• 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 August 26, 2010 in Release

dueljewel-european-only-release

This is great news for European fans. DuelJewel will be having a Europe only release coming up titled We Will Melt You. Gan-shin has the following details:

DuelJewel: Exclusive album will be released in Europe!

Soon Gan-Shin will release the exclusive DuelJewel album „We Will Melt You“ all over Europe, which is a perfect example of DuelJewel’s musical versatility: Melodic mid-tempo songs alternate with banging rock-symphonies.

“We Will Melt You” will be released on the 17.09.2010 and there’s no doubt that DuelJewel will melt the hearts of their European fans as well!

Source: vsoku, Gan-shin

Posted on August 23, 2010 in Release

calmando-qual-and-the-sound-bee-hd-reissues


It appears that Calmando Qual is going to be re-releasing some of their previous works. The release date for them is September 8th. You can preorder your copy today at CDJapan, check it out:

Calmando Qual – Killer Fiction [limited edition reissue] 2190yen

Calmando Qual – Twisted Clock [limited edition reissue] 1429yen

Calmando Qual – [silent] [limited edition reissue] 1429yen

Calmando Qual – MORAL POLLUTION [limited edition reissue] 1429yen

Calmando Qual – mechanical mix with unjust blood [limited edition reissue] 2667yen


Dually noted, The Sound bee HD is also reissuing some releases on September 8th. Check it out:

THE SOUND BEE HD – Uchusen[limited edition reissue] 1000yen

THE SOUND BEE HD – MUTATION [limited edition reissue] 2000yen

Source: vsoku, CDJapan

Posted on August 21, 2010 in New release, Release

amber-gris-new-look-and-release-tracklisting


amber gris has updated their OHP with a new look and more information on their upcoming mini-album (which was mentioned here). The tracklisting is as follows:


———————————————————–
『チャイルド・フォレスト』

(Child Forest) 9/15/10

Track Listing:
1.悲しみ暮れる黄金丘陵 (kanashimi kureru ougon kyuuryou)
2.over flow girl’s sick
3.Amazing world
4.海風と雨と最後の手紙 (kaifuu to ame to saigo no tegami)
5.snoozy and roll
6.深緑のローレライ (ukamidori no rourerai)
Pre-order on CDJapan
———————————————————–
「上空8000ft-少年は天国へ届くのか-」
(Joukou 8000ft-Shounen wa Tengoku he Todoku no ka-) [re-release] 9/15/10

tracklisting can be found here.
Pre-order on CDJapan
———————————————————–

Source: kei_kousei@amberxgris LJ Comm, OHP

Posted on August 18, 2010 in Release

versailles-on-cdjapan

Versailles Lyrical Sympathy -Live- and Noble -Live- (coming out on 9/01/2010) are avalible for preorder on cdjapan. Check it out:
Lyrical Sympathy -Live-
Noble -Live-

Posted on August 3, 2010 in Event, New release, Release

mini-album-and-sponsored-event-from-ridiot

Even though Ridiot just lost their bassist, the band isn’t slowing down. They have now announced first mini-album release and another sponsored event, which will also mark their second anniversary!

The sponsored event will be entitled 「変革シネマティック」 (Henkaku CINEMATIC) and details are as follows:
Date: September 23rd @ HOLIDAY OSAKA
Cast: Ridiot, ヱリザ (Eriza), ZEAK, 華音 (Kanon), Armeria, RED universe and more

Tickets costs 2,500 yen in advance and 3,000 at the door. They also have free gift DVDs for those who attend the event.

Mini-album’s details aren’t yet announced, but it’s known that it will be entitled 「THE CINEMATIC」.

Source: Ridiot OHP

Posted on August 3, 2010 in Introduction, New band, Oneman, Release

dying-message-and-lauder

Time for some band introductions, don’t you think? Let’s start with DyIng messagE.

