AI New Album Release 4/20

AI has announced that he will release his first solo album on April 20. The album, titled "CONFUSION," will be limited to mail order only release. The track details are available on the artist's OHP.

AI OHP here

AI New Single Release 12/23

AI has announced that he will be releasing a second single for his solo project. The new single will be titled "Karasu," and it will be released on December 23. It will be released in two types, and track details are available.

AI twitter here
AI website here

Ai New Project Free Download

For a limited time only, Ai of DEATHGAZE will be offering a free song download for his new solo project. Fans can visit a special site to download a full version of the artist's new song, "GLASS SKY." The download is available only from now until October 25. Ai's new single, including that song, will be released on October 28.

Ai free download page here

AI New Solo Project

AI, formerly vocalist for DEATHGAZE, has announced plans to start a solo project. The vocalist has created new social media accounts and launched a new website. He has also announced that he will be issuing his first single, titled "GLASS SKY," on October 28. There is already a video spot for the release available on AI's website. Fans can also find links to all the new social media sites there.

AI OHP here

DEATHGAZE Announces Hiatus

DEATHGAZE has announced via their OHP that they will be going on indefinite hiatus after their live on December 23 at Nagoya ell.FITS ALL. The band states only that after their 10th anniversary last year, they believe these four members put forth the best they could do in the latest "ENIGMA" album release. They apologize for the sudden announcement, but promise that they will continue their scheduled live performances as planned.

DEATHGAZE OHP here

DEATHGAZE Coming to South America

DEATHGAZE have announced that they will be doing a tour through South America at the end of 2014. Dates and venues for the "2014 SOUTH AMERICA TOUR 'DEATH WORLD'” shows have not yet been announced, but will be posted in English later. Check the OHP and event page for more information.

DEATHGAZE OHP here
Event news in English 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- (August 25, 2014)
#2   EVERLASTING/ L'Arc~en~Ciel
#21 GARDEN/ Blu-BiLLioN
#37 Dried Up Youthful Fame/ OLDCODEX
#39 Tsukiyabureru-Time to SMASH!/ T.M.Revolution

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 25, 2014)
#45 Kikikaikai/ Litchi☆Hikari Club

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (August 18, 2014)
#4   [VIper]/ Codomo Dragon
#11 [D.D.D.]~Dead.Devil.Dancing~/ Black Gene for the Next Scene
#12 Period/ the Raid.
#13 U-TOPIA/ Rayflower
#17 Kangoku Rock Men/ GIGAMOUS

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (August 18, 2014)
#10 Tokage Zukan~Kaijo Gentei Ongen Dai Zenshu~/ LEZARD
#18 ENIGMA/ DEATHGAZE

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

DEATHGAZE New Album Release 7/23

DEATHGAZE will be releasing a new album on July 23. The new album will be called "ENIGMA," and while album art has been revealed, the track listing is not yet available.

DEATHGAZE OHP here

DEATHGAZE Full PV on YouTube

DEATHGAZE has made a full version PV for their new song, "THE UNDERWORLD," available on YouTube. The 6:35 minute video features the PV for the title track from the band's upcoming "THE UNDERWORLD" single release, due out on December 18.

THE UNDERWORLD PV on YouTube here

DEATHGAZE New Single Release 12/18

DEATHGAZE has announced that they will be releasing a new single on December 18. The new single will be titled "THE UNDERWORLD," and it will include three new songs.

DEATHGAZE OHP here
"THE UNDERWORLD" at CD Japan 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- (July 22, 2013)
#17  AHEAD/REPLAY/ VAMPS
#20  Kotae Awase/ HERO
#27  Hollow Man/ Moran
#36  SIRIUS/Lily/ DIAURA
#37  Itai Onna ~NO PAIN, NO LOVE? JAPAIN GIRLS in LOVE~/ An Cafe
#49  Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 22, 2013)
#17  Suke Best 1/ Sendai Kamotsu
#18  Suke Best 2/ Sendai Kamotsu
#24  SCREW/ SCREW
#29  BEST OF THE BEST vol. 1 -MILD-/ Gackt
#30  BEST OF THE BEST vol. 1 -WILD-/ Gackt

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (July 15, 2013)
#1   EGOIST/ Royz
#3   Iro Sunawachi Kore Sora Nari/ UNiTE
#5   MOTHER/ BORN
#8   Boogie Woogie/ Hana Shonen Baddies
#9   Diamond/ exist†trace
#11 Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#13 FLEE FROM REALITY/ GALEYD
#15 Aien Kien/ Kiryu
#16 Darling/ Scarlet

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 15, 2013)
#3   SicKs/ Blu-BiLLioN
#14 The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#15 DECADE/ DEATHGAZE

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- (June 17, 2013)
#17  Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki
#19  Kotonoha/ Piko
#38  Aien Kien/ Kiryu


CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 17, 2013)
No Listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
#1   Aien Kien/ Kiryu
#6   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#8   Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-Shitei
#10 Dance My Generation/ Golden Bomber
#11 Bunmei Kaika/ BugLug
#12 STARGAZER/ DaizyStripper
#14 Soukoku no Tsuya/ Sadie
#16 ALLURE/ DEATHGAZE

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
#6   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#7   District Zero/ ALDIOUS
#9   GRIMOIRE/ NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST
#10 Parallel Gothic Party/ Blitz

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- (June 10, 2013)
#9   Aien Kien/ Kiryu
#13 Preserved Roses/ T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki
#14 shooting star/ Alice Nine

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 10, 2013)
No Listings

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 3, 2013)
#1   Bunmei Kaika/ BugLug
#4   ALLURE/ DEATHGAZE
#5   Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
#9   STARGAZER/ DaizyStripper
#10 Seishun wa Wrist Cut/ R-Shitei
#13 RIGHT EVIL/ Codomo Dragon

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 3, 2013)
#2   The Past Masters vol. 1/ Golden Bomber
#3   District Zero/ ALDIOUS
#9   Voyage/ defspiral

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

DEATHGAZE to Release Best Album 7/3

In celebration of their 10th Anniversary year, DEATHGAZE has announced plans to release a Best compilation album on July 3. The title announced for the release is "DECADE," and it is expected to be released as a two-disc CD set containing 32 songs. This songs featured on this album will include seven retakes and three remixes. Check out the band's OHP for track listings and details.

DEATHGAZE OHP here

Alice Nine & DEATHGAZE on dwangya Live 5/14

Alice Nine and DEATHGAZE will be appearing as featured guest artists on the next "dwangya Live" show on the Nico Nico Live website. The program will air on May 14 at 21:00 JST (convert time here). MC Takuya Hoshino will host the show. Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the program as it airs live.

Alice Nine & DEATHGAZE show airs here

DEATHGAZE to Release New Single 5/22

DEATHGAZE has plans to release a new single on May 22. The new single will be titled "ALLURE," and it will include both the title song and some behind the scenes clips.

DEATHGAZE OHP here
"ALLURE" at CD Japan here

DEATHGAZE New Single Release 11/21

DEATHGAZE will be releasing a new single on November 21. The new single will be titled "DEAD BLAZE," and it will be released in only one type. The band's OHP currently features a short PV spot for that title track.

DEATHGAZE OHP here
"DEAD BLAZE" CD at CD Japan here

DEATHGAZE to Release Live DVD

DEATHGAZE will release a live DVD on February 22. The "2011 PREMIUM NIGHT"BLISS OUT MIND"- FROM THE END -" DVD will include 25 songs from their August 30, 2011 performance at ElectrickLadyLand in Nagoya. Track listings can be found on the band's OHP.

DEATHGAZE OHP here
Live DVD pre-order at CD Japan here