Releases

HANABIE. Japanese rock band featuring new drummer Chika

HANABIE. takes us on wild run in single “TOUSOU”

Jul 4, 2023

Metal upstart HANABIE. shows no signs of slowing its self-proclaimed "HARAJUKU CORE" chugging in music video TOUSOU. Translating to "Run Away", the band's second music video of 2023 stands tall as a worthy foll...

Crystal Lake’s monumental “Rebirth” music video spotlights new vocalist

NBT

Jul 1, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Crystal Lake has released the double A-side single titled "Denial // Rebirth" on June 23, in conjunction with two impactful music videos for the tracks.Notably, "Denial // Rebirth" marks the band's first si...

D’s single “Schwartzwald no Kemono” unveils vampire lore, captivating ballads

Erica

Jun 28, 2023

New Look, Releases

On July 29, visual kei band D releases their highly-anticipated single Schwartzwald no Kemono (シュヴァルツヴァルトの獣), matched with the coupling song Weiswald no Hanayome (ヴァイスヴァルトの花嫁).Earlier this year, D announced...

Virtual singer Shiki Miyoshino major debuts with “hanahaki syndrome” single under Sony Music

NBT

Jun 28, 2023

Releases, Videos

Shiki Miyoshino (美吉野しき), a member of the virtual YouTuber group PRISM Project, is set to make her major debut under Sony Music Labels Inc. with her digital single titled hanahaki syndrome. The upcoming single w...

TRiDENT’s music video “Repaints” our present and future

Jonathan Lane

Jun 25, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Revolutionary girl-rock trio TRiDENT delivers an upbeat song and message in the new music video Repaint. Repaint is the band’s 10th music video since its re-formation in early 2020. The music is composed by all...

DAMNED’s 6th single “REFRAIN” marks departure of guitarist You

Erica

Jun 22, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED wasted no time since their formation in 2022 and continues their unstoppable momentum with the release of their sixth single, REFRAIN. Available on Bandcamp starting June 21, this release features the ti...

Petit Brabancon’s mesmerizing “Kodou” music video sends chills down your spine

Erica

Jun 21, 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Superstar rock band Petit Brabancon dropped their debut EP, Automata, on June 14. With six distinct tracks, brace yourself for a genre-bending rollercoaster ride! That's not all—they also revealed a stu...

FEST VAINQUEUR’s 13th anniversary kicks off with “Tsuki no Kakera” music video

Bri

Jun 21, 2023

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Coinciding with the June 16 release of their EP album titled KALEIDOSCOPE, FEST VAINQUEUR delights fans with the upbeat Tsuki no Kakera music video. Not only does the new release celebrate the band's 13th anniv...

Reol provides theme song “Kissaki” for Rurouni Kenshin anime remake

NBT

Jun 21, 2023

Anime, Releases, Videos

Reol has released the anime version of the song Kissaki (切っ先, Edge) on June 19. It serves as the ending theme song for the anticipated shounen anime "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan", which is a remake ...

HYDE rocks pachinko machines with “TAKING THEM DOWN” single!

NBT

Jun 20, 2023

Releases, Videos

HYDE released the latest single, TAKING THEM DOWN, on June 16, offering a captivating blend of sentimental and energetic rock sound. Although the song is out, thus far, the music video only shows a 30-second pr...

Yoshiki postpones heartfelt single “REQUIEM” due to conflicting feelings

NBT

Jun 20, 2023

Releases, Videos

Yoshiki postpones single REQUIEM due to several factors, including conflicting feelings, and hectic schedule.Yoshiki, renowned as the leader and drummer of X Japan, made an announcement on Twitter regar...

LiSA marks first-ever Hollywood theme song “REALiZE” for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”

NBT

Jun 15, 2023

Music Video, Releases

LiSA, well-known for her empowering music in anime such as Demon Slayer, has taken the leap into the next milestone with her latest digital single, "REALiZE", released on June 14.The track REALiZE serves as...

Turning Evangelion music into deathcore, album “LCL SEA” by Human Instrumentality Project

NBT

Jun 10, 2023

Anime, Doujin, Releases

Human Instrumentality Project is an anime-inspired deathcore band from Guangzhou, China. With music influenced by the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, the band explores psychological breakdowns and religious symb...

Ashmaze. punctuates its sound through “NIRVANA.” album preview

Sizergyia

Jun 9, 2023

New Look, Releases, Videos

Ashmaze. will release their its album "NIRVANA." on June 14, including new songs alongside previously released ones such as Siren, Q, Phantom Shell, Kawaki, Yurari, and INNOCENCE. Said album also comes packaged...