[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 23, 2018)
#9   Muku/ Kiryu
#10 Manatsu no Zanzo/Konya, Nostalgia de/ DAIGO
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 23, 2018)
#8   XIII/ lynch.

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (July 16, 2018)
#2   Toge/ Codomo Dragon
#5   Mantra/ Pentagon
#8   Seishoku no Kyoten/ Merry Badend
#9   DOLL/ Royz

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 16, 2018)
NO LISTINGS
 
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- (May 7, 2018)
#5   Ningen wo Kaburu/ DIR EN GREY
#10 Kagiana/ the Raid.
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (May 7, 2018)
#2   Otonoe/ Wagakki Band
#26 SINNERS -no one can fake my blood-/ lynch.
#32 PLANET NINE/ A9
#45 Go!Go!TOKAGEX/ LEZARD

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (April 30, 2018)
#5   Toge, Kizu./ Sick2
#10 Kusottarega/ Zombie
#16 Nou Kowasu./ Codomo Dragon
#18 Kizuato/ Kizu
#20 Fate/ Blu-BiLLioN


 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (April 30, 2018)
NO LISTINGS


ORICON STYLE Rankings here

lynch. New Releases

lynch. has added two new upcoming releases to their OHP. On July 11, they will release a new album titled "XIII" and it will be released in three types. On August 8, they will release a new live video titled "13th Anniversary -XIII GALLOWS- 'THE FIVE BLACKEST CROWS' 18.03.11 MAKUHARI MESSE" which will be issued in DVD and Blu-ray formats.

lynch. OHP here

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

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

ROCK AND READ Announces Lineup

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 076, due to hit stores February 28. The front cover artist for this issue will be Ryutaro Arimura (Plastic Tree), and the back cover artist will be Yutaka Higuchi (BUCK-TICK). Other featured artists will be: Hazuki (lynch.), YUKKE (MUCC), Chiaki (DEZERT), Aki (Arlequin), Hiro (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST), Takemasa Kujo (Kiryu), Yui (UNiTE.), and a special talk session with Kei (baroque) and Hiroto (A9).

ROCK AND READ blog here

lynch. Comment Video on YouTube

Vif Music has added a new video featuring lynch. to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes the current four members talking about their upcoming 13th anniversary tour, Akinori's return to the band, and more.

lynch. comment on YouTube here

ROCK AND READ 075 Lineup Announced

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 075, due to hit stores December 25. The front cover artist for this issue will be Tatsurou (MUCC). Other featured artists will be: Show (A9), RUKA (LSN), Tadashi Hasegawa (Plastic Tree), Giru (Angelo), Asanao (lynch.), Nanahoshi (Kiryu), Nao (Arlequin), Sacchan (DEZERT), and ASAGI (D).

ROCK AND READ blog here

[Music Tip] Visual Bands on iTunes

Some Japanese labels are beginning to test the waters and expand their visual bands' albums into the global market. Today I will share a list of artists and albums that can be found on iTunes in the U.S. Many of these are new releases for 2017 that were released in the U.S. market concurrent with or shortly after the Japanese releases. Today's post will not include links to specific albums; however, I do recommend that if you have a favorite visual artist or band, you should check your local iTunes online to see if that band is available in your country. Be sure to check both the band name and the name of the album, single, or song you want. Sometimes iTunes does not have a proper spelling or catalog listing of the CD or artist, even though they are available through the online store. Checking both ensures you don't miss finding what you want.

Found on iTunes in the U.S.
A9/PENDULUM
A9/Re:Born
AllS/Do or Die
Arlequin/puzzle
BUCK-TICK/BABEL
Chanty
CLOWD/Butterfly Effect
dexcore/The Dead Sea
Initial'L/VISION
lynch./BLOOD THIRSTY CREATURE
MERRY/MOLOGY
MUCC/Coupling Best II
MUCC/Shin Homura Uta
MUCC/Koroshi no ShirabeII This is NOT Greatest Hits
MUCC/Shin Tsuuzetsu
NoGoD/Arlequin
NoGoD/proof
Purple Stone
Rides in Revellion
SHIN/GOOD MORNING DREAMER
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S/Jougen no Tsuki no Orchestra-Stella Note Magic-

Editor's Note: This list is definitely NOT a complete listing of what you can find on iTunes. Know about more bands? Comment to let me know. Can't find the ones listed here? Comment to let me know and I will find the links for you.

