Libraian － 2nd album
30
Jun, 2011
Libraian has announced the release of their 2nd album [STELLA ESPERANZA].
The album will include a total of 11 songs and will be released on July 20th.
[TRACKLIST]
1. Beyond the horizon (Instrumental)
2. メシア (Messiah)
3. FIRE STORM RIDER
4. White Heaven
5. TARANTULA
6. GALAXY COURT
7. カサブランカ (Casablanca)
8. 螺旋の塔 (Rasen no tou)
9. Prison Ghost
10. Kyanite
11. Les Miserables
So, preorder your copy by clicking on the link below.
→Stella Esperanza [Limited Release] @ 3150 yen
Source: OHP & CDJapan
Posted in New releaseTags: Libraian
NEGA – single details
30
Jun, 2011
Last month, we told you about NEGA’s return and their new maxi single here.
Now more details are released.
The single will be titled「FABLE IN THE COLD BED」and as previously mentioned, it will be available in 3 types.
Also, the single will be released on July 6th.
You can now preorder the single at CD Japan by clicking on the links below:
→Fable in The Cold Bed [CD+DVD / Type A] @ 2100 yen
→Fable in The Cold Bed [Type B] @ 2415 yen
→Fable in The Cold Bed [Type C] @ 2415 yen
You can listen to the preview here:
Source: CDJapan
Posted in New releaseTags: Nega
Whose Ink Graces the Cover of This Month’s ‘TATTOO TRIBAL’ ?
27
Jun, 2011
Half the fans already know from the announcement on the OHP, and the other half probably recognize these arms, but humor me and take a guess: whose inked up arms are the cover story for the 47th volume of TATTOO TRIBAL magazine?
Points* for whoever can recite the Engrish near his right shoulder from memory, and double super bonus sparkle points to anybody who knows which tour had some merch carrying that same phrase.
*Note: points have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for goods or services.
Follow the break for the answer…
BLOOD going to Canada
22
Jun, 2011
Seems like it was just yesterday when we announced BLOOD going to AUSA and now another announcement from Kiwamu! BLOOD is going to Dotcon this year – so before AUSA (Nov. 18th-20th) you can catch BLOOD on November 12th in Canada! More info about the con over here.
Its crazy how many bands are leaving Japan for lives and cons! Which cons are you going to this year?
Source: Kiwamu’s facebook
Yuina releasing 2nd single
22
Jun, 2011
We talked about Yuina‘s first single last year after his departure from Dolly. Now the new soloist is going to release his second single entitled 「hurry_new_world / HELLO」. The single will drop on July 27th.
You can also follow his twitter over here.
Source: Visunavi
Posted in New releaseTags: Yuina
new project unit: AURORA SANNIN MUSUME
21
Jun, 2011
Thanks to NyahNao for emailing us this piece of news. Koboshi_Ichigo posted on the Aicle. community about a new duo that has formed: オローラ三人娘(AURORA SANNIN MUSUME).
Emiru and Sarino (Annie’s Black) have formed a vocal duo called オローラ三人娘(AURORA SANNIN MUSUME).
Their debut single will be called Omuraisu‘Omlette’and the lyrics are an ode to the secrets of perfect omlette.
Their project is in collaboration with the fashion label Super Lovers, who have designed their outfits!
Check out the making of their first PV:
They seem cute together? I love projects – what do you think about this duo?
Also random but Aicle. also has a new look! What do you think?
Source: V-Love streaming castOmuraisu
Posted in ProjectTags: Aicle., Annie's Black, AURORA SANNIN MUSUME
HearJapan adds ToshI releases
21
Jun, 2011
HearJapan just emailed us with this press release regarding the new music of Toshi from X Japan.
Yokohama, Japan — June 21st, 2011 — HearJapan is excited to announce that X Japan singer ToshI has just added two brand new singles to the catalog!
