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News surrounding lineup change, band disbandment, hiatus, and other similar activities.

SUI’s project DAVID enters third indefinite hiatus

Mizerable
Jun 13, 2025
Disband/Hiatus/Revive
SUI has announced that his solo project, "DAVID", will go on indefinite hiatus after July 29, following the upcoming "8th Anniversary One-Man Live" at SHIBUYA PLEASURE PLEASURE.The announcement was posted i...

D’ESPAIRSRAY reunites after 14 years for CROSS ROAD Fest

Erica and afaenia
May 8, 2025
Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Tour and event
The wait is over—after 11 years since their last reunion, D'ESPAIRSRAY is back! After disbanding in 2011, the legendary band reunites for an exclusive performance at "CROSS ROAD Fest <DAY 1>". The two-day...

Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome’s last song “Tenjo Tenge”, a bittersweet farewell

NBT
Apr 28, 2025
Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Doujin, Releases
Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome (VDAS), a symphonic metal doujin circle led by composer Setsuna, featuring vocalist Rib:Yuhki from Imperial Circus Dead Decadence, reached a bittersweet end earlier this month. As ann...

Interview: HEY-SMITH’s Shuhei Igari on the power of live shows, personal freedom in ska-punk

Erica
Feb 10, 2025
Interview, Lineup change
HEY-SMITH, the six-piece ska-punk band from Osaka, has captivated audiences worldwide with their high-energy sound, melodic hooks, and rebellious spirit. Blending the edge of '90s punk with ska's bright, punchy...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS music video “Psycho Love” marks MIYAVI’s departure from band

Erica and afaenia
Nov 23, 2024
Lineup change, Music Video
On November 11, THE LAST ROCKSTARS unveiled the full music video for their second single, Psycho Love, while announcing the departure of guitarist MIYAVI.The release holds special significance, aligning wit...

The Candy Spooky Theater revives after 10 year hiatus

Erica
Oct 3, 2024
Band status, Tour and event
Just in time for Halloween, The Candy Spooky Theater rises from a decade-long slumber! After a 10-year hiatus, the macabre musical trio reunites for a special solo performance, "Pumpkins Scream in the Dead of N...

DEVILOOF guitarist Aisaku departs band

Erica and afaenia
Sep 22, 2024
Lineup change
On September 14, DEVILOOF announced the departure of their guitarist, Aisaku. Moving forward, they will continue as a four-piece band. Comments from the members, translated into English, are available below. ...

Ashmaze. rebrands to Azavana with former VIRGE Vocalist Ryo, releases “Azabana” music video

Sizergyia
Sep 19, 2024
Lineup change, Music Video, New Look
Ashmaze. announced at their sponsored event titled "Shukumeiron" on September 2, that the band's name will be "Azavana" going forward.Moreover, the last few months have seen them bring on multiple guest voc...

LIPHLICH vocalist Kuga Shingo passes away

Nexus
Aug 10, 2024
Lineup change
We regretfully announce that Kuga Shingo, vocalist and founder of the band LIPHLICH, passed away on August 4, 2024. According to the wishes of the family, the funeral has already been held with only relativ...

Report: MAKE MY DAY says goodbye with final show “The Farewell”

afaenia
Jul 21, 2024
Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Report and review
After 10 years of working together, the members of MAKE MY DAY announced on April 11, 2024, that they would be calling it a day with a final show titled "The Farewell", to take place on May 31. Ten years is a p...

Send your farewells to Reita on the GazettE’s message board

NBT
May 29, 2024
Lineup change
Earlier this week, the GazettE introduced a new message board dedicated to their late bassist, Reita. The board was announced and made available on May 27, a date that would otherwise have been celebrated as Re...

the GazettE members say farewell to Reita

afaenia and NBT
Apr 17, 2024
Lineup change
With the passing of Reita, the members of the GazettE have shared their heartfelt and heartbreaking farewells to the brightest bassist out there, Reita.In the farewell messages, the members make mentions of...

the GazettE bassist Reita passes away at age 42

Bri and NBT
Apr 16, 2024
Lineup change
We regretfully announce that Reita, bassist of the legendary Jrock band the GazettE, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 42.the GazettE staff account released an official notice on Twitter (X), sha...

Ashmaze. vocalist Souma departs band

Sizergyia, afaenia and Kay
Apr 2, 2024
Lineup change, Releases
"Ashmaze." has announced that vocalist Souma will leave the band. His departure will be after his farewell performance titled Ashmaze. Souma LAST ONEMAN LIVE "This is "LIVE"" on April 22.In his announcement...
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