Releases

Sawano Hiroyuki prereleases songs from anime “Ore dake Level Up na Ken” (Solo Leveling)

Jan 29, 2024

Sawano Hiroyuki (澤野弘之) prereleases four new instrumental singles for the action anime series, Ore dake Level Up na Ken (Solo Leveling), based on the South Korean web manga (manhwa). Sawano is renowned f...

FORBIDDEN’s 2nd digital single “NIGHT RULER” explores cyber rock fusion

Erica

Jan 23, 2024

New Band, Releases

Get ready for FORBIDDEN's upcoming digital single, NIGHT RULER, internationally available for streaming or purchase on January 24, 2024. FORBIDDEN, formed in October 2023, features vocalist Byo (ex-SCREW, KHRYS...

DAMNED introduces vocalist Hitone in single “Anemone”

Erica

Jan 22, 2024

Lineup change, Releases

On January 12, DAMNED introduced their latest vocalist, Hitone, to the official lineup. Additionally, support guitarist Suica officially joined the band. This exciting news coincided with the release of the ban...

Witness Alba Sera’s extremely powerful song “Messiah”, composed by Yuyoyuppe!

NBT

Jan 20, 2024

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

Alba Sera is hard at work with a tightly packed release schedule for the coming weeks. Nevertheless, before all of this, on January 17, she unveiled the exceptionally powerful song Messiah composed by Yuyoyuppe...

TOKYO INFERNO drops highly anticipated singles “OVER” and “TRIP”

Jack

Jan 19, 2024

Releases

TOKYO INFERNO released two highly anticipated new tracks on January 11, OVER and TRIP, available on various streaming platforms now. Followers of TOKYO INFERNO have been anticipating new releases from the band ...

Experience DEVILOOF’s raw side with single “Song For The Weak.”

Kayla

Jan 17, 2024

Music Video, Releases

DEVILOOF has started the year off 2024 strong by dropping their latest single, with an accompanying music video, "Song For The Weak." on January 8. The track is the first glimpse of the upcoming EP of the same ...

D=OUT’s “Kaguya no Susume” single sparks resilience through folklore

Erica

Jan 8, 2024

New Look, Releases

D=OUT dropped the single Kaguya no Susume (かぐやのすゝめ) on New Year's Day, available for streaming on various platforms and for purchase on iTunes. Japanese lyrics can be found on vocalist Kouki's blog, inspired by...

THE DESPERADO end 2023 with emotional single “THE OVER”

Jack

Jan 7, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Before 2023 comes to a close, THE DESPERADO released one last single, THE OVER, on December 29. The single also comes alongside a music video and a taster of what to expect in 2024.THE DESPERADO have had a ...

deadman’s “Genealogie der morale” marks first original album in 19 years

Erica

Dec 29, 2023

Releases

Get ready for a musical resurrection. On March 30, 2024, visual kei band deadman will unveil their first original full-length album in 19 years, Genealogie der morale.It's been a staggering 19 years since d...

NANO teams up with Grammy-nominated artist on “Oblivion” song, embarks US tour 2024

NBT

Dec 16, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

NANO joins forces with Grammy-nominated songwriter Seann Bowe for the upcoming song, Oblivion. The new work is scheduled for January 12, 2024, and will be NANO's first release in about a year! Prior to this, NA...

Kizu’s “Bee-autiful days” music video creates a buzz

Bri

Dec 15, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Visual kei band Kizu released their 13th single "Bee-autiful days" on December 13. The release is accompanied by a music video posted to the band's YouTube channel."Bee-autiful days" was first performed at ...

Petit Brabancon’s single “a humble border” transcends genre borders

Erica

Dec 13, 2023

Music Video, Releases

On December 13, the progressive metal band Petit Brabancon unveiled its latest digital single, "a humble border". Composed by drummer Yukihiro, the track transcends the boundaries of musical genres, skillfully ...

The Cards I Play scream their mission with single “BLACK AND BLUE”

Kayla

Dec 12, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Dipping back into their metalcore roots, Tokyo-based modern rock band The Cards I Play dropped their new single "BLACK AND BLUE" on November 29. With an action-packed music video by Seidai Takekoshi from the Ja...

RYUJIN (formerly GYZE) unleashes “Gekokujo”, heaviest single yet!

NBT

Dec 8, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Metal samurais RYUJIN, formerly known as GYZE, puts out Gekokujo, their "heaviest single yet", as exclaimed by the band. With the single unleashed on December 7, it serves as a precursor to the full picture—a s...