Hoshizora no Neptune and Haru no Negai both prominently feature ToshI’s legendary vocal style set along-side elegant and moving piano melodies and string arrangements. These songs of separation, miraculous encounters and beauty could be considered metaphorically about the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Their power and majesty work to heal all wounds.
Both Hoshizora no Neptune and Haru no Negai will be available to download the second they go on sale in Japan. Hardcore fans overseas won’t have to feel left out of this monumental communal experience! Make sure to pre-order now and set your alarm so you can be the first to own these incredible new ToshI singles as soon as they go live!
Also, don’t forget that along with ToshI’s healing voice, 5% of ALL HearJapan sales go toward the continuing relief efforts in Japan. And make sure to catch X Japan on their current world tour!
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Links:
Hoshizora no Neptunehttp://www.hearjapan.com/store/album_info/Hoshizora_no_Neptune
Haru no Negai
http://www.hearjapan.com/store/album_info/Haru_no_Negai
More about ToshI
http://www.hearjapan.com/store/member_info/Toshi_14
Source: HearJapan
Posted in New releaseTags: TOSHI
CindyKate’s new maxi single
21
Jun, 2011
Even more Under Code news! This time its about the colorful シンディケイト (CindyKate). They are releasing a new maxi single called 座☆銀のNAON (Za☆gin no NAON) on July 27th, which will come in two types. If you look below you’ll see a cute look from the band – yes those are panties…
TYPE A
1. 座☆銀のNAON (Za☆gin no NAON)
2. THE 新人類! (THE Shinjinrui!)TYPE B
1. 座☆銀のNAON (Za☆gin no NAON)
2. 大阪ナビ@タイム (Osaka NAVI @ TIME)
No pv? I was really hoping for a new pv from these guys…come on!!!
Source: OHP
Posted in Costumes, New releaseTags: CINDY&KATE
new maxi single for Cu[be]
21
Jun, 2011
Lots of Under Code news, after looking at the UCP page for Megaromania costumes – I noticed Cu[be] has changed looks as well! I’ve been waiting for a new look for them – not only a new look but I was hoping for a new release and ta-da! New maxi single for the band! The release will be called Twilight ST★R and will drop September 7th. No track list as of yet but we’ll keep you informed!
To celebrate they will hold a 2 day oneman mini tour – those who attend both lives will get a live only cd.
October 22nd – Nagoya Livehouse@-hill
October 23rd – Nagoya Livehouse@-hill
They look so shiny in purple!
Source: OHP
Posted in Costumes, New release, OnemanTags: Cu[be]
Oneman Tour for Megaromania
21
Jun, 2011
We JUST talked about Megaromania releasing their newest mini album and tour over here. Now it seems the band will embark on a mini oneman tour after their Wail of Crest tour. This tour will be called Kingdom the Emergence.
September 24th at Nanba ROCKETS
September 25th at Nagoya HEART LAND
September 29th at Shibuya O-WEST
In addition to a new tour, they will release a live only special single for each date, making it 3 types in total. The tracks have not been announced yet but will be covers of other bands, so not their original work. They also have a brand new spanking look! Adoring the theme here! BUSY BUSY guys!!
Posted in Costumes, TourTags: Megaromania
1st album for Lin
21
Jun, 2011
Thanks to Under-Code lj community for posting about this. Lin will be releasing their first full album on August 31st. The album is entitled: Independent “MAZE” and will come in 2 types.
Independent “MAZE” TYPE:A
2011-08-31; 3,675 yen; full album CD+CD; complete limited pressing; UCCD-297A
[CD] 01. Cold Sabbat
[CD] 02. From The End…
[CD] 03. Silent To My Pain
[CD] 04. Royal Blood
[CD] 05. Metamorphose
[CD] 06. As If Forever Exists.
