Releases

KOUKI’s solo project Onigashima releases album “HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER” digitally

Oct 27, 2025

KOUKI, vocalist of the visual kei band D=OUT, has unveiled his latest solo album HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER (冥土INワールドトリガー). The release comes under his solo project Onigashima (鬼ヶ島), also known as "OGRE ISLAND". The...

Female metal band Zilqy premieres first music video “Carry On”

NBT

Oct 25, 2025

Music Video, Releases

The newly formed female metal band Zilqy has finally released the full version of the song “Carry On” on October 22 after previously showing teasers. This work serves as the lead track from their upcoming debut...

BLAZE’s “Luminous” music video takes to church with sparkling synths, stacked shouts

Sizergyia

Oct 17, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

BLAZE has brought to light that their first single, titled Luminous, is set to release on November 26. However, the title track is out now digitally.Despite the date for the single being a while out, the ba...

Zilqy charges forward with prerelease of lead track “Carry On” from EP “Vacant Throne”

NBT

Oct 11, 2025

Releases

The latest force in female metal to shake the world, Zilqy, will prerelease their lead track “Carry On” on October 22, ahead of their debut EP "Vacant Throne", scheduled for November 5. You can already pre-add ...

Aural Vampire returns with Halloween-ready mini-album “Zombie Naocchatte”

Erica

Oct 2, 2025

Music Video, Releases

It's been a while since we've heard from the dark electronic dance duo Aural Vampire, but they're back with a new mini-album, Zombie Naocchatte, perfectly timed for spooky season! The release features three new...

lynch.’s “BRINGER” music video presents fist-pumping anthem filled with intrigue

Sizergyia

Oct 2, 2025

Music Video, Releases

lynch.'s upcoming second retake album, THE AVOIDED SUN / SHADOWS, released on September 24. However, at the time of the announcement, the title of the third disc, its title track, music video, and making-of had...

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Mizerable

Oct 2, 2025

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

All-female metal band Zilqy has officially launched their global debut, with an EP and live show on the near horizon! Combining the words "zilch" and "queen" to create their name, Zilqy describes themselves as,...

CODOMO DRAGON’s “UNPRAY!!” music video brings flashy visuals to gigantic screens

Sizergyia

Sep 11, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

CODOMO DRAGON released their 25th single UNPRAY!! on September 8. Taking the initiative ahead of time, the band dropped the title track's music video, bringing intensely flashy visuals to gigantic screens.T...

BABYMETAL joins JAM Project for “One Punch Man” opening

Jorge M.

Sep 8, 2025

Anime, Releases

During the AnimeNYC 2025 event, the One Punch Man anime panel revealed BABYMETAL as the featured artist for the opening theme of the upcoming anime's third season. Titled Get No Satisfied, the song marks the ka...

XaaXaa’s single “Gankyuu ga Sasaru” has all eyes on them

Erica

Aug 29, 2025

New Look, Releases

Fresh off the release of their recent EP Raku na Shinikata, XaaXaa announced even more music on the way! The band announced a new single, Gankyuu ga Sasaru (眼球が刺さる). The digital release will be available worldw...

“New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt The Soundtrack” gets worldwide digital release

Jorge M.

Aug 25, 2025

Anime, Releases

The soundtrack for the anime New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt delivers the music from the series' new season in limited two-disc and standard one-disc editions, with the release date scheduled for Septe...

JILUKA celebrates 10th anniversary with best-of album “XNDII”

Jack

Aug 21, 2025

Releases

JILUKA celebrate their 10-year anniversary with the best-of album "XNDII", releasing August 22 on all major streaming platforms.JILUKA released more details for their upcoming best-of album on August 13. XN...

Interview: BAND-MAID’s Miku Kobato on storytelling through anime

Nori and Aya

Aug 18, 2025

Interview, Releases

BAND-MAID’s latest single What is justice? slices across digital platforms on July 18 and into living rooms as the ending theme for the gritty role-reversal anime TOUGEN ANKI. Gnashing through with KANAMI’s gui...

Matenrou Opera’s “AGONY” music video brings orchestral drama to modern metal

Erica

Aug 14, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Fresh off their 18th anniversary concert at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Matenrou Opera has released the music video for their latest single, AGONY. The single will be sold exclusively at live shows and on Mat...