DaizyStripper Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video featuring DaizyStripper to its official YouTube channel. The video includes members commenting about their new single "4GET ME NOT," out on January 24 and answering questions about their unforgettable memories.

DaizyStripper comment 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- (February 5, 2018)
#6   Yuki Kageboushi/ Wagakki Band
#24 4GET ME NOT/ DaizyStripper
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 5, 2018)
#33 Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (January 29, 2018)
#1   F+IX=YOU/ A9
#3   Sapphire/ POIDOL
#5   Nosferatu/ KAMIJO
#8   Doku Mawaru/ R-Shitei

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 29, 2018)
#11 JUKI BOX/ Belle

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

ASAGI New Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new comment featuring ASAGI to its official website. The video includes the artist talking about his new solo album, "Madara," live show dates, and answering a question about love letters.

ASAGI comment on YouTube here

MUCC New DVD Release 3/28

MUCC has announced that they will release a new live video set on March 28. The new video will be titled "MUCC 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR VIDEOS Fuka ~ Uka heading to Myakuhaku," and it will be released in both Blu-ray and DVD formats. Track details are on the band's OHP.

MUCC OHP here

Otome Kokka New Single Release 2/28

Otome Kokka will release their fourth single on February 28. The new single will be titled "Yuke, Susume, Heitai san," and it will include three song tacks. Track details are available ont he band's OHP.

Otome Kokka OHP here

ensoku New Single Release 3/14

ensoku has announced that they will release their 14th single on March 14. The new single will be titled "Chuunibyou no Kyuuseishu," and it will include four song tracks. Details are available on the band's OHP.

ensoku OHP here

CLACK inc. New Mini Album Release 2/3

CLACK inc. has announced that they will release their first mini album on February 3rd at their two-day live event at Juso GABU. The new album will be titled "Hankou Yokoku." The single will be released in stores on February 7.


CLACK inc. Twitter here

glamscure New Single Release 2/7

glamscure will be releasing their third single on February 7. The new release will be titled "Succubus≒incubus," and it will include five song tracks. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

glamscure OHP here

DEVIZE New Single & Dissolution Announcement

DEVIZE has updated their OHP with news that they will be disbanding after their live show at Higashi Kouenji on March 24. They apologize for the sudden announcement and thank fans for their support. They also announce that their final single will be released on February 14, titled "UNCERTAIN." That single will be issued in two types.

DEVIZE OHP here

Metronome New Single Release 3/7

King Records has announced that Metronome will release a new single on March 7. No other information, including title, has been released yet, but they do say this will be the first release to commemorate their 20th anniversary.

King Records announcement here

Batsu Game New Single and Disbandment

Batsu Game updated their OHP with news that they will be disbanding after their live show on March 28, 2018. They thank fans for supporting them and apologize for the announcement. Members have promised to publish individual comments via their own media sites. The band will release their fourth single, "Tsumibukai," on January 31. Track details are available on their OHP.

Batsu Game OHP here

Gyakushu no Jisaku Jienya New Release Announcements

Gyakushu no Jisaku Jienya has announced that they will issue two new releases this spring. On April 4, they will release their third single which will be titled "Hannya Koi Jigoku," and it will be released in two types. Then on May 2, they will release their first sound source album which will be titled "Gyakushu no Susume," also released in two types. Track details are on the band's OHP.

Gyakushu no Jisaku Jienya OHP here

MEJIBRAY New DVD Release 3/7

MEJIBRAY has announced that they will be releasing their seventh live DVD on March 7. The new DVD will be titled "Soshite Daremo Inakunatta TOUR FINAL at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST," and it will contain 14 song performance tracks.

MEJIBRAY OHP here

Anli Pollicino New Release Trailer on YouTube

Zany Zap has added a new video for Anli Pollicino to its official YouTube channel. The new upload includes a video trailer for the band's upcoming "Perfect Package of Anli Pollicino" best album on January 31.

Anli Pollicino trailer on YouTube here

GALLO New Single Release

GALLO has announced that they will release a new single on March 14. The new single will be titled "KERBEROS," and track details and jacket art are already available on the band's OHP.

