Saturday, June 30, 2018

CLØWD Announces Disbandment

CLØWD has updated their OHP with news that they plan to disband after their oneman live at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO on August 25. Since it will be their final live, they have changed the title of that performance to "CLØWD FINAL LIVE 'CLØWD NINE'." They apologize for the sudden announcement, and continue to say that after much discussion with members and staff, the five could not agree on the future direction of the band. The consensus was that the band could not continue as CLØWD without these five, so they decided to disband. The members feel that it is important that they have all been together as a band without a single member change since they started activities on January 8, 2015. They thank fans for their continued support and promise to do their best to the very end. Member statements follow the announcement.

CLØWD announcement here

SHIN New Album Release 8/8

SHIN has announced that he will release his second solo album on August 8. The new album will be titled "on my way with innocent to 'U'," and it will be released in two types. Track details aren't available yet.

SHIN Project OHP here

Friday, June 29, 2018

HIZUMI Joins GAN-SHIN Records

GAN-SHIN Records has announced that former D'espairsRay vocalist HIZUMI will be joining the company to promote his art, design, and fashion brand known as Umbrella. The details are still being finalized, but the collaboration intents to bring the Umbrella brand to the European market. In celebration of the artist's debut, HIZUMI will be putting together an exclusive box with three items from his design line to offer to release. Details are available in English on the GAN-SHIN website.

GAN-SHIN web here

Thursday, June 28, 2018

LACK-CO. New Cover Single Release 8/8

LACK-CO. has announced that they will be releasing a new single on August 8. The new single will be titled "Maguro," and it will feature covers of cali≠gari's songs "Maguro," "Mannequin," and "Seishun Kyousou Kyoku." Details are available on the band's OHP.

LACK-CO. OHP here

Wednesday, June 27, 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- (July 2, 2018)
#8   SISTER/ luz
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 2, 2018)
#46 NINTH/ the GazettE
#47 Kikaijikaka no Yuenchi-ELECTRIC WONDERLAND-/ AKIHIDE

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 25, 2018)
#3   Invisible Chaos/ Matenrou Opera

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 25, 2018)
#3   Baccarat/ GOTCHAROCKA
#15 THE LEGEND/ BLOOD STAIN CHILD
 
ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

MUCC New Single Release 7/25

MUCC has updated their OHP with information about a new single to be released on July 25. The new single will be titled "Jigen Bakudan," and it will be released in two types. Jacket art and track titles are already available on the band's OHP.

MUCC OHP here

Monday, June 25, 2018

LM.C New Album Release 8/8

LM.C has announced that they will release a new album on August 8. The new album will be titled "FUTURE SENSATION," and it will be released in two types. Track details are not yet available on the duo's OHP.

LM.C OHP here

Sunday, June 24, 2018

vistlip New Single Release 8/29

vistlip has announced that they will be releasing a new single on August 29. The new single will be titled "BLACK MATRIX," and it will be released in three types. The song will be featured as the ending theme for the TV anime "Senjyushi: The Thousand Noble Musketeers" which begins airing on TV in Japan in July.

vistlip OHP here

Saturday, June 23, 2018

An Cafe Announces Plan to Stop Activities

An Cafe has updated their OHP with news that they plan to stop activities after their "LIVE CAFE 15th Anniversary Year Grand Finale" show at EX THEATER ROPPONGI on January 15, 2019. The report states that on reaching their 15th anniversary, they had been discussing future activities. Takuya and Yuuki decided that they have accomplished their musical goals and are finished with band activities. Kanon and Teruki decided they would like to pursue other musical goals. Miku remains the only member who wants to make music and continue as An Cafe. Since they could not agree and continue with these five members, they decided to stop activities. They thank fans for supporting them during their 15 years as a band. Members offer individual statements on the OHP.

An Cafe OHP here

Friday, June 22, 2018

BABOO New Single Release 7/25

Danger Crue Records has added a new video featuring BABOO to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes audio clip samples from the band's upcoming second EP, "ALONE," out on July 25.

BABOO EP trailer on YouTube here

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Sick2 New Furi Videos on YouTube

Sick2 has added new videos to their official YouTube channel. The new videos features members demonstrating furitsuke choreography for the songs "FIZZ BUZZ" and "dolls.

"FIZZ BUZZ" furi video on YouTube here
"dolls" furi video on YouTube here

Wednesday, June 20, 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- (June 25, 2018)
#42 Invisible Chaos/ Matenrou Opera
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 25, 2018)
#3   NINTH/ the GazettE
#42 Baccarat/ GOTCHAROCKA
#43 hide TRIBUTE IMPULSE/ Various Artists

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 18, 2018)
NO LISTINGS

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 18, 2018)
  NO LISTINGS
 
ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

More 3rd Anniversary Single Release 6/23

More has announced that they will be offering a new single release to commemorate their 3rd anniversary. The single will be titled "Greedy Soul," and it will be available at live venues only starting on June 23. A video preview spot is available on YouTube.

More OHP here
"Greedy Soul" preview on YouTube here

Monday, June 18, 2018

Anli Pollicino Band Announcements

Anli Pollicino has updated their OHP with news that drummer Kiyozumi left the band as of June 12. As a result, the band also announces plans to disband. They thank fans for supporting them, and apologize for the sudden announcement. Euclid agency is currently working on processing applications for refund for people who hoped to see the band at the "Perfect Package of Anli Pollicino" in-store events. Future plans for releasing a single have been cancelled. Member statements are available on the band's OHP.

Anli Pollicino OHP here

Sunday, June 17, 2018

RAZOR New Single Release 7/25

RAZOR has announced that they will release their fourth single on July 25. The new single will be titled "Akaku Chirabaru Hana," and it will be released in two types. Track details and new visuals are already available on the band's OHP.

