• Interview with L~Lotus~

    L~Lotus~ is a five-piece band comprising of three ex. as milk members – 蓮華 (Renka) on vocals, saki and Takayuki on guitars, masato on bass, and YUJI on drums. They officially began their activities on March 6th and have released three digital singles to date: 「worry」 on May 19th, 「snow」 on May 26th, and 「tree」 on June 2nd. The members of L~Lotus~ sat down with us to answer a couple of questions, so give it a read to get to know them better! We’d like to thank JapanFiles... Read→

  • Interview with -LEON-

    -LEON- is a five-piece band from Gunma comprising of Yuji on vocals, Shin and Koya on guitars, Yamato on bass, and Masashi on drums. Mixing Asian cultural influences with visual rock, -LEON- has a heavy, modern sound with a distinct, ethereal flavor. On December 13th, the band released their first three track mini-album, 「REGULUS」 along with a PV for their song, 「Kokou ni Tou Tsuioku no Kagen no Tsuki」. The members of -LEON- took time to answer a few of our questions, so take a read through... Read→

  • Interview with GLACIER

    GLACIER is a five-member group from Okinawa, comprising of Makoto on vocals, Nao on lead guitar, Koujirou on rhythm guitar, Aki on bass, and Yuuki on drums. The band formed in July 2007 and made their major debut a year later on July 23rd. They have released a full album and six singles to date with their seventh single, 「愛の降る街」 (Ai no Furu Machi) which is the third installment of a 7-month digital release project, coming out on June 30th through JapanFiles and on iTunes. The members... Read→

  • Interview with O-PARTS

    O-PARTS is a two-man unit that started in June of 2009, formed by vocalist sho-ka (ex. Vogus Image) and bassist Jun (GaGaaalinG, ex. WAIVE). On August 20th, they released their first maxi-single entitled 「向日葵」 (Himawari) which included four tracks, all of which made it into the top ten of the Oricon Indies ranking. On May 26th, their second maxi-single, 「煌[kou]」 was released and will be available through JapanFiles from June 6th. Both sho-ka and Jun took time out of their busy schedules... Read→

  • Interview with Kaya

    In 2002, Kaya made his vocal debut in the Mana produced two-man unit, Schwarz Stein. In 2004, Schwarz Stein disbanded, and departing from the label the band was signed to, Kaya became a free singer. Using “aesthetics” as his main theme, Kaya conducts his activities with the goals of “the revolution of the aesthetic senses” and the “liberation of sexuality” in mind, and manages his own lyrics, CD jacket designs, make-up and costume designs as well as the organization... Read→

  • Interview with born

    born is a five member band that began together under RENNY AMY, which was active from August 2005, until December 31st, 2006. Shortly after, the same five members created D&L, and eventually changed their name to ‘born’ on April 9th, 2008 with the sponsored event at Takadanobaba AREA called “born presents 「bug scremo vol.01」”. About a week later, they released their first demonstration single, entitled 「Dust pain」, which was followed by the tour, 「Abnormal skin’s」. Since... Read→

  • Interview with Satsuki

    砂月-Satsuki- began his solo career on February 14th, 2009, after spending seven years as the vocalist for RENTRER EN SOI. His first solo release, 「AWAKE」 came out via his online shop on May 9th, and that month he also started his 「AWAKENING TO MOONLIGHT」 tour, which even made a stop in Los Angeles, California. His next release, 「CRYSTAL」 was out on August 21st, which was followed by his 「PEER INTO YOUR CRYSTAL HEART」 tour, where he preformed in both Tokyo and Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Read→

Posted on April 28, 2010 in Fashion, Goods, News

7th-rose-acessories

D are releasing new all silver accessories for 7th Rose.
It started April 25th and they made a new site for it, which you can visit over here: http://project-d-web.com/

They have three items up for sale, all in rose theme, of course: a ring, a pendant, and a necklace.

7th Rose Ring


A beautifully designed rose ring that has three dimensional thorns and 6 stones set asymmetrically with the vines on each side.
The 7th stone in the center can be customized and you can choose from synthetic ruby, cubic zirconia, synthetic sapphire, onyx, garnet, amethyst, and peridot.
It comes in sizes #5 – #24, has a height of 14mm, is made from silver 925, and the six stones that aren’t customizable are all synthetic ruby.
It costs 19,950yen (tax-in) and you’ll get a small purse and special commodity case that it’ll ship in.

