Friday, September 30, 2016

SuG Tour Spot on YouTube

SuG have added a new video spot to their official YouTube channel. The new video features visuals for good SuG vs bad SuG during the upcoming "SuG VersuS 2016 EXTRA" tour.

SuG video on YouTube here

Ryuutaro Arimura Single Release 11/23

Ryuutaro Arimura, vocalist for Plastic Tree, will be releasing a solo single on November 23. The release will simply be titled "demo," and it will be released in three types. Track details are on the Plastic Tree OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here

Thursday, September 29, 2016

VRZEL x Stigma Collaboration Single Release 10/19

VRZEL and Stigma will be contributing songs to a new single to be released on October 19. The new single will be titled "Tetra," and it will contain four songs. Track details are available on each band's OHP. Each band will contribute one song, then they each will cover one song done by the other band.

VRZEL OHP here
Stigma OHP here

RUKA to Provide Music for BiSH

RUKA, drummer for Nightmare, will be providing music for a track on the next album release for the idol group called BiSH. RUKA will be contributing to the track titled "IDOL is SHiT" from the group's album titled "KiLLER BiSH." That album will hit stores on October 5.

Nightmare OHP here
BiSH OHP here

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bans

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (October 3, 2016)
#10 New World/ BUCK-TICK
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (October 3, 2016)
NO LISTINGS
 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 26, 2016)
#1   Hakaba de Love Song/ Zombie
#2   Hachijuu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-Shitei
#4   Yume Tarareba/ DADAROMA
#8   Hedoro/ SCAPEGOAT
#11 Kimi ni/ REIGN
#16 Amakara/ DaizyStripper
#20 Kamisori/ Xaa Xaa

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 26, 2016)
#3   Fukanzen na Ongaku/ Chanty

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

vistlip New Single Release 11/30

vistlip have announced that they will release their 18th single on November 30. The release doesn't yet have a title, but it will be released in three types.

vistlip single release news here

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Acid Black Cherry Cover Album Release 11/2

Acid Black Cherry will be releasing a cover album on November 2. The new album will be titled "Recreation 4," and it will be released in two types. Track details area available on the artist's OHP.

Acid Black Cherry OHP here

JILUKA New Single Release 12/21

JILUKA will be releasing a new single on December 21. The new single will be titled "Divine Error," and it will be released in two types. Details aren't available yet.

JILUKA OHP here

Monday, September 26, 2016

Sibilebashir New Single, Album Releases

Sibilebashir will be releasing a new single on October 26. The new single will be titled "GOKUMI," and it will include three song tracks. They have also announced that they will release their first full album on December 14. The album will be titled "Nakano Gasshukoku," and it will be released in two types. Exact track details aren't available yet for either release.

Sibilebashir OHP here

DADAROMA New Single Release 12/7

DADAROMA have announced that they will be releasing a new single on December 7. The new single will be titled "Zouka to Kalashnikov," and it will be released in two types. Track details are already available on the band's OHP.

DADAROMA OHP here

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Initial'L New Band and Activities

Former members of Lycaon have come together again to form a new band called Initial'L. They will release their debut single under this band name on November 30, and it will be titled "MOON LIGHT DOWN." The single will be released in three types. They will also have a debut live show airing on the Nico Nico web site on November 6 at 19:00 JST. Time shifting is available for members of the Nico Nico website. Members are Yuuki on vocals, Satoshi and ZERO on guitars, Hiyuu on bass, and Ichiro on drums. Lycaon disbanded in November 2015.

Initial'L OHP here
Nico Nico Live link here

VAMPS Announce US Show Dates

VAMPS will be performing once again in the United States, starting in November. The VAMPS North American Tour 2016 will make stops in San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Mexico City, Mexico, New York, NY, Toronto, ON, and Chicago, IL. Links to ticket sites and show dates and venues are available on the duo's OHP.

VAMPS North American Tour info here

Saturday, September 24, 2016

The THIRTEEN Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video for The THIRTEEN to its official YouTube channel. The new video features Mao and Mizuki commenting about their upcoming single, "LIAR LIAR," to be released on September 28, their live show dates, and answering a question.

The THIRTEEN comment on YouTube here

Zombie PV Available on YouTube

Zany Zap has added new videos for Zombie to its official YouTube channel. The new uploads feature full-version PVs for the songs "Abnormal Therapy," and "Hakaba de Love Song."

"Abnormal Therapy" PV on YouTube here
"Hakaba de Love Song" PV on YouTube here

Friday, September 23, 2016

Aldious New Single Release 10/26

Aldious have announced that they will be releasing a new single on October 26. The new single will be titled "Female Warrior/Nostalgic/fragile," and it will be released in two types. The band will also be releasing a new live DVD on October 12  titled "Radiant A Live at O-EAST." The sale of the DVD is limited to orders from the band's website, and reservations will be accepted until September 29.

