From the very beginning, every second leaves to question exactly what will follow, and the uncertainty that every planned moment could go awry. For the many unable to attend who do not share the memories, however, this bound volume serves as all the experience they will be able to attain.
After turning out several promising singles and embarking on a national tour with Matenrou Opera, DELUHI wraps up their most successful year with their November release, Yggdalive. The nine track mini-album is an excellent listen that steps away from the band’s metal roots in an attempt to explore a more alternative approach.
An Cafe recently released “BB Parallel World” through their North American distributors Maru Music. This is their 3rd full length album to be released in America, and features samples of both popular tracks from single releases and new media. The CD is accompanied by a DVD full of newer music videos, live performances, and [...]
The beginning of October brought forth the latest single from Nagoya-based band meth., their first release since the induction of bassist AkN as a member. Now they have returned to being a full four-piece group for the first time since the departure of their first bassist, which led to the release of their mini album [...]
It’s a shame that I’ve been presented the opportunity to cover Molice so near to the end of summer. There’s such a thick summery coating to this band’s style that I have little doubts their album would be all the more enjoyable throughout the warmest and sunniest months of the year. Enough evidence is exhibited [...]
An endearing aspect of Suicide Ali has always been their raw production. They’ve always exhibited a craftiness that surpassed their production limitations, blending dense electronic effects with metal instrumentation. The milestone of their first album is a well-deserved achievement, five years in the making since their very first digital distributions. Dai yon no Waltz exhibits [...]
Hot on the heels of Genetic World, their first album since becoming major, operatic metal band D are to release the new single Tightrope on September 23, 2009. The tantalizing bondage themed covers surely riled up the fans, but what’s to make of the new tracks?
The four new songs divided among the three versions [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Kanon Wakeshima’s release of Shinsoku Dolce through Maru Music is a pleasant surprise and divulging stray from the constant stream of Jmetal and Visual Kei. Kanon’s delicately expressive voice is a rare treat in comparison to the often grating and popular idol singers. The backing music is a mixture of classical and dark [...]
