Releases

XaaXaa’s best-of album “Chuudoku Shoujou San” celebrates band’s 10th anniversary

5 March 2025

XaaXaa marks a decade of music with the release of their third greatest hits album, Chuudoku Shoujou San (ベストアルバム中毒症状〜三〜), on March 30, 2025. This two-disc collection features 23 tracks and continues the theme...

SiM’s single “CHAMPiONS” declared official theme song for Apex Legends Global Series

Erica

22 February 2025

Releases, Tour and event

Reggae-punk band SiM's latest single, CHAMPiONS, is the official theme song for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championship and is now available on all major digital platforms.ALGS, the premie...

sukekiyo’s “DOMINUS” compilation features AI-generated model

Erica

21 February 2025

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

Fresh off a live performance celebrating vocalist Kyo’s birthday, sukekiyo announced on February 16 the upcoming release of an audio-visual compilation titled DOMINUS, set for mid-April 2025. However, what caug...

DEXCORE’s exciting 2nd album “WE WERE HERE” comes with 16 tracks!

Jack

19 February 2025

Releases

On February 12, DEXCORE made the exciting announcement of their second full album, "WE WERE HERE", releasing April 23.Although details of WE WERE HERE are limited, the information DEXCORE revealed certainly...

JILUKA unleashes 5th single “KVLT”

Azael Dredgen Yor

16 February 2025

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

JILUKA finally unleashed their highly anticipated fifth digital single, "KVLT", on February 16. JILUKA consistently delivers high-quality music, building strong expectations among their fanbase. With this relea...

Cursed idol group Mazari performs deadly ritual in “Ushi no koku mairi” music video

NBT

16 February 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Mazari (マザリ), a new idol group shaped around the concept of "curse", has unsealed their third music video, Ushi no koku mairi (丑の刻参り), which showcases a dramatic and deadly ritual. The song Ushi no koku mairi o...

Madmans Esprit’s chilling “Please Stop Loving Me” music video breaks hearts

Jack

7 February 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On February 2, Madmans Esprit released the music video for Please Stop Loving Me ahead of the single release later this month.Please Stop Loving Me encapsulates Madmans Esprit's self-attributed label of "De...

DEVILOOF’s most challenging single “Inshu” is wicked, featuring Sennzai!

NBT and Rin

22 January 2025

Releases

DEVILOOF has spent a year crafting the digital single Inshu, a no-compromise production set to release on January 29, ahead of their 10th anniversary. Taking inspiration from the sinister "innate wickedness cul...

Azavana’s fiery music video brings intensity in “Haiiro no Umi wo Oyogu Hotaru”

Sizergyia

10 January 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Azavana will release their first single, Haiiro no Umi wo Oyogu Hotaru at a yet-to-be-announced date. However, to tide fans over, the band has revealed the fiery music video for the title track.Furiously da...

lynch.’s 20th anniversary project celebrates with re-recorded classics in “GREEDY DEAD SOULS / UNDERNEATH THE SKIN”

Sizergyia

10 January 2025

New Look, Releases, Videos

lynch. has announced, as part of the fourth act of their 10 act, "lynch. 20th ANNIVERSARY PROJECT", that the band will release a retake album titled GREEDY DEAD SOULS / UNDERNEATH THE SKIN, on April 16.The ...

-SKS- ZIGZAG music video “E.v.e” brings warmth to the heart of winter

Erica

22 December 2024

Music Video, Releases

On December 22, the trailblazing visual kei band Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan ZIGZAG (commonly known as "-SKS- ZIGZAG") unveiled the evocative music video for "E.v.e". This poignant track serves as the closing pi...

Matenrou Opera’s “MUTSU NO HANA” album launches nationwide Japan tour

Erica

16 December 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Visual kei metal legends Matenrou Opera are set to release their latest album, MUTSU NO HANA (六花), on December 18. Known for soaring high-tone vocals and intricate soundscapes, the band has teased the album wit...

DAMNED’s intense single “ArtrA” features remade track “Shadows”

Erica

10 December 2024

Releases

On December 7, DAMNED dropped their latest single, "ArtrA" (アルトラ), delivering a powerful two-track release steeped in raw energy. ArtrA features the title track and its pairing, Shadows, highlighting the dualit...

kein’s major debut EP “PARADOXON DOLORIS” marks first new music in 24 years

Erica

30 November 2024

Music Video, Releases

On November 20, legendary rock band kein unveiled their major debut EP, PARADOXON DOLORIS, marking their first new release in 24 years. Featuring five powerful tracks exploring themes of paradox and pain, the E...