Leaderboard

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/riaa-physical-record-sales-topped-digital-downloads-in-2017/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jan/03/digital-streaming-behind-biggest-rise-in-uk-music-sales-for-two-decades there're numerous reasons VK acts won't get signed and distributed through major western labels, and they are slowly catching up with the streaming trend, but this scene never relied on an equation of 1 fan purchasing 1 CD per release, the moment we stop downloading shit for free you and your kind will jump ahead screaming it's imperative for the REAL fans to purchase checki and merch, covering the overseas purchasing fees. are you going to imply that the other outlets in the dying scene (i.e. SHOXX) are also leaving the market due to our lack of support? ironically starwave produces the cheapest, shittiest, most derivative music/looks in the scene as of now, and I want to see the receipts that bands themselves get the coin from itunes purchases. you should consider a social media diet (just a suggestion.)

Kyo legit is just 1 face tattoo away from looking like one of those contemporary xanax rappers

Back from my Japan trip, I got and bought so much vk shit lmao I'll upload other stuff later cause I'm lazy right now

At this point they could easily replace Shinya with a wax doll during photoshoots and nobody would fucking notice

the more i look at it, the more kyo starts to resemble some fucked up mashup between a kpop idol, lil peep and yoda

The new DIR EN GREY artist photo and artworks for DIR EN GREY’s 29th single 『人間を被る』(Ningen wo Kaburu) have been unveiled. Deluxe Limited Edition Limited Edition Regular Edition

new band "LAY ABOUT WORLD" has formed. They will release their live-limited mini-album, "DROWN DEEPLY" (2300 yen, 5 songs) at their first live on May 25. [lineup] Vo.狂太郎 (kyotaro) (ex-Volark-->√eight-->Black:List-->COCKROACH.-->LAST OF FATE) Gt.イザナ (izana) (ex-トランスノート (trance note)) Gt.Takuya Ba.真悠 (mayu) (ex-トランスノート (trance note)) support Dr.みちゃき (misaki) (ex-1年4組-Ichiyon-) OHP Twitter

u know what we need right now? a visual kei new age band

Every day we stray further from Adidas's light.

speculation: the complete QR code from kyo's jacket is mailed out to the first 100 customers who order all 3 editions and it contains a link to 45 second long video of shitfaced kyo twerking naked

I feel like people don't need a reminder to not post the GazettE album as requested. Most people are pretty respectful when it comes to special requests such as this. I mean but hey if you didn't get the reasoning you wanted out of the previous subject you can enjoy your same post 2.0 whichever makes you feel better.

So then it's just a re-imaging of the same topic.

Evil.

There's been lots of great stuff this year so far. DOF's Unintelligible won me over the most with it's catchy, technical, frantic and hugely creative songwriting. It's up there with insert memory as one of the most creative VK songs of the decade imo especially the '1234567 123456 .... 123 121 YOKU DEKIMASHITA' part. The whole album is filled with great tracks (like the one's listed here) though I do agree it's a little bit weaker then their other stuff which is essential listening. Kizu's track was also fantastic, just heavy, catchy and really high energy and LIME's performance is top notch. Can't wait for an album. 貴方だけを壊して飾ってみたい was my favorite track off Chanty's album and it's nice to see it on the list. There were some weak tracks on the album but it was solid (but they butchered m.o.b imo). IIII-Ligro's album has potential to be one of the most interesting albums of the year and that 爆烈ストーム song was nice. I need to check those out. And that Golden Bomber song is just too relatable. Nothing beats laughing at how much life sucks. I didn't expect that ending either. I guess it's time to spin it a few more times. Also would have included Buck-Tick's Salome -femme fatale- off their new album which is absolutely fantastic. And the first track off Pura's new album was cool too:

I met Game Grumps today, and asked Arin to sign the picture of Gackt in the Merveilles booklet since he said he wanted Gackt to fuck him in the ass. Here's some notable things: - Arin remembers saying he wants Gackt to fuck him in the ass - Arin enthusiastically took the booklet and signed the picture of Gackt whilst saying aggressively "Damn right I'd let Gackt fuck me" -Arin exclaimed how beautiful he finds Gackt upon Dan saying so himself -Arin knows of Malice Mizer -Upon asking Danny to sign whoever he found most beautiful, he chose Mana, despite struggling to pick. Here's the beauty itself (they loved my partners Danny Sexbang cosplay, Danny said she was "Dressed for success" xD)

Smh we just had this topic.

UMMMM CAN WE GET A -OZ- REVIVAL?