[CD] 07. Continuation of dream
[CD] 08. Mind confusion
[CD] 09. Flowers Bloom
[CD] 10. World In Flames
[CD2: Paranoia Disturb] 01. Fall…
[CD2: Paranoia Disturb] 02. Hitlor. (2011-06-20 edit: it’s actually A.Hitlor.)Independent “MAZE” TYPE:B
2011-08-31; 3,675 yen; full album CD+CD; complete limited pressing; UCCD-297B
[CD] 01. Cold Sabbat
[CD] 02. From The End…
[CD] 03. Silent To My Pain
[CD] 04. Royal Blood
[CD] 05. Metamorphose
[CD] 06. As If Forever Exists.
[CD] 07. Continuation of dream
[CD] 08. Mind confusion
[CD] 09. Flowers Bloom
[CD] 10. World In Flames
[CD2: Ashes Melodies] 01. Replicant Blue
[CD2: Ashes Melodies] 02. The ins and outs
In addition to the new album – the band will also have two oneman lives and present a live only cd with a new song: Ambient Cosmo. The lives will take place in October!
Posted in New releaseTags: LIN
New mini-album and a oneman for Crazy★shampoo
21
Jun, 2011
Great news for all Crazy★shampoo fans! They have announced some great news for all their fans!
First of all, they are going to release a new mini-album on August 10th entitled 「１★Scream」. It will be available in shops all over the country!
Secondly, a oneman live is going to be held on September 3rd at Shibuya BOXX. It’s going to be entitled 「PrimaL★Scream」 . Tickets are 3000 yen in advance and 3500 yen at the door.
More information about the release to follow soon.
Source: OHP
Posted in New release, OnemanTags: Crazy★shampoo
New tour and single for cali≠gari
21
Jun, 2011
cali≠gari, who have not been active in the recent months, have had a special 2-days live last weekend. After the concert on the 19th the band has had a special announcement, regarding their future activities. They are not only going to release a new single, but also will go on a country-wide tour! Oh, and they will have a first live outside Japan – in Taiwan!
First of all, they’re going to release a new single this summer entitled 「♯」. More details about it to come soon.
To commemorate the release they’ll hold a tour called 「GIVES」and the dates are as follows:
October 12th @ Akasaka BLITZ
October 15th @ Nagoya BOTTOMLINE
October 16th @ umeda AKASO
October 19th @ Sapporo PENNY LANE 24
October 20th @ Sapporo PENNY LANE 24
October 22nd @ Sendai CLUB JUNKBOX
October 28th @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
October 30th @ Okayama CRAZYMAMA KINGDOM
Their first live overseas and a tour final is going to be held in Taiwan at TheWALL TAIPEI. The concert itself will be held on November 5th under the title 「LAST GIVES」.
The tickets for all gigs are 5000 yen a piece.
And finally – I’m not sure if you know, but the band has now an official information Twitter, make sure to follow it at caligari_offici !
By the way, has anyone been to the lives on the weekend? I have been lucky to go on Sunday and have heard the announcement first hand. They have not said that in person, they played a special “parody” video imitating a press conference run by Onan Spelmermaid. It was totally hilarious, I wish you all could have seen this!
Anyway, are you excited for all the band has planned for us?
Source: Live, flyer, OHP
Posted in New release, Overseas, TourTags: cali≠gari
D’ray members form session band
20
Jun, 2011
It was just last week when we posted about the disbandment of D’espairsRay. Many people emailed us with excitement, claiming there was a new band but after looking into ZERO’s blog this is only a mere session band. The session is called LUV PARADE and will have the the three members with guest vocals by TAKA (defspiral / ex. THE UNDERNEATH) – who isn’t HIZUMI but does have some nice vocal talent!!
LUV PARADE LIVE Appearance announcement!!
Guitar: Karyu
Bass: ZERO
Drums: TSUKASA
Guest Vocal: TAKA（defspiral/ex. THE UNDERNEATH）
Goods produce: HIZUMI
So far only three live events have been listed but since this is a limited session the future isn’t too clear. All three events are/were at Takadanobaba AREA.
