Saturday, March 31, 2018

ROCK AND READ Announces Lineup

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 077, due to hit stores April 25. The front cover artist for this issue will be Sho Kiryuuin (Golden Bomber). Other featured artists will be: Hitsugi (GREMLINS), you (Janne Da Arc), SATOchi (MUCC), Tora (A9), Akinori (lynch.), Yo (Matenrou Opera), Tsubame (BugLug), Cazqui (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST), and Mana (Moi dix Mois, MALICE MIZER).

ROCK AND READ blog here

Friday, March 30, 2018

sleepyhead New Trailer Out

Takeru has added a new video for his sleepyhead solo project to his Facebook page. The new video includes a a documentary digest of live stage footage and glimpses of rehearsals and backstage action. The live footage is from the artist's 0st live "Tomei Shingetsu."

sleepyhead documentary video on Facebook here

Thursday, March 29, 2018

FEST VAINQUEUR Announce Consecutive Releases & Hiatus

FEST VAINQUEUR has announced that they will release two consecutive months of releases this fall. On August 29, they will release their second mini album, and on September 26, they will release their fourth mini album. No specific details are available yet.

The band has also announced that they will be suspending activities for one year after their 8th Anniversary performance at Osaka Namba Hatch on October 28, 2018. They thank fans for their support and explain that they feel that each member needs time practice and grow before they perform on the Osakajo Hall stage in 2020. Each member will continue with solo activities during the hiatus, and they hope to return in October 2019 for their ninth anniversary. Each member offers a personal statement on their OHP.

FEST VAINQUEUR OHP here

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (April 2, 2018)
#21 Gekijogata Cafune/ Lapis Lazuli/ VALSHE
#28 exist/ Arlequin
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (April 2, 2018)
#16 WORLD IS MINE/ Royz
#26 No.0/ BUCK-TICK
#50 Sang/ KAMIJO

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 26, 2018)
#2   Kiseichu/-ZANGE-/ R-Shitei 
#3   Nou Kowasu./ Codomo Dragon
#4   Kizuato/ Kizu
#9   Harushigure/ Kiryu
#11 Chunibyo no Messiah/ ensoku
#12 Bye Bye./ DOG inThe PWO
#13 Lyrical Drive/ Smileberry

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 26, 2018)
#12 Killer Tune Shika Nee Yo/ Golden Bomber
#15 Self Cover Best 2018 Searching Red Light/ Eins:Vier

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

koshi New Song Download Available

koshi (ex-DIALITE,ex-ANOTHER) has created an instrumental song that is now available to download. The song is titled "Spring Wind," and it features both acoustic and electric guitar sounds to create what the artist calls a "gentle song."

Sound sample video here
Download track here

Monday, March 26, 2018

FIXER New Video on YouTube

Starwave Records has added a new video featuring FIXER to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes a full-version MV for the song titled "Libido."

FIXER video on YouTube here

Sunday, March 25, 2018

DIEALO Documentary on YouTube

Crow Music TV has added a new video featuring DIEALO to its official YouTube channel. The new video is the third part of a "DIEALO Documentary" video series. This video includes vocalist Naru answering questions.

DIEALO documentary on YouTube here

Saturday, March 24, 2018

DIEALO New Single Release 4/4

DIEALO has announced that they will release their fourth single on April 4. The new release will be titled "Innocent," and it will be released in two types. Crow Music TV has added a sound source sample for all the tracks to their official YouTube channel.

DIEALO sample video on YouTube here

Friday, March 23, 2018

Purple Stone New Video on YouTube

Purple Stone has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video includes nearly 20 minutes of members commemorating their 5th anniversary by talking about their live performances through the years. Footage from past live shows is included.

Purple Stone video on YouTube here

Thursday, March 22, 2018

HELLO. New Band & Debut Single

HELLO. is a new band who just opened an OHP and announced their first single release. The single will be titled "Kimi to Kakusei.," and it will be sold at live venues after May 28. A new release spot is available on the band's OHP. Members are Ria on vocals, Sekiguchi on chorus and guitar, 373 on guitar, Momonari on bass, and Aki on drums.

HELLO. OHP here

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (March 26, 2018)
#27 Kiseichu/-ZANGE-/ R-Shitei
#29 Nou Kowasu./ Codomo Dragon
#31 Kizuato/ Kizu
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 26, 2018)
#2   No.0/ BUCK-TICK

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 19, 2018)
#1   Harushigure/ Kiryu
#4   Bye Bye./ DOG inThe PWO
#11 ROTTEN ORANGE/ ACME


 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 19, 2018)
#3   WHITEOUT/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#4   "This is 'LIVE'"/ DADAROMA
#19 Killer Tune Shika Nee Yo/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

sleepyhead New Teaser Movie on YouTube

Takeru has added a new video for his sleepyhead solo project to his Facebook page. The new video includes a teaser visual for the new song titled "Meitei." The musician promises that this song will be included on his upcoming album release, and it mixes 90s culture into Street Gothic style.

