Here we come again to bring you a digest of some interesting upcoming releases!

Let’s start with defspiral. We talked about their upcoming album "VOYAGE" here, and now you can enjoy a preview of the album tracks on their official Youtube channel!



DEATHGAZE just released a new single, "Allure". If you haven’t bought it yet, now’s the time to listen to it and make a choice! And don’t forget that the band is touring Europe this summer, here you can find the details.



We also already talked about Jupiter, the new band of ex Versailles' members. They just uploaded a preview of their upcoming single “Blessing of the future” on their Official youtube channel! If you were curious about their vocalist Zin, now you can finally hear his voice.




LIPHLICH is also releasing a new single, even if their latest one “Manic Pixie” just came out at the end of March (by the way, you can enjoy the full video on their Youtube channel, here). The new single will be titled "Maslow mansion" and it will come out on July 24th in two types. Here below you can enjoy an awesome live preview!



colobocc is also releasing a mini-album titled “188” on June 1st. You may not be familiar with this band, but maybe you will remember Gt. Goo from his days with the fool. The details for the release are below, and here you can find a preview of the tracks!




Finally, DIAURA released a teaser for the new single “SIRIUS/Lily” (featured here). The video is not available on Youtube, but you can check their official website if you want to catch a glimpse of their upcoming look and sound!



Deathgaze's new single "Allure"
May 22nd
Price: 1,575 yen (tax incl.)
CD Contents:
01.ALLURE
DVD contents:
02.BEHIND THE SCENES & Allure Music Clip


Jupiter 1st single "Blessing of the future"
July 24th

Deluxe Edition (CD+DVD)
Price: 2,900 Yen (tax incl.)
CD Contents:
1.Blessing of the future
2.Shout your desire
3.Aria
DVD Contents:
Blessing of the future Music Video + Making of

Regular Edition (CD)
Price: 1,280 Yen (tax incl.)
CD Contents:
(same as above)


LIPHLICH's new single "Maslow Mansion"
July, 24th

Type A (CD+DVD）
Price: 1, 890 yen (tax incl.)
CD contents:
1. マズロウマンション (Maslow Mansion)
2. Room 612
DVD contents:
ONEMAN Live "LUST FOR LIFE", April 28th at Ikebukuro Edge

Type B (CD）
Price: 1, 575 yen (tax incl.)
CD contents:
1. マズロウマンション (Maslow Mansion)
2. Room 612
3. 愛は死なずに3度落ちる (Ai wa shinazu ni sando ochiru)



colobocc 1st mini-album "188"
June 1st
Price: 1,000 yen (tax incl.)
CD Contents:
1. 音霊宴 (Otodamaen)/more Rave mix ver.
2. Bloody eyes～碧空の摩天楼～ (Bloody eyes -Aozora no matenrou-)
3. 鬼KIRI丸(OniKIRImaru)/ setsuna9 mix ver.
4. SAKURA188
5. DIVE INTO FINAL FIGHT/FANKS方舟 (FANKS ARK) mix ver.
6. コロボック (colobocc)/yosagena mix ver

Samurai guitarist Miyavi recently visited London to work on his new album together with producer Dean Gillard, who worked for artists such as Janet Jackson and Taylor Swift.

The album will be simply titled "MIYAVI" and it will come out on June 19th in two versions, Regular and Limited. You can find all the details below!

The guitarist will also tour Japan with his "MIYAVI 'SLAP THE BEAT' TOUR 2013", and there are plans for a new world tour, however there aren't any details about this yet.
In the meantime, please enjoy the video for his most recent single, "Ahead of the light"!




Miyavi new album "MIYAVI"
June, 19th

Limited Edition (CD+DVD)
Price: 4,800 yen (tax inc.)

Cd content:
1. Justice
2. Horizon
3. Chase It
4. Secret
5. Cry Like This
6. Guard You
7. No One Knows My Name (Slap It)
8. Hell No
9. Ahead Of The Light
10. Day 1 (Album Version)
11. Free World

DVD content:
Scenes from the the April 5th live at Akasaka BLITZ + London recording offshot


Regular edition (CD)
Price: 1,980 yen (tax inc.)
CD content:
(same as above)

DELACROIX is an indie visual kei band formed in 2009. An interesting thing about this 4 members unit is that you can actually download their music for free!