GALLO 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- (January 29, 2018)
#18 F+IX=YOU/ A9
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 29, 2018)
#26 Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (January 22, 2018)
#1   Yuugai no Menhera Doll/ 0.1g no Gosan
#3   Doku Mawaru/ R-Shitei
#10 DIRTY x DIRTY/ Codomo Dragon
#12 Shishi no Bansan (GUILTY/Yuki no Ato)/ LIRAIZO
#14 Stargazer/ JAKIGAN MEISTER

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 22, 2018)
#4   Toguro/ Gossip

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

SchwarzKain Member Departure

SchwarzKain has announced that bassist Ayaka will be leaving the band after their performance at Ikebukuro RUIDO K3 on March 7, 2018. He expressed his desire to leave the band last year, and after repeated consultations, the band has accepted his resignation. They apologize for the sudden announcement and promise to continue activities with the remaining three members.

SchwarzKain announcement here

SHIVA New Single Release 1/31

SHIVA has announced that they will release a new single on January 31. The new single will be titled "BLOODY SKIN," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on their OHP.

SHIVA OHP here

Zaklia New Album Release 1/27

Zaklia will release their second full album on January 27. The new album will be titled "Uzumaki," and a release spot is available on the band's OHP.

Zaklia OHP here

CLØWD New Album & DVD Release

CLØWD has announced via their OHP that they will release a new album and DVD in 2018. The new album will be released this summer, but no details are available yet. The DVD will feature the band's "3rd Anniversary LIVE 'REVENGE' TSUTAYA O-WEST" live show.

CLØWD OHP here

MIZTAVLA New Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new comment for MIZTAVLA to its official YouTube channel. The new comment features members talking about the past and what they plan for this year.

MIZTAVLA comment on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Announcement Video on YouTube

ViSULOG added a new announcement video for THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes stage footage of the band and announcements for upcoming live shows and tour dates as well as a hint that they will be announcing a new CD release soon.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S announcement on YouTube here

Deviloof New Single Release and Label News

Deviloof has announced that they will release a new single this spring under Danger Crue's 9thRecords label. The band thanks fans for providing encouragement to this point, and they will release news about the single as they have it.

Deviloof OHP here

The Benjamin New Mini Album Release 2/7

The Benjamin will be releasing a new mini album on February 7. The new release will be titled "Bougianvillea," and it will be released in three types. Track details and a video spot are available on the band's OHP.

The Benjamin OHP here

Codomo Dragon New Single Release 3/14

Codomo Dragon has announced that they will release their 13th single on March 14. The new single will be titled "Nou Kowasu." and it will be released in four types. Track details aren't available yet.

Codomo Dragon OHP here

the GazettE New DVD Release 2/28

the GazettE will be releasing a new live video set on February 28. The video will be titled "HALLOWEEN NIGHT 17 THE DARK HORROR SHOW SPOOKY BOX 2" and it will be released in both DVD and Blu-ray formats. There is also a countdown on their OHP to a new song release from their new album coming this spring.

the GazettE OHP here

Shellmy New Mini Album Release 2/14

Shellmy has announced that they will release their second mini album on February 14. The new release will be titled "Shoujo Jigoku," and it will include six song tracks. An audio sample video with complete track listings is available on the band's official YouTube channel.

Shellmy YouTube trailer here

ART ELICIA Announces Disbandment

On January 1, ART ELICIA announced via their OHP that they would disband after their oneman live show at Bigtwin Diner PANHEAD GROOVE on February 12. No reason was given for the decision, and they thank fans for their support.

ART ELICIA News here

New Band Joins Gan-Shin Records

Gan-Shin Records announced this week that visual band Blu-BiLLioN is the newest group to join their label. Gan-Shin is a music company that brings J-Music to European audiences. The announcement promises that more news about their release schedule will be coming soon.

Gan-Shin 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- (January 22, 2018)
#17 Yuugai no Menhera Doll/ 0.1g no Gosan
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 22, 2018)
#18 Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band
#34 VESTIGE OF SCRATCHES/ DIR EN GREY

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (January 15, 2018)
#7   Re:quiem/ DOG inThe PWO
#11 Doku Mawaru/ R-Shitei
#12 Asagao ga Naiteru/ Xaa Xaa
#15 Beyond These Walls/ Far East Dizain
#17 Stargazer/ JAKIGAN MEISTER
#20 RIN/ GREMLINS

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 15, 2018)
#15 Omen/ the Raid.

