Rhapsody of the Darkness, Versailles's New Single

Visual Kei rock band Versailles announced will be releasing a new digital single on April 25th titled Rhapsody of the Darkness. This new single will be only available for digital download, and will be available for purchase on iTunes. "Rhapsody of the Darkness"  lyric's were written by vocalist KAMIJO and the song was written by guitarist HIZAKI is one of the to be released singles. KAMIJO also wrote the other single "Illusion". When these songs were played on the tour, fans demanded the release of a new single and to meet that demand they decided to release these two songs.

TRACKLIST:

1. Rhapsody of the Darkness

2 Illusion

Source: http://www.jpopasia.com

9 Goats Black Out's new single ~ Karte

9 Goats Black Out's new single [Karte] details are decided.

Reguler Edition, Release Date : 2012/02/14
 Price: $ 1,260

- Tracks -
01-Table of the Mortal Sins
02-any
03-nude

Limited Edition, Release Date: 2012/02/14
Price: $ 2,100

- Tracks -
01-Table of the Mortal Sins
02-any
03-nude
04-Melancholy and the loneliness - "melancholy and loneliness" re-mix -
05-Wish you - "Wishes" re-mix –

L'Arc~en~Ciel Upcoming Album ~ BUTTERFLY

L~Arc~en~Ciel’s first original album in 4 years and 3 months is titled “BUTTERFLY“, and is scheduled for release on February 8th. The limited edition will come in a 3-disc set including the band’s alter ego P’UNK-EN-CIEL’s first album, “P’UNK IS NOT DEAD“, and a DVD containing their 20th anniversary special program, “Best Hit LEC“.

In the meantime, check out the track list  for “BUTTERFLY” below!

Oblivion Dust New Digital Single ~ TUNE

Alternative rock band OBLIVION DUST has revealed that they will be releasing a new digital single called “TUNE” on December 14th!

“TUNE” will be the band’s first new song in about 3 years and 4 months. The lyrics and melody will be provided by KEN LLOYD (Vo), while the composition and arrangements will be done by K.A.Z (G). It’s described as a mid-tempo tune with a grand sense of scale.

The song will be distributed through iTunes Store, Recochoku, and Amazon for 200 yen (approximately $2.60 USD). The song is now available for listen on the band’s official website.

(http://www.obliviondust.net/discography.html) 

*i've just listened it. It's AWESOME!!*

Source: Tokyohive.com

Gackt New Single "GRAFFITI"

GACKT will release their new single called "Graffiti" on November, 30. It will be available in two editions - Regular (CD) and Limited (CD + DVD). The second single track will be the theme for the anime "SKET DANCE" as the opening theme song for the anime, and is said to be a fast-paced rock tune characteristic of the singer’s sound. On the site of the anime, the official music video for the song had just been revealed and it seems that GACKT is once again completely in his element surprising his fans with his appearance.

L'Arc~en~Ciel New Single "CHASE"

L’Arc-en-Ciel will be releasing a brand new single, CHASE. 

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CHASE” is their third single for this year after “GOOD LUCK MY WAY” (released in June), and “XXX” (released in October). It will be used as the theme song for Eita’s upcoming movie “Wild 7″ which is scheduled to be released on December 21st.  It is a stylish song made for the movie, and the lyrics were written by hyde (Vo), and composed by both ken (G) and hyde.  The follow-up song, “My Dear (L’Acoustic version)” which was one of the tracks on their 10th original album “AWAKE” (released in 2005) will be included.  It will come in two different versions; limited edition which includes a DVD, and regular edition.

It was also announced that they will release a live DVD “20th L’Anniversary LIVE” which was held at Ajinomoto Stadium on May 28th and 29th, on December 28th.  There will be “Complete Box” which includes both two days, as well as “Day1″ and “Day2″ which recorded each day separately.  The details on the live DVD will be announced later.

Below is the track list for the upcoming single “CHASE.”