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

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

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (November 20, 2017)
#20 ANTHEM/ Royz
#24 Re:quiem/ DOG in The PWO
#25 BLOOD THIRSTY CREATURE/ lynch.
#26 It/ vistlip
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 20, 2017)
#11 SAMURAI SESSIONS vol.2/ MIYAVI

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (November 13, 2017)
#4   Ii Kusuri to, Warui Kusuri/ DADAROMA
#10 Jyo no Ka/Oborozukiyo/ Kiryu

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (November 13, 2017)
#6   JACK IN THE TOY BOX/ Mix Speaker's,Inc
#10 Jakuniku Kyoshoku/ Lack-Co

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

lynch. Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new video featuring lynch. to its official YouTube channel. The new video features members talking about their upcoming "BLOOD THIRSTY CREATURE" single, their tour information and more.

lynch. comment on YouTube here

MUCC Announce Hiatus & Tribute Album

MUCC updated their OHP with a very brief statement that the band would be suspending activities for the first time in their history. The break will begin in 2018, and will last for about three months. They want to assure fans that they do plan to return in three months' time. In other news, the band will also be featured in an upcoming tribute album to commemorate their 20th anniversary. The album will be titled "TRIBUTE OF MUCC -en-," and it will feature covers from bands like cali≠gari, Kishidan, Sho Kiryuin, THE ORAL CIGARETTES, DEZERT, Plastic Tree, MERRY, lynch. and more. The tribute will be released on November 22, and the complete track list and artist lineup is available on the band's OHP.

MUCC OHP news here

lynch. New Single Release 11/8

lynch. has announced that they will release a new single on November 6. The new release does not yet have a title, but it will be released in two types. Details are not yet available other than one type will include Blu-ray bonus content and the other will contain DVD content.

lynch. OHP here

ROCK AND READ 073 Lineup Announced

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 073, due to hit stores August 18. The front cover artist for this issue will be REITA (the GazettE), and the back cover artist will be INORAN. Other featured artists will be: Takeru (SuG), Saga (A9), Yusuke (lynch.), Kuina (Royz), Tsurugi (RAZOR), Yuuki (Initial'L), Kana (Codomo Dragon), Shindy (Anli Pollicino), Akuta (Chanty), and Takayuki Tazawa (Rayflower).

ROCK AND READ blog here

D'ERLANGER Announces Tribute Album

D'ERLANGER has announced that they will be featured on a new tribute album to be released on September 13. The new album will be titled "D'ERLANGER TRIBUTE ALBUM~Stairway to Heaven~" and it will feature tracks from artists like ACID ANDROID, Angelo, INORAN, TERU, HISASHI, Kiyoharu, Psycho le Cemu, Justy-Nasty, THE SLUT BANKS, DIR EN GREY, DEZERT, HYDE, MUCC, MERRY, lynch., and Rayflower

D'ERLANGER OHP 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 12, 2017)
#42 #CD ga Urenai Konna Yo no naka ja/ Golden Bomber
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 12, 2017)
#14 SINNERS-EP/ lynch.
#30 Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryuuin

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (June 5, 2017)
#3   Aishuu Elegy/ Belle
#8   #CD ga Uranai Konna Yo no naka ja/ Golden Bomber
#9   Oshimai/ Kizu

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (June 5, 2017)
#1   Oni Cover 90's/ Sho Kiryyuin
#15 Unlimited Diffusion/ Aldious
#17 DIZAINERVE/ Far East Dizain

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

ROCK AND READ Announces 071 Lineup

Music magazine ROCK AND READ has announced the list of artists who will be featured in volume 071, due to hit stores April 28. The front cover artist for this issue will be Mao (SID), and the back cover artist will be J. Other featured artists will be: Reo (lynch.), Sakurai Ao (cali≠gari ), Karyu (Angelo), Tomo (vistlip), Junji Tokai (Kiryu), Yume (Codomo Dragon), Shohei (Arlequin), JUN (GOTCHAROCKA), Sono (Matenrou Opera), and MORRIE (CREATURE CREATURE).

ROCK AND READ blog here

lynch. New EP Release 5/31

lynch. has announced that they will release a new EP on May 31. The new release will be titled "SINNERS," and it will be released in two types. Details are not yet available.

lynch. OHP here

lynch. Loses Member

lynch. has announced via their OHP that bassist Akinori will be leaving the band. Recently it was announced that the bassist had been arrested, and the charge has now been disclosed as possession of marijuana in violation of Japanese law. In a series of Twitter statements, vocalist Hazuki announced that the band and staff had several discussions about what they wanted to do, whether to become indie, take a hiatus, or whether they should continue as a five-member band. They ultimately decided it would be unfair to their label, to staff, and to members to ignore the incident and refrain from activities, and they decided to continue as a four-member band. Akinori voluntarily left the group and apologized to everyone for his actions.

lynch. OHP here
Hazuki Twitter here

lynch. Member Arrested

lynch. staff announced via Twitter that one of the members of lynch. has been arrested. On November 22, bassist Akinori was arrested by Aichi Prefectural Police on a charge of "antisocial acts." The police and staff are currently investigating the facts of the matter, but in the meantime they have decided that the entire band will refrain from making any public appearances for the immediate future. Staff apologizes to the fans, and promises that they are taking the matter seriously and cooperating with the police investigation.

lynch. Twitter here