On their website delacroix260.com you can dowload high quality files of their tracks.
The band is in the middle of a three months free download campaign, with the next installment “And Then There was Nothing...” coming out on June 20th.

Why don’t you head over to their website and give them a listen?

VAMPS just announced the release of their new single, titled "AHEAD/REPLAY"

The single, containing the songs "AHEAD" and "REPLAY", will be out on July 3rd and it will be available in three versions.
The DVD included in the limited edition contains the PV of AHEAD and bonus footage.
You can briefly listen to AHEAD watching the new Xperia UL commercial at the following address: http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/vamps/
VAMPS will also be at MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2013 on June 22nd.

AHEAD/REPLAY Limited Edition Type A
CD+DVD
Price: 1600 yen

AHEAD/REPLAY Limited Edition Type B
CD+DVD
Price: 1600 yen

AHEAD/REPLAY Regular Edition
CD
Price: 1200 yen

We’ve got juicy news today about two full album releases!

THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S announced the release of a new album, titled “REVERBERATIONS”. It will come out on July, 20th in two versions, Type A and B. Type A includes 11 songs and a DVD with the music clip and making of for “Raimei”, while Type B is a CD only version.

And also defspiral announced the release of a full album for May, 22nd ! The title will be “VOYAGE”. This time we have only one version with 10 songs, including the band’s most recent singles GLARE and Masquerade (which we featured here and here).

You can find all the releases details below! Are you planning to buy these records?


THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S Full album “REVERBERATIONS”
July, 10th
Type A (CD + DVD)
Price: 3,990 yen
CD code: devr-0005

CD contents:
01.Second Emblem～SE～
02.雷鳴(Raimei)
03.Curtain Call
04.I'm like a bird in a cage & U too
05.UN-CONTROLLED
06.Calling
07.ユメノツズキ (YUME NO TSUZUKI)
08.REVERBERATIONS
09.BREAKING & SHOUT OUT!!!!!
10. 「今」=「全テ」(「ima」=「subeTE」)
11.光の世界(Hikari no sekai)

DVD contents:
“雷鳴(Raimei)” Music Clip + Making of

Type B (CD only)
Price: 3,150 yen
CD Code: devr-0006

CD CONTENTS:
same as type A


defspiral’s Full album “VOYAGE”
May, 22nd
Price: 3,150 yen
CD Code: SSCPC-0007

CD contents:
01. VOYAGE
02. STORM
03. MASQUERADE
04. GLARE
05. RAINBOW
06. 花とリビドー (Hana to libido)
07. BREAK THE SILENCE
08. LOTUS
09. VERMILLION
10. REASON

Spring is surely a time full of releases... and of eye candies, in the form of PV previews! We selected a few interesting bands for you to watch (and if you missed our most recent news, please enjoy also Kiryu , Redrum and Lost Ash ).

Going in chronological order, first comes Memento Mori; we already talked about their recent mini-album release here . "百花繚乱-好色狂女-(Hyakkaryouran- Koushoku Kyoujo)" came out in April, and the band recently released a short PV spot of “お七妖艶恋緋桜 (Oshichi Youen Koi Hizakura)” on Youtube. Please check it out!



Amaranyx’s new single “EVE” will come out on May 15th . The price is 1890 yen and it comes with two songs and a DVD with the “EVE” full PV (you can find all the releases details at the end of the page). Here’s a short preview!



Ansia’s new single, “恋花- Koibana-”, will come out on May, 22nd in two versions, Type A and B. Both types will cost 2,500 yen and will include the same 4 songs; however they come with a DVD with different contents. Here is a short preview of their cool PV!



Last but not least, Nocturnal Bloodlust first full album “GRIMOIRE” will hit the shelves on May 29th in two versions: limited and regular. The album comes with a DVD, which includes the PV for Sphere – and here below you can find a short promising preview!





