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soko ni naru will release a new album on February 8th, 2017!
 

 
http://sokoninaru.com/
https://www.facebook.com/sokoninarujp/
https://twitter.com/sokoninaru_band
 

 
■ミニアルバム『METALIN』
2017年2月8日発売
KOCA-93／￥1,800＋税
＜収録曲＞
1. Break out!!!
2. 新世界より
3. METALIN
4. family
5. 藍色の明日へ
6. 星の行方
7. sayonara blue
 
 

克哉 (Katsuya / ex-CodeRebirth) solo project "Misanthropist" will release new single "Misanthropy" in 2017/01/22.
 

 
[tracklist]
01. The Depth
02. Souleater
03. Grief
04. Misanthropy

If "tribute" means we will get various acts covering MUCC songs, we can also question the possible selection of artists involved in case that happens - small Danger Crue names with some other possible indie vk names? Their fellow bands? "Senpais"?
 
I am intrigued.

MUCC will be releasing a new full album on January 25th 2017. The album is set to have 14 tracks including, "Yue ni, Matenro", "Heide" and "CLASSIC."
Full track list and cover art TBA. Will come in 3 types, 2 limited editions and 1 common type (Type A: CD + DVD + Art Book, Type B: CD + DVD, and Type C: CD only).  

Who's always up for new cinema staff?
 

Release of 2 new songs 3rd single was recorded state-of-the-art sound of the FED "ZENITH / NADIR" was decided on December 28!
 
Title: ZENITH / NADIR (Zenith / Nadia)
Label: DIZAIN Records
Part number: DZRCD-005
JAN: 4948722524878
Form: maxi single CD
Price: ¥ 1200 + tax
Release Date: 2016 December 28 (Wednesday)
Publisher: DIZAIN Records
Publisher: Daiki Sound
Track: Title To Be Determined (2 songs)
 
http://fareastdizain.com/news/0/32005/

This is probably the first time I'm not even interested in hearing an ET release.  The last few have let me down far too much.  The old stuff was so good - the hope always burned for something more edgy.
 
Here's to hoping they do a Girugamesh-esque 2013 style comeback.

I really like 衍龍 (Kouryuu) and his compositions.  That alone excites me more than 猟牙 (Ryoga) fronting the project, as I could never really get into born past a few select songs.  Why doesn't the topic title include the other members former bands too?  MBHI and Sadie have a strong following in the VK community...

It sucks because they're really good but they haven't really done much since returning. A few lives here and there, one single, DVD releases, and a bunch of best-ofs?  Surprised they couldn't get together to at least release one new album. That's almost like X-Japan bad except X-Japan is more annoying about it since they keep teasing an album.

I've been listening to VK/Japanese music for well over a decade now (since i lived in Japan in 2002).  I understand the common theme of disbandment - but in this case, a lot of the bands I have been listening to for several years have all, one after the other been calling it quits in recent succession (veteran bands that have been steady in the scene - like Giru, DuelJewel, Sel'm, etc.).
 
I am just noticing that many new bands are not catching my ear anymore, and the veteran ones are now gone, so the forecast is bleaker than I expect.

OMG that "black" look in the pv looks stunning and the instrumentation is amazing as well - just too bad Jin's harsh just sound not good enough for that kind of music - at least in my opinion....

Inb4 Yuuki comes with a line up like fucking LACK-CO with unexpected bandomen like someone from OZ or something lmao

This is probably the first time I'm not even interested in hearing an ET release.  The last few have let me down far too much.  The old stuff was so good - the hope always burned for something more edgy.
 
Here's to hoping they do a Girugamesh-esque 2013 style comeback.

That clip sounded awesome.  I agree the resemblance of Milk and Satoshi is there - in any case - this sounds good.
 
But as already mentioned - San, Satoshi, and TenTen don't have great track records of keeping bands together.

Lynch. Season is in full swing again, with the release of AVANTGARDE. Given the previews and the release of the FAKE PV alongside their yearly release of album, going into this album, the mentality is the same: This will be another Lynch. Album. You’re going to get the typical Lynch album songs with some new pizzaz thrown in here in there. In other words, expecting anything drastically new is hella silly. Lets get right into it.
 
 
Minus the intro, The album kicks off with of course, a “standard” Lynch. Track: Evidence. Its pretty much the upgraded and lower tuned version of Gallows, Moment, Marrow with newer elements to it. The repeating breakdown on this track is just Lynch again nailing and getting better at this metalcore aspect. Hazuki saying “are you fucking ready, GO!!!!” and the instruments getting into it puts a smile on my face and makes me nut several times.

 The chorus and the middle part of the song where it seems as if the band is singing all together (or maybe its just Hazuki’s vocals layered on top of each other), is a nice show of growth and for some reason gives me a warm feeling.  These types of Lynch. songs are  by far my favorite and I’m glad that it took two albums to get another one. It was worth the wait and definitely a highlight/great way to start off the album.
 
Pledge: If AVANTGARDE was to have another song/PV for promotion, I feel like this would be it. Its definitely a radio-ish type song, which isn’t a bad thing. It’s a very simple track and it too shows Lynch doing new things. The key in which this song is in is abnormal for me to hear Lynch in despite it being one of my personal favorites. The added instruments in the background gives this a much lighter feel than the average Lynch song. Also, same with Evidence, I like ending part where Hazuki (and maybe Co.) is singing the Lalalala part. That warm feeling struck me again haha. A nice follow up.
 
