New Band Archives

Torikabuto debuts with horrifying “Rasetsu” music video

30 April 2024

On April 18, visual kei band Torikabuto released their first music video Rasetsu (羅刹), unveiling the band’s chilling artistry. Introducing their debut track Rasetsu to the world, composed by Hinachi, Torikab...

FORBIDDEN’s 2nd digital single “NIGHT RULER” explores cyber rock fusion

Erica

23 January 2024

New Band, Releases

Get ready for FORBIDDEN's upcoming digital single, NIGHT RULER, internationally available for streaming or purchase on January 24, 2024. FORBIDDEN, formed in October 2023, features vocalist Byo (ex-SCREW, KHRYS...

syozyoseze debut 1st single “DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-“

Jack

4 January 2024

Music Video, New Band

The all-new band "syozyoseze" (生生世世) released their first taste of music with their debut single "DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-" on December 22. "DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-" also comes with the first reveal of the band'...

New enigmatic band Ave Mujica uncovers “Alea jacta est”, 1st mini-album

NBT

14 September 2023

New Band, Releases

Ave Mujica, the enigmatic new band that emerged as part of the "BanG Dream!" project, released the mini-album Alea jacta est on September 13. The band consists of five mysterious masked female members that w...

Countdown begins to Rurunone’s debut at Meguro Rockmeikan, “Hajimarinone”

Erica

22 August 2023

Music Video, New Band, Tour and event

In July, the new band "Rurunone" (ルルノネ) burst onto the scene, featuring former members of the special project band YMCP (an abbreviation for "Yamon Company"). Since their sudden debut, the band ha...

LADYBABY starts new project

NBT

6 January 2023

New Band

The idol group LADYBABY has had its ups and downs, however, it is announced that a new project will begin this year! From a short teaser, it is implied that the new project will be in collaboration with HERO...

Former Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo starts experimental metalcore project “KNOSIS”

NBT

31 December 2022

New Band

Former vocalist of Crystal Lake, Ryo Kinoshita, has begun a new journey with project "KNOSIS". His departure from the metalcore band Crystal Lake was announced back in October, a decision made due to Ryo's stru...

Cyber gothic metal band LYNCS makes impressive debut with single “NIGHT WHISPER”

Bri

21 November 2022

New Band

Formed in Japan with roots in China and song lyrics in English, the new multinational band LYNCS debuted strongly with their single “NIGHT WHISPER”. The song dropped on November 18 across a wide variety of stre...

YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO and MIYAVI form explosive superband “THE LAST ROCKSTARS”

Erica

11 November 2022

New Band

On November 11, international artists YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI gathered to announce the formation of a superband called THE LAST ROCKSTARS. The band debuts next year with live shows in Tokyo, New York,...

New visual kei loudcore band “DAMNED” impresses with “VELTRO” single

NBT

2 November 2022

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The new visual kei band DAMNED, established by former members of VELTRO, publishes its first single and music video under the new band. The title of the single is confusingly named "VELTRO" and was released yes...

New cyberpunk band “+ELEVEN” rises from ashes of LOKA

NBT

7 October 2022

New Band, New Look, Releases

KIHIRO, former vocalist of loud rock bands LOKA and Supe is entering the cyberpunk space with a new band called "+ELEVEN" (plus eleven). Joining him on this new adventure is main composer SOH, and drummer SION,...

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Lonesome_Blue makes international debut with EP “First Utterance”, supported by LOVEBITES

G Andrew White

13 August 2022

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Next generation girls rock band, Lonesome_Blue powers up debut EP First Utterance with the release of the international edition. First released in Japan on June 22, the five-track EP goes worldwide on September...

New female rock band “AsMR”, produced by RookieFiddler from A(Ace)

NBT and Dorian

15 June 2022

New Band

A new all-female symphonic rock band "Shoyoteki Ongakushuudan AsMR", or AsMR for short, emerges with a unique member lineup you've never seen before! With secondary roles such as "whisperer" and "scratching noi...

Interview with NOILION: Destined for ULTRAMAN’s theme song “3”

NBT

7 June 2022

Anime, Interview, New Band

NOILION is a new and unique trio produced by the electronic musician TeddyLoid. It consists of the bilingual high-tone vocalist LIO, the mysterious disc jockey (DJ) KILLIT, and the skilled video jockey (VJ) REA...