Disband/Hiatus/Revive

Crossfaith suspends activities following allegations against guitarist Daiki

Jun 30, 2025

The past week has been a turbulent one for fans of metalcore band Crossfaith, following serious allegations against former guitarist Daiki. According to publicly released screenshots, Daiki engaged in "inapprop...

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...

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...

WagakkiBand enters indefinite hiatus at year’s end, marks 10 years of activity

NBT

Jan 10, 2024

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

WagakkiBand, the traditional Japanese rock band, announces an indefinite hiatus that will take effect on December 31, 2024, coinciding with their 10th-anniversary year.The announcement was made on January 7...

12012 revives, streams 20th anniversary concert worldwide

Erica

Nov 28, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Online Concert

Get ready for a comeback like no other! After years on hiatus, the iconic visual rock band 12012 is making a triumphant return to the stage, marking their 20th anniversary in style.On December 12, catch the...

Develop One’s Faculties to disband following two final releases

Sizergyia and afaenia

Oct 15, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Look, Releases

Visual kei band Develop One's Faculties has unfortunately announced that they will disband after their one-man performance on December 20, the exact same day they formed back in 2014. The announcement came in t...

DEATHGAZE revives for 20th anniversary concerts

NBT

Sep 6, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Look, Tour and event

As the members of DEATHGAZE gradually reunited one by one—and even filmed a studio performance—the spark that was ignited has now prompted the band to come back to life for its 20th-anniversary celebration!...

EGOIST ceases activities after upcoming concerts

NBT

Aug 29, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

EGOIST declares that it will cease activities after the two upcoming concerts:EGOIST LIVE 2023 Fleeting Ruby "The Crescendo"0923 OSAKA EGOIST LIVE 2023 Resonant Indigo "Echoes of Everlasting"1009 YOKOH...

THE MUSMUS’ first music video in four years “Yamiyami”!

NBT

Aug 13, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Music Video, Tour and event

THE MUSMUS went on hiatus in 2019 due to a series of tragic events, including miscarriage and member departure. However, after four years, the band is back with fresh new activities, and surprises with a music ...

DEATHGAZE reunites for studio performance of iconic “BLOOD”

NBT

Aug 5, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Music Video

DEATHGAZE, the currently on-hiatus metal band, has gathered its four members again for a studio performance of the iconic song, BLOOD. This marks the first time in a very long while that the band has played tog...

Sadie’s 2024 comeback ends 8-year hiatus with a bang

Sizergyia

Jun 16, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Tour and event, Videos

Visual kei band Sadie will end their eight-year hiatus with two revival performances in 2024 titled THE REVIVAL OF SADNESS. The first performance takes place on March 17 at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo, and the second o...

Vocalist Noctis Zang implicated in BBC investigation, removed from band LYNCS

Erica, afaenia and Nori

Jun 12, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

On June 9, the gothic cyber metal band LYNCS halted activities and dismissed vocalist NOCTIS ZANG in response to allegations in an article published by the BBC. The announcement of NOCTIS' dismissal, provided i...