Aldious OHP here

i.Rias New Video on YouTube

Planet CHILD Music has added a new video for i.Rias to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a full version PV for the band's new song, "L.L. Summer!!". That song is included on the single of the same name that was released on August 24.

i.Rias PV on YouTube here

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Metronome Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video for Metronome to its official YouTube channel. The new video features the members talking about their recent single "Kairisei Doitsujinbutsu," released on September 21, and answering questions.

Metronome comment on YouTube here

Halloweens Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video to its official YouTube channel. Calling themselves "Halloweens," Naoki (ex-Kagrra), Hitomi (ex-MORAN), and K (ex-BORN) talk to the music website about their upcoming Halloween session live at Takadanobaba AREA on October 23, sponsored by PS Company. Other members in the session will be Ryuto (the LOTUS) and Aki (Lc5). They also answer the question of what they were doing last Halloween.

Halloweens comment on YouTube here

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Azero New Single Release 11/25

Azero have announced that they will release their third single on November 25. The new single will be titled "Rain," and it will include two songs and a music PV. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Azero 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 26, 2016)
#15 CLASSIC/ MUCC
#24 Atsukunare/Ikirutame no 3 Byo Rule/ An Cafe
#31 Hakaba de Love Song/ Zombie
#32 Hachijuu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-Shitei
#45 Yume Tarareba/ DADAROMA
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 26, 2016)
#13 AVANTGARDE/ lynch.
#30 The Greatest Hits 2007-2016/ Versailles
#43 Fukanzen na Ongaku/ Chanty
#49 BEAT out! Anthology/ GLAY
 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 19, 2016)
#2   Amakara/ DaizyStripper
#5   Kamisori/ Xaa Xaa
#10 Hachijuu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-Shitei
#17 NEXUS/ BLOOD STAIN CHILD
#19 Unmeikaika Disco/ Kameleo
#20 Merry-Merry-Merry-Go!!-Round/ Viva Rush

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 19, 2016)
#18 GIGAGAIN/ Gigamous

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

MIYAVI Digest Video on YouTube

MIYAVI has added a new video to his official YouTube channel. The new upload features a 59 second video digest of stage footage from the artist's "MIYAVI Japan Tour 2016'NEW BEAT,NEW FUTURE'" live shows. Future tour information is available in the video's description area.

MIYAVI video on YouTube heremiy

SHOXX Parent Company to File Bankruptcy

Ongakusenkasha, the company that publishes SHOXX magazine and Pick-up Voice, has announced plans to file bankruptcy. According to a Yahoo! news report in Japan, the company applied for bankruptcy in June, and could stop doing business as soon as today. Ongakusenkasha started publishing in 1966, and launched SHOXX as a visual kei publication in 1990. The company cites economic recession and the rise of digital media as primary reasons for the declaration.

Yahoo! News link here

Monday, September 19, 2016

Toki Opens New Website

Toki, formerly guitarist for Black Gene for the Next Scene, has opened a new website. The site includes a cover image of the musician's updated look, as well as a list of live show dates. Fans can follow his Twitter and blog; links are provided to both.

Toki OHP here

Koshi Announces Solo Career

Koshi, formerly guitarist for DIALITE, has announced plans to launch a solo career. The musician has created a blog site to operate as his homepage, introducing himself as a guitarist and composer. In his introductory statement, he calls himself a Tokyo city boy from Kyushu who has wanted to be a professional musician since his sixth year in elementary school. The site lists various ways fans can follow his progress.

Koshi blog here

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Azero New Video on YouTube

Azero have added a new video to their official YouTube account. The new video features the song "Korezo Otoko no Matsuri" along with live stage footage of the band's oneman at Shibuya WWW.

Azero video on YouTube here

VAMPS New Single Available on iTunes

VAMPS have announced that their newest single, "INSIDE OF ME," is now available to purchase and download from iTunes stores around the world. The download includes both songs from the August 31st single, and sells for $1.99 in the U.S. store. For pricing and availability in other countries, please check your local iTunes store.

VAMPS on iTunes here

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Daiki Video on YouTube

Daiki has added a new video to his official YouTube channel. The new video is titled "Ganbare!!//Daiki [Limited Time] FULL", and it features over five minutes of live stage performance footage and lyrics from a show at Shimokitazawa Livehouse Mosiac.

Daiki video on YouTube here

ART ELICIA Single Release Update

ART ELICIA have announced that the release date for their second single has been changed. The band has posted a notice that the upcoming single, "Yasashii Uso," will be released on October 5 instead of September 27.

