Band status

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

X JAPAN bassist HEATH passes away at age 55

Nov 7, 2023

HEATH, the soft-spoken bassist for the internationally renowned Jrock band X JAPAN, passed away at the end of October. He was 55 years old.According to those familiar with the matter, HEATH had struggled wi...

BUCK-TICK vocalist Atsushi Sakurai passes away at age 57

Erica and afaenia

Oct 24, 2023

Lineup change

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Atsushi Sakurai, the cherished vocalist of the beloved rock band BUCK-TICK. At the age of 57, he left us tragically due to a brainstem hemorrhage on October 19, 202...

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...

Versailles’ drummer YUKI retires later this year

Astrid and Kay

Sep 19, 2023

Lineup change

On September 10, 2023, Versailles released an official statement on YUKI's departure from the band. Versailles initially gave notice of the drummer's departure earlier in the year. However, YUKI recently decide...

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...

D suspends activities following 20th anniversary

Erica

May 21, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases, Tour and event

After two decades of extraordinary music, legendary visual kei band "D" announced that they will suspend activities in March 2024. However, there is a lot to look forward to this summer, including a tour and a ...

BABYMETAL welcomes MOMOMETAL as third member!

NBT

Apr 3, 2023

Lineup change

BABYMETAL gains its third member, MOMOMETAL, who officially joined the group on April 1, also known as the "Fox Day".As part of BABYMETAL's comeback roadmap, the unit scheduled the momentous concert "BABYME...

Band GYZE reincarnates as “RYUJIN”, signs to Napalm Records

Erica

Feb 11, 2023

Lineup change

Formerly known as GYZE, Japanese "samurai metal" band RYUJIN has been reborn, signing a worldwide contract with Napalm Records, one of the world's biggest metal labels. Not only that, but Matthew Kiichi Heafy o...

Arlequin lets go of drummer Tamon

Sizergyia and Nori

Feb 4, 2023

Lineup change

Arlequin announces that they are letting go of drummer Tamon after losing contact with him. After being told by Tamon that he was going to see a doctor due to a fever on January 20, the band hasn't been able to...