Friday, June 30, 2017

DIEALO PV Available on YouTube

Crow Music TV has added a new video for DIEALO to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version PV for the song titled "Kodoku no Hate."

"Kodoku no Hate" PV on YouTube here

DAMY New Mini Album Release 8/2

DAMY has announced that they will release a new mini album on August 2. The new release will be titled "Kanshouteki Kouyakusuu," and it will contain six song tracks. A PV spot video is available on the band's OHP.

DAMY OHP here

Thursday, June 29, 2017

New Band: CLACK inc.

A new band named CLACK inc. has formed and will make its debut in Osaka at FANJ on July 29. The band formed with the concept of members arriving from a parallel world to "crack" or "occupy" human brains. Members include TAKERU (ex-EVE) on vocals, Arma and Tsubaki on guitars, keita (ex-EVE, representative director of KERBEROS ENTERTAINMENT) on 5-string bass, and Ryohei on drums.

CLACK inc. OHP here

Giza Announces Disbandment

Giza recently updated their official news blog with an announcement that they would be disbanding after their live show at Ikebukuro Black Hole on September 23rd. They thank fans for following them and apologize for the announcement. Individual members have offered personal statements after the announcement.

Giza disbandment notice here

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Interview on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over 14 minutes of all band members participating in a new album release interview moderated by Kazuya.

YouTube interview video 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- (July 3, 2017)
#17 Uchuu Yuuei/ Plastic Tree
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 3, 2017)
#1   Acid BLOOD Cherry/ Acid Black Cherry

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 26, 2017)
#4   Kachikan no Chigai wa Yuiitsu no Sukui Datta/ Arlequin
#9   Watashi wa Kirai,Sarugutsuwa no Ningyo/ Kiryu
#15 #CD ga Urenai Konna Yononaka Ja/ Golden Bomber
#17 Bakuchi/Sakigake swallowtail/ D=OUT
#20 Oshimai/ Kizu

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 19, 2017)
#1   Ejaculation/ JAKIGAN MEISTER
#4   WANDERLUST/ Pentagon
#5   Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryyuin

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Gossip New Release News

Gossip has added information about three new releases to their official website. On July 5, they will release their ninth single, titled "Kimi ga Ano Yo ni..." and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP. Later this year, on September 20, they will release their first full album, titled "Shikkoku no Yami." Finally, on January 10, 2018, the band plans to release their second full album, titled "Toguro." No details about those album releases are available.

Gossip OHP here

D=OUT New Best Album Release 10/4

D=OUT has announced that they will release a new best album on October 4. The new album will be titled "Dentou Geinou," but no other details are available yet.

D=OUT OHP here

Monday, June 26, 2017

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Album Sample Video

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video includes audio samples of the music on their upcoming new album release, as well as live show footage and PV sample shots from previous releases. Track details are available in the video's description area.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S spot on YouTube here

New Video Comment for D on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment video for D to its official YouTube channel. The new video features the band talking about their upcoming "Dark fairy tale" concept single release on June 28, live show dates, and answering a question about any summer challenges they want to do.

D comment on YouTube here

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Vivarush New Video Clip on YouTube

Kerberos Entertainment has added a new video for Vivarush to its official YouTube page. The new video includes footage from the band's recent "Mademoiselle" meet and greet event at the Like An Edison shop in Osaka.

Vivarush video on YouTube here

Kiryu New DVD Release 8/23

Kiryu has announced that they will be releasing a new live DVD on August 23. The new DVD will be titled "Gekka Suiko," and it will include performances from the band's January 15th show at NHK Hall. Details are not available on the band's OHP.

Kiryu OHP here

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Lolita 23q New Single Release 9/13

Lolita 23q has announced that they will be releasing a new single on September 13. The new single will be titled "S.Y.U.E.N W.A.R.S," and it will include three songs. Since the band's revival earlier this year, they announced that vocalist Sou had been diagnosed with throat polyps and would be undergoing surgery on August 7 to treat the condition.