Vocalハル (Haru) || ex. Waduru
Guitar刃織 (Haori)
Guitar和葉 (Kazuha)
Bass (Ran)
Drums (Yuu) || ex. カザリ

There isn’t much info of them available, but their plans seem promising. Along with several events they are gonna have their first one man 「Leave a name for Dying message.」 at Takadanobaba AREA on September 30th.
They are gonna release their first single 「愛終~アイシュウ~」 (Aishuu) for free on August 20th and a mini-album 「純愛傷説」(Junai Kizusetsu). Mini album costs 2,625 yen.

You can listen sample of their song at their OHP.

Lauder had their first live at Ikebukuro Cyber on July 7th and their next one is at Shinjuku HOLIDAY on August 25th. Not much information again, but members are as follows:

Vocalレン (Len)
GuitarMAST || ex. Aliene Ma’riage → Noir fleurir → MIL → DropStarShooting [Support]
Guitarコウスケ (Kousuke) || ex. AI-版 (AI-Ban)→ α:Vout
BassTakuya || ex. Atelier → Spider lily ; also in 日々全てを飲み込むフカモカ (Fukamoka) [band on hiatus]
Drum – 大樹 (Taiju)

Has someone already seen these bands? Tell us did you like them! And isn’t it nice to have Kousuke back?

Source: OHPs

Posted on August 3, 2010 in Release, Track Listing

hibrids-mini-album-details

We told back here about Hi:BRiD’s plans to release first mini-album under their new label. As the release date is close, here is some details of their release.

Titled as「MERRY GO ROUND」, the mini-album will come out August 11th, costs 2,100 yen and includes five songs.

Tracklist:
1. flower
2. stray cat baby
3. death trap
4. dilem_ma
5. finale

Anyway, don’t forget to pre-order the mini-album!

Source: Visunavi

Posted on August 1, 2010 in Release, YouTube

matenrou-operas-dvd-previews

As we mentioned back in June, 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) is going to release 2 new DVDs on September 1st – 「Emergence from COCOON~Tour Document Film~」 and 「Emergence from COCOON~Tour Final Live Film~”Birth of GENESIS”」. Finally, the band uploaded some previews, so check them out:

What do you think about them? Anyway, do not forget to pre-order them and support the band, do so by click the titles below:
「Emergence from COCOON~Tour Document Film~」for 4200 yen
「Emergence from COCOON~Tour Final Live Film~”Birth of GENESIS”」for 4935 yen

Source: matenrou_opera @ LJ

Posted on August 1, 2010 in Costumes, New release, News, Release

sid-news

SID just had their live at Saitama Super Arena and they had amazing news for the fans. They are gonna release a new single 「cosmetic」 on September 29th and perform at Tokyo Dome on December! OHP has been updated with new outfits too:

Their performance is going to take place on December 11th and will be titled as 「YEAR END CLIMAX 2010 ~全てのシドへ~」 (Subete no SID e). Tickets will cost 6,300 yen and go on general sale October 30th.

There aren’t any other details of the single yet, but we willkeep you informed!

Exciting, don’t you think?

Source: OHP

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Posted on July 30, 2010 in Label Change, Release, Tour

penicillin-news

Do you still remember when Inka told about PENICILLIN’s new single here? It seems that they’ll do label change and 「Rosetta」 will be published through new THAT RECORDS – which is formed by members of the band.

They’ll also have a tour to promote new single, called 「Rosetta garden」. Dates are as follows:

August 22nd @ Kashiwa PALOOZA
August 28th @ Okayama IMAGE
August 29th @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
September 4th @ Nagoya Bottom Line
September 5th @ Osaka UMEDA AKASO
September 11th @ Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO

Each concert starts at 18:00 and the door will be open at 17:30. Tickets will cost 5,000 yen a piece.

Source: Barks, hyperkids @ LJ

Posted on July 27, 2010 in New release, Release, Tour

sadie-single-campaign-and-tour

Sadie has announced their first three consecutive single release campaign and a tour coming! First single is titled as 「クライモア」 (Kuraimoa). It will be out September 29th and costs 1,200 yen. There isn’t any details of other two singles on OHP.

