C+K Offshoot Video on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video featuring Keiyuh (Kra) and K (ex-BORN). The two have formed a unit called C+K, and the video includes short interviews and photoshoot footage for their project.

C+K photoshoot video on YouTube here

K New Live Videos on YouTube

PS Company has added three new live stage videos for K to its official YouTube channel. The new videos feature the musician performing the songs "Screaming for~," "Rebirth," and "Lily".

"Screaming for~" video on YouTube here
"Rebirth" video on YouTube here
"Lily" video on YouTube here

K Document DVD Release 12/23

PS Company has announced that K, formerly guitarist for BORN, will be releasing a live document DVD on December 23. The new DVD will be released at his K ONEMAN LIVE "-RIOT TO DREAM-" show at Takadanobaba AREA. Content details will be released later. A nearly two-minute long video for the announcement has been added to the PS Company official YouTube channel.

PS Company video on YouTube here

RAZOR New Band and Release

A new band called RAZOR made its debut on October 16 at Zepp Tokyo, featuring ex-members of several well-known bands. Members include Ryoga (ex-BORN) on vocals, Tsurugi (Sadie) and Kouryu (ex-My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND) on guitar, IZA (ex-Downer) on bass, and Tetsuya (ex-My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND) on drums. They have also announced that they will release their first mini album, "RED INVISIBLE," on November 30. The band also will hold its first oneman live on November 30.

RAZOR OHP here

K Live Trailer on YouTube

PS Company has added a new video for K to its official YouTube channel. The video features a nearly two minute long video trailer for the solo artist's upcoming "The raging party & Mio birthday" oneman live event at Shibuya REX on November 16.

K Oneman Live teaser trailer 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

BORN Video Spot on YouTube

BORN uploaded a new video to its official BORNTube channel. The video feature a teaser trailer for the bands last onemand live DVD "SUPER BLACK MARKET," due to be released on August 22. That features their 8th anniversary special oneman live show on May 26th at Zepp DiverCity.

BORN video on YouTube here

K Announces Solo Career

K, formerly guitarist for BORN, has announced that he is staying with PS Company and launching his own solo career. He will hold his first oneman live at Shinjuku ReNY on August 19th, where he'll release a live-venue-limited CD titled "Rebirth." PS Company has opened a new OHP for the artist, and there is already a teaser trailer on YouTube.

K OHP here
Teaser trailer on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (March 28, 2016)
#12 JIBUN/ An Cafe
#28 MONROEwalk/ LM.C
#34 Hachijyu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-shitei
    
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 28, 2016)
#38 EDR TOKYO/ DIV

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (March 21, 2016)
#1   Hachijyu Hakkasho Jyunrei/ R-shitei
#5   Yomigaeri/ AvelCain
#6   Irodori/ Kiryu
#11 SCANDALOUS/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
#13 Tsukihime/ sibilebashir
#19 PARANOIA/ Arlequin

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 21, 2016)
#9   Independence BLACK/ BORN
#18 Creamy Screaming!!/ SEX-ANDROID

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

PSC Company Special Airs 3/8

A "PEACE & SMILE PARADE DREAM LIVE" special program will air on the Nico Nico Live website on March 8. The program will be hosted by Takuya Hoshino, and will include appearances by select members of BORN, ViViD, Kra, D=OUT, Rave, and the LOTUS. The show starts at 16:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

"PEACE & SMILE PARADE DREAM LIVE" airs 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- (March 7, 2016)
#10 BLACK Bulldog/Labrador Orchestra/ DOG inThe PWO
#40 Sun!Sun!Smile!!/ Smileberry
    
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (March 7, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 29, 2016)
#9   S.O.S./ Blu-BiLLioN
#11 SUICIDAL MARKET~Doze of Hope~/ BORN
#19 Merukari/ the Raid.

