New Look

May 27, 2026

D'ESPAIRSRAY truly delighted fans when they announced single RAPTURE, and it was at last released on May 13, marking the band’s first new release in 16 years. On the same day, the band also shared a gothic, glo...

Dennou Himeca’s music video “Hysteric Karen Chan” turns frustration into joy

Jack

May 24, 2026

Music Video, New Look

On May 8, Dennou Himeca (電脳ヒメカ) released a colorful music video for Hysteric Karen Chan (ヒステリックカレンちゃん).The music video for Hysteric Karen Chan is an explosion of color. The band passionately plays their ins...

DIR EN GREY heralds upcoming album “MORTAL DOWNER” with fresh artist visuals

Erica

Mar 25, 2026

Only two weeks remain until DIR EN GREY release their 12th studio album, MORTAL DOWNER, on April 8. Stoking anticipation, the band unveiled new artist visuals on March 25; their first in nearly two years, follo...

XaaXaa teases single “Gege no Koushin” in music video preview

Erica

Feb 23, 2026

On March 1, XaaXaa releases their digital single, Gege no Koushin (下下の行進). Streaming and download links will go live on March 1, local time.A week before the single’s release, the band offered fans a first ...

Ryo closes girugamesh chapter, moves forward as solo artist “Ryo Trackmaker”

NBT

Feb 10, 2026

Band status, New Look, Releases

Ryo, the former drummer and main composer of girugamesh, has begun a new chapter by reestablishing his name, "Ryo Trackmaker", as a solo artist, with a new release set for February 13 at 22:00 (JST). Previously...

Flames engulf DRUGS in “Baku” music video

Jack

Feb 5, 2026

Music Video, New Look

Despite a busy end to 2025, DRUGS are already back with a blazing music video for Baku, released January 23.An appropriate content warning opens Baku, before the reveal of DRUGS circling a strung up corpse....

POLKADOT STINGRAY presents playful music video “Killer Record”

Jan 18, 2026

POLKADOT STINGRAY released their fifth album, Gekirin, on December 24, and there's no better way to bring the noise for its arrival than the music video for the ninth track, Killer Record.The band presents ...

Matenrou Opera kicks off 2026 with “EMBRYO” music video

Lin

Jan 8, 2026

Music Video, New Look

Matenrou Opera has released the music video for EMBRYO on January 1, 2026.The video balances restraint with escalation. Each member is inside a confined box with a projected visual image pulsing on the surr...

In My Vanitasss rings in new year with 6th single “Violet Visions”

Mizerable

Jan 5, 2026

Starting the new year off strong, Tokyo-based new wave band In My Vanitasss released a new single! "Violet Visions" is the band's sixth single and combines new wave with post-punk to create a distinctive, allur...

NETH PRIERE CAIN adds new members, announces single “Uka no Shirase, Igen naru Eisho”

Mizerable

Dec 8, 2025

Lineup change, New Look, Tour and event

NETH PRIERE CAIN officially added two new members, guitarist DAICHI and bassist Maya, to the band! On November 28, the band's official website announced the exciting lineup additions. Within this post, NETH PRI...

DRUGS drops second chaotic single “UNTIL I DIE”

Jack

Dec 5, 2025

DRUGS released the highly anticipated second single UNTIL I DIE on December 3. Fans have been on edge awaiting more music from DRUGS, and UNTIL I DIE doesn't disappoint.Following our first look at DRUGS in ...

RAZOR’s “In CREATURE” music video displays vocalist Ryoga’s chaotic emotions

Nov 2, 2025

RAZOR released their 16th single In CREATURE on October 17 and, in turn, blessed fans with a music video full of religious motifs. There's also vocalist Ryoga, chaotically expressing a gamut of emotions, front ...

BLAZE’s “Luminous” music video takes to church with sparkling synths, stacked shouts

Oct 17, 2025