AMARANYX new single “EVE”
May 15th 2013
Price: 1,890 yen
Cd contents:
1. EVE
2. DOGMA
DVD contents:
1. EVE –MUSIC VIDEO CLIP-

ANSIA new single “恋花- koibana-”
May 22nd 2013
Price: 2,500 yen

Type A
Cd contents:
1. bouquet
2. Apple with B D
3. 恋花-koibana-
4. MIXTURE
DVD contents:
1. 恋花-koibana (PV)

Type B
CD contents:
(same as Type A)
DVD contents:
1. MIXTURE (Making PV)


NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST Full album“GRIMOIRE”
May 29th 2013
Price: 3,500 yen

Limited edition
Cd contents:
1. Abzu
2. Pandemic
3. Last relapse
4. Domestic Crisis
5. Empty glass
6. Disaster
7. Sphere
8. Aster
9. UNBREAKABLE
10. Obligation
11. Lost Memory
12. Reverence
13. Bury me
14. Pleasure of Torture
15. A Day to Re:member
DVD contents:
1. Sphere (MUSIC VIDEO)
2. MV Making+footage
2013.05.29 RELEASE / ¥3,500 (Tax in) / NCBL-2

Regular edition
Price: 3000 yen
CD only

You might have noticed that more and more bands upload full PVs on Youtube; we think that this is a great way for them to gain international exposure , what do you think about it?
Just in case you don’t check Youtube often, we selected some PVs for you! But please remember to subscribe to the bands’ official channels to keep up-to-date and fully support them!

In alphabetical order, first comes Alsdead. We already talked about their full album “SEPARATOR”, and now you can watch the full PV for “Heaven”!



And since we recently talked about Black Gene for the Next Scene, you can watch the band’s PV for “桜乱トランスdestiny (Sakuran Trance destiny)” here below!



If you prefer heavier sounds, you will like D.I.D.’s new single “the Point of No Return” (we featured it here ).



Then comes the band Kameleo with the bright tune “君となう(Kimi to Nau)”... with English subs! You can really enjoy this song to the fullest!



Finally, if you like Misaruka you really can’t miss the full MV for their song “-Jailer of Justice-”, which is part of their first mini-album “Juliet” released in January. It really has an epic feeling to it!

Many of you may not be familiar with the name GYZE, but now it’s a good time to introduce them, since this promising j-rock metal band is going to release first full length album, titled "Fascinating Violence"!

You might have heard of GYZE because last year the members joined ex-DELUHI's Aggy in a short-lived band called “Garson". Though “Garson” disbaded, GYZE is still going strong, and the album will come out in June, 4th.

It’s also worth noticing that the guitarist/vocalist Ryoji is currently in Italy for a few days, to work on the album with the producer Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi).

Please check their website often for more details!


GYZE Full Album “Fascinating Violence”
June, 4th

CD CONTENTS:
1. Desire
2. Desperately
3. Fascinating Violence
4. Regain
5. Trash My Enemy
6. A Dynasty
7. Final Revenge
8. Trigger Of The Anger
9. Day Of The Funeral
10. Midnight Darkness
11. The Black Era

We already talked about Undercode Production's final live DVD; now it’s Nega’s turn.

The band, which was signed to UCP and announced its disbandment last year, had a final live on April 29th at Ikebukuro EDGE.
This live will now be released on DVD, you can find all the details below. It currently can be found only on UCP online shop; by ordering before June 2nd, you will also receive a special 30 minutes long DVD and a message postcard signed by the member of your choice.

The band already released a best album titled “NEGATIVISM-TRACE” in March, and a free live distributed single titled “THE LAST TIMES FOREVER” at the end of April.


NEGA Final DVD “NEGATIVISM-WITHOUTRACE-”
Price: 6,300 yen
June, 2nd

DVD Contents:
NEGA last oneman tour final “NEGATIVISM-WITHOUTRACE-“ held at EDGE Ikebukuro on April 29th 2013

You probably remember that last summer the label UNDERCODE PRODUCTION announced its dissolution after 10 years of activities; on May 3rd the label’s bands held a final event at Osaka Big Cat.