Lolita 23q OHP here

MEJIBRAY New DVD Release 9/6

MEJIBRAY has announced that they will be releasing their sixth live DVD on September 6. The new DVD will be titled "HANGMAN TOUR FINAL at Akasaka BLITZ," and it will contain 15 song performance tracks. The band announced earlier this year that they would be pausing activities.

MEJIBRAY OHP here

Friday, June 23, 2017

A9 New Single Release 8/2

A9 has announced that they will be releasing a new single on August 2. The new single will be titled "Re:Born," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet fully listed on the band's OHP.

A9 OHP here

R-Shitei New Single Release 7/12

R-Shitei will be releasing a new single on July 12. The new release will be titled "Miwaku no Summer Killers," and it will be released in one type with three songs. Track details are listed on the band's OHP.

R-Shitei OHP here

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Lill New Single Release 8/2

Lill will release their second single on August 2. The new single will be titled "Bon appetit!!" and it will be issued in two types. Track details are listed on the duo's OHP.

Lill OHP here

Blu-BiLLioN New Single Release 7/12

Blu-BiLLioN has announced that they will release a new single on July 22. The new single  will be called "The Awakening of Revolution," and it will be released in three types. Track details and a video spot are available on the band's OHP. The video is not available for viewing in the U.S.

Blu-BiLLioN OHP here

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

LIPHLICH New Single Release 7/26

LIPHLICH has announced that they will be releasing a new single on July 26. The new single will be titled "Youki na Noir," and the track details are listed on the band's website.

LIPHLICH OHP 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- (June 26, 2017)
NO LISTINGS
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 26, 2017)
#13 Ejaculation/ JAKIGAN MEISTER
#40 WANDERLUST/ Pentagon
#44 Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryyuin

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 19, 2017)
#1   Kachikan no Chigai wa Yuiitsu no Sukui Datta/ Arlequin
#3   Ikizu LIFE!!/ Kameleo
#5   PHANTOM/defspiral
#13 COBALT/ REIGN
#20 RAVEN/ Royz

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 19, 2017)
#10 Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryyuin

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Initial'L New Mini Album Release 8/18

Initial'L has announced that they will be releasing a new mini album on August 18. The new release will be titled "FIREFLY," and it will include seven songs plus a bonus track. No other details are available yet.

Initial'L OHP here

Azalea Debut Single Release 8/1

Azalea has announced that they will release their first single on August 1. The new single will be titled "PLEDGE," and it will be available at live venues and on the band's web shop. The band's official YouTube channel currently features a full-version PV for the title track.

Azalea OHP here
"PLEDGE" on YouTube here

Monday, June 19, 2017

DADAROMA New Single Release 7/12

DADAROMA has announced plans to release a new single on July 12. The new single will be titled "Pronograph," and it will be released in two types. Track details are already available on the band's OHP.

DADAROMA OHP here

CLØWD New Single Release 9/13

CLØWD has announced that they will release their sixth single on September 13. The new single will be titled "Akai Ito," and it will be released in three types. Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

CLØWD OHP here

Sunday, June 18, 2017

DIAURA New Single Release 6/28

DIAURA will be releasing their 14th single on June 28. The new single will be a double-A side release titled "Noah/Shangri-la," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's discography page.

DIAURA OHP here

PAIOTSU New Single Release Out Now

PAIOTSU has announced their first single release since the band's restart activities began on June 2. The new single was released on June 14, and it is titled "V." It contains three song tracks, and the band has added a music sample spot to their official Twitter account for overseas fans.

PAIOTSU OHP here
PAIOTSU overseas Twitter here
PAIOTSU Japan Twitter here

Saturday, June 17, 2017

SuG Vocalist to Release New Styleboook

Takeru, vocalist for SuG, has announced that he will be releasing a new book in August. The book will be titled "VISION--LIFE STYLE BOOK--" and it hopes to convey the artist's life view, aesthetics and creativity. It will include information about Takeru's expression of style through his "million$orchestra" fashion brand,  and it will include photos of the artist wearing his fashion designs. The book also promises to include band music production and artwork, memories, and articles written by Takeru. Full details about the book and sneak-peek images are available on the SuG Facebook page.