7th Rose Pendant


This pendant has six stones on the Vatican part, and on the back the thorns carefully create the D logo quite artistically, and the 7th stone in the middle can of course be chosen by the buyer.
The 7th stone in the center can be customized and you can choose from synthetic ruby, cubic zirconia, synthetic sapphire, onyx, garnet, amethyst, and peridot.
It’s size is 29mm in height and 15mm in width, you can choose a chain length of 40cm/45cm/50cm, it’s made of silver 925, and the six stones that aren’t customizable are synthetic ruby.
It costs 18,900yen (tax-in) and you’ll get a small purse and special commodity case that it’ll ship in.

7th Rose Necklace


The concept of this project D design is to depict seven roses all with a stone in them, the seventh rose at the center can have the stone color picked yourself.
The 7th stone color options to choose from are synthetic ruby, cubic zirconia, synthetic sapphire, onyx, garnet, amethyst, and peridot.
The size is 23mm in height, 15mm in width, made from silver 925, the six non-customizable stones are synthetic ruby, and you can choose between 40cm,45cm, and 50cm necklace length.
It costs 37,800yen (tax-in) and you’ll get a small purse and special commodity case that it’ll ship in.

Source: OHP, Project D

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Posted on March 31, 2010 in Goods

lix-x-pureblack-gothic

Pureblack Gothic Labo has created some new and interesting pieces that can be bought at LIX.’s lives. You can buy the motif straps in either black or white and get them in three different designs. Again, you can only buy these at their lives! What do you think of the designs? Which is your favorite?

Source: Pureblack Gothic

Posted on February 16, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Goods

aicle-opens-fanclubnew-look-and-goods

We already told you guys about Aicle’s new release over here. The band has continued on with the neon look and updated with new imagery. The band also has new goods for sale including photosets of their previous look, tshirt, cap and a new tote bag. There is also a new fanclub hosted on yahoo! Members can receive unique photos, video and chances for meet and greets. Not sure if its offered to international fans as of yet.

Source: OHP

Posted on January 11, 2010 in Cool, Goods

free-girugamesh-poster-at-hot-topic

Did you guys know you can buy girugamesh’s new release over at hot topic tomorrow? You can see the release on upcoming releases over here. If you stop by hot topic you can get a free poster!

JapanFiles and Hot Topic are giving away free replicas of girugamesh’s 2010 tour poster with the purchase of the band’s new CD “NOW.” The USA release contains the complete 28-page Japanese booklet with lyrics, photos, and liner notes from the band.

The 11″ x 15″ full-color poster lists all of girugamesh’s Japan tour dates in support of “NOW,” plus a photo of the band and jacket covers from all 3 editions of the new album.

In 2009, Hot Topic sold over 4,000 combined units of girugamesh’s two prior USA releases – “MUSIC” and “Girugamesh.” Hot Topic also carries USA-release CDs from JapanFiles artists LM.C and Hangry & Angry.


Offer available while supplies last. Posters not available in all stores. See your local Hot Topic store for poster availability. Also available online at HotTopic.com.

Here is the poster they are offering.

Source: japanfiles myspace

Posted on January 10, 2010 in Goods, YouTube

lix-live-videopromo-up

You can now get a taste of the other band that was signed onto Starwave Records – LIX. This video showcases some footage from their secret live back in the fall of 2009. You can find this and their first promo video over at their own youtube account.

Their official first live will be January 30th, at Nanba ROCKETS. We talked more about it over here. You can also now order photosets and poster of the band over here. You have a choice of 4 different photoset types to pick from!

What do you think of the band so far?

Source: youtube, DL shop

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Posted on January 9, 2010 in Costumes, Goods

new-photos-for-paradeis

Digital photos of PaRADEiS’ new look are now available for purchase over at D-Photo‘s official shop. You can get a better look of the photos here. Pictures are 150 yen a piece or you can buy a bundle pack for only 1,050 yen.

The HP for the band was also updated with ringtone songs for your japanese cell phone!

I’m guessing its this look that was posted on the label’s ameba over here.

Source: HP

Posted on December 30, 2009 in Costumes, Goods

antic-cafes-new-look-tour-goods

Antic Cafe’s website was updated with the goods for their last live before they will go on pause. We talked about their activity pause and last live on January 4th over here. They will be selling everything from tshirts, towels, phone straps and poster.

From their poster it looks like their last look they revealed recently.



You can get view view on their other goods over here.