Sadie outfit for "Dress"

To promote their singles they will also have tour called 「Deep Impact」 – with 32 dates and 30 places. Only seven of them will be one mans though.

tour 2010
「Deep Impact」

10.01. @ Osaka MUSE * one man

10.02. @ Kobe VARIT

10.08. @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Kumagaya VJ-1

10.09. @ Yokohama BAYSIS

10.11. @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3

10.16. @ Shiga U★STONE * one man

10.23. @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL *one man

10.24. @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL * one man

10.27. @ Aomori QUARTER

10.28. @ Morioka club Change WAVE

10.29. @ Yamagata Music Showa Session

10.31. @ Sendai CLUB JUNK BOX

11.03. @ Kashiwa PALOOZA

11.04. @ Shin-Yokohama Sunphonix Hall

11.06. @ Hamamatsu FORCE 

11.07. @ Gifu club-G 

11.10. @ Hiroshima Namiji Junction

11.12. @ Okayama IMAGE

11.13. @ Yonago AZTiC laughs 

11.20. @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX

11.21. @ Kanazawa AZ 

11.23. @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX

12.03. @ Kochi X-pt. 

12.04. @ Matsuyama Salon Kitty

12.08. @ Kagoshima SR HALL 

12.09. @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9 V2

12.11. @ Fukuoka DRUM SON 

12.12. @ Fukuoka DRUM SON * one man

12.22. @ Osaka BIG CAT *one man

12.25. @ Nagoya E.L.L *one man

Tour Final

December 29th @ Shinkiba Studio Coast 

Tickets for each show will cost 3,800 yen, expect the tour final which tickets costs 4,300 yen.

Exciting news, don’t you think?

Source: OHP, Jishuban Club

Posted on July 26, 2010 in Lives, New release, News, Release, Tour

two-single-releases-and-tokyo-dome-show-from-the-gazette

Still remember the GazettE’s tours which we mentioned here? As 「NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX BULLETS -01-」 started from Nihon Budokan, the band announced some really great news for their fans!

Firstly, the band is going to release two singles! First one, 「Red」, comes out September 22nd and second, 「PLEDGE」, in December. No further details are yet announced.
December will be even more exciting, because the band will hold a tour final for their two tours at Tokyo Dome!

TOUR 10 NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX BLULLETS FINAL
THE NAMELESS LIBERTY

2010.12.26 (sunday) @ TOKYO DOME
OPEN 16:30 / START 18:00

Tickets will cost 7,350 yen and sale starts on 6th November.

What do you think?

Source: OHP

Posted on July 22, 2010 in Release

b-side-collection-album-release-from-sex-android

SEX-ANDROID has good news for their fans – they will release a B-side greatest hits album, featuring coupling songs and bonus tracks from their previously released singles. Album is titled as 「B-BONUS-THEATER」.

Whole tracklist isn’t yet announced, but there will be 13 tracks and DVD with 9 video clips. Album costs 3,150 yen and is limited to 2,000 copies.

And don’t forget their new single release either!

Source: Brand-x, CD Japan, OHP

Posted on July 22, 2010 in New release, Release

first-single-release-from-redis

Re:dis, which has yet released only one demo and live distributed single is will bring out their first single release next October! 「Rock your spirit.」 will be out October 6th.

Single costs 1,600 yen and is limited to 1,000 copies. It will include four tracks – SE, title song and two yet untitled songs.

Source: Brand-x, OHP

Posted on July 14, 2010 in New release, Release

vidoll-releasing-a-single-before-the-pause

A month ago Vidoll announced an activity pause, but luckily the band is going to release one more single before that. 「Crescent gazer」 comes out in two types on September 15th.

