Jupiter // Zeus ~Legends Never Die~: Don’t be afraid, for I am with you

We’ve been covering Jupiter’s releases for quite some time now, so the band doesn’t need a big introduction at this point, do they?
Last August the band released their first single with the new lineup of the group, titled “Theory of Evolution”. Consisting out of three

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Jupiter // Theory of Evolution: A dream reflected in the mirror

After the departure of vocalist ZIN, remaining members HIZAKI, TERU, RUCY and DAISUKE have returned to the scene with a new single, called “Theory of Evolution”, showcasing the skills of their new vocalist KUZE in August of this year.

KUZE is not a newcomer to the music scene, not in the slightest even.

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breakin’ holiday // LILITH: All is fair in love and war

breakin’ holiday exists out of vocalist JURI (ex. DELUHI), guitarist 酒井洋明 (Hiroaki Sakai) (ex. 12012), bassist Aggy (ex. DELUHI) and drummer KAJI (ex. アンド (AND) -Eccentric Agent-). If this lineup sounds familiar to you, then you might have seen or heard a glimpse of their previous attempt at

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DIR EN GREY // 人間を被る (Ningen wo Kaburu): The finished mass of hatred

Last January DIR EN GREY dropped their absolutely MASSIVE greatest hits album which contained a total of 44 songs from their entire career so far, all of them being voted onto the album by the fans. The reason for this absolute beast of a project was the 20th anniversary of the band, and as an extra gift they

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NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST // WHITEOUT: I wish we’ll find a way even in the silent night

It’s been a while since the last physical release of NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST (since they did release a digital only single called “Live to Die” in August of 2017), but in March of 2018 the five guys dropped a single that has been given the name “WHITEOUT”.

The single comes

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TRNTY D:CODE // GRAVITY: I’ll never be afraid cuz I know gravity can’t do anything

TRNTY D:CODE is a relatively new project in the ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) genre, but definitely doesn’t have an entirely new line up. Featuring former members of KILLANETH, LOVE LOCK and THE DC the group brings a different type of sound to the scene with a heavier focus on the digital and manipulation aspect of their works.

Their first single “GRAVITY” was released on January 31st of this year, so in this review 雪 (Yuki) is taking a closer look at the single to tell you more about it.

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游彩 (Yusai) // 水屑となりて (Mikuzu to Narite): As the moon fades, I turn into water droplets

游彩 (Yusai) was actually created by the four remaining members of the band ジン (ZIN) after vocalist 唄 (Riku) suddenly withdrew from the band without any prior notice. In order to not have to cancel any shows guitarist Luy (now 雨音 類 (Amane Rui)) dropped his position as guitarist and took the stage as a replacement

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vistlip // It: An ‘admiration’ that will never be defeated

The ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) genre has many, many artists. But some of them are more familiar names than others. And vistlip is one of those more familiar names. With 10 years to their name already the group has made it into the hearts of many fans, and onto the playlist of many listeners alike. Another fun fact

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游彩 (Yusai) // 雨 (Ame): I heard the sound of the rain falling endlessly

After their powerful first release “アイラク偽心” (Airaku Gishin) 游彩 (Yusai) are already following it up with their second single. While the first single very much had a feeling of “fire” all over it, this second single has a calmer approach. And like the name already suggests, the inspiration

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Jupiter // TEARS OF THE SUN: The love you gave me will shine forever

After debuting in the summer of 2013 with the single “Blessing of the Future” Jupiter’s lineup has been consistent, in the sense of it existing out of ZIN on vocals, HIZAKI and TERU on guitars, MASASHI on bass and YUKI on drums. In 2015 however, bassist MASASHI and drummer YUKI both announced that they

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PLASTICZOOMS // PLASTICZOOMS: Underground passes, I see the sky clearly now

PLASTICZOOMS is a project that tries to capture music and fashion on the same level, while being centered on frontman SHO ASAKAWA.

With their roots being in genres like 70’s Punk, 80’s Post Punk, New Wave and Gothic PLASTICZOOMS creates a unique sound that doesn’t make you think

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游彩 (Yusai) // アイラク偽心 (Airaku Gishin): Would you open up this complicated heart of mine?

游彩 (Yusai) is a band created by guitarists Luy and 慶 (Yoshi), bassist 大蛇 (Orochi) and drummer 沙久 (Saku), who used to play together with vocalist 唄 (Riku) in ジン (ZIN).
Unfortunately 唄 (Riku) decided to step down from his position of vocalist last minute before a live performance, resulting in Luy taking

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