RAZOR OHP here

Saturday, June 16, 2018

DIAURA New Release News

DIAURA has updated their OHP with news about some new releases. On July 18, they will be releasing a new single titled "Unmei Keika" that they call their 1st. It will contain three song tracks. On October 24, they will release what they call their 15th single, "MALICE." That single will be released in two types. Track details for both releases are available on the band's OHP.

DIAURA OHP here

Friday, June 15, 2018

Aiolin New Album Release

Aiolin will be releasing their second album on June 27. The new album will be titled "Stardust Crystal," and it will be released in "Stardust" and "Crystal" types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

Aiolin OHP here

Thursday, June 14, 2018

THE GALLO New Single Release 6/27

THE GALLO will be releasing a new single on June 27. The new release will be titled "PLUTO," and it will include four song tracks. Details are on the band's OHP.

THE GALLO OHP here

Wednesday, June 13, 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- (June 18, 2018)
#31 Jekyll no Sora/ Crack6
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 18, 2018)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 11, 2018)
#10 Kusottarega/ Zombie
#11 Wagamama ORDER/ i.Rias
#13 argentum/ FIXER
#15 Senko Hanabi/ D=OUT
#16 Gin no Shokuzai/ Anfiel

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 11, 2018)
#13 "Menbure-san Torimasu."/ Rave
#18 SWITCHED-ON OTO/ SUGIZO
 
ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

ROCK AND READ 078 Lineup Announced

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 078, due to hit stores June 27. The front cover artist for this issue will be RUKI (the GazettE). Other featured artists will be: Takeru (sleepyhead), AKIHIDE (BREAKERZ), Kouki (D=Out), Nakayama Akira (Plastic Tree), Koudai (Royz), minpha (Pentagon), LiME (Kizu), DAISHI (Psycho le Cemu), and luz.

ROCK AND READ blog here

Monday, June 11, 2018

Kizu New Single Release 7/31

Kizu will release their fourth single on July 31. The new single will be titled "Steroid," and it will be released in two types. Track details aren't available yet on the band's OHP.

Kizu OHP here

Sunday, June 10, 2018

DEZERT New Album Release 8/8

DEZERT has announced that they will release a new album on August 8. The new album will be titled "TODAY," and it will be released in two types. Track details aren't available yet, but DVD contents are listed.

DEZERT OHP here

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Minus Jinsei Orchestra New Release Updates

Minus Jinsei Orchestra has updated their OHP with news of two new releases. On June 13, they will release a new mini album titled "Sennou no Susume-Sou-". On October 10, they will release a new full album titled "Shiki Oriori." Track details for the mini album are already available on the band's OHP.

Minus Jinsei Orchestra OHP here

Friday, June 8, 2018

MORRIGAN Announces Disbandment

MORRIGAN staff yesterday announced recently via Twitter that the band will be disbanding after their live at Ikebukuro EDGE on September 28, 2018. They thank fans for supporting them and ask for their support to the end.

MORRIGAN staff Twitter here

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Leetspeak monsters New Album Release 7/11

Leetspeak monsters has announced that they will release their first full album on July 11. The new release will be titled "Monster's Theater," and it will be released in two types. Track details are already available on the band's OHP.

Leetspeak monsters OHP here

Wednesday, June 6, 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- (June 11, 2018)
NO LISTINGS
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 11, 2018)
#37 Otonoe/ Wagakki Band
#47 25th L'Anniversary LIVE/ L'Arc~en~Ciel

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 4, 2018)
#1   Senko Hanabi/ D=OUT
#10 Noroiuta/ Xaa Xaa
#12 Gin no Shokuzai/ Anfiel
#18 Eureka/ POIDOL
#19 Fate/ Blu-BiLLioN

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 4, 2018)
NO LISTINGS
 
ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Nana 1st Album Release 6/20

Nana is back with news of a new album to be released on June 20. The new album will be titled "CALL US," and it will be the group's first full-album release. Members include Rei (ex-VALKYR, the birdman), SARSHI (HERO, FlutterEcho), Chiyu (ex-SuG), AKI (Sadie, AXESSORY), and Akihito (ZeeF, FlutterEcho). The group has a new website and a video trailer available on their new YouTube channel.

Nana OHP here
Nana YouTube here

Monday, June 4, 2018

D x GOTCHAROCKA x DIAURA Vocal Cover Mini Album

ASAGI (D), Jui (GOTCHAROCKA), and yo-ka (DIAURA) will be releasing a vocal cover mini album at live venues. The three, who are all friends, decided to collaborate on a second vocal-cover release, titled "Taoyame." The collaboration CD will be sold only at live venues where the trio are currently touring together on their "MICHINOKU THREE KINGDOMS vol. 2" tour. While the trio's first collaboration featured the masculine perspective, this set will be accompanied by a bonus photo collection featuring the members displaying the concept of feminine beauty. It is not yet decided whether or not this collaboration CD will be released for ordering by mail. A video trailer is available on the D official YouTube channel.

Video trailer on YouTube here

Sunday, June 3, 2018

New Single Release for D 6/27

D has announced that they will be releasing a new single on June 27. The single will be titled "Revive~Kouhai Toshi~," and it will be released in three types. Track details and a video spot for the release are available on the band's OHP.

D OHP here

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Develop One's Faculties New Single 6/27

Develop One's Faculties will release their seventh single on June 27. The new release will be titled "Border Line," and it will contain three song tracks. Details are available on the band's OHP.

Develop One's Faculties OHP here

Friday, June 1, 2018

Initial'L New Album Release 7/25

Initial'L has announced that they will be releasing their first full album on July 25. The new release will be titled "Can You Feel It?" but no other details are available yet.

Initial'L OHP here