「Crescent gazer」【Limited edition】CD
1.Crescent gazer
2.ゴシカロイド改 (Gothikaroid kai)
DVD
Crescent gazer-MUSIC VIDEO-
Cost: 1,800 yen
Pre-order: CD Japan

「Crescent gazer」【Regular edition】
CD
1.Crescent gazer
2.ゴシカロイド改 (Gothikaroid kai)
3.死兆線 (Shi Chou Sen)
Cost: 1,260 yen
Pre-order: CD Japan

Apparently re-make of Gothikaroid will be the theme song of the film 「Gothic & Lolita Psycho (Gosurori Shokei-nin)」, starring Rina Akiyama. Movie comes out in September too.

Source: CD Japan

Posted on July 3, 2010 in New release, Oneman, Release, Tour

amber-gris-new-mini-album-sponsored-tour-and-1st-oneman

amber gris have announced that they’ll be releasing their first mini-album on September 15th, which is going to be entitled 「チャイルド・フォレスト」(Child Forest). It will contain 6 songs and cost 2300 yen.

Not only is the band going to release a new mini-album, but also to re-release their first single called 「上空8000ft-少年は天国へ届くのか-」 (Joukou 8000ft-Shounen wa Tengoku he Todoku no ka-). It will be available to more fans now, and the sale will start also on September 15th. The single will cost 1300 yen, as previously.

Furthermore, the band will hold a short sponsored tour, which will commemorate both releases. It will take place under the title 『maternity in the dark.』 on following dates:

Date: September 8th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: amber gris , NightingeiL , Sel’m

Date: September 17th @ Niigata JUNKBOX mini
Performing: amber gris , emmuree , NightingeiL , MURASAKI

Date: September 18th @ Sendai HooK
Performing: amber gris , emmuree , NightingeiL , UnsraW , MiD DERACINE

Date: September 24th @ Osaka MUSE
Performing: amber gris , UnsraW, etc

Date: September 26th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
Performing: amber gris , UnsraW, etc

Finally, amber gris will hold their first oneman on October 17th @ Takadanobaba AREA under the title 『失意の森の少女』(Shitsui no Mori no Shoujou). The tickets will cost 2800 yen in advance and 3300 yen at the door.

Source: Jishubanclub, OHP

Posted on July 2, 2010 in New release, Release

2nd-major-single-from-heidi

Certainly good news for heidi. fans! The band has announced second major single relese. 「∞ループ」(∞ loop) will be out 25th August in two types.

【Limited Edition】 CD+DVD
cost 1,890 yen
1.∞ループ (∞ loop)
2.霞 (Kasumi)
3.ペイン (Pain)
4.∞ループ (∞ loop) (Instrumental )
+ DVD:「∞ループ」(∞ loop) MUSIC CLIP & making of
Pre-order it here @ CD Japan!

【Regular Edition】 CD only
cost 1,260 yen
1. ∞ループ (∞ loop)
2. 霞 (Kasumi)
3. デイズ (Days)
4. ∞ループ (∞ loop) (Instrumental)
Pre-order it here @ CD Japan!

Source: CD Japan, OHP

Posted on July 1, 2010 in New release, News, Release

live-dvd-and-single-release-from-sug

Still remember that Lisa told here about SuG’s plans to release a live DVD of their performance at Akasaka BLITZ on May 9th? Finally there is more news about it – together with a new single information!

The live DVD, 『SuG TOUR 2010 TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL』 will be released in two types August 25th. Standard Edition costs 3,800 yen and includes only the live performance without MCs. Deluxe Edition costs 5,800 yen and comes with two discs and 20 pages photobook. Disc one will have the performance (with MCs) and disc two is a tour document.

You can already pre-order them from CD Japan:
Standard Edition
Deluxe Edition

On September 1st comes out their single「R.P.G.~Rockin’ Playing Game」. It will be released in three types and the title song is opening theme for 「FAIRY TAIL」 anime.