"Meitei" video on Facebook here

Monday, March 19, 2018

Royz & POIDOL Show Airs 3/20

Royz and POIDOL will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on March 20. The "Nico Viju" show will air at 19:00 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

Sunday, March 18, 2018

sleepyhead 1st Full Album Release 6/20

sleepyhead, a.k.a. Takeru (ex-SuG), has announced that he will release his first full album from his new project on June 20. The album will be titled "DRIPPING," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on his OHP, and an announcement video in English is available on his Facebook page.

Facebook announcement here
sleepyhead OHP here

Saturday, March 17, 2018

RAVE Contract News & Mini Album

RAVE has announced on their site that they have terminated their contract with PS Company, effective March 31, 2018. The company thanks fans for supporting the band during their time with PSC. In addition, they announce that the band will release a new mini album on May 30 titled "Menbure-san Toorimasu.," and that further inquiries on that should be directed to 24 RECORDS. Track details for the new release are currently available on the band's PSC OHP.

RAVE OHP news here

Friday, March 16, 2018

A9 New MV on YouTube

A9 has released a new full-version MV on their official YouTube channel. The new video features the song titled "UNREAL" from the band's new album "PLANET NINE." It was produced by Ken (L'Arc~en~Ciel). That new album will be released on April 25.

A9 video on YouTube here

Thursday, March 15, 2018

umbrella First Full Album Release 5/30

umbrella has announced that they will release their first full album on May 30. The album will be titled "Darwin," and it will contain 11 song tracks. Title details and cover art are already available on the band's OHP.

umbrella OHP here

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

[ORICON RANKING] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (March 19, 2018)
#11 Harushigure/ Kiryu
#13 DxDxD/GREAT AMBITIOUS/ BREAKERZ
#26 Bye Bye./ DOG inThe PWO
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 19, 2018)
#14 doorAdore/ Plastic Tree
#28 WHITEOUT/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#30 "This is 'LIVE'"/ DADAROMA
#46 Kiseki BEST COLLECTION+/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 12, 2018)
#3   Akairo/ Xaa Xaa

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 12, 2018)
#6   Killer Tune Shika Nee Yo/ Golden Bomber
#10 Chanty no Sekai he Youkoso 2/ Chanty
 

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

lynch. News Updates

lynch. has recently updated their OHP to add new information and visuals that re-introduce Akinori to the band. In addition, the band announces that they will release a new full album on April 25. The album will be titled "SINNERS -no one can fake my bløod-," and it will include nine song tracks. Details and jacket art are on the band's OHP. They also state that they will release another new album sometime in July. Two new video trailers for the new releases have been added to the band's official YouTube channel.

lynch. OHP here
Album short trailer on YouTube here
Long trailer and July release on YouTube here

Monday, March 12, 2018

Jigoku Hells Comment on YouTube

Vif has added a new video featuring Jigoku Hells on their official YouTube channel. The video includes members talking about their debut album titled "Jigoku no Rock and Roll Fire" out on March 14, and live show information.

Jigoku Hells comment on YouTube here

Sunday, March 11, 2018

The THIRTEEN New EP Release 4/25

The THIRTEEN has announced that they will release their second EP on April 25. The new CD will be titled "URGE," and it will be released in three types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

The THIRTEEN OHP here

Sclaim New Single Release 5/16

Sclaim has announced that they will release a new single on May 16. The new single will be titled "Celestial sphere," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on Keita's Twitter.

Sclaim OHP here
Keita's Twitter here

Saturday, March 10, 2018

the GazettE New Album Release 6/13

the GazettE has finally announced a release date for their much-anticipated ninth album release. The album will be titled "NINTH," and it will hit stores on June 13. The album will be released in four types, and tack details are available on the band's OHP. They have also released their first full MV for the album, a song track titled "Falling." Lyrics for the song are listed on the OHP below the embedded video.

the GazettE OHP here

DOG inThe PWO Live DVD Release 5/29

DOG inThe PWO has announced that they will release a new live DVD on May 29. The new video will be titled "'THE LOVE' ~project 'LOVE' Final Season~," and it will include the band's live show at Zepp DiverCity from September 9, 2017. Specific track details aren't available yet.

DOG inThe PWO OHP here

Friday, March 9, 2018

Plastic Tree Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video featuring Plastic Tree to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes band members talking about their new "doorAdore" album release, their related live show dates, and answering a question about where they'd want to go if they had a "dokodemo door."