For all of you who couldn’t attend, the label is now releasing a DVD recording of this last live, which features the following artists on stage: 凛 (lin), Megaromania, NEGA, Dali, REALies, シンディケイト (CindyKate), FUTURISM・BOYZ, 朱(suzaku) and Vior gloire.

The title will be “UNDER CODE PRODUCTION Treasure Book ‘ARCHIVES 2003~2013’" and it will be released on UCP online shop on June, 20th. The price will be 12.600 yen and the DVD will come with a special book: you can find the details below.
By ordering through UCP webshop you will also receive a special bonus, a CD titled “アドリヴァーズ” (“adorievers”) which includes a song created by Ray & Co-.


Under Code Final DVD “UNDER CODE PRODUCTION Treasure Book ‘ARCHIVES 2003~2013’"
June, 20th
Price: 12.600 yen

DVD contents:
Live recording of UNDER CODE PRODUCTION last event, “日本制圧(Nippon Seiatsu)FINAL –since 2003~2013-” held at Osaka Big Cat on May 3rd, 2013

Book contents:
Pictures of the bands signed to UCP
Live report of the UCP final event “ Nippon seiatsu FINAL -since 2003～2013-" at Osaka BIG CAT
Biography of all UCP bands (including releases)
Dialogues with pictures (Ray×CO-/SAN×Maaya/Yu-i ×Rayka/KANATA×Misery/RIKU×jin×Yamada Takashi)
Previously unreleased private offshot for the 10th anniversary (700 pics)
KISAKI last interview

Spring is surely a time of renewal and bustling activity for everyone, bands included!
Many artists announced the release of new material, so here’s a small digest.

First comes the all female band exist†trace ; their new single “Diamond” will come on July 3rd in two versions, a limited on and a regular one. Limited version costs 1890 yen, and it includes 9 tracks (3 new songs and 6 karaoke versions) and a DVD with the track list PV, while regular version costs 1050 yen and it comes with six tracks (3 new and 3 karaoke versions).

Moran comes second: their new single will come out on July 10th and the title will be Hollow Man. At the moment we don’t have any details, so please stay tuned for more info!

The third announcement comes from the indie band Black Gene for the Next Scene (BFN) for short. The band will release both a single and a full album! The single will come first on July 24th, the title is “CHANCE TO CHANGE” and there will be two types. On August 28th BFN’s first full album will hit the shelves, with the title “Dance to Rave ～脳内シェイクなsong達～ ( Dance to Rave ～Nounai Shake na songtachi～ )”, in three types. We will surely keep you up-to-date on this one!

Last but not least we have BORN. The band will release two new singles!
The first one will be HONESTY, which will come out on June 12th and will be released in two versions, limited and regular. And on July 03rd there will be another release! It’s the turn of “MOTHER”, which will have once again two versions. We don’t have any additional details, but please look forward to them both!

exist†trace new single “DIAMOND”
July 3rd

Limited Version
Price: 1890 yen (tax incl.)
CD Code: MOCD-1905/A

Regular Version
Price: 1050 yen (tax incl.)
CD Code: MOCD-1905/B

BORN new single “HONESTY”
June 12th

Limited Version
Price: 2625 yen
CD Code: PSIM-30037

Regular Version
Price: 1575 yen (tax incl.)
CD Code: PSIM-20030

Plastic Tree will release a DVD and a Blu-ray of their live “Fate line of blue - Final performance: tent 3 at Nippon Budokan”, which took place on April 14th, 2012.

This edition, which will be released on June 19th, is definitely a must have for fans! Together with the aforementioned live performance, it also includes the recording of another performance, the final live from the Ink Tour that took place at Yokosuka Art Theatre on March 7th, 2012.
Thus, this is also a good occasion to re-listen to the band’s latest album, Ink, which came out in December last year, in a completely new version!.

