announce Disbandment

VAASTU have updated their website with news that they will disband after their December 15 live at Shibuya REX. This comes after an announcement on August 9 that bassist SIORI would leave the band. VAASTU members thank fans for supporting them since they started activities back in January 2013, and apologize for the sudden announcement. Member statements are also available.

VAASTU OHP here

JILUKA New Single Release 11/11

JILUKA will be releasing their second single on November 11. The new single will be titled "Lluvia," and it will contain two new songs from the band. Track details area available on the band's OHP.

JILUKA OHP here

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Comment from D on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from D to their official YouTube channel. The new video features the band talking about their new "HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY" single release on September 16 and answering questions.

D comment on YouTube here

Ai New Project Free Download

For a limited time only, Ai of DEATHGAZE will be offering a free song download for his new solo project. Fans can visit a special site to download a full version of the artist's new song, "GLASS SKY." The download is available only from now until October 25. Ai's new single, including that song, will be released on October 28.

Ai free download page here

Friday, September 25, 2015

Alice Nine New Tour Video on YouTube

Alice Nine has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a tour digest of backstage footage from their September 17th show at Osaka BIG CAT.

Alice Nine video on YouTube here

Angelo Digest Video on YouTube

Angelo have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new digest video includes audio samples for tracks included on the band's upcoming "FACTOR" CD release. That EP will be released on September 30.

Angelo digest video on YouTube here

Thursday, September 24, 2015

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Announcement Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new video clip to their official YouTube channel. The video announcement introduces the band's new vocalist, Nimo, shows their new look, and announces a new live schedule and single release.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S on YouTube here

LOST ASH Announce Disbandment & Last Album

LOST ASH have updated their OHP with news that they intend to disband after their December 22 live at Hatsudai DOORS. As the band welcomes their sixth anniversary, they thank fans for supporting them during their activities. No specific reason was listed for the decision, but the members do say that they considered their future lives made the decision together. The also announce that they will release their final album, "LOST ASH," on December 23.

LOST ASH OHP here

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Sweet Home New Single Release 11/11

Sweet Home will be releasing their second single on November 11. No other details about the new release have been annonced.

Kasuri blog 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- (September 28, 2015)
#14 HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY/ D
#26 Akiramenai DAYS/ Psycho le Cemu

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 28, 2015)
#10 Yaso Emaki/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 21, 2015)
#2   Meteorite/ Dog in The PWO
#4   Yokai Dai Enso/ Sendai Kamotsu
#5    Smiley/ Smileberry
#8   Kimi no 'Shinzo' ni Koishiteru/ SCAPEGOAT
#13 Hijiki to Karaage/ Pentagon
#20 WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD/ Shounenki

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 21, 2015)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Shellmy New Video on YouTube

Shellmy have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features music from their song "Katou Zakuro" played over live stage footage and lyrics. That song is included on the band's fifth single, "Subliminal Cultizm."

"Katou Zakuro" video on YouTube here

Mischievous Adds New Video on YouTube

Mischievous have added a new video to their offiial YouTube channel. The new video features live footage of the band performing "BlindDoll."

"BlindDoll" video on YouTube here

Monday, September 21, 2015

FALUNN 1st Single Release 9/22

FALUNN will be releasing their first single on September 22. The new single will be titled "Cowra no Mangetsu," and track listings are available on the band's OHP. You can also hear a sample song clip from the band's last release, "Neverland," on their homepage.

FALUNN OHP here

umbrella Album Available on iTunes

umbrella's latest album, titled "Kinematograph," is now available to purchase and download through iTunes in the U.S. All seven songs from this release are available in the iTunes store for $9.03. For pricing and availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes listings.

umbrella on iTunes US here

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Kameleo New Single Release 12/2

Kameleo have announced that they will release a new single on December 2. The new single will be titled "Paripipo," and it will be released in two types. Track details are already available on the band's OHP.

Kameleo OHP here

Vivalet One-Coin Release 9/30

Vivalet will be releasing a new one-coin single on September 30. The new song will be titled "Rebellion," and it will be available at live venues during their shows.

Vivalet OHP here

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Alice Nine New Video on YouTube

Alice Nine have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over three minutes of live and backstage footage of the band at Hamamatsu on September 15.

