Band status

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

D’ESPAIRSRAY reunites after 14 years for CROSS ROAD Fest

8 May 2025

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

28 April 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

10 February 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

23 November 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

3 October 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

22 September 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

19 September 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

10 August 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

21 July 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

29 May 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

17 April 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

16 April 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

2 April 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...

Broken By The Scream hits refresh with new member Yayoi and “Gekkou Karen Stripe” video

Bri

28 March 2024

Lineup change, Music Video

Metal idol group Broken By The Scream delivers a two-hit combo with the debut of their newest member Yayoi and the release of their music video Gekkou Karen Stripe ( -月光可憐ストライプ-).It was announced previously...