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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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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Galaxy7 // the people who walk on the star lights: Picking yourself up again and again

Galaxy7 is the solo project from Daisuke Tsutsui, who started the project in 2008 after his previous band disbanded. Because he is the one in charge of songwriting, composing, arrangement, production, programming, singing and playing all of the instruments by himself he has gained the attention

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Versailles // PRINCE & PRINCESS: Take away my heart and I’ll never let you go

Khalia has returned with another analysis of Versailles work, this time focusing on the “PRINCE & PRINCESS” single. Which, despite it’s length, is not something to simply gloss over. With a love story that rivals any Disney movie, Khalia tells us all about it in this review.

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Versailles // DESTINY -The Lovers-: My destiny, my love, stay with me

“DESTINY – The Lovers-“ is the second single Versailles released under Warner Music Japan, and eagerly awaited by many fans due to the inclusion of new bassist MASASHI.
The single contains three songs, which each have their own style while all still being part of the realm of Versailles.

Khalia immersed herself into the single to tell us all about it in this review!

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