Plastic Tree Live DVD/Blu-ray "Fate line of blue - Final performance: tent 3 at Nippon Budokan"
Release date: June, 19th
Blu-ray
Price :6300 yen (tax inc.)
Blu Ray code : VIXY-6

DVD
Price : 5300 yen (tax inc.)
DVD Code: VIBY-723 ~ 4

Contents (for both Blu ray and DVD):
痛い青 (Itai Ao)
くちづけ (Kuchizuke)
エとセとラ (Etcetera)
讃美歌 (Sanbika)
静脈 (Joumyaku)
３７℃
蒼い鳥 (Aoi Tori)
ガーベラ (Gerbera)
うわのそら (Uwa no Sora)
藍より青く (Ai Yori Aoku)
デュエット (Duet)
涙腺回路 (Ruisen Kairo)
メランコリック (Melancholic)
春咲センチメンタル (Harusaki Sentimental)
アンドロメタモルフォーゼ (Andro Metamorphose)
ヘイト・レッド、ディップ・イット (Hate Red, Dip It)
puppet talk
空中ブランコ (Kuuchuu Buranko)

[Bonus footage]
・「Piano Black」MUSIC VIDEO
・「Ink」Tour Offshot Documentary

[CD Content]
"Ink" Yokosuka (3/7/2013, Yokosuka Geijutsugekijou)

ロールシャッハ(左) (Rorschach – Hidari)
インク (Ink)
くちづけ (Kuchizuke)
ピアノブラック (Piano Black)
あバンギャルど (Avantgarde)
ライフ・イズ・ビューティフル (Life is beautiful)
君はカナリヤ (Kimi wa kanaria)
静脈 (Joumyaku)
てふてふ (Tefutefu)
シオン (Shion)
96/218
ロールシャッハ(右) (Rorschach – Migi)

After announcing a three months release campaign to celebrate their 10th anniversary and starting the season with the live-limited single "Kimi No Machi", An Cafe revealed details on the second installment!

The title will be "Bee Myself Bee Yourself ~自分らしく君らしく生まれたストーリーは始まってんだ~ ("Bee Myself Bee Yourself - Jibunrashiku Kimirashiku Umareta Story wa Hajimattetanda-") and it will come out in two types on June 12th.
The Limited Edition will include PV and special footage. The CD includes a new untitled song and "Tekesuta kousen (Anti-aging ver.)", and the two instrumental tracks for the two songs of the record.

The band also opened a website for the current Japanese tour (which we talked about here), in which you can find a funny video of Yuuki teaching the dance moves for the "Et Cetera in Kimi no machi" song. You can find it here below!

Alice Nine’s three months release plan is coming to an end with Shooting Star, which will come out on May 29th, and the band revealed details about the record!
You can find them below, and if you’re curious about the covers and the band’s look please head over to their official website.

If you’re wondering about the b-side, “Affection” is actually the song the band wrote for J-Melo in collaboration with the fans’ inputs! And if lately you have been watching Alice Nine’s Channel on Nico Nico, you might have been lucky enough to see the “Shooting Star” Pv already! If you missed that, you can still enjoy this short preview.




Alice Nine’s New Single “Shooting Star”
May 29th, 2013

Limited Edition Type A (CD+DVD)
Cd code: UPCH-89148
Price:1,890 yen (tax incl.)

Cd contents:
1. shooting star
2. Affection
3. shooting star (Instrumental)
4. Affection (Instrumental)

DVD Contents:
Shooting Star music video + making of
Heart of Gold (Alice Nine Live 2012 Court of “9” #4 Grand Finale COUNTDOWN LIVE 12.31)


Limited Edition Type B (CD+DVD)
Cd code: UPCH-89152
Price:1,890 yen (tax incl.)

Cd contents:
1. shooting star
2. Affection
3. shooting star (Instrumental)
4. Affection (Instrumental)

DVD Contents:
Affection Music Video
花霞 - Hanagasumi (Alice Nine Live 2012 Court of “9” #4 Grand Finale COUNTDOWN LIVE 12.31)


Regular Edition (CD)
Cd code: UPCH-80320
Price:1,260 yen (tax incl.)

Cd contents:
1. shooting star
2. Affection
3. shooting star (Instrumental)
4. Affection (Instrumental)

We already talked about己龍(Kiryu)’s new single "愛怨忌焔" (Aien Kien) which is coming out on May 29th.

Now the band released a short preview for the PV!
Since the video is a bit on the gory side, please don’t watch it if you’re easily impressed!



What do you think of the video?