Dir en grey PV Collection DVD “Average Blasphemy”

Recently announced on their official site, Dir en grey are releasing a new DVD chronicling their promotional videos from Marrow of a Bone until now. This is in continuation of their “average” series, following their Average Fury and Average Psycho DVDs.
While the Japanese release is slated to cost ¥5775, we have confirmed that there is [...]

the Underneath’s Second Album, “us.”

After the initial postponement of its release, the band’s second full album as the Underneath finally has a release date and title. The album, us., will be released on November 11, 2009. Yes, some of you may notice that on November 11 we celebrate Veteran’s Day here in the US, but fans of the Underneath [...]

Auncia Interview Comment Video

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Mix Speakers, Inc. – Monsters -Junk Story in my Pocket

If one learns that two members of Mix Speakers, Inc. (MSI) were formerly of Psycho le Cému, you’d already be correct in assuming that this band would be more costumed than most other bands. With MSI, however, the costumes play an important role in the storytelling that takes place both live and in recordings. [...]

Kaya – Ophelia

Enter Kaya, stage right. He can sing, he can dance, and he can take on any persona of the female persuasion. Choosing from a worldwide cast of characters to incorporate in his music, Kaya truly has become his own Johnny Depp. His most recent endeavors include the Yuki-Onna, French vampire legend Carmilla, and a Swedish [...]

JapanFiles Selling Official Girugamesh Goods

Looking for a domestic source for official Girugamesh goods? JapanFiles just imported limited quantities of Girugamesh tour goods. No hoodies as of yet, but you can still get stickers, postcards, bags, pamphlets, posters and more over at their band goods page in their online store.

More Confirms for September Issue

Get your order in now, Askew Magazine was at Sugar’s last live this past July and we’re bringing you a great report and photo’s from the event.

We were also at Anime Expo with Satsuki.  Did you know he’s planning on moving to America?  Or that he’s head over heels for VAMPS?  We’ve got a great [...]

High and Mighty Color’s Early Album Release Via JapanFiles

There’s no waiting for fans of HaMC, because although their album goes on sale in Japan on September 2, JapanFiles has an exclusive early release available this very moment.
“Swamp Man” is HaMC’s first album with their new vocalist, HALCA, and features a heavier sound when compared to before. Three of this album’s songs were featured [...]

Japan Girls Nite in California Aug. 15-17

Japan Girls Nite dates are coming up soon!
San Francisco on Aug.15 and Aug 16th
with: noodles/TsuShiMaMiRe/ Red Bacteria Vacuum/ Omodaka+6%DOKIDOKI Shop Girls

– Japan Nite Special -
Girls Rock Explosion!
+Harajuku Kawaii Experience
Sat. AUG. 15th @ PEACE PLAZA MTV IGGY STAGE
Sun. AUG. 16th @ YOSHI’S
Los Angeles on Aug 17th.
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Versailles’ Bassist Jasmine You Passes Away

Jasmine You
Liberated from the bonds of mortality August 9, 2009.
After the recent announcement of Jasmine You’s activity break to tend to his health, the devastating news of his departure from this world was unexpected to say the least. With the hustle and bustle in preparations of Versailles’ upcoming major album and first performance as a [...]

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