ART ELICIA OHP here

Friday, September 16, 2016

Starku. New Single Release 12/7

Starku. have announced that they plan to release their third single on December 7. The new single will be titled "Snow Memories." No details are available on the band's OHP, but guitarist Satoshi updated his Twitter feed with the titles of three songs that could be included on the new release.

Satoshi Twitter note here

LACK-CO. New Band & New Release

A new band called LACK-CO. (ラッコ) has formed, and they have announced plans to release their first mini album on October 1. The mini album will be titled "Ayashii Megane-ya-san," and it will be released in three types. Their website also announces their debut performance dates and a PV spot. LACK-CO. are Tenten (Re:MY BACTERIA HEAT ISLAND) on vocals, SAN (ex-Black Gene for the Next Scene) and milk (ex-DOAK) on guitars, Ivy (ex-MORAN) on bass, and higiri (ex-TRUST) on drums.

LACK-CO. OHP here

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Lill & The THIRTEEN Show Airs 9/20

Lill and The THIRTEEN will be the next featured guests on the web show called "Nico Viju." The show airs on the Nico Nico Live site on September 20 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

exist†trace New Mini Album Release 11/16

exist†trace have announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on November 16. The new release will be titled "ROYAL STRAIGHT MAGIC," and it will contain six song tracks. Track details aren't available yet.

exist†trace OHP here

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

REIGN New Single Release 9/14

REIGN released their newest single today, September 14. The new single is titled "Kimi ni," and it was released in two types. A video spot for this single, the band's ninth, is available now on their official YouTube channel.

REIGN OHP here
REIGN 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- (September 19, 2016)
#21 Amakara/ DaizyStripper
#40 RAIMEI/ T.M.Revolution
#43 INSIDE OF ME feat. Chris Motionless of Motionless In White/ VAMPS
#50 Kamisori/ Xaa Xaa
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 19, 2016)
#8   BEAT out! Anthology/ GLAY
 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 12, 2016)
#8   Shigoto wo Sabori TIGHT/ Sendai Kamotsu
#13 Hachijuu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-Shitei
#17 forest/ R-Shitei
#19 Himawari/ rice
#20 Unmeikaika Disco/ Kameleo

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 12, 2016)
#8   Suke Best 3/ Sendai Kamotsu
#14 PURGE/ Deviloof

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Gossip New Single Release 11/9

Gossip have announced that they will release their eighth single on November 9. The new single will be titled "Tenjou Tenge Yuiga Dokushou," and it will be released in two types. Track details are already available on the band's OHP.

Gossip OHP here

Develop One's Faculties New Mini Album Release 11/2

Develop One's Faculties will be releasing their first mini album on November 2. The new release will be titled "I WANT MY FREEDOM," and it will include seven song tracks. Details are already available on the band's OHP.

Develop One's Faculties OHP here

Monday, September 12, 2016

lynch. Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video from lynch. to its official YouTube channel. The new video feature band member talking about their new "AVANTGARDE" album release, live show tour dates, and answering questions.

lynch. comment on YouTube here

Neverland Spot on YouTube

Neverland has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The upload features a video spot for the band's new single release titled "SECRET WORLD." That will be out in stores on September 28.

Neverland spot on YouTube here

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Smileberry New Single Release 12/7

Smileberry have announced that they will release their third single on December 7. The new single will be titled "Santa no Shoutai," and it will be released in three types. Other details aren't available yet.

Smileberry OHP here

AKi New Single Release 11/16

AKi will be releasing a new single on November 16. No other information about the new release is available on the artist's OHP yet.

AKi OHP here

Saturday, September 10, 2016

HOLLOWGRAM & STEREO.C.K Video on YouTube

HOLLOWGRAM and STEREO.C.K have added a new video to the HOLLOWGRAM official YouTube channel. The new video features live stage footage of the bands performing STEREO.C.K's song "Zankyou." The two bands will be performing together at Shinjuku LOFT on December 10th at the HOROSCOPES 2016 live.

Live spot on YouTube here

the Raid. Video Spot on YouTube

the Raid. have uploaded a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a PV spot for the band's new song, "Mikansei Replica," from the upcoming "Mikan" mini album. That mini album will be released in stores on October 26.

the Raid. video spot on YouTube here

Friday, September 9, 2016

the Raid. New Mini Album Release 10/26

the Raid. have announced that they will be releasing their third mini album on October 26. The new release will be titled "Mikan," and it will be released in three types. Track details aren't available yet.

the Raid. OHP here

Kuroyuri to Kage New Single Release 11/2

Kuroyuri to Kage have announced that they will release their second single on November 2. The new release will be titled "Toshabutsu.," and it will include two song tracks.

Kuroyuri to Kage OHP here

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Kra Comment Video on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video from Kra to its official YouTube channel. The video features band members talking about their upcoming 15th anniversary, their new mini album release on September 14th, their upcoming tour dates, and a question.

