English | Page 2 of 7

XANVALA releases highly anticipated first full album “Tsuki to Taiyou”

Releases / February 23, 2022

Japanese alt-rockers XANVALA released their first full-length album Tsuki to Taiyou on February 23, 2022. The 13-track set is available to purchase worldwide through their official online store and is also available on all major digital platforms. The album’s promotional track, “Desperate”, was revealed on YouTube at the end of January. The electrifying tune got …

XANVALA releases highly anticipated first full album “Tsuki to Taiyou” Read More »

Visual Kei unit Zeke Deux debuts with the symphonic demo “Zero”

Releases / November 24, 2021

New Visual kei unit Zeke Deux, formed by Scarlet Valse’s frontman Kakeru and the Reveude’s guitarist Haruka, released the demo tape Zero on November 24, 2021. A first listen to the sound of Zeke Deux was given through the “Zero” music video, featuring a melodic heavy base with a powerful rhythm infused with symphonic elements …

Visual Kei unit Zeke Deux debuts with the symphonic demo “Zero” Read More »

XANVALA strikes back with new single “Seisen”

Releases / October 18, 2021

Japanese alternative rock band XANVALA keeps building momentum and brings out a fighting spirit with a new striking single titled Seisen. As a result of constantly battling all the obstacles that the pandemic brought to the musical scene, XANVALA has developed a challenging attitude and solid resilience to keep moving forward. This approach is reflected …

XANVALA strikes back with new single “Seisen” Read More »

THE SOUND BEE HD unleashes the music video for the new version of “WALKING DEAD”

News / June 24, 2021

The Japanese Gothic Rock band THE SOUND BEE HD has unleashed the music video for “WALKING DEAD 2021”. This is a new version of the song released in 2017 and it was taken into the studio to be re-recorded for the best-of album DEAD MEMORIES-THE SOUND BEE HD 20th anniversary- that hit the stores on …

THE SOUND BEE HD unleashes the music video for the new version of “WALKING DEAD” Read More »

XANVALA drops first EP “Gayoku no maku”

Releases / June 2, 2021

Promising Japanese rock band XANVALA has released a first EP titled Gayoku no maku on June 2. This work contains 6 tracks plus a DVD featuring the music video for “Hitori butai”. Since the formation of the band in 2020, XANVALA has proved to be a must-listen for any rock music fan. Their fresh and …

XANVALA drops first EP “Gayoku no maku” Read More »

THE SOUND BEE HD releases the best-of album “DEAD MEMORIES-THE SOUND BEE HD 20th anniversary-”

Releases / May 26, 2021

In celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary, the Gothic Rock band THE SOUND BEE HD has released a new best-of album titled DEAD MEMORIES-THE SOUND BEE HD 20th anniversary- on May 26. This is a double-disc that compiles 29 tracks, featuring new versions of “WALKING DEAD”, “SOU”, “doku”, “live”, “maimu” and their early-stage song “SLIPPING …

THE SOUND BEE HD releases the best-of album “DEAD MEMORIES-THE SOUND BEE HD 20th anniversary-” Read More »

Labaiser – Limited single “Hallucinations” (May 12, 2021)

Releases / May 12, 2021

Labaiser has released the limited single Hallucinations on May 12, 2021. This can be purchased at concerts and via mail order at Starwave Records online store. As a contrast to their dark concepts and aggressive sound, the featured track “Hakuchuumu” is a heart-piercing, yet fierce, rock ballad. For the first time, Labaiser reveals a softer …

Labaiser – Limited single “Hallucinations” (May 12, 2021) Read More »

CHOKE reveals the emotions packed into the digital single “Hack to the basic”!

Interview / April 13, 2021

The band CHOKE has recently released their digital single Hack to the basic. With the world immersed in fear and panic due to the invisible threat of coronavirus, this year CHOKE is not focusing on the COVID-19 virus itself. The band is mocking the hysterical society and expressing the importance to evaluate ourselves, just as …

CHOKE reveals the emotions packed into the digital single “Hack to the basic”! Read More »

The feelings that Kakeru (Scarlet Valse) wants to convey regarding the coronavirus outbreak

Interview / March 13, 2021

Here is the message that Scarlet Valse’s vocalist, Kakeru, wants to convey to the world as a vocalist. It’ll come in three parts. In the first one, he talks with passion about “being a musician”. Since you strongly want to convey your feelings as a musician, we’ve created this opportunity. Kakeru: Thank you. Since the …

The feelings that Kakeru (Scarlet Valse) wants to convey regarding the coronavirus outbreak Read More »

Buinyasu & Yaminyasu, the visual kei cats

Meet Buinyasu & Yaminyasu, the lovely cat mascots who love visual kei!

News / February 17, 2021

Buinyasu and Yaminyasu are a pair of adorable cat mascots who have snatched the hearts of visual kei fans and musicians in the scene. With several music covers and appearances at concerts and events, these cats are exponentially becoming more popular on social networks! Japan is famous for its kawaii culture and the yuru-chara (mascot …

Meet Buinyasu & Yaminyasu, the lovely cat mascots who love visual kei! Read More »