Band status

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

Roselia’s Rinko Shirokane finds her new voice in Kanon Shizaki

Nov 10, 2018

Roselia fans, Rejoice! Rinko Shirokane has found a new voice in Kanon Shizaki! On November 7 the BanG Dream! official website released the information on the new cast member. This news follows the recent sad de...

Bassist Shindou Wataru will depart from LIPHLICH

Nexus

Oct 21, 2018

Lineup change

On October 20, 2018, LIPHLICH announced on their official site that their bassist, Shindou Wataru, will leave the band following his last live at TSUTAYA O-WEST on January 12, 2019.Read the entire announcem...

YUI departs from BABYMETAL, but blessed by supportive fans

NBT

Oct 19, 2018

Lineup change

We're sad to break the news, but with the announcement made earlier today on BABYMETAL's website, it has now been officially confirmed that YUI (YUIMETAL) is leaving BABYMETAL after being in the group for eight...

sokoninaru embraces overseas fans with English website!

NBT

Oct 18, 2018

Band status

The progressive heavy-rock sensation, sokoninaru (そこに鳴る), has officially now launched their English website! While the announcement was short, it definitely was sweet seeing how this is a major step in their ef...

FIXER announces disbandment and 2 last albums

Yaya28

Oct 8, 2018

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases

FIXER shocked us with unexpected news last week. On the group's Twitter and YouTube pages, a video was uploaded announcing one last tour and two last albums, which could only mean the band has decided to disban...

Gossip announces 3rd full album before disbandment

NoMusicNoReason

Oct 4, 2018

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases

Sad news have reached us concerning the visual kei band Gossip. Unfortunately, the band has decided to stop all activities and disband at the end of the year. This will happen on December 31 after their live at...

Azusa Tadokoro declares restart in her music career

Mazohyst_Kyo and afaenia

Sep 30, 2018

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Tour and event

Perhaps best known for her work in the ever so amazing mobile game, BanG Dream!, vocalist Azusa Tadokoro (田所あずさ) recently announced a one-man live taking place in December. Tickets for the show almost sold out ...

Drummer Tatsuki to leave SCAPEGOAT, band announces hiatus

Sizergyia and afaenia

Sep 11, 2018

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Lineup change

SCAPEGOAT has announced that they will go on hiatus after their tour final on November 4, as drummer Tatsuki will leave the band due to family reasons. By the comment made by Tatsuki, he expressed his gratitude...

DEVILOOF loses 2 members but continues activities

Mazohyst_Kyo and afaenia

Aug 31, 2018

Lineup change

Despite DEVILOOF's non-stop assault of recent activity, today, the band made a sudden announcement on Twitter announcing the departure of two members.In brief, the announcement talks about the departure of ...

DADAROMA enters hiatus as drummer Yusuke leaves band due to illness

Sizergyia

Jul 27, 2018

Lineup change

DADAROMA has updated their official website and Twitter announcing that the band will enter a hiatus. This is revealed along with news that drummer Yusuke will leave after their tour final at Shibuya O-WEST, on...

the GazettE establishes HERESY Inc., phases out PS Company

NBT

Jun 29, 2018

Band status

the GazettE has announced they will be transferring from their current label PS Company in favor of their self-established new company, HERESY Inc. This means the GazettE will continue their activities now unde...

An Cafe enters indefinite hiatus, all members but Miku depart

Zansouki

Jun 25, 2018

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

In a sudden announcement made on June 22, An Cafe, an iconic band in the visual kei industry, has decided to enter an indefinite hiatus for the second time in its career. The announcement was made through Twitt...

MORRIGAN to disband

xLIZ4

Jun 6, 2018

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

At today’s live at Ikebukuro EDGE, MORRIGAN announced that they will disband on September 28 and proceeded to share the news online after the live show. As of writing, the band has not shared a reason for the d...

BABYMETAL RECORDS brings BABYMETAL closer to world domination

NBT

May 1, 2018

Band status

On May 1, BABYMETAL officially announced their partnership with 5B Artist Management and Records, and Cooking Vinyl. The collaboration has brought us the establishment of BABYMETAL's own record label, BABYMETAL...