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

LM.C to Appear at Tekko 2018

LM.C will return to the United States in April to perform at the Tekko 2018 convention in Pittsburgh, PA. The duo will participate in opening ceremonies, perform, and have autograph and  Q&A sessions. The convention takes place April 5-8 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Visit the convention's website for more information.

Tekko website here
LM.C OHP here

REIGN New Album Release 2/14

REIGN will be releasing their second album on February 14. The new album will be titled "Belial," and it will be released in two types. Track details and a MV for the song "Pupa" are available on the band's YouTube channel.

REIGN OHP here
"Pupa" on YouTube here

DOG inThe PWO New Single Release 3/6

DOG inThe PWO has announced that they will release a new single on March 6. The new single will be titled "Bye Bye." and it will be released in three types. Specific track details aren't available yet.

DOG inThe PWO OHP here

XAA XAA New Single Release 2/28

XAA XAA has announced that they will release a new single on February 28. The new single will be titled "Akairo," and it will be released in two types. Track details and a jacket image are available on the band's OHP.

XAA XAA OHP here

Soan Project Comment on YouTube

Vif Music added a new video for Soan Project on their official YouTube channel. The new video includes Soan and Akuta talking about the theme of their year, the difference between "ai" and "koi," and their upcoming live events.

Soan Project comment on YouTube here

MORRIGAN Loses Member

MORRIGAN has announced that guitarist PITTY has withdrawn from the band. The musician had been hospitalized for a few days, and the band believed him when he said that his break was due to worsening tonsillitis and that he would be returning. However, after being out of contact for awhile, he indicated that he wanted to leave the band and could not be persuaded by members to change his mind. Members have since discovered that he has incurred some debts. The remaining members say that they will continue activities without him.

MORRIGAN OHP here

ex-MEJIBRAY Member Opens New Media Accounts

Former MEJIBRAY bassist Koichi left the band on December 31st, and he has just opened new social media accounts. New Twitter and Instagram accounts in the name of Koichi Niiyama show an English-language message to fans written on the musician's back. The message promises that he will continue to be an artist and never stop developing his art.

Koichi Twitter here
Koichi Instagram here

Codomo Dragon Member Update

Codomo Dragon announced via Twitter that their missing guitarist, Kana, has been found safe. They report that while they have not yet seen him in person, he sent them a handwritten letter apologizing for his absence and requesting to leave the band. The announcement also says that they will not make any decisions until Kana has had time to settle down and they can talk to him face to face.

Codomo Dragon Twitter here

GREMLINS New Album Release 2/14

GREMLINS has announced that they will release a new album on February 14. The album will be titled "LIBERA," and it will include 13 song tracks. Details are available on the band's OHP.

GREMLINS OHP here

KAMIJO New Release Update

KAMIJO has released new details about his upcoming new release titled "Sang." The new album will be released on March 21, and it will include a collaboration with the Vocaloid Hatsune Miku. The collaboration concept will be that human blood generates power, and the Vocaloid character sings with that power. PEACH-PIT designed the visuals for the design, and Mana designed Hatsune Miku's costume.

Kamijo OHP here

Vivarush New Video on YouTube

Kerberos Entertainment has added a new video featuring Vivarush to its official YouTube channel. The video includes offshoot footage from a new manager's perspective.

Vivarush on YouTube here

REVINE New Video on YouTube

Crow Music TV has added a new video featuring REVINE to its official YouTube channel. The new video is a final live announcement video for the band's live show at Shinsaibashi FANJ-twice on February 2.

REVINE video on YouTube here

Chanty New Video on YouTube

Chanty has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a MV for the song titled "Anata dake wo Kowashite Kazatte Mitai" from the album "Chanty no Sekai he Youkoso 2." That will be release on February 28, 2018.

Chanty 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- (January 15, 2018)
NO LISTINGS
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 15, 2018)
#4   VESTIGE OF SCRATCHES/ DIR EN GREY
#11 Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band
#44 LUV/ LUNA SEA

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (January 8, 2018)
#6   Beyond These Walls/ Far East Dizain
#7   DIRTY X DIRTY/ Codomo Dragon
#9   Doku Mawaru/ R-Shitei
#10 THE SILENT SONG/ DIMLIM
#14 RIN/ Gremlins
#18 ANTHEM/ Royz

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 8, 2018)
#15 Nisennana~Nisenjyunana/ Kiryu

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Esprit D'Air New Single Release 1/26

Esprit D'Air has announced that they will release a new single on January 26. The single will be titled "Starstorm," and it will include a remastered, remixed, and instrumental version.