SuG on Facebook here

KAMIJO New Single Release 9/27

KAMIJO has announced that he will release a new single on September 27. The new single will be titled "mademoiselle," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the artist's OHP.

KAMIJO OHP here

Friday, June 16, 2017

Kameleo Channel on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has uploaded a new web show featuring Kameleo to its official YouTube channel. The new episode is titled "Kame Channel vol. 35," and it features over 30 minutes of the band chatting and playing a batsu game.

Kame channel video on YouTube here

Matenrou Opera Cancels European Tour

Matenrou Opera has announced via its English website that they have decided to cancel their European Tour. The announcement cites the current situation in Europe and personal security concerns as the chief factors behind the decision. The band values the unconditional security and safety of their fans. Fans who have already purchased tickets should look for more information from the event promoter about refunds.

Matenrou Opera English OHP here

Thursday, June 15, 2017

CLØWD Talk Video on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new video for CLØWD to its official YouTube channel. The new video features the fifth episode of a talk series for the band titled "CLØWD Zukan." This episode features Tatsuru and the band's manager doing a variety of activities.
 
CLØWD video on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S PV Spot on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a long-version PV for the song titled "Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru~STARDUST EXPRESS."

PV on YouTube here

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

[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 19, 2017)
#26 Kachikan no Chigai wa Yuiitsu no Sukui Datta/ Arlequin
#39 Ikizu LIFE!!/ Kameleo
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 19, 2017)
#17 Vipera/ Vipera
#36 CHISATO~20th ANNIVERSARY BEST ALBUM [Can you rock?!]/ Chisato

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 12, 2017)
#4   #CD ga Uranai Konna Yo no naka ja/ Golden Bomber
#11 Oshimai/ Kizu
#20 CIRCUS CIRCUS (Sorrow The CLOWN)/ THE BEETHOVEN 

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 12, 2017)
#1   Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryyuin
#14 Unlimited Diffusion/ Aldious

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Megamasso & Kaijin Nijuu Mensou Show Airs 6/20

Megamasso and Kaijin Nijuu Mensou will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on June 20. 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. Takuya Hoshino will be hosting.

Nico Viju airs here

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Kaijin Nijuu Mensou New Album Release 6/21

Kaijin Nijuu Mensou has announced that they will release their debut album on June 21. The new album will be titled "Kaijin Nijuu Mensou," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the group's discography page. They have also added a PV spot for that release on the Badegg Box YouTube channel.

Kaijin Nijuu Mensou OHP here
PV Spot on YouTube here

Megamasso New Single Release 6/21

Megamasso will release a new single on June 21. The new single will be titled "Tenshi Houkai," and it will be released in two types. No details area available on the band's OHP, but they do provide links to release information on the little HEARTS. web store.

Megamasso OHP here
little HEARTS. web store page here

Monday, June 12, 2017

exist†trace Training Video on YouTube

exist†trace has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video is called a "training video" and includes demonstrations from drummer Mally and guitarist Miko for how fans can use their band towels to show support during the song "SKY."

exist†trace training video on YouTube here

Vivarush PV Available on YouTube

Vivarush has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new upload includes a YouTube full-version PV for the new song "Mademoiselle" from the recently released single of the same title.

Vivarush video on YouTube here

Sunday, June 11, 2017

SuG Single Release News

Earlier SuG announced that they would be releasing a new single titled "AGAKU" on July 5th, but more recently they've announced some news about where fans might see the single. "AGAKU" has been chosen as the ending theme to the new TV anime titled "KAITO X ANSA" for the summer 2017 season.

In addition to the anime, the song will also be featured in a collaboration video between the band and the Keanu Reeves action movie "John Wick 2." The movie will be released in Japan on July 7. Vocalist Takeru released a statement on the band's OHP that he's a fan of the "John Wick" movie and feels honored  that they can collaborate for the new movie. He feels that the strong visual aesthetic of the movie also inspired some of the "AGAKU" PV.