Sources: Antic Cafe LJ, HP

Posted on December 24, 2009 in Cool, Goods

buy-kanons-cello-bow

Thanks to Kat for reminding me to post this today! Just in time for the holidays, Kanon has paired up with Coda Bow – a company that started out in Minnesota and has become an international name for top performance bows for strings – and designed an original piece for die hard fans (and cello players).

This amazing item is only limited to 100 bows and is listed at 39,800 yen!! Swarovski crystals are used within the product and the frog (black end where your fingers are placed) and has Kanon’s name and logo that she herself designed.

You can start your ordering TODAY! Also, it comes with the original certification with Kanon’s autograph!

Source: HP

Posted on December 16, 2009 in Goods, Session

new-session-alert-nexx

Some members of Vega have already went on to a new group of V-Last but what of the other members of Vega? Reia and Shou have also moved onto a new session called NEXX!

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Vocals: Reia/Reea (ex Vega)
Guitar: Shou (ex Vega)
Guitar: Hide (ex Laze)
Bass: CHISA (Vettic)
Drums: Shikito (ex Vincent)

They have their first live coming up on December 19th at Ikebukuro CYBER. They also have a group blog. They also will be selling 2 different photosets and cheki at their lives. Sets are 1,000 yen and cheki are 500 yen. Not sure where Hide is from but he looks really familiar! Any ideas? Nevermind found out he was from Laze through his hp.

Sources: VKDB, HP

Posted on December 14, 2009 in Goods, New release

new-single-goods-for-born

The band has been working hard to release the single they promised us in January, actually January 27th to be exact! The second single for born will be titled 『RED HOT COBRA』 and will contain 2 tracks. So far no cover or even titles for the tracks have been decided for the release but we’re sure its going to be another great release, the price is only 1,260 yen.

OH speaking of born and our interview, remember when the boys said they were working on the tie necklaces to sell on their site? Ray updated a picture of the backing of one of the necklaces. Check out a preview…it has their logo on back!

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Source:
HP

Posted on November 25, 2009 in Cool, Goods

laer-and-kozi-postcards

Both Laer (Dark Schneider) and Kozi (SUICIDE ALI) are modeling for Pureblack Gothic Labo for this month. If you make any orders for the Christmas holidays – you can receive limited edition postcards!

You can either buy from the Pureblack Gothic Labo shopping site here or from DangerousNude shop located in Osaka.

Here is a sample of the postcards! What do you think?

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Source: Pureblack site

Posted on November 10, 2009 in Goods

buy-dios-live-goods

Dio has announced that starting today, they are having an simultaneous mail order sale, where they are selling goods that have only been available at lives.

What’s for sale?
1. T-shirt (Black or White) – 2500 yen; As a set for 4000 yen
2. Three Part Privilege Stick Set; Four sheets – 1000 yen
3. Makeup Box – 2500 yen
4. Makeup Pouch – 1500 yen

What’s better is that overseas fans can order, as long as they realize they’ll be paying the total cost for the shipping expenses (which I think most people would expect to pay anyways).

To order, send an e-mail to info-rle[at]mk1.macnet.or.jp with the items you would like to purchase, how many, your name, address and contact information.

Source: OHP

Posted on November 3, 2009 in Goods

new-updates-for-kra

Thanks to Tulin for emailing us. Kra has changed their website layout and styling. You can now see the “bird” influenced look here. They also have some new digi-photosets for sell with their “bird” look. You can actually get these over here or for English speakers you can order over here. These are only around for a limited time!!


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Source:
HP

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Posted on November 3, 2009 in Goods, Shopping

darkest-labyrinth-items-in-mexico-city

You can buy the records of artists Darkest Labyrinth in Mexico City!! The name of the shop is HARAJUKU!
Address: Plaza Revolucion Local 94, next to subway Revolucion (alvarado bridge exit north)
Hours: Shop hours are from Monday to Saturday from 2pm – 7pm!
You can check the store out here.

Some of the releases include:

  • LOST SKY / BLOOD
  • VENGEANCE for BLOOD INTEGRAL EDITON [CD]/ BLOOD
  • THE REAPER BEHIND ME [2CD] / BLOOD
  • best collection 2002-2007 / BLOOD
  • LES FLEURS DU MAL / BLOOD
  • Atheos (2nd press)/ GPKISM
  • Barathrum / GPKISM
  • Providence of Decadence / BLAMHONEY
  • Kinjirareta Asobi / Seileen
  • Ima-Wa-Mukashi / Takuya Angel
  • ASSASSI-NATION / 2 Bullet
  • INTO THE SKY-DELUXE EDITION / Noir du’Soleil
  • Darkest Night Ever / Spectrum-X
  • Tadashi Mahou No Tsukurikata / SUICIDE ALI
  • Uketsugareta yubiwa / SUICIDE ALI
  • sarau fue to yakusoku / SUICIDE ALI

Exciting news for the label! Great for Mexican fans too – from the look of the shop’s site it seems like they carry alot of cds – very cool!