Source: ZERO’s blog
Posted in SessionTags: D'espairsRay, defspiral, LUV PARADE, THE UNDERNEATH
BLOOD STAIN CHILD’s tour dates announced
20
Jun, 2011
BLOOD STAIN CHILD has been super busy this year, new VA album covering Studio Ghibli songs, new BSC album, A-KON and now a nation wide tour in Japan! Seriously look at these dates – I hope they get some rest!
August 19th（金）富士animal NEST
August 20th（土）静岡sunash
August 21st（日）東京 池袋 LIVE in ROSA
August 22nd（月）横須賀 pumpkin
August 23rd（火）千葉 柏Thumb Up
August 24th（水）群馬 高崎 Club FLEEZ
August 25th（木）新潟 Club RIVERST
August 27th（土）京都 SILVER WINGS
August 28th（日）大阪 難波Rockets 主催
August 31st（水）岡山 imarge
September 1st (木）島根 出雲アポロ
September 2nd （金）広島 並木ジャンクション
September 3rd （土）福岡 CB
September 4th （日）大分
September 5th （月）鹿児島 Speed king
September 8th （木）長野 JUNK BOX
September 9th (金）石川 金沢 VANVAN V4
September 10th（土）滋賀 BARIHARI
September 11th（日）福井 Casa
September 17th（土） 徳島 GRIND HOUSE
September 18th（日) 四日市 club CHAOS
September 19th（月祝）名古屋 今池 3STAR
September 24th（土）東京クレッシェンド oneman
If you’re in Japan its highly recommended to see them live! Perfect mix of metal with a sweet angelic voice.
Source: BSC Facebook
Posted in TourTags: BLOOD STAIN CHILD
Kyo-zon going to Shanghai for live
20
Jun, 2011
We’ve only talked about Kyo-zon a few times including when we posted about their first single back in 2009. The band has gone through numerous member changes and now back to a duo unit with Toshiya on vocals and Takashi on bass. They announced via their facebook that they will be performing in Shanghai making it their first out of Japan live!
They will perform in China on July 13th! Add them on facebook over here. What do you think, any fans near Shanghai going to see them?
Source: OHP
The second chapter of the KISAKI PROJECT
20
Jun, 2011
KISAKI announced via his blog that the second chapter to the KISAKI PROJECT will be starting up with a revival live on November 27th at Akasaka BLITZ!
Not many details are available yet, but he has stated that there will be a new vocalist taking Jui’s place for the second chapter.
More details will be released on August 1st.
Source: V-soku, KISAKI’S Blog
Posted in RevivalTags: Kisaki, KISAKI PROJECT
BLOOD going to AUSA
19
Jun, 2011
We talked about DJ SiSeN going to Anime USA, Kiwamu just announced that BLOOD will also be making an appearance at the con this fall! Don’t miss this chance to see the new era of BLOOD!
You can get more info on the over here.
Source: Kiwamu’s facebook
Departures for L~Lotus~
17
Jun, 2011
Thanks Lynns for emailing us. You guys may have remembered whe we interviewed L~Lotus over here. Promising band, but they seem to be in a bit of a transition stage. After their live on July 14th, two members will be leaving the band – guitarist Takayuki and drummer YUJI will depart. Leaving singer Kazuya and bass player Ash as a duo.
No word if they will continue on and replace the members or disband, lets hope for the best!
Source: VKDB
Random Fact of the Day
17
Jun, 2011
We talked about Dada being very talented in design but did you notice something special about the flyer we posted earlier this week?
Dada designed it especially for DJ CHIHIRO as a logo! Reminds me of the Cthulhu! To view more of his designs and art go to his facebook!!
I’ve said this before, I WISH I COULD DRAW!!! Speaking of drawing…if you have any artistic talent you should email us your fan art!! You can see seem some work that has been submitted to us.
Posted in Random FactTags: Velvet Eden
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