[Interview] sleepyhead on “meltbeat”
We've had you covered when it comes to sleepyhead from the beginning. We've covered two shows (including their first!) and had an interview about their first album. This time arou ...
Read More »V-Leases: February 20, 2019
Here's what was released in the Visual kei world on February 19 and 20! 1. VIVARUSH "VIVAROCK" VIVARUSH "VIVAROCK" Type A - 2,160 yen CD 1. Yami Kawa #Agemi Zone (闇カワ#アゲみゾーン) 2. V ...
Read More »V-Leases: February 13, 2019
Here's what was released during the week of February 13, 2019, according to Brand X. CDJapan links are provided when available. 1. gremlins "mischievous" gremlins "mischievous" - ...
Read More »La’veil MizeriA to Release First Album
La'veil MizeriA has been together for six years, and it's finally time for them to release their first full album. They'll release "Higyaku-iro no Shuuen" (悲虐色ノ終焉) on March 20. It ...
Read More »Details on MUCC’s Concept Album
If you've been keeping up with MUCC and their recent releases, you'll know they have a new album coming out in just under two weeks. It's not your average MUCC album, though - it' ...
Read More »sleepyhead Releasing 2nd EP and U.S. Performance
Are you ready for the second phase of sleepyhead? On March 13, sleepyhead will release their new EP "meltbeat." It comes with a total of four tracks that promise to be fresh and e ...
Read More »YOSHIKI to Create Theme Song for Hollywood Film
YOSHIKI continues to make a name for himself in the international music scene. The X JAPAN leader has been chosen to write the theme song for xXx 4 starring Vin Diesel. The film i ...
Read More »Mathilda’s First Mini-Album
Mathilda (マチルダ), a rather new face in the Visual kei scene, is releasing their first mini-album for the New Year. "Kiseki ni Iru" (キセキニイル) will be released on January 1, 2019 for ...
Read More »Introducing: SIGMA MEMORIA
It's been a while since we did a band introduction, so we figured, "Why not introduce a band with some new tunes being released soon?" SIGMA MEMORIA (シグマメモリア) is a five-member ban ...
Read More »ADAPTER.’s New Album Release
On November 7, solo artist ADAPTER. (THE BEETHOVEN, Metronome) will release his first full album in nearly three and a half years. "Kinu Gyokuto no Sukigokoro" (金烏玉兎の数寄心) will be ...
Read More »Zombie Covers “Kurenai” in New Single
On October 23, Zombie (ぞんび) is releasing their new double A-side single "We are Zombie!/Kurenai" (ウィーアーゾンビ!/紅). The first track is an original Zombie track, but "Kurenai" is a cov ...
Read More »Kizu’s New Single and Live DVD
Kizu, who have fans flocking to them for their mix of clean vocals, metal screams, and dark vibes, have a double release for fans coming up. On December 11, Kizu will release thei ...
Read More »Tensai.’s New Single and PV
Tensai. (てんさい。) is releasing their first single with their new lineup next week. After drummer Rinoa left the band in April, Junior (ジュニア) joined the band on August 20. You can he ...
Read More »Develop One’s Faculties New Single
On October 10, Develop One's Faculties will release their new single "Schadenfreude" (シャーデンフロイデ). It will include two tracks and is priced at 1,296 yen. You can pre-order it on CD ...
Read More »Soan Project’s Double 3rd Mini Album
Soan Project is at it again with Akuta (Chanty) and Temari (amber gris) with a double 3rd mini album release. On September 5, Soan Project with Akuta will release "Doumou naru Kyo ...
Read More »heidi.’s New Album
On August 22, heidi. will release their next album "Que Sera Sera" (ケセラセラ). It will come in two types (one with a DVD and one without), both available for pre-order on CDJapan. he ...
Read More »Virge’s Double Release
Virge will release not one, but two singles this summer. On August 22, "Kage" (影) and "Shiki" (四季) will go on sale throughout Japan. They're not currently available for pre-order ...
Read More »Scarlet Valse Gains New Guitarist
Scarlet Valse fans may have been upset to see Raizo part ways with the band on July 4. However, as of July 9, Scarlet Valse has a new guitarist - and it's someone you may recogniz ...
Read More »vistlip’s 21st Single “BLACK MATRIX”
On August 29, vistlip will release the 21st single in their 11-year career, "BLACK MATRIX." It comes in three types, all of which are available for pre-order on CDJapan. There's a ...
Read More »DEXCORE’s 3rd Single “NEW ERA”
On June 27, DEXCORE will release their first single of 2018. "NEW ERA," the band's 3rd single, features a heavy metal sound mixed with poppy Visual kei vocals, shouting, and a sic ...
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