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21 January 2019

Kiryu get flashy with single “Senkou”

21 January 2019

yonige to perform at Nippon Budokan this August

20 January 2019

Man buys CD from street performer, immediately destroys it in front of her

20 January 2019

Japan

Codomo Dragon get strange for album “Tegura Magura”

19 January 2019

After a five single streak, Codomo Dragon will release album Tegura Magura on March 13 in two types! Limited edition type A will have 11 tracks and a DVD with the music video for Tegura Magura while regular edi...

Zero[Hz] continue with weird names for album “ZELM”

19 January 2019

Since the first album in May 2018, Zero has only released one single yet a second album has already been confirmed with the release of ZELM on February 27. It will come in types A limited edition and B regular ...

Golden Bomber saves the day in playful “Gagagagagagaga” music video

18 January 2019

Music Video

Golden Bomber's latest music video Gagagagagagaga is now out in all its glory! The song which is featured in the comedy TV drama series, Tokusatsu Gagaga, had its music video released just a day before the TV s...

BugLug deck out in denim for single “Shikotama/utakata ni saku yawarana hana”

17 January 2019

BugLug announces the release of their 19th single with Shikotama/utakata ni saku yawarana hana (しこたま / 泡沫に咲く柔な花) to be released March 5. This single is a double A-side release that gives us the enjoyment of two...

Kei from Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas passes away

17 January 2019

News

Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas announced on their official website that bassist Kei sadly passed away due to acute heart failure. The unfortunate event happened at his home at midnight on January 12. The news ...

breakin’ holiday set sights on third single “Souretsu”

17 January 2019

It's been confirmed that breakin' holiday will release their third single Souretsu on April 24. This will come with title track Soretsu and a yet-to-be-named track taking the total to two. There are two sets of...

GACKT still captures hearts while tanned and no make-up

16 January 2019

Entertainment

In a recent post on Instagram, ikemen GACKT showed off a photo himself after traveling to the Philippines with his friends, revealing his new tan and a bare face. Even with these attributes in action, GACKT was...

LUNA SEA’s Ryuichi undergoes surgery for lung cancer

16 January 2019

News

On January 13, LUNA SEA's frontman Ryuichi Kawamura shared personal information concerning his health in a blog post. The singer revealed that he had to undergo surgery for lung adenocarcinoma (a type of cancer...

GREMLINS turn “mischievous” for first mini-album

14 January 2019

GREMLINS announced the release of their first mini-album mischievous set to release February 13. The album will introduce five new songs into their growing discography, including the title track mischievous. It...

MUCC teams up with Tooru Yoshida in concept album “Kowareta Piano to Living Dead”

14 January 2019

MUCC surprised us with a classy artist photo featuring an additional member and with the announcement of a new album! First off, let's clarify that the man standing in the left side of the photo is keyboardist ...

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Zero[Hz] continue with weird names for album “ZELM”

19 January 2019

Since the first album in May 2018, Zero has only released one single yet a second album has already been confirmed with the release of ZELM on February 27. It w...

BugLug deck out in denim for single “Shikotama/utakata ni saku yawarana hana”

17 January 2019

breakin’ holiday set sights on third single “Souretsu”

17 January 2019

GREMLINS turn “mischievous” for first mini-album

14 January 2019

MUCC teams up with Tooru Yoshida in concept album “Kowareta Piano to Living Dead”

14 January 2019

Tours

HYDE announces U.S. tour 2019

23 January 2019

Tour

HYDE announced his tour with the American metal bands "In This Moment", "Sevendust", and "Light The Torch". The bands will be touring around America and stop at...

yonige to perform at Nippon Budokan this August

20 January 2019

GREMLINS turn “mischievous” for first mini-album

14 January 2019

Mana brings Moi-même-Moitié to Anime Weekend Atlanta, USA

2 January 2019

Tour

the GazettE announces World Tour 2019 “THE NINTH”

22 December 2018

Tour

New Bands

Bassist Ni~ya of NIGHTMARE to release first solo album, “BATTLE FIELD” under the project name, BULL FIELD