Kra comment on YouTube here

BULL ZEICHEN 88 New Single Release 10/5

BULL ZEICHEN 88 will be releasing a new single for their 10th anniversary. On October 5, the band will release a new single titled "Kasa." It will contain three songs and a bonus DVD. Track details and jacket art are available on the group's OHP.

BULL ZEICHEN 88 OHP here

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

umbrella New Single Release 11/2

umbrella have announced that they will be releasing their fourth single on November 2. The new single will be titled "Yoru no Curtain," and it will include three song tracks. Details are available on the band's OHP.

umbrella OHP news 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 12, 2016)
#7   INSIDE OF ME feat. Chris Motionless of Motionless In White/ VAMPS
#15 RAIMEI/ T.M.Revolution
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 12, 2016)
#11 Fire Bird/ MIYAVI
 
CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 5, 2016)
#2   LOVE LETTER/ HERO
#3   Shigoto wo Sabori TIGHT/ Sendai Kamotsu
#7   Unmeikaika Disco/ Kameleo
#13 Hachijuu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-Shitei

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 5, 2016)
#5   TOUR 2015~Color & Play~/Rayflower
#14 Zekkyo!/ Pentagon

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

the GazettE New DVD Release 11/9

the GazettE will be releasing a new live DVD on November 9. The DVD will be titled "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC FINAL-SHIKKOKU-" and it will be released in two DVD types and a Blu-ray edition.

the GazettE OHP here

FREAKMAN. Project & New Release 10/19

DaizyStripper guitarist Nao and Neverland vocalist Ryouta have formed a new side project called FREAKMAN. When the two musicians met, they discovered they had a similar taste in eccentric music and looks, so they decided to start a project together apart from their own bands. On October 19, they will release an as-yet untitled single that will include three original songs plus DaizyStripper's "BLACK DROPPer."

Neverland OHP news here

Monday, September 5, 2016

jealkb Announce New Single Release 11/2

jealkb have announced that they will be releasing a new single on November 2. The new single will be titled "reboot," and it will include four song tracks. Track and cover art details are already available on the band's OHP.

jealkb OHP here

SHIN Announces Solo Debut

SHIN, formerly the vocalist for ViViD, has announced plans to launch a solo career. The vocalist will make his debut at a live show on December 24th at Roppongi EX Theater. In addition, SHIN has opened a new official website and updated Twitter account. The website includes seven sample audio tracks that showcase his new sound.

SHIN OHP here
SHIN official Twitter here

Sunday, September 4, 2016

BUCK-TICK Officially Returns to Victor Records

BUCK-TICK have announced that after 20 years, they will be returning to the Victor Entertainment record label. In commemoration of the event, Victor has announced special goods and events that will be available to celebrate the band's 20th album release, "Atom Miraiha No.9." Tower Records and Tower Records online shops will be selling commemorative items that include images of Victor's mascot Nipper the dog welcoming the band. Certain items may be eligible for a bonus "Welcome BUCK-TICK" sticker. Items for sale can be found on the Tower Records site.

Buck-Tick OHP here
Tower Records news here

Judith's Open Official Website

A new duo called Judith's has formed in Osaka, and they just opened their official website this week. The unit consists of MIO on vocals and YUKI on bass. They don't have any activities or releases scheduled at this time.

Judith's new OHP here

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Viva Rush English Website

Viva Rush have started an English version of their website. The new site site translates much of the information from the band's Japanese site into English, including news and media announcements, making it easier for foreign fans to follow.

Viva Rush English site here

Chanty Album Spot on YouTube

Chanty have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features an audio sampler for their upcoming album release titled "Fukanzen na Ongaku." The video lets you hear song clips from each track on both versions of the release, due out in stores on September 14th.
This is the band's first mini album.

Chanty album spot on YouTube here

Friday, September 2, 2016

Gigamous Comment Video on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new comment from Gigamous to its official YouTube channel. The new video features the band talking about their upcoming "GIGA PARTY ROCK SHOW!!!!" third anniversary tour.

Gigamous comment on YouTube here

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment for NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST to its official YouTube channel. The new video features band members talking about their upcoming "DEIMOS" oneman tour, and their Christmas and New Year countdown shows.

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST Comment on YouTube here

Thursday, September 1, 2016

MIYAVI PV on YouTube

MIYAVI has added a new video to his official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version video for the new song "Fire Bird," done in collaboration with Tezuka Productions and directed by Fantasista Utamaro.

MIYAVI video on YouTube here

ALvino Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment from ALvino to its official YouTube channel. The new video features band members talking about their new acoustic mini album release, "Breath," due out on September 7, live show appearances, and a question.

ALvino comment on YouTube here