SuG OHP here

Villers la ville New Single Release

Osaka-based Villers la ville has announced that they will be releasing a new single this month. The new single will be titled "Eternal ties," and it will be a free distribution single given out at their upcoming live shows. The band has uploaded a short-version lyric video for the song to their official YouTube channel. Sample video spots for the band's previous "S.S.S" and "Mist Lover" releases are also available.

Villers la ville OHP here
"Eternal ties" short video spot on YouTube here

Saturday, June 10, 2017

AKi Documentary DVD Release 7/26

AKi has announced that he will release a new DVD on July 26. The DVD will be titled "the MOMENT -HEADZ UP & DO IT! & Doom boombox Tour Live Documentary-," and it will be released in two version. Track details are on the artist's OHP. There is also a DVD spot available on the Danger Crue Records official YouTube channel.

AKi OHP news here
AKi DVD spot on YouTube here

HOLLOWGRAM New Video on YouTube

HOLLOWGRAM has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a promotion movie of the band's music and information for their September 1 show at Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE.

HOLLOWGRAM video on YouTube here

Friday, June 9, 2017

JAKIGAN MEISTER Video Spot on YouTube

Timely Channel has added a new video featuring Nightmare guitarist Sakito and his new JAKIGAN MEISTER solo project. The video is a 60 second spot for the song "World's End" from the single release titled "Ejaculation."

JAKIGAN MEISTER video spot on YouTube here

Golden Bomber New DVD 6/17

Golden Bomber will release a new DVD on June 17. The new "Dai Ikkai Kinbaku Kouhaku Utagassen!" DVD will include performances from the group's December 31, 2016 Nico Nico live broadcast. There is a new video announcement for the DVD on the Zany Zap official YouTube channel. Details are in the video's description area.

Golden Bomber DVD spot on YouTube here

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Vivarush Special Content DVD Spot

Kerberos Entertainment has posted a new video for Vivarush to its official YouTube channel. The new video features over a minute of offshoot footage that will be included on a special privilege DVD that comes with purchase of the band's new "Mademoiselle" single at Like An Edison stores.

Vivarush offshoot video on YouTube here

Zombie DVD Release 7/19

Zombie will be releasing a new live DVD on July 19. The new DVD features performances from their "Bokura ha Minna Shindeiru." live at Tsutaya O-WEST on March 24, 2017. Track details are available on the band's OHP, and Zany Zap has added a video spot to their official YouTube channel.

Zombie OHP here
Zombie DVD spot on YouTube here

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Versailles Announces World Tour 2017

Versailles has announced that they will be doing a 10th Anniversary World Tour this year. This year's tour will kick off in September and includes stops in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Look for locations and dates on the band's OHP.

Versailles 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- (June 12, 2017)
#42 #CD ga Urenai Konna Yo no naka ja/ Golden Bomber
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 12, 2017)
#14 SINNERS-EP/ lynch.
#30 Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryuuin

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 5, 2017)
#3   Aishuu Elegy/ Belle
#8   #CD ga Uranai Konna Yo no naka ja/ Golden Bomber
#9   Oshimai/ Kizu

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 5, 2017)
#1   Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryyuin
#15 Unlimited Diffusion/ Aldious
#17 DIZAINERVE/ Far East Dizain

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

CLØWD New Talk Video on YouTube

Danger Crue Records has added a new video for CLØWD to its official YouTube channel. The new video features the fourth episode of a talk series for the band titled "CLØWD Zukan." This episode features Ryohei talking about various photos.
 
CLØWD video on YouTube here

RAINDIA Announce Plans to Disband & DVD Project

RAINDIA has announced that they will be disbanding. The members have discussed their situation among themselves, and having not reached a solution, they have decided that it is best to dissolve the band. They apologize for the sudden announcement and explain that since they are still working out their activities schedule, they have not yet decided on an exact disbandment date.