Hey everyone! It's been a while since our last Recommended Tracks segment since we moved from a monthly release to a quarterly release. That means there's plenty of new music for us to nerd out over, and so far 2018 has not disappointed us! New format, same good quality of thoughts and music. Hopefully you see something you like and find something new too! @Zeus' picks "THE IIID EMPIRE" by Dir en grey "無礼王 (Burei Ou)" by Develop one's faculties "The Gate To My Funeral" by Earthstream @tetsu_sama69's picks "傷痕" by キズ (Kizu) "アンインテリジブル" (Unintelligble) by Develop one's faculties "LOVELESS" by DARIAN MARIAN @fitear1590's picks "ヴィーナスの恋人" (Lover from Venus) by クウチュウ戦 (Koochewsen) "Shedding" by The fin "貴方だけを壊して飾ってみたい〜Chantyの世界へようこそ2〜 ver." (Anata dake o kowashite kazatte mitai〜Chanty no sekai e yokosou 2〜 ver.) by Chanty "偽りのシンパシー ft.アイナ・ジ・エンド(BiSH)" False Sympathy ft. AiNA THE END (BiSH) by MONDO GROSSO "Sanfransokyo Girl" by Satellite Young "掌で踊る" (tenohira de odoru) by そこに鳴る (sokoninaru) @emmny's picks "Chocolate Passion" by 凛として時雨 (Rin Toshite Shigure) "毒苺" (Dokuichigo) by ヴァージュ(Virge) "Invisible Individual" by IIII-Ligro- @plastic_rainbow's picks "this is 芸術" (this is Geijutsu) by Develop One's Faculties "Merry Ghost Land" by 爆烈ストーム!! ( Bakuretsu Storm!!) @doombox's pick "Modrý sen" by UQiYO @helcchi's picks "輪廻" (Rinne) by リベリオ (RIBELIO) "Garden in a Lost Place" by Narumi "ROTTEN ORANGE" by アクメ (ACME) @YuyoDrift's pick KISS OF DEATH (Produced by HYDE) by 中島美嘉 (Mika Nakashima) @qotka's picks "「リストカットして」" (risutokattoshite) by ゴシップ (Gossip) "やさしくしてね" (yasashiku shite ne) by ゴールデンボンバー (Golden Bomber) Guest Contributions @Ada Suilen's picks "Falling" by The GazettE "エンド" (End) by Reol @Mamo's pick こわれはじめる by SWARRRM

Sup people, i am not sure if i am posting this in the right place, i am not please warn me of where i could post this I made a cover of coldrain's die tomorrow, would be pleased if you gave it a listen, i should have a Mejibray cover coming really soon as well Thank you

For real, I haven't been as hyped about anything Visual-Kei related since maybe, like, Sukekiyo's first album?

Kaoru did say that Shinya is the most stubborn out of all of them, and Shinya’s lack of style change in forever supports that. He’s turning into Yoshiki. I think you’ve got Die and Toshiya reversed.

damn ORCALADE should release something, their debut EP was one of my favorite releases last year.

I was able to do event photography for Sakura Con and here are some of the shots I got of Okamoto’s!!! @Itodid I do a good?

Looks like Kyo stuck his hand in Ghostbusters slime or perhaps just a green septic tank after snorting fermented faecal matter. Toshiya just escaped the set of a live-action Castlevania movie. Kaoru is 100% sure his taste in fashion is good (but it's not). Why does his make-up always look so dreadful? Die just auditioned for bishounen of the month. Shinya looks the exact fucking same.

this band was amazing, and was more amazing because Neige (Old Silver Key / Alcest / Peste Noire) was in

toshiya and die always serving DA LOOKS i'll pretend i didn't see the gremlin

He thought he was turning up for Sukekiyo's latest photoshoot, that's why.

I don’t understand the appeal behind novelty acts like Golden Bomber. Why even bother releasing physical music releases if the performers aren’t the original musicians? And why buy it (looking at you, Japan)? It kind of reminds me of that “California Raisins” tape that my parents bought for me when I was five.

my pussy is ready for lil kyo's mixtape

who is she

No he's

His real name is obviously Salad Fingers.

is kyo wearing a fucking christmas wreath on his head?

Haven't heard of them either I'll also have to check these guys out too. Deafheaven is another one of my favorites as well.

Looks exactly the way I thought it would sound.

They have. I think it's their 2nd single on Starwave.

To add, this:

https://wallower.bandcamp.com/ ^ One of my favorite black metal inspired projects

Their digital single, "AMBITIONS" is also available for purchase through their online shop for 300 yen. [lineup] Vo.yu-ha Gt.Nero Ba.Aki Dr.RAY

What's the point of asking an opinion if you're just gonna do whatever you wanted to do anyways? Was this an attempt to get attention? I'm sure there are better ways.

I know the feel all too well. I almost cried watching the band's last live DVD last night.

My other picks: Nokubura went incredibly high and strong with this one... one of their most technical works to date! http://picosong.com/weC8H Best song from doorAdore, an album to listen with all its complex and different shades Kamijo is always Kamijo and he shows it with these two masterpieces, already surrounded by worthy themes inside a great album.

SARIGIA new single "DECAYED" will be released at 2018.04.15. Tracklist: 1.-REQUIEM- 2. DECAYED 3. 熄まない雨、褪せた涙

i'm glad that even though hatsune miku is a popular choice, DEG decided to feature the vastly superior GUMI!

Same. And 12012 is "twelve o twelve" for me.

I'M ABOUT TO DESTROY EVERYTHING AROUND ME. I knew it's going to happen... But why so soon.... i saw them for the first time in my life at the same venue at revival day. AND NOW THEY WILL DISBAND at the same venue. I didn't enjoyed their stuff recently and their fans do not look that excited about everything or it's just me... I don't care... I will go there and headbang my emotions away. They were one of the most favourite band for 10 years.... it's hard....