Alice Nine video on YouTube here

Sibilebashir New Single Releases 10/14 & 11/26

Sibilebashir will be releasing two new singles. On October 14, they will release a new single titled "Nijuujinkaku." A track listing and full PV for that single are available on the band's OHP. Then on November 26, they will release another single, titled "Jikokeno to Ano Hi Mita Hikari." No other details are available yet.

Sibilebashir OHP here

Friday, September 18, 2015

vistlip New Single Release 11/11

vistlip have announced that they will release a new single on November 11. The new single will be titled "COLD CASE," and it will be released in three types. Track details and songwriting credits are available on the band's OHP.

vistlip OHP here

Far East Dizain 1st Full Album Release 11/11

Far East Dizain have announced that they will be releasing their first full album on November 11. The new album will be titled "TONICK DIZAIN," and it will be released in two types. Track details and jacket designs are already available on the band's OHP.

Far East Dizain OHP here

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Chanty Announce Another New Single

Chanty have just announced that they will release one more single before the end of the year. On December 2, the band will release their sixth single--as yet untitled. The band's fifth single, "m.o.b.," will be released on October 7.

Chanty OHP here

FANG Announce First Single Release

FANG have announced that they soon will be releasing their first single. The new single will be titled "take it back," and it seems they may be releasing it at their October 31 live at Shinsaibashi paradigm.

FANG OHP here

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

vistlip New PV Available

vistlip have updated their OHP with a new PV. The PV features the band's song "MONOGRAM" from their recently released new single titled "OVERTURE." That single was just released in three types on August 5.

vistlip 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- (September 21, 2015)
#10 Meteorite/ Dog in The PWO
#40 I LOVE THE WORLD/ UVERworld
#48 Smiley/ Smileberry

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 21, 2015)
#6   Yaso Emaki/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 14, 2015)
#3  Hijiki to Karaage/ Pentagon
#7  Gyaku Manji Yori, Ai wo Komete/ Black Gene for the Next Scene
#11 WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD/ Shounenki
#17 Tori Kago no Sarasoju wa Shika no Hana/ MeteoroiD
#19 Saishu Densha/ DADAROMA

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 14, 2015)
#9 Dappo Neuralyzer/ ensoku/Minus Jinsei Orchestra

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Anli Pollicino Short Video on YouTube

Zany Zap has added a new video for Anli Pollicino to its official YouTube channel. The new video is a short version live video clip with lyrics for the song titled "Junketsu CRUSH."

"Junketsu CRUSH" video on YouTube here

the GazettE New Single Release 11/18

the GazettE will be releasing a new single on November 18. The new single will be titled "UGLY," and it is the 3rd movement in the band's year-long activity project.

"UGLY" release page here

Monday, September 14, 2015

Kra Release News & New Video on YouTube

PS Company has added a new video for Kra to its official YouTube site. The new 2:38 minute video features an announcement that they band will release a new album titled "Tsuki no Monogatari" in two types on October 14, track details for those releases, and a new 2015 tour, including events with other artists. They also announce that they will be releasing a new live DVD in December to commemorate their 14th anniversary live show.

Kra video on YouTube here

Liraizo First Full Album & New Videos on YouTube

Liraizo has announced that they will be releasing their first full album on October 7. The new album will be titled "Kodomo Tengoku," and it will be released in three types. They have also uploaded some new videos to their official YouTube channel. There is now a new comment video featuring members of Liraizo and Sick2 talking about their upcoming "Sick2 vs Liraizo '10 Killers'" tour. Another video features a 30 second video spot for the new album

Comment video on YouTube here
Video spot on YouTube here

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Yasutaka Shiobara Comment Video on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from Yasutaka Shiobara on their official YouTube channel. The new video features the artist talking about his solo career and his debut release titled "overture" on September 16.

Yasutaka Shiobara comment on YouTube here

Royz Drum Instruction Video on YouTube

B.P.Records has uploaded a new video from Royz to its official YouTube channel. The new video features Royz drummer Tomoya giving instruction on how you can learn to play the drum track from "THE BEGINNING." The video includes the musician giving voice-over instruction as you watch live camera views of his playing style.

