Starwave Records // A live DVD of the label’s 4th anniversary show

Starwave Records celebrated the label’s 4th anniversary in 池袋EDGE (IkebukuroEDGE) on March 16, with performances of Capella, Calmando Qual, lix., Magistina Saga, Misaruka, Synk;yet, 燭台(怪) (Syokudai (Kakkokai)), THE SOUND BEE HD and Tokami.

The label will release a compilation DVD of this

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Synk;yet announces new MV collection DVD “dimension of vision”

Synk;yet are about to release their new MV collection DVD, titled “dimension of vision”, on June 25, 2014!

The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late June, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at the live show in

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Synk;yet has an important message from bassist Shiori

Synk;yet have an important announcement regarding the break from bassist Shiori since last January, so he could undergo treatment for nodular sclerosing Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

He went in for a medical exam on March 25, and he received the good news that he should fully recover by April 25, allowing

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Capella announces last album “P.S”

Capella are about to release their last album, titled “P.S”, on April 2, 2014!

The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for early April, you can secure a copy early at live shows starting March 22nd.

Starwave Records has published

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Synk;yet announces new single “Cross of sin”

Synk;yet are about to release their new single, titled “Cross of sin”, on September 25, 2013!

The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late September, you can secure a copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting August

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ADAMS // AVO J-Rock Festival at Tivoli de Helling

Especially for “AVO J-Rock Festival” ADAMS visited Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht on July 14 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.

We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our

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Capella announces first full album “ココロケイト” (Kokolocate)

Capella are about to release their first full album, titled “ココロケイト” (KOKOLOCATE), on August 7, 2013!

The album will be released through Starwave Records, and… there is no way to get your hands on a copy early through live shows this time.

Starwave Records has published the following

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Calmando Qual // “Even though we don’t speak the same language, music is universal and we can enjoy it together.”

Calmando Qual is quite well known in the European ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) scene, but let me introduce them anyway, just to make sure. They’re a gothic ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) band, which has formed in August of 2001 by vocalist Hibiki and guitarist Tak, but only signed with Starwave Records in 2010.

Their music

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Plunklock // “Music is the key that opens the door to our world.”

Plunklock is a relatively “new” ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) band on the scene, only officially starting in November of 2010. The four members decided they wanted to create a band that could inspire the world through it’s music.
Their music is characterized by aggressive instrumentals and a steady line of

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Versailles // JUBILEE: Dedicated to you, floating in the night sky

“JUBILEE” is Versailles’ first major album under Warner Music Japan. With this new release comes a variety of new features and sounds, as well as a truly though-provoking performance.

The tracks on this album deviate from the heavier, symphonic metal sound to a gentler, airy, neo-classical

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Versailles // Holy Grail: Believing in the meaning of eternity

Versailles’ latest release, “Holy Grail”, is their second major release with Warner Music Japan, one heavily anticipated by fans. The album takes a slightly different turn from past works though the tracks still strongly incorporate neoclassicism and complex melodies. It is heavily

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Silver Ash announces new single “Reborn”

China’s first visual rock band, Silver Ash, have officially reunited in January of this year through the release of their single “Pretty but Evil” on January 4th.
The group has also set their sights on being a fully international band by offering songs in English, Chinese and Japanese.

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