Plastic Tree comment on YouTube here

MIYAVI Lands Role in Bleach Live-Action Movie

Musician/actor MIYAVI announced yesterday that he will be playing the role of 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki in the upcoming live-action movie based on the best-selling manga BLEACH. A still image of MIYAVI as Byakuya is currently available on the BLEACH movie Twitter, as well as MIYAVI's social media accounts. The BLEACH movie is scheduled to release in Japan on July 20, 2018.

BLEACH movie Twitter here
MIYAVI Facebook announcement here
MIYAVI Twitter here

Thursday, March 8, 2018

LEZARD New Album Release 4/24

LEZARD will be releasing a new album on April 24. The album will be titled "Go!Go! TOKAGEX" and it will be released in two types. Track details haven't been posted yet.

LEZARD OHP here

GALNERYUS New DVD Release 4/25

GALNERYUS has announced that they will release a new live video set on April 25. The new release will be titled "JUST PLAY TO THE SKY~WHAT COULD WE DO FOR YOU...?~" and it will be available in both DVD and Blu-ray formats.

GALNERYUS OHP here

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

L'Arc~en~Ciel Live Album Release 3/28

L'Arc~en~Ciel has announced that they will release a new live album to commemorate their 25th anniversary. The new album will be titled "25th L'Anniversary LIVE," and it will be released in two types on March 28. Track details appear on the band's OHP release page.

L'Arc~en~Ciel 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- (March 12, 2018)
NO LISTINGS
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 12, 2018)
#41 Kiseki BEST COLLECTION+/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 5, 2018)
#15 Hanko Seimei/ Pentagon
#20 GODIVA/ the Raid. 

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 5, 2018)
#6   Killer Tune Shika Nee Yo/ Golden Bomber

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

ACME New Single Release 3/7

ACME has announced that they will release their second single on March 7. The new single will be titled "ROTTEN ORANGE," and it will be released in two types. Track details and a MV spot for the title track are available on the band's OHP.

ACME OHP here

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST New EP Release 3/7

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST will be releasing a new EP on March 7. The new EP is titled "WHITEOUT," and it will be released in two types. The MV for the title track is available on the band's OHP.

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST OHP here

Monday, March 5, 2018

Vivarush Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new video from Vivarush to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes members talking about their fourth single release and a oneman tour.

Vivarush comment on YouTube here

D=OUT New Release Comment Video Available on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new video featuring D=OUT to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes members talking about upcoming shows and a new live DVD release on March 3.

D=OUT Comment on YouTube here
D=OUT OHP here

Sunday, March 4, 2018

wyse New Album Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video featuring wyse to its official YouTube channel. The video includes members commenting on a new album release titled "TREE-Wish-" coming out on May 16, the related tour dates, and answering a question about past Valentine's or White Day happenings.

wyse comment on YouTube here

DAMY New Video on YouTube

DAMY has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a full-version MV for the band's new song titled "Tomodachi Gokko" from their upcoming single. That single will be released on April 4.

DAMY MV on YouTube here

Saturday, March 3, 2018

MIRAGE New Single Release 3/31

MIRAGE will be releasing a new single to commemorate their 20th anniversary on March 31. The release will be titled "BURIAL," and it will be sold at live venue locations. A sound source spot for the commemorative release is available on KISAKI's official YouTube channel.

MIRAGE audio spot on YouTube here

An Cafe Video Spot on YouTube

An Cafe has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video includes a nearly two-minute long video spot for the band's new song titled "Negaigoto wa 1tsusa." The single of the same title will be released on March 28.

An Cafe MV spot on YouTube here

Friday, March 2, 2018

Leetspeak monsters MV on YouTube

GLK Music has added a new video featuring Leetspeak monsters to its official YouTube channel.  The new video includes a full-version MV for the band's new song titled "Greenman" from their upcoming mini album release titled "Mixtured night between Life and Death." That will be released on March 1.

Leetspeak monsters on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon MV Spot on YouTube

B.P.Records has added a new video featuring Codomo Dragon to its official YouTube channel. The new upload includes a MV spot for the band's upcoming single release titled "Nou Kowasu.," out on March 14.

Codomo Dragom MV spot on YouTube here

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Mamireta New Single Release 3/7

Mamireta has announced that they will release their third single on March 7. The new single will be titled "Shiin: Kurashi," and it will contain three song tracks. Details are on the band's OHP.

Mamireta OHP here

ZYOLAM13 New Album Release 3/10

ZYOLAM13 has announced they will release their second album on March 10. The new album will be titled "DOOD," and it will be their first national release. No other details are available.

ZYOLAM13 OHP here