"THE BEGINNING" drum instruction video on YouTube here

Saturday, September 12, 2015

NoGoD New DVD Release 11/4

NoGoD will be releasing a new live DVD on November 4. The new DVD will be called " 11/4 BON VOYAGE -10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2015 FINAL-" and it will be released in both DVD and Blu-ray formats. Track details are available on the band's discography page.

NoGoD OHP here

GANGLION New Single Announcement

GANGLION  have announced on their OHP that in addition to a new European tour, they will also be releasing a new single in November. There are no details available for the release at this time.

GANGLION OHP here

Friday, September 11, 2015

Codomo Dragon New DVD Releae 9/16

Codomo Dragon will be releasing a new live DVD on September 16. The new DVD will be called "5th Oneman Tour Final 'Waruagaki' - 2015.04.29 Shinjuku BLAZE," and a sample video spot is currently featured on the band's OHP.

Codomo Dragon OHP

Vexent 1st Single Release 11/2

Vexent have announced that they will release their first single on November 2. The new single will be titled "OMEGA," and it will be released in two types. Track details and a PV spot video are available on the band's OHP.

Vexent OHP here

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Gackt New Single Release 10/7

Gackt will be releasing his 47th single on October 7. The artist's new single will be titled "ARROW," but no other details have yet been released.

Gackt OHP here

Chanty New Single Release Update & iTunes Download

Several months ago, Chanty announced that they would release their fifth single in October. The band has now updated their OHP with new details about that release. The new single will be titled "m.o.b.," and it will be released in two types. Track details for this release are available on the OHP. In other news, the band has also released their single titled "Otonari-san" on iTunes. Two songs from that single are available now in the US iTunes store. Please check your local listings for availability in other countries.

Chanty OHP here
Chanty on iTunes (US) here

Wednesday, September 9, 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- (September 14, 2015)
#21 I LOVE THE WORLD/ UVERworld
#24 Rakka/ Plastic Tree
#26 Hijiki to Karaage/ Pentagon
#39 ETERNITY/ lynch.

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 14, 2015)
#1   Yaso Emaki/ Wagakki Band
#15 eternal flames/ J
#34 DOGMA/ the GazettE

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 7, 2015)
#2  Boku no Tsukurikata/Hikaru Yubiwa Daimyojin/ HERO
#9  Jiseki no Sono/ Synk;yet
#14 Devil-kun/ Kameleo

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 7, 2015)
#2 Jewel/ DuelJewel

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

yazzmad Final Release Details

Earlier this year, yazzmad announced that they would be disbanding after their live event on October 12, but they would be releasing one final mini album. That mini album will be titled "The Strange Bloomer," and it will be released on October 7. Track details for this mini album are now available on the band's OHP.

yazzmad OHP here

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

PENICILLIN New Releases Announcement

PENICILLIN have announced that they will will be releasing a new single and DVD. The new single will be titled "Stranger," and it will be released on October 14th in two types. Track listings are already available on the band's OHP. On September 13, they will be releasing a venue-limited DVD, also titled "Stranger," featuring a music clip and a making video for the single. It will be available at their live shows along their tour.

PENICILLIN OHP here

TRA TRA TRA Announce New Single Release 11/30

TRA TRA TRA have announced that they will release a new one-coin single on November 30. This new song will be a live-venue limited release titled "Kinou naite Kyou wo Agaki, Ashita ni Utaeba." The release will debut at the band's November 30 show at Shinjuku RUIDO K4.

TRA TRA TRA OHP News here

Monday, September 7, 2015

Neverland New Release 10/21

Neverland will be releasing a new single on October 21. The new single will be titled "Heart sleep," and it will be released in three types. The Planet Child Music YouTube channel currently features a 46 second PV spot for that single.

Neverland OHP here
"Heart sleep" PV spot on YouTube here

BORN New Announcements

BORN recently updated their OHP with several news articles. They have announced that now several of their past releases are now available to download on iTunes in the US. In addition to a variety of new live show announcements, they also announce that they will be releasing a live DVD on December 23rd, and a new single on February 10, 2016. Details for those releases are not yet available.

BORN OHP here

Sunday, September 6, 2015

LIPHLICH New Single Release 10/28

LIPHLICH have announced that they will be releasing a new single on October 28. The new single will be titled "7 Die Deo," and it will be released in two types. The track list for both types and a video spot are already available on the band's OHP.