Source: Ryonai’s myspace blog

Posted on November 2, 2009 in Fashion, Goods, News

vanilla-edge-x-misaruka

Yusei announced today in his blog that he did a collaborative item with Vanilla Edge that is on sale since November 2nd, and will be available until November 23rd for order.

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It’s a necklace and earrings set entitled “Smyphony”, and it’s priced at 6,000yen.

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The rose is made of acrylic fiber, and the beads on the earring are Swarovski, the chain is a ball design, and the wing charms are pure silver.

The length of the chain and adjuster is about 45cm for the necklace, and the length of the piercings are 10cm for the Swarovski, and 8cm for the rose piercing.

The item is scheduled to be delivered to all who preorder by the end of December.

Source: http://www.vanillaedge.com/

Posted on October 25, 2009 in Goods, Shopping

suppurate-system-x-blam-honey

In the beginning of the month we told you about GPKISM and Suppurate System working on collab items over here. Now the design shop also have opened a section for Blam Honey and Suppurate System items! You can pick from two different types. You can view the items at the shop here.

Type A

  • Neluhus-Rose Necklace
  • Memorial CD
  • ANOTHER MIX CD-R vol. 1
  • 2 large  photos
  • Secret Rhea item

Type B

  • Vogus-Cage Necklace
  • Memorial CD
  • ANOTHER MIX CD-R vol. 2
  • 2 large  photos
  • Secret Rhea item

The photos, items and even the mysterious mixed cds all seem exciting to have! There are limited numbers for these lucky packs so keep an eye out on this section for when they go on sale!

Sources: Suppurate System

Posted on October 11, 2009 in Goods, Shopping

suppurate-system-x-gpkism

Suppurate System has new products that the members of GPKISM have influenced and use in their last look. You can see the selection here. It includes a crown that Gothic Prince Ken uses, Nail ring that Kiwamu uses and a rose ring that Ryonai wears. All the products are so pretty! Which one do you like the most? I like the nail ring the most but remember these items are in limited numbers and will be put on the site for ordering soon!

Oh and a Halloween special product is now out! Its a lucky bag with 3-4 items including a dress hat, eye patch, and choker. The items are worth up to 20,000 yen and at a special price for the first 100 buys at 10,500 yen!

And some exciting news, Ryonai is working on getting the shop to be easier for oversea fans to order from and paypal option so we will let you guys know when more information is out. The international webshop will be located over here.

Source: Shop Site

Posted on October 9, 2009 in Fashion, Goods, Random, Shopping

downer-accessories

DOWNER (ダウナー) members have designed some silver accessories and they went on sale October 8th! A skull ring and key pendant.

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If anyone’s interested in details, there is an online shop here.

Source: OHP

Posted on October 8, 2009 in Goods

new-merch-for-exist%e2%80%a0trace

The girls’ shop have two new merch/products you can now buy. One is a new shirt with a kiss motif and a tote bag with the same new design. With that being said – their first tshirt is sold out! The bag is 600 yen while the shirt is 2,500 yen.

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Source: shop, exist†trace lj

Posted on July 1, 2009 in Goods, Shopping

pureqa-jewelry

PureQ&A have decided to make commemorative jewelry to sale, starting in July.
You can preorder them from this site, http://bigblackmaria2.sakura.ne.jp/minicart/minicart.cgi

kou-pendant
PureQ&A Kou Pendant
16,000yen
chain not included

amato-pendant
PureQ&A Amato Pendant
17,000yen
chain not included

riu-pierce
PureQ&A Riu earring
8,000yen

mahiro-bracelet
PureQ&A Mahiro bracelet
18,000yen

sigma-pendant
PureQ&A Σ Pendant
16,000yen
chain not included.

and since none of the pendants come with chains, the site also sells those for 3,000yen each.

Since their last live is coming up in a few days, these will definitely be an important commemorative item! Anyone going to try and get any? I think I may try to get one…

source: PureQ&A mail magazine

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