F.A.K.E: IDC what anyone has to say, this track is BOSS AS FUCK.  Its another typical lynch track but its still engaging as hell. And that break where Akinori does his bass solo and the track explodes
 

 
 
GETS ME ROCKING EVERY TIME. Its AWESOME. I dead ass spend half an hour to 45 mins since this album dropped listening just to this song. This album starting off on the right foot.
 
DAMNED: I tend not to give too much attention to these 2 minute Lynch. Tracks because I feel like they’re pretty forgettable for the most part and are just made as filler. But…..I’d be lying if I said I rocks with this one. It’s a banger and the breakdown reminds me that of the recent rendition of Im Sick Bcuz Luv u, which too is a behemoth in its own right. Solid track.
 
UNELMA: This is the fresh track of the album. I can’t tie this to any of their previous material, which is great. Its super rockin, and gives off an old-ish vk vibe but modernized in the bands style. Reo and Yusuke really shine here, especially on the chorus and solo.  When Lynch. want’s to/can, they can really breathe in some new life into their discography, this is a clear indication of that. I’d love to see what they could do with more tracks of this nature.
 

 
PHANTOM: Another pretty fresh track, where I can’t tie this to previous material. From the jump this track got me with chills running down my spine. Again both Guitarists shine brightly here. Yusuke’s Delay effect in the beginning and throughout the guitar is the backbone of this song and helps give it that dark and eerie feel. Reo’s solo is just…..Oh man…I can’t
 

 
 This is a straight, bonafide gem right here. I can actually envision Hazuki wearing a mask or something while performing this. I want to see this shit live. It’s the best song on the album.
 
KILLING CULT:  Perfect follow up from Phantom. Its fun, new, still on the really dark side but also sinister. The bridge puts you in this kind of hazy-ish feel which is soooo cool and Hazuki’s vocals play such a huge part in this. Actually, Hazuki shines a lot in this track for some reason.  Its nice to see him use his voice in ways that I’m so used to hearing it when it comes to the typical Lynch songs. This track is another one that I can’t wait to see live. I have a feeling it will be 10x more enjoyable. Great track.
 
PRAYER: This is where the album gets a lil iffy for me. This track just gives off the vibe that it was done just to fill space. Its more or less another rendition of a track that they have on the same album, FAKE….and it’s the inferior version. It’s Very forgettable. Nothing more to see here.
 
NEEDLEZ: Another forgettable song, that I don’t wanna waste time on typing about.
 
THE OUTRAGE SEXUALITY: Ahhh….ok. Another typical 2 minute Lynch song that I wanted to disregard but I ended up liking. I feel like it could do without the chorus. But still, nothing spectacular that id go back to.
 
FAREWELL: I’m not a big fan of this song, largely because it reminds me off of one of those songs off of IBIM, which alongside most of the album, I found to be boring. BUT it makes sense as a closer at least to me. Nothing really going on here too to be honest.
 
In general, this album did what it was supposed to. It catered to people who know Lynch for doing what Lynch does. And It caters to those who want to see the band do something different.  As for how the album flowed, I believe it started off great and kept a solid consistency in regards to what it was supposed to do as a Lynch album. But the end bit really harmed it in my eyes. Besides those tracks, I really enjoyed this album.  If I had to rank it in the cluster of albums they’ve been dropping yearly, it easily falls second to D.A.R.K which I believe is the best thing they’ve done since signing to King records.
When including all of the songs this gets a solid 7.5/10
Take out the end bit : 9.5/10
Now give me a live DVD you SOB’s.
 

** a Girugamesh-esque 2016 style disband.

Another one release of a mediocre poppy shit, I guess

That clip sounded awesome.  I agree the resemblance of Milk and Satoshi is there - in any case - this sounds good.
 
But as already mentioned - San, Satoshi, and TenTen don't have great track records of keeping bands together.

lineup revealed! GET SHOOK LADIES

Vo.てんてん (ex-MBHI)
Gu.SAN (ex-BFN)
Gu.milk (Satoshi, ex-DOAK)
Ba.Ivy (ex-Moran)
Dr.higiri (ex-BFN support)





1st Mini Album『怪しい眼鏡屋さん』is set for release October 9th!
Limited Edition type

1.怪しい眼鏡屋さん(SE)
2.玩具眼鏡 Googly eyes
3.色眼鏡 色彩皆無
4.紫外線眼鏡 終焉詐欺
5.水眼鏡 火花を散らしたら
6.葬式眼鏡 偽物語
[DVD]色眼鏡 色彩皆無MV＋offshot
 
Regular Edition type A

1.怪しい眼鏡屋さん(SE)
2.玩具眼鏡 Googly eyes
3.色眼鏡 色彩皆無
4.紫外線眼鏡 終焉詐欺
5.水眼鏡 火花を散らしたら
6.葬式眼鏡 偽物語
7.通常盤A曲
 
Regular edition Type B

1.怪しい眼鏡屋さん(SE)
2.玩具眼鏡 Googly eyes
3.色眼鏡 色彩皆無
4.紫外線眼鏡 終焉詐欺
5.水眼鏡 火花を散らしたら
6.葬式眼鏡 偽物語
7.通常盤B曲 
 

"サイレントノイズ(silent noise)" will be opening theme of Play Station Vita game "Collar×Malice"