Releases

RAZOR’s “INTENSITY” music video captures explosive sound with thrilling visuals

May 13, 2024

RAZOR released their 14th single INTENSITY on April 30, along with a music video that's both frantic and exhilarating.Said music video captures the band's explosive sound with volatile shaking, a perfectly ...

sukekiyo’s “Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum” marks band’s 10th anniversary

Erica

May 10, 2024

New Look, Releases

sukekiyo debuts the audio-visual compilation Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum on July 24, showcasing 27 carefully selected songs spanning their 10-year history. These tracks are split between two CDs, each cente...

DIAURA’s “venom eat” music video brings trippy lasers, infectious sound

Sizergyia

May 7, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIAURA released their 23rd single venom eat (ヴェノミー) on April 3, followed by the accompanying music video on April 21. The music video features a trippy laser-filled light show during their performance.Empha...

Hatsune Miku joins Magic: The Gathering in “Secret Lair x Hatsune Miku: Sakura Superstar”

anyrandomhole

May 6, 2024

Game, Releases, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Virtual singer and Internet sensation Hatsune Miku has added the fantasy realm Secret Lair to her touring schedule. In a collaboration with the world-famous trading card game, Magic: The Gathering (MTG), Hatsun...

Sennzai casts spellbinding melodies for album “Proud Echoes”

NBT

May 5, 2024

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

Sennzai, renowned for her versatile and euphoric vocals, unveiled her ninth album Proud Echoes at M3 on April 28, a doujin event where independent musicians gather. While the full album was available in physica...

ACME’s “PARTY METAL ANTHEM” album flaunts unwavering positive spirit

Bri

May 2, 2024

New Look, Releases

Japanese metalcore band ACME announced the release of their fourth album PARTY METAL ANTHEM. The seven-track compilation includes two unreleased songs PARTY METAL ANTHEM and kanon. It will be available digitall...

D=OUT’s “Kessaku” music video paints a masterpiece

Erica

May 1, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On May 1, the dynamic Japanese rock band D=OUT released the music video for their digital single Kessaku (傑作). The title means "masterpiece" in English. The video's YouTube caption boldly states, "If life is a ...

Torikabuto debuts with horrifying “Rasetsu” music video

Jack

Apr 30, 2024

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On April 18, visual kei band Torikabuto released their first music video Rasetsu (羅刹), unveiling the band’s chilling artistry.Introducing their debut track Rasetsu to the world, composed by Hinachi, Torikab...

DIR EN GREY concert film hits Japanese cinemas in Fall 2024

Erica

Apr 27, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

DIR EN GREY makes its box office debut with a live concert film, slated to hit Japanese theaters this fall. This live concert film features footage from their Berlin concert, the last stop on their Europe tour ...

DAMNED ignites the stage in live music video “Grimnir”

Erica

Apr 19, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED dropped a live music video for their track Grimnir on April 12. The video captures the band's electrifying stage presence, filmed during a live show at Ikebukuro Edge in Tokyo.Flashing strobe lights ...

Experience D’s 20th anniversary concert “Kekkai Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days” on Blu-ray, DVD

Erica

Apr 9, 2024

Releases

Visual kei band "D" concluded their 20th-anniversary tour with a sold-out 2-day performance, "Kekkai" Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days on March 7 and 8, 2024. If you couldn't attend these landmark concerts ...

DIR EN GREY teases foreboding “The Devil In Me” music video

Erica

Apr 8, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 34th single, The Devil In Me releases on April 24, 2024. Staying true to their tradition, the band has unveiled a teaser clip for the lead track and its accompanying music video. Although the teas...

Plastic Tree’s self-titled album “Plastic Tree” marks band’s 30th anniversary

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases

Plastic Tree's self-titled new album Plastic Tree is set to release on May 29, marking the band's 30th anniversary. On March 28, the band unveiled new details about the release including artist photos, album ar...

Luv PARADE’s first mini album “JOKER” debuts 5 original songs

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

On June 1, Luv PARADE debuts their first original mini album, JOKER, featuring five new tracks. The mini album includes Luv PARADE's first original song NEW WORLD, previously only sold as a live-limited single....