Releases

DIR EN GREY looks ghostly for “Ochita Koto no Aru Sora” single

Jul 27, 2020

DIR EN GREY sets August 3 as the release date for their much-anticipated single Ochita Koto no Aru Sora (落ちた事のある空) while unveiling its cover artwork, and their new phantasmagoric look. The band revealed these n...

Tokyo Jihen writes “Aka no Doumei” for upcoming NHK drama “Cursed in Love”

edoh+

Jul 26, 2020

Anime, Releases

We know what you're thinking, what is going on with their new outfit? We almost didn't recognize them.Not dressed in their typical monochrome uniform-seque outfits, Tokyo Jihen's latest track Aka no Doumei ...

First look at ELFENSJóN’s upcoming music, gothic and fantasy-esque

NBT

Jul 26, 2020

Doujin, Releases

The doujin circle (self-published group) ELFENSJóN is currently hard at work in producing its upcoming music, however, it looks like we're still not near its release date. But in the meantime, they've shared a ...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST brings 2 promising singles!

NBT

Jul 25, 2020

Releases, Videos

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST is bringing back the action with two consecutive digital singles that will be released in July and August. So far, the teaser for the first single ONLY HUMAN has been revealed on YouTube, an...

DIR EN GREY reimagines “Ranunculus” in ambient collection

Midnight

Jul 21, 2020

Releases

DIR EN GREY has launched a new series under the title of "DIR EN GREY Ambient Collection". The first track in the collection is a reworked version of the beautiful and powerful Ranunculus, which was once used a...

DEVILOOF previews contrasting new sound in “Devil’s Calling/Angel’s Cry”

NBT

Jul 21, 2020

Releases, Videos

DEVILOOF shared a generous preview of the double-sided single Devil's Calling/Angel's Cry, showcasing two contrasting sounds just as the track names imply.The devil side "Devil's Calling" manifests a grindc...

POLKADOT STINGRAY’s “FREE” music video is filmed all in one shot

Sizergyia

Jul 20, 2020

Music Video, New Look, Releases

POLKADOT STINGRAY released digital single FREE on July 17 but also treated fans to its accompanying music video thereafter. This video was filmed all in one shot which is impressive as even one mistake would me...

Hazuki (lynch.) solo album “Souen-FUNERAL-” contains covers of LUNA SEA, BUCK-TICK

Sizergyia

Jul 19, 2020

New Look, Releases, Videos

Hazuki, vocalist of lynch., will release a solo album Souen-FUNERAL- on September 16 in regular and limited deluxe editions. This release coincidence's with Hazuki's 20th anniversary year as a vocalist.The ...

Arlequin’s “In The Mirror” music video sees otherworldly entity strung up like marionette

Sizergyia

Jul 19, 2020

Music Video, Releases

Previously Arlequin previewed their August 19 album The laughing man, giving us an idea of what to expect. Now, we have a visual representation with the music video for In The Mirror. Here we see vocalist Aki a...

SCANDAL collaborates with animation team to produce “SPICE” single

edoh+

Jul 18, 2020

Music Video, Releases

Released on July 15, SCANDAL’s latest single SPICE is the product of collaboration based on the theme of courage and understanding. Joining them with animation project team X-FLAG—formed of members from animati...

ZAQ’s single “Inochi no Akashi” is speedy and full of bass slaps

Sizergyia

Jul 18, 2020

Anime, Music Video, Releases

ZAQ will release single Inochi no Akashi (Proof of Life) on August 19 which is currently the opening theme for season two of anime Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation.This also sees the ...

frederic’s “Saredo BGM” lyric video utilizes creative 3D animation with 80’s visuals

Sizergyia

Jul 18, 2020

Music Video, Releases

frederic released their digital single Saredo BGM on July 8 alongside a lyric video taking place on top of a record player with 3D animation and computer graphics. A Saredo BGM record plays and as the beat kick...

MAN WITH A MISSION celebrates 10th anniversary with trilogy of best of albums

edoh+

Jul 17, 2020

Releases

According to this calculator, 1 human year is roughly equal to 4.4 years for a wolf, which really means it's MAN WITH A MISSION's 44th anniversary this year. The wolves have left us a message for their loyal pa...

Vorchaos’ single “Mystery Night Tour” used in ghost story stage show

afaenia

Jul 17, 2020

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

This year sees not only the 10th anniversary of metal and hard rock band Vorchaos but also a brand new single Mystery Night Tour, out today!Having released three full-length albums over the course of their ...