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In that order imo. (okay, I haven't actually seen the last one......yet!)

Beyond the Black Rainbow - This movie fucked me up pretty good/bad (depends on how you look at it xD). In any case, it's very powerful and not for everyone. Super atmospheric, very slow pacing, but packed with tons of gorgeous visuals and a creepy synthy soundtrack to die for. Also, it's crammed with interesting details, symbols and nuances that will make you think quite a bit afterwards. If you like moody artsy stuff, or just wanna see a very weird and trippy movie, this one's for you. (I was actually thinking whether to post this in the 'Horror movies' thread, but ultimately it fits better here imo. Even tho there are like two-three scenes that will haunt me for a week now, lol.)

Oh cool, live footage! Also, again, looking forward to hearing one of the bonus tracks, lel.

That's..... interesting, but now that I think about it, their styles do kinda fit. Shame I've never liked anything by Mercuro, lol.

^ He's pretty tall from what I remember (at least I was surprised he isn't shorter xD).

Me and my friend looking like complete star-struck dorks next to ZIZ's Közi, Jiro and Yugami, with SPEECIES' Sadie Pink Galaxy chillin' in the back. =D ...and a super blurry pic with Crossfaith's Kazuki. xD

Perfect lineup is perfect.

I've heard good things about this album, might take it for a spin later.

Wuuut I had no idea these guys released a new album! Thanks for the heads-up. Gonna have to check it out.

yay~

A+ band name, sweet lineup.

Finally, one of my J-music Holy Grails has arrived... ;w; Chu Ishikawa's glorious 3-CD Tetsuo Complete Box, featuring music from the cult classic Tetsuo movies, plus unreleased tracks and mixes (and a sick booklet). Also, the box is so thick, damnnn! lol

awww...

I haven't found much enjoyment in their first single (the production was especially grating), nevertheless it's Kyouka we're talking about, so I won't give up on them just yet! Let's see how this will turn out...

I've only noticed just now, but you can actually listen to three of the demo tracks he released earlier this year:

Diabolic Night sounds okay too I guess (btw that cover art is totally epic, haha!). Nuctemeron didn't grab me yet, at least not this song.

Truly tragic kei.

Hooo boy, May sure was a cool month! At least for me, I found lots of awesome stuff to listen to. What were some of your favorites? As usual, the rules are pretty simple: you can list what releases you thought were the best, and explain why in a few sentences. You can even pick just 1 album if that's all you've got, and try to keep it to a maximum of 5 items. Feel free to add or remove any albums later if you feel like your taste has changed, etc. Oh, and try to include a sample or two so that others could peep those sweet tunes more easily! Here we go~ Gustave Tiger - Chaste and Mystic Tribadry / This album completely blew me away. I've already been a casual fan of this artsy Hungarian punk group, but they've really upped their game for their 2nd full-length! They deliver sizzling and bubbling guitar melodies, catchy vocal hooks and an all around pleasantly weird atmosphere (those lyrics, bruh!) in spades. The horn section on some of the tracks is a nice touch too. Highly recommended if you enjoy melodic punk-rock with an eccentric twist. Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool / It's been a long time since I've actually really sat down and listened to Radiohead, but when they released their new album I just had to check it out, of course... and what can I say? It's a completely immersive listening experience, very intimate yet grandiose. They show their weird side now and then too, which is always fun. However, it's not a 'fun' album, if you get my drift. Very melancholic and moody, with some pleasant orchestral arrangements to elevate the atmosphere. Strong release. Vektor - Terminal Redux / What a beast of an album this is! Clocking in at over 70 minutes, it's Vektor's most ambitious project to date. We're dealing with a sci-fi concept album here that doesn't miss the mark, not even once. Raspy thrash metal collides with truly progressive elements making for an unforgettable listen. Some of the more gargantuan tracks might seem intimidating at first, but they're all packed with cool riffs and themes, so you won't get bored easily. Killer stuff! Honorable mentions Death Grips - Bottomless Pit / Another new DG album, another victory for them. Not much else to say. Heart Attack Kids - No Future / Ass-kicking noise rock with just enough catchy bits to keep you hooked. Perturbator - The Uncanny Valley / Almost made my top-top list. Excellent synth-stravaganza, just like last time!

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... oh wow.

Uhhh gotta check me out some Luzifer and Quintessenz, thanks for the recommendations!

Actually looking forward to this! (The original manga is one of my faves.) Tho I guess it'll be a bit weird seeing Takeru in a full-fledged eroguro flick, haha.

It actually is! It features some guest vocalists too iirc (there's information on it on his homepage).