The Weekly Quickie: LEZARD, Litchi Hikari Club, Nihilizm, GazettE, MIYAVI, VAMPS, BLITZ, Escapism, DECAYS

 It's Quickie time again!  Check out all those releases!

At their one-man live at Akasaka BLITZ, LEZARD announced the release of their first full length album, Tokagetchu, on July 15.  The album consists of six brand new tracks written exclusively for this album and will release in two versions:  Iiko version and Waruiko version.  Iiko version comes with a DVD with the PV, offshot, and 9 caligraphy videos while the Waruiko version comes with two additional original songs plus 5 bonus tracks of previously released singles. 

The Weekly Quickie: HONE YOUR SENSE, Dir en grey, NIGHTMARE, ADAMS,Gazette

Hey, Nocturnal Bloodlust fans.  Remember that other drummer, Gaku?  Guess what he's up to.  He's joined up with melodic metal band Hone Your Sense.  I just took a listen and NocuBura fans are sure to love this.  Check out the PV for Black Lotus and pick up their new album, Absolute Senses, just released July 9.

The Weekly Quickie: BORN, Lycaon, ALSDEAD, ViViD, DaizyStripper, GazettE

This week, it's all about lives and new releases!  First up, BORN and Lycaon just announced an EU Tour!  The tour, called RAMPAGE, will consist of a series of two-man lives across Europe.  Schedule and ticketing information to be announced via MJP on May 23rd, so keep your eyes peeled!

Guess what.  I don't have to eat my hat!  ALSDEAD just held their much awaited JUDGEMENT DAY live on May 16 where they announced the official induction of drummer, Nikky, to the ranks and the release of an as yet untitled album later this year.  If you were lucky enough to attend the live, you had the opportunity to grab a limited edition of their newest single, STAR LESS , which officially releases 6/4.  It also means I hate you.  I lot.  Check out a preview below.

PV Analysis: The GazettE "Inside Beast"

The GazettE - Inside Beast (2013)

The GazettE is a visual kei group active since 2002, formed by members of other bands as their last band. Featuring Ruki (vocals), Uruha (guitar), Aoi (guitar, backing vocals), Reita (bass) and Kai (drums), their sound here is a nu-metal/electro fusion. Lyrically, the song 'Inside Beast' begins as an invitation to intercourse followed by a dark trip of insight, mirrored in the decadent imagery the PV serves up.