LIPHLICH OHP news here

AI New Solo Project

AI, formerly vocalist for DEATHGAZE, has announced plans to start a solo project. The vocalist has created new social media accounts and launched a new website. He has also announced that he will be issuing his first single, titled "GLASS SKY," on October 28. There is already a video spot for the release available on AI's website. Fans can also find links to all the new social media sites there.

AI OHP here

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Alice Nine Video on YouTube

Alice Nine have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features nearly three minutes of live video footage from the band's "TOUR 2015 'Re:birth-Tenshou-'" show on September 3 in Sendai along with music from their song "Phoenix."

Alice Nine Tour Video on YouTube here

the Raid. New Single & PV Spot

the Raid. will be releasing their 11th single on September 30. The new single will be titled "Yowamushi Monster," and it will be released in four types. The band has uploaded a new PV spot for the title song on their official YouTube channel. Track details for each type are in the video's description area.

the Raid. PV spot on YouTube here

Friday, September 4, 2015

Grieva Announce New Single 10/14

Grieva have announced that they will be releasing their seventh single on October 14. The new single will be titled "Fuminshou," and it will be released in a limited production of 999.

Grieva OHP here

ALSDEAD Announces Hiatus

ALSDEAD has updated their OHP with an announcement that they will be pausing activities after their upcoming October 9th live at Takadanobaba AREA. ALSDEAD have been active for about seven years, and it seems the members have all decided a hiatus is necessary to allow members time to decided on a new direction. They thank fans for supporting them up to this moment. Individual member statements are available on the OHP.

ALSDEAD OHP news here

Thursday, September 3, 2015

MALISEND 1st Single Release 9/18

MALISEND will be releasing their first single on September 18. The new single will be titled "Lobelia," and it will include two songs and a PV DVD. The track details are available in the description area of the PV spot on the band's official YouTube channel.

MALISEND OHP here
"Lobelia" PV Spot on YouTube here

Silent Terror New Band Activities

Syura, ex-vocals for Testament, has announced the formation of a new band. The new band will be called Silent Terror, and they will begin activities at Nishikujou BRAND NEW on September 5. Syura has opened a new Twitter and blog for this announcement. No official details yet are available about who other members of the band may be, but Twitter accounts are already available for bassist Satsuki, guitarist Kyo (ex-Testament), and guitarist Saw (ex-majoARISE). An audio track for the band is available on Saw's Twitcasting site.

Syura Twitter here
Syura blog here
Satsuki Twitter here
Saw Twitter here
Kyo Twitter here
Audio sample here

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

DuelJewel & lynch. Show Airs 9/8

DuelJewel and lynch. will be the next featured guests on the web show called "Nico Viju." The show airs on the Nico Nico Live site on September 8 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

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (September 7, 2015)
#2  I LOVE THE WORLD/ UVERworld
#6  Boku no Tsukurikata/Hikaru Yubiwa Daimyojin/ HERO
#8  Sennen DIVE!!!!!/ An Cafe

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 7, 2015)
#3   DOGMA/ the GazettE
#22 BEAUTIFUL NOW/ INORAN
#25 Jewel/ DuelJewel

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 31, 2015)
#9   BOMBxBOMBxBOMB/ Souiumono
#11 Uchoten Bubble/ Rave
#12 Devil-kun/ Kameleo
#18 Promises/ Raglaia
#20 THE BEGINNING/ Royz

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 31, 2015)
#15 NO MUSIC NO WEAPON/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Black Gene for the Next Scene Full PV on YouTube

Black Gene for the Next Scene have added a new PV to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version PV for the band's new song "Gyaku Manji Yori, Ai wo Komete." That single will be released on September 2.

"Gyaku Manji Yori, Ai wo Komete" PV on YouTube here

i.Rias/ZON/Link Comment Video on YouTube

Planet Child Music has added a new comment video to its official YouTube channel. The four-minute video features drummers Yun of i.Rias, Ryohei of Link, and 834 of ZON talking about their upcoming 3 man live show at Holiday Osaka on September 28. Live show details and member information is available in the description area of the video.

3 man live video announcement here