Releases

Review: Madmans Esprit’s album “Dandelion; Danjeol” delivers heavier production, dynamic metal compositions

Apr 9, 2026

The wait for Madmans Esprit's fourth full-length album, Dandelion; Danjeol is finally over. Fans have been on the edge of their seats impatiently waiting for March 30 to see what the band has been concocting si...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” available digitally worldwide

Erica

Apr 8, 2026

Music Video, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER arrived on April 8, and now fans worldwide can access it immediately on digital platforms. Even if you’re still waiting on your physical copy, you can stream ...

SiM roars with chaotic single “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”

Mizerable

Apr 7, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Have you ever lost your wallet and, while desperately hunting it down, thought, “If only I had a fitting song for this moment”? SiM's newest release, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”, is the perfect soundtrack ...

Yukka’s single “Yurei Railway” challenges your perspective on life

Jorge M.

Apr 3, 2026

Releases

Japanese singer-songwriter Yukka (ゆっか) has released her latest single, Yurei Railway. The music video was also released on March 5, and you can watch it below.Composed and written by the artist herself, Yur...

Review: BLAZE’s album “DETERMINATIONS.” unleashes sentimental, brutal soundscapes

Jack

Apr 2, 2026

Releases, Report and review

BLAZE unleashed the album “DETERMINATIONS.” on February 18. Previous releases were sold exclusively at live shows in Japan. However, DETERMINATIONS. is the first complete album available to fans worldwide, acce...

Kizu digitally releases singles “JP:PARASITE” and “Houou” amid album delay

Jack

Mar 31, 2026

Releases

On March 26, Kizu (キズ) announced that the upcoming album Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame (極楽より極上の雨) will be postponed once again. The first postponement was announced October 12 of last year and pushed the album ou...

Moon Kana brings early albums, EPs to streaming services

Erica

Mar 27, 2026

Releases

As of March 26, singer Moon Kana (MOON香奈) has made her first three albums and five EPs available on streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. The release allows longtime fans to revisit her early ...

Eir Aoi performs “MONSTER”, opening song for “Classroom of the Elite” 4th Season

Jorge M.

Mar 27, 2026

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

Singer-songwriter Eir Aoi will perform MONSTER, the opening theme of the anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester, set to air April 1. The track marks a new era in Eir Aoi’s career u...

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

Erica

Mar 25, 2026

New Look, Releases

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...

OLIVIA returns to music with “Wish -Reimagined-”, self-cover from anime “NANA”

Erica

Mar 9, 2026

Anime, Releases

Twenty years have passed since OLIVIA (Olivia Lufkin) released Wish, the opening theme for the hit romance anime NANA, based on Ai Yazawa’s beloved manga. Now, the singer has surprised fans by announcing a newl...

Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Erica

Mar 7, 2026

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon has announced a new single, “haunted house”, composed by drummer yukihiro. The song was previously performed during last year’s tour, and while its official release date has yet to be announced,...

Chaidura’s thrilling single “Addiction” faces internal struggles

Jack

Mar 5, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

London-based artist Chaidura wrestles with inner demons in his latest track, Addiction, released February 20. The heavy new track will also release on the upcoming EP LIMINAL this June.Addiction blends infl...

FUR dazzles audiences with “RU-TU-TU” music video

Jack

Feb 23, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On February 11, new visual kei band FUR released their debut music video, RU-TU-TU. Draped in grand attire, FUR offers a fun, upbeat sound for listeners to delve into.FUR have revealed themselves to the wor...

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

Erica

Feb 23, 2026

New Look, Releases

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 ...