Limited Edition
(CD+DVD)
[CD]
01. CHASE
02. My Dear-The Acoustic version-
03. CHASE (hydeless version)
04. My Dear-The Acoustic version-(hydeless version)
[DVD]
01. CHASE -PV-

Regular Edition
(CD Only)
01. CHASE
02. My Dear-The Acoustic version-
03. CHASE (hydeless version)
04. My Dear-The Acoustic version-(hydeless version)

Source: Tokyohive.com
Credit to: Natalie and Keiko Wakana.

L'Arc〜en〜Ciel World TOUR 2012

20th L'Anniversary L'Arc〜en〜Ciel World TOUR 2012 Information has been updated!

Here’s the dates, countries  and places for the tour!

Hongkong, Hongkong

March 3rd, 2012 (Sat.)

Asia World EXPO ARENA
Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport, Honk Kong, Hong Kong

ScReW New Single [ BRAINSTORM ]

SCREW  released  their new single 'Brainstorm' in September [2011/09/21]. Their single released in different editions. A regular edition and two limited editions with either a 24-page booklet or a DVD with the PV for the new 'Brainstorm' single. A LIVE DVD,  'Go into High Gear' [2011/10/08] become available too.

Alice Nine New Single ~ Niji No Yuki

Visual kei band Alice Nine will release a new single, titled Niji no Yuki, on December 21st.

L’Arc~en~Ciel 20th L’Anniversary 2nd single; [ XXX ] Release Confirmed!

L’Arc ~en~Ciel  20^th L’Anniversary  2^nd single  entitled  “XXX”,  will be release on Wednesday Oktober 12, 2011.

TOXIC ~ The GazettE New Album

2 years after they have relesed their album “DIM”. the GazettE has finally announced that they will be releasing a new album entitled ‘TOXIC’.This will be the band’s 5th album.
“TOXIC” will contain 14 songs, including the singles, “SHIVER”, “RED”, “PLEDGE”, and “VORTEX”. The limited edition will come with a DVD featuring “THE SUICIDE CIRCUS” music video and its making of.

TOXIC Album Tracklist :

1. VENOMOUS SPIDER'S WEB
2. SLUDGY CULT
3. Red (Album Version)
4. INFUSE INFO
5. THE SUICIDE CIRCUS
6. SHIVER (Album Version)
7. MY DEVIL ON THE BED
8. UNTITLED
9. PLEDGE
10. RUTHLESS DEED
11. PSYCHOPATH
12. VORTEX
13. TOMORROW NEVER DIES
14. OMEGA

They also announced a new tour called “VENOM CELL LIVE TOUR 11“! The band will play 26 shows across Japan, starting on October 10th through December 3rd. For more information on the dates. Do visit the GazettE’s official homepage.

On the 31st of August, the GazettE releasing their new single, ‘REMEMBER THE URGE’. It released in 2 types.Optical Impression & Auditory Impression.
The optical impression contain 2 tracks of songs and the music clip+making of ‘REMEMBER THE URGE’. [¥1,785 (tax in)]
The auditory impression  contain 3 tracks of songs as stated on the image below. [¥1,260 (tax in)]

 

Remember the Urge Single Tracklist :

1. Remember the Urge
2. Clever Monkey
3. Chijou

SID's New Single

Sid's new single's title is set.
It's 「いつか」 (itsuka).
Just to remind you, the release date will be the 28th of September.

There'll be three different types, one regular and two limited editions.
The title-song is written by Shinji (Guitar) and 秋風 (akikaze) was created by 明希 (Aki).
The lyrics are written by マオ (Mao).

Gackt New Single ~ Episode.0

Musician GACKT announced on this website that he will be releasing his 39th single this summer on July 13th.

The title of the single is “Episode. 0” and it will contain two songs, both of which are songs performed as “GACKPOID” on Nico Nico Douga using Vocaloid software. He is also doing a collaboration with Nico Nico Douga called, “Nico Nico Daikagi 2011 in Taiwan“.

Dir en Grey ~ Upcoming Album: DUM SPIRO SPERO

Internationally respected Japanese metal band Dir en Grey will release their eighth studio album DUM SPIRO SPERO on August 2nd. The new album should ignite the interest of heavy rock fans including guitar enthusiasts and Western-music-obsessed music fans.