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DIR EN GREY releases single “Ochita Koto no Aru Sora” exclusively on digital platforms

11 May 2020

DIR EN GREY just announced they will be releasing their 32nd single titled Ochita Koto no Aru Sora (落ちた事のある空) this summer! The band's new material will be available exclusively in digital form for the second ti...

MUCC supports COVID-19 efforts with self-quarantine performance

Sizergyia

9 May 2020

Music Video, Releases

Every drop of positive energy helps to keep the world spinning, especially in dire times likes these. And on May 4, MUCC showed their support with a self-quarantine remote show giving it the amusing name Remote...

gulu gulu showcases growl-fueled mini-album “gulu gulu Ryuushutsu Ongen Shuu”

Sizergyia

8 May 2020

New Look, Releases, Videos

gulu gulu released their first mini-album gulu gulu Ryuushutsu Ongen Shuu on May 5, however, before its release they also delivered a preview showcasing the band's playful and fairytale-like sound. You will fin...

VERSAILLES postpones single “EMPEROR” due to COVID-19

Midnight and afaenia

7 May 2020

Releases

The rise of COVID-19 and safety concerns have caused VERSAILLES to postpone the release of their 10th single EMPEROR. The band planned to release the single on July 15 alongside works from vocalist KAMIJO and g...

D organizes project with Japan Committee for UNICEF, “Your 1 play helps protect children”

Midnight and afaenia

7 May 2020

News, Videos

Visual metal band D are back on our radar with yet another charitable cause. Recently, the band announced the start of a new project with the Japan Committee for UNICEF titled Your 1 play protects children. Thr...

MAKE MY DAY’s acoustic EP “NAKED” comes with heartfelt songs

NBT

6 May 2020

Music Video, Releases

Tokyo-based MAKE MY DAY released the acoustic EP called NAKED on May 3. Along with this deliverance, the band unveiled the emotional music video For Freedom taken out of the EP. The footage are extracted from t...

Interview: Leetspeak Monsters talks “Beltane”, their new dance-inducing single

Sizergyia

5 May 2020

Interview

If you thought Leetspeak monsters only ever celebrate Halloween then think again! Despite their spooky costumes, the band also likes to greet all manner of seasons and in this case, summer. So with that in mind...

GACKT teaches you how to train your penis (no girls allowed)

NBT and afaenia

5 May 2020

Entertainment, Videos

We don't know if this was just a matter of time, but here it is: GACKT has recorded a video teaching you how to grow your penis through a penis workout. It's so intense that GACKT says it's limited to only men,...

XANVALA goes traditional Japanese with “Bunmei Kaika” music video

NoMusicNoReason

2 May 2020

Music Video, Releases

New band XANVALA just released their third single Bunmei Kaika on April 28 with an accompanying music video. Guitarist Souma is responsible for the composition this time and brings a heavy sound that is also ad...

Virtually visit the grave of hide (X Japan): Visual kei pioneer and eternal inspiration

NBT

2 May 2020

Entertainment

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May 2020 — release schedule

Midnight

1 May 2020

Monthly Release Schedule

If you ever wondered what a month's worth of releases looks like during a global pandemic, this is it. Despite the scarcity, there are a few good titles that'll line store shelves this month. Hopefully, shippin...

nano shares instrumental track for “Freedom Is Yours 2020”, and it’s free to use!

NBT

1 May 2020

Releases

Last week nano shared the music video Freedom Is Yours 2020 which featured nearly 500 artful submissions from friends and fans. The global music project was an initiative that nano started in order to show supp...

How MIYAVI was talked into buying this suitcase with 1 phrase

NBT

30 April 2020

Entertainment, Videos

MIYAVI was recently featured in a video at GQ Japan, a men's magazine with a focus on fashion and culture. The samurai guitarist was invited to talk about 10 essential things in his life, among wireless earbuds...

Interview with Shinya: How DIR EN GREY evolves with every live show

Sizergyia and Narine

30 April 2020

Interview

DIR EN GREY took to Europe once more in less than two years, making their return sooner rather than later. Near the end of its tour titled "TOUR20 This Way to Self-Destruction", we met up with the band in Londo...