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 29, 2016)
#6   Kayou Suspense Gekijou/ Belle
#17 GAME OVER/ Souiumono

ORICON STYLE Rankings 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 29, 2016)
#10 CONTRAST/ vistlip
#49 G4-IV/ GLAY
   
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 29, 2016)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 22, 2016)
#4   SUICIDAL MARKET~Doze of Hope~/ BORN
#17 S.O.S./ Blu-BiLLioN


 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 15, 2016)
#3   Hebi de Are O wo Kurae/ LIPHLICH
#8   ALIVE/ HERO
#11 GAME OVER/ Souiumono

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

ROCK AND READ 064 Artists Revealed

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 064, due to hit stores February 26. The front cover artist for this issue will be Hisashi Imai (BUCK-TICK, SCHAFT), and back cover artist will be maya (LM.C). Other featured artists will be:  KAMIJO, Hiyori Isshiki (Kiryu), Kouki (D=OUT), K (BORN), Tomoya (Royz), SORA (DEZERT), Karma (AvelCain), Val (DuelJewel), KISAKI (Lin), and a special talk from Aoi x JIN (HERO).

ROCK AND READ blog 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 22, 2016)
#20 G4-IV/ GLAY
#26 SUICIDAL MARKET~Doze of Hope~/ BORN
   
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 22, 2016)
#37 Hebi de Are O wo Kurae/ LIPHLICH
#50 2015 arena tour L-LIVE CD/ Acid Black Cherry

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 15, 2016)
#1   S.O.S./ Blu-BiLLioN
#3   Merukari/ the Raid.
#10 Kodomo ROCK/ Starku
#15 Etsuraku no Soko he Umitosareshi Taizai no Waltz/ Synk;yet

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 15, 2016)
#19 BFN BEST ALBUM1 CHAOS MONSTER [BLACK]/ Black Gene for the Next Scene

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

BORN Last Best Album Release 3/9

BORN have announced that they will release their last best album on March 9. The new album will be titled "Independence BLACK," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

BORN OHP here

PS Company Live DVD Release 2/21

PS Company has decided to release a live DVD on February 21 as part of sales at Takadanobaba AREA. The DVD titled "Kougeki ha Saidai no Bougyo Nari -OFFENSE IS THE BEST DEFENSE-" features performances from bands and artists managed by the company that took place during a live carnival event at Olympus Hall Hachioji on April 5, 2015. A video spot for the release is available on YouTube.

PS Company video on YouTube here

BORN Announces Disbandment

BORN has announced that they will stop activities after their live show at Zepp DiverCity on May 26. In a statement on the band's OHP, they say that they have lost heart and self-confidence since bassist KIFUMI left the band, and after many talks with management, they've decided to disband. The members have all posted personal comments about the decision. Guitarist Ray does not think he will pursue any other band activities after BORN. The full comments can be read over on the band's OHP.

BORN OHP here

BORN New Video Spot on YouTube

BORN have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features music and live show footage to promote the band's upcoming new single, "SUICIDAL MARKET ~Doze of Hope~." That single will be released on February 10.

BORN spot on YouTube here

stylish wave COUNTDOWN '15-'16 Airs 12/31

A "stylish wave COUNTDOWN '15-'16" live special will air on the Nico Nico Live website on December 31. The stylish wave show will include appearances by D=OUT, GOTCHAROCKA, SCREW, BORN, Black Gene for the Next Scene, Grieva, Jin, AvelCain, Belle, Gigamous, ensoku, Kuroyuri to Kage, RoNo☆Cro, Smileberry, and Shounenki. The show starts at 15:30 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered members who cannot watch the show as it airs.

"stylish wave COUNTDOWN '15-'16" airs here

BORN DVD Trailer on YouTube

BORN have added a new video clip to their official YouTube channel. The new video features almost eight minutes of live video clips from the band's upcoming "Alternative Tarantula TOUR FINAL~2015.09.06 Akasaka BLITZ~" live DVD release. That DVD will go on sale December 23.

BORN DVD trailer on YouTube here