Limited Edition CD+DVD 1,850 yen (Pre-order @ CD Japan)
[CD]
01.R.P.G.~Rockin’ Playing Game
02.don’t stop da muzic
[DVD]
「R.P.G.~Rockin’ Playing Game」VIDEO CLIP

Regular Edition (CD Only) 1,550 yen (Pre-order @ CD Japan)
01.R.P.G.~Rockin’ Playing Game
02.don’t stop da muzic
03.16bit HERO3

FAIRY TAIL cover (CD+DVD) 1,850 yen (Pre-order @ CD Japan)
[CD]
01.R.P.G.~Rockin’ Playing Game
02.don’t stop da muzic
[DVD]
「FAIRY TAIL」opening video

Source: CD Japan, OHP

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Posted on June 30, 2010 in Release, Tour

autumn-tour-for-buck-tick

It seems that BUCK-TICK are planning to be really busy in near future! Not only are they going to release a new single in September, but also they’ve just announced a new autumn tour!

Anyway, first of all, let me share some more details about the single. It will go on sale on September 1st and not in August, like it was previously planned. The single will be released in 3 types:

Regular Edition:

[PRE-ORDER] for 1050 yen

【CD】
1. くちづけ (Kuchizuke)
2. 妖月-ようげつ- (Yougetsu)

Limited Edition:

[PRE-ORDER] for 1260 yen

【CD】
1. くちづけ (Kuchizuke)
2. 妖月-ようげつ- (Yougetsu)

Limited Edition with DVD:

[PRE-ORDER] for 1890 yen

【CD】
1. くちづけ (Kuchizuke)
2. 妖月-ようげつ- (Yougetsu)

【DVD】
1. くちづけ PV (Kuchizuke)
2. くちづけ Making-of (Kuchizuke)

Finally, the dates of the autumn tour are as follows:

October 15th @ Saitama Shibunka Center
October 17th @ Nara 100 Nen Kaikan
October 23rd @ Toyama-ken Tami Kaikan
October 24th @ Ryuutopia Niigata City Geijutsubunkakaikan Gekijou
October 27th @ Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall
October 28th @ Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall
October 31st @ Kanazawa Kenmin Hall
November 3rd @ Sunport Hall Takamatsu Dai-Hall
November 5th @ Hiroshima ASTERPLAZA Dai-Hall
November 7th @ Fukuoka Shimin Kaikan
November 10th @ PARTHENON Tama
November 13th @ Tochigi-ken Sougoubunka Center Main Hall
November 14th @ Yokosuka Geijutsugekijou
November 21st @ Chiba-ken Bunkakaikan Dai-Hall
November 23rd @ Gunma Ongaku Center
November 16th @ Kobe Kokusai Kaikan Kokusai Hall
November 28th @ Kyoto Kaikan First Hall
December 1st @ Oomiya Sonic City
December 3rd @ Fuji-shi Bunkakaikan Rose Theatre Dai-Hall
December 5th @ Hokuto Bunka Hall – Chuu Hall (Nagano-ken)
December 10th @ Sendai Izumity 21
December 12th @ Sapporo-shi Kyouiku Bunkakaikan
December 15th @ NHK Osaka Hall
December 16th @ NHK Osaka Hall
December 18th @ Chuukyou Daigaku Bunka Shimin Kaikan Aurora Hall (Nagoya)

The tickets will cost 6300 yen a piece.

Source: OHP, HMV, CDJapan

Posted on June 28, 2010 in Release

nightmare%e2%80%99s-live-dvd-and-cd-new-release-date

Do you still remember Nightmare’s anniversary live releases? The release was postponed, and finally new date is announced! 「NIGHTMARE 10th anniversary special act vol.1
GIANIZM 〜天魔覆滅〜」 (Tenma Fukumetsu) live DVD and CD will be out on August 25th.

Pre-order from CD Japan:
Live CD (limited edition)
Live DVD (regular edition)
Live DVD + CD (Special Box)

Other details haven’t changed, so you can check them here.

Source: OHP, CD Japan

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