Exprit D'Air announcement on Facebook here

Royz New Album Release 3/21

Royz has announced that they will release their 5th album on March 21. The new album will be titled "WORLD IS MINE," and it will be released in two types. Track details for the release aren't available yet.

Royz OHP here

Villers la ville New Year's Comment Video

Villers la ville has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features an introduction to members, including their new guitarist and bassist, and a new year's resolution statement from each member.

Vlv New Year's comment on YouTube here

Embrace Announces Hiatus

Embrace announced via Twitter and LINE that they would cease activities after March 10, 2018. They thank fans for supporting them, but say that all members feel they have a current lack of ability and need time. If they feel they can resume activities at a later date, they will update fans. In the meantime, they will do their best for their three remaining live performances.

Atsushi's Twitter here

MEJIBRAY Loses Members

MEJIBRAY recently announced that two members have left the band as of December 31, 2017. Tsuzuku and Koichi left the band when their contracts with their company ended on December 31st. No other details about their plans or the future plans of the other members is listed, but the announcement does state that they hope fans will continue to support them in the future.

MEJIBRAY announcement here

BUCK-TICK New Album Release 3/14

BUCK-TICK has announced that they will release their 21st original album on March 14. The new album will be titled "No.0," and it will be released in four types.

BUCK-TICK OHP here

Codomo Dragon Member Update

Codomo Dragon staff reports today via Twitter that they will be reevaluating the band's future scheduled appearance dates because members and staff have been unable to contact or locate their guitarist Kana. The guitarist did not show up for a planned meeting, and he did not appear for their live performance at Kashiwa PALOOZA.  No one has been in contact with him since yesterday. They apologize to the fans who are worried and disappointed by the live performance.

Codomo Dragon Twitter here

Update: Kana is still missing, and staff reports that his family has contacted police to investigate.

Plastic Tree New Album Release 3/7

Plastic Tree has announced that they will release a new album on March 7. The new release will be titled "doorAdore," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Plastic Tree OHP here

POIDOL New Single Release 1/17

POIDOL has announced that they will release their first single on January 17. The new release will be titled "Sapphire," and it will be released in two types. A PV spot is available on the band's OHP.

POIDOL OHP here

Bankitai New Single Release 1/17

Bankitai has announced that they will release a new single on January 17. The new single will be titled "Tenjou Tenge," and a lyric PV is available.

Bankitai 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- (January 1, 2018)
NO LISTINGS
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 1, 2018)
#4   LUV/ LUNA SEA
#19 Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (January 1, 2018)
#6   Doku Mawaru/ R-Shitei
#10 Re:quiem/ DOG inThe PWO
#16 ANTHEM/ Royz

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (January 1, 2018)
#9   Nisennana~Nisenjyunana/ Kiryu

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Royz New DVD Release 1/17

Royz will release a new live DVD on January 17. The DVD will be titled "THE AXIA47 -RAVENS CALL-" and it will feature their tour final at Nakano Sun Plaza from August 17, 2017.

Royz OHP here

SuG News Updates

SuG made several announcements on their OHP recently. The band had been on hiatus since since their last live in September, but on December 20, they announced definitively that they would be disbanding as of the time of the announcement. In addition, bassist Chiyu announced several solo live events for the end of the year and opened a new website. In April, he will release his first solo mini album.

SuG OHP here
Chiyu solo OHP here

KRAD Announce First Single Release 4/4

KRAD has announced that they will be releasing their first new single since leaving their record label. The new single will be titled "abyss," and it will be released on April 4. It will be released in two types, and track details are already listed on the band's OHP.

KRAD OHP here

Villers la ville Adds Two New Members

Villers la ville has added two new members to make their band a group of five. On New Year's Day, the members announced via tweets that support guitarist Yuno and support bassist Haku will be joining the band as full members in 2018.

Yuno announcement on Twitter here
Haku announcement on Twitter here