GANGLION Announce Hiatus

GANGLION  have announced via their OHP that they will suspend activities after their oneman live show at Shibuya Cyclone on June 18. They apologize for the sudden announcement, and thank fans for supporting them. Through last year's Japan-Europe tour, the members have been discussing their future as a band. Those discussions resulted in the decision for each member to go her own way and gain new experiences.They promise to deliver their best performances up to their final show.

GANGLION announcement here

GANGLION New Single Available on iTunes

On November 4, GANGLION released a brand new digital single titled "Never Ever Again." That new single is now available to download via iTunes in the U.S. For pricing and availability in other countries, check your local iTuens store.

GANGLION on iTunes here

GANGLION New Digital Single Release 11/4

A few months ago, GANGLION  announced on their OHP that in addition to a new European tour, they would be releasing a new single. They have just announced that the new single will be a digital release titled "NEVER EVER AGAIN," and that it will be released on November 4. Details are available on their OHP.

GANGLION OHP here

GANGLION New Single Announcement

GANGLION  have announced on their OHP that in addition to a new European tour, they will also be releasing a new single in November. There are no details available for the release at this time.

GANGLION OHP here

GANGLION Live DVD Release 9/12

GANGLION will be releasing their first live DVD on September 12. The new DVD will be titled "GANGLION “Étoile TOUR” LIVE IN EUROPE and JAPAN - TOUR FINAL-Shibuya CYCLONE," and details are available on the band's OHP.

GANGLION OHP here

GANGLION New Single Release on iTunes

GANGLION recently announced that their new single will be released online worldwide via iTunes. The new single "SAVE YOUR HEART" will be released on July 22 via iTunes in 115 countries. Check your local iTunes store for availability and pricing.

GANGLION OHP here

GANGLION New Single Release 7/22

GANGLION have announced that they will be releasing a new single on July 22. The new single will be titled "Save Your Heart," but no other details have been revealed yet.

GANGLION OHP here

GANGLION Opens English & French Sites

Fans of GANGLION can now follow the band in French and English. They have opened new websites in those languages that feature videos, music download links, tour information, and social media information.

GANGLION English here
GANGLION French here

Ganglion European Tour & America Offshoot Footage

Ganglion has announced via their OHP that they will be doing a tour or Europe in 2015. Details have not yet been announced, but they do promise that the tour will occur this spring. The band has also added a new digest video to their OHP, featuring footage from their recent appearance at Oni Con in Texas. Check the band's homepage for more details.

Ganglion OHP here

GANGLION Full PV on YouTube

GANGLION have made a full-version PV available on their official YouTube channel. The new 4:56 minute long video features the band's new song "DISTANCE" from their third mini album "INFINITY." That album was just released on September 5.

GANGLION OHP here
"DISTANCE" PV 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- (September 22, 2014)
#10 CHANGE!!/Shinpaisho na Kanojo/ DAIGO
#17 Yue ni, Matenrou/ MUCC
#23  Real?/ MIYAVI
#29  Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#32  SOL/ PENICILLIN
#41  ENAMEL/ SID
#44  Phantom Pain/ T.M.Revolution

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 22, 2014)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (September 15, 2014)
#2   Laura no Kizudarake/ Golden Bomber
#4   blind message/ DIAURA
#9   Psycho na Bansan/ SCAPEGOAT
#10 HEARTS/Cinema Syndrome/ REALies
#13 Sakigake!! Matsuri-izm/ DOG in the PWO
#16 Obake/ Kameleo
#17 Nagareboshi/ Otoiroha
#19 Hakaana/ Arlequin

CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (September 15, 2014)
#18 INFINITY/ GANGLION

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

Ganglion New Mini Album Release 9/5

Ganglion have announced that they will release their third mini album on September 5. The new album will be titled "INFINITY," and it will be issued in two types. Track details are not yet available.

Ganglion OHP here
"INFINITY" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"INFINITY" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

KERA Special Airs 7/9

KERA SHOP will be hosting a special web show on the Nico Nico website. The "KERA SHOP ARENA" program will be airing from Osaka, featuring fashion and music as covered in the KERA magazine. Studio guests are listed as Mobius and AL, with pickup artists Crack6, BORN, and GANGLION. The show airs at 21:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for registered Nico Nico members who can't watch the show as it airs live.

"KERA SHOP ARENA" airs here

GANGLION U.S. Appearance & New Member

GANGLION will be making a live show appearance in the United States in 2014. The band has been signed as a guest artist to the Oni-Con XI convention, held between October 31 and November 2 in Galveston, Texas. The event is scheduled to take place at Galveston Island Convention Center. Details about their guest appearance have not yet been announced.

The band also announced their new member, ebi, on May 5 at Shibuya REX. ebi became the band's new bassist when former bassist Yui left for health reasons. Fans can follow her on Twitter and her Ameba blog.


GANGLION OHP here
Oni-Con XI website here
ebi Twitter here
ebi blog here

GANGLION to Announce New Bassist

GANGLION has announced via their OHP that they have invited a new bassist to join the band. They will officially introduce her at their live show at Shibuya REX on May 5. Former GANGLION bassist Yui left the band on April 5, 2014 due to health issues. Stay tuned for more news about the new lineup in May.

GANGLION OHP here

GANGLION Jewelry Collaboration

GANGLION and haraKIRI jewelry have put together a collaboration project for fans. The band has worked with the jewelry company to create a limited-edition silver cross necklace. This item will retail for 18,900 JPY, and it will go on sale at GANGLION's one man "RISING" live tour final on February 16. Pre-order reservations begin on the band's OHP February 3.

GANGLION OHP here
Collaboration project necklace details here

GANGLION Airs on Nico Nico 2/3

GANGLION will appear in a Nico Nico special web show on February 3. The show titled "GANGLION☆CHANNEL vol.1" will air at 23:00 JST (convert time here), and would appear to be the first episode in a new series of programs featuring the all-girl band. The program is available for time shifting for Nico Nico registered users.

GANGLION show airs here

GANGLION New Release 11/6

GANGLION has announced that they will be releasing their second mini album on November 6. The new album will be called "RISING." This will be the band's first release since their first full album, "WORLD," came out in November 2012.

GANGLION OHP here