As a final release, RAINDIA are asking fans if they'd like to participate in a live DVD production project. The band announces that if 100 fans apply for a DVD copy of their 1st oneman live show from Tokyo Kinema Club, they will offer those fans free shipping, and they will record, edit, and make it available for commercial sale. It is possible for overseas fans to apply for this project as well. However, if they do not receive 100 advance sale requests, the project will be cancelled and funds returned.

RAINDIA OHP here
RAINDIA DVD Project site here

Monday, June 5, 2017

defspiral New Single Release 6/7

defspiral will be releasing their 14th single this week on June 7. The single will be titled "PHANTOM," and it will be released in two types. Track details and a PV spot are on the band's OHP.

defspiral OHP here

DaizyStripper Major Debut Single 7/26

DaizyStripper has announced that they will be releasing their first single since their major debut with Victor Entertainment. The new single titled "AGAIN" will be released in four types on July 26. Track details and a PV sample are available on the band's OHP. The PV spot is not available to viewers in the U.S.

DaizyStripper news here

Sunday, June 4, 2017

SCAPEGOAT New Single Release 7/12

SCAPEGOAT will be releasing a new single on July 12. The new single will be titled "Konsui," and it will be released in four types. The A-type will feature one song and an MV DVD, while the other types will feature the title track plus two other coupling songs. Track details are on the band's OHP.

SCAPEGOAT OHP here

GACKT Book Release 7/6

GACKT will be releasing a new book on July 6. The book titled "OH!!MY!!GACKT!!" features over 1,200 pages of pictures and articles by the artist that were originally published in his serialized Nico Nico blomaga. Until now these items were previously available by membership only.

GACKT OHP here

Saturday, June 3, 2017

the Raid. PV Available on YouTube

the Raid. has added a new video to its official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version PV with lyrics for the song "Gomen nasai." Lryics appear in both the video and in the description area.

"Gomen nasai" PV on YouTube here

exist†trace International Fan Club Changing Operations

Archangel Diamond, the international fan club for exist†trace, has just recently announced that it will be changing operations to become the band's official Support Team. When the current membership period ends on June 19th, the fan club activity will be discontinued. However, the support team at Resonance Media and the band will continue to share information about band activities through the Archangel Diamond SNS.

Archangel Diamond announcement here

Friday, June 2, 2017

BugLug New DVD Release 9/9

BugLug has announced that they will release a new DVD on September 9. The new DVD will be titled "5+Kimi=∞," but no other details about the video are available yet.

BugLug OHP here

New Band: CHOKE

CHOKE is a new band on the visual scene in Tokyo, holding a debut live on May 5. Their first album, "CHOKE 1," is available to mail order both in Japan and from overseas via the band's OHP. Official videos for songs titled "Act. 1" and "Slash and burn" are already available with lyrics on the band's official YouTube channel. Members include REON (ex-RUVISH) on vocals, KVYA NONO (ex-v[NEU], ex-souiumono) on guitar,  B5 on bass, and TOSSY (ex-SERIAL⇔NUMBER) on drums. Members have links to their social media accounts posted.

CHOKE OHP here
CHOKE OFFICIAL YouTube here

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Plastic Tree Tribute Album Release 9/6

In celebration of their 20th major debut anniversary, Plastic Tree will be featured in a new tribute album out on September 6. The album will be titled "Plastic Tree Tribute ~Transparent Branches~," and it will feature covers by bands like R-Shitei, Nanase Aikawa, a crowd of rebellion, LM.C, Megumi Ogata, Kishidan, Kiyoharu, GOOD ON THE REEL, THE NOVEMBERS, People In The Box, PELICAN FANCLUB, and MUCC.

Plastic Tree OHP news here

BugLug New Single Release 8/9

BugLug has announced that they will release a new single on August 9. The new single will be titled "Shin Jinsei," and it will be released in three types. Sales of this single are limited to mail order from the band's online webshop.

BugLug OHP here