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ANCIENT MYTH’s mini-album “Ambrosian Blood” retells ancient lore

27 October 2021

Female-fronted symphonic metal band ANCIENT MYTH will release their next mini-album Ambrosian Blood on December 15. With songs inspired by myths and fantasy, Ambrosian Blood includes a CD, and a DVD with two mu...

BAND-MAID lights up heavy music video “Sense”!

G Andrew White

26 October 2021

Music Video

Today, BAND-MAID officially released the single Sense in all its glory. Not only is it available for purchase but you can also listen to it via streaming services, or watch the music video on YouTube! Get re...

Reol gathers notable songs for mini-album “Dai Rokkan”

NBT

26 October 2021

Anime, New Look, Releases

Reol has recently started picking up the pace again with new music and even started learning contemporary dance. Within all these new activities comes the announcement of the second mini-album Dai Rokkan (第六感, ...

SILENT SIREN to take a break at end of the year

G Andrew White

25 October 2021

Disband/Hiatus, News

SILENT SIREN announces hiatus after their final performance of the LIVE TOUR 2021 "FAMILIA" on December 30. While this is an unexpected announcement from the all-female band, they want to let fans know that thi...

LM.C celebrates 15th anniversary with complete music video collection

Erica

24 October 2021

Music Video, Releases

Celebrating LM.C's 15th anniversary, the band will release their entire music video catalog on DVD and Blu-ray on November 17. Both versions will be limited-release and sold exclusively through LM.C's label, Po...

Leo Ieiri re-records “Sabrina”, layers on the nostalgia with 10th anniversary album

NoMusicNoReason

23 October 2021

New Look, Releases

Leo Ieiri celebrates the 10th anniversary of her solo career with an enhanced re-recording of her major debut single Sabrina. The newly recorded Sabrina shows marked maturity in her voice and sets the stage for...

Report: D’s extravagant music video-like concert teases album “Zmei”

Erica

21 October 2021

Online Concert, Releases

On October 16, gothic fantasy-themed band D streamed their third "Music Video Live" concert Orokashii ryuu no yume. After the concert, D suddenly announced a new full album "Zmei" coming November 23. The "Mu...

GARNiDELiA performs “Otome no Kokoroe” for anime “Taisho Otome Fairy Tale”

NoMusicNoReason

20 October 2021

Anime, Music Video, Releases

GARNiDELiA revealed a music video for the song Otome no Kokoroe, which serves as the opening theme for the anime adaptation of Taisho Otome Fairy Tale. The song will be included in their fifth studio album Dual...

LiSA and Ayase (YOASOBI) collaboration song “Yuke” receives wistful music video

NoMusicNoReason

19 October 2021

Anime, Music Video, Releases

LiSA released her new song Yuke through digital platforms on October 15 with an accompanying music video. The music is composed by producer Ayase from the duo YOASOBI while the lyrics are written by LiSA. The s...

TK from Ling tosite sigure duets Fuyumi Abe in emotional “Super Bloom” music video

NoMusicNoReason

18 October 2021

Music Video

TK from Ling tosite sigure has released his first best-of album egomaniac feedback on October 13 that commemorates the 10th anniversary of his solo debut. The release of the album came accompanied by a music vi...

Interview with Chihara Minori: How anime sparked a 17-year singing career

afaenia, Rin, Peertje and Dorian

18 October 2021

Interview

With a career of 17 years under her belt, Chihara Minori is one of the most well-known and well-loved figures in voice acting and anisong. Though you may know her best as the voice of Yuki Nagato from Kyoto Ani...

MUCC’s first single without drummer SATOchi “GONER/WORLD”

Sizergyia

17 October 2021

New Look, Releases, Videos

Wasting no time at all as a newly established three-piece band, MUCC will release their single GONER/WORLD on November 5. The change from a four-piece band to a three-piece band comes after long-time drummer...

the peggies holds free livestream concert “SOUNDBASE Vol.3”

NoMusicNoReason

17 October 2021

Online Concert

the peggies just announced a free livestream concert SOUNDBASE Vol.3 will be held on YouTube on October 20! This commemorates the release date of their upcoming second major album The GARDEN. The event will ...

EGOIST pre-releases song “BANG!!!”, composed by Giga

NBT and Rin

16 October 2021

Releases, Videos

EGOIST has today pre-released its title track "BANG!!!" which serves as the opening theme song for the fantasy and card game anime “Build Divide: Code Black” (Build Divide: #000000). It's available for digital ...