The Weekly Quickie: Lycaon, Serah, SPELL BOX, AvelCain, Memento Mori, DIV, 5572320

Prepare yourselves, folks.  This was a week of sucks.  We'll start with the one that hit me the hardest, the disbandment of Lycaon.  This is a band that seemed like it was in it for the long haul.  They've been together seven years and seemed only on their way up, but they've decided they will disband after their live at Akasaka BLITZ on November 7.  The reasoning they've given is rather vague, saying simply 'this and that,' but they will work hard until the end and look forward to your support for their final one-man tour.

The Weekly Quickie: CLOWD, DIV, Liraizo, My Bacteria Heat Island, Shonenki, REIGN

Boy, do I love a mystery.  Word of the formation of a new band has reached my ears, but details are very hush-hush.  The group is called CLØWD and so far, we have nothing more than an official site displaying a teaser video and a countdown clock.  The band image is also quite vague, with each member standing behind bars with covered faces.  Any guesses on who they could be?

The Weekly Quickie: D'espairsRay, G.L.A.M.S., Royz, DIV

I'm not ashamed.  I admit it.  When I read this bit of news, I literally screamed.  For the first time since their breakup in 2011, neu-metal rockers D'espairsRay will be once again hitting the stage.  They will be playing Angelo Presents 「THE INTERSECTION OF DOGMA」 on 7/29 at Zepp Diver City.  D'espairsRay broke up in 2011 after a long haitus due to vocalist Hizumi's throat condition and he says he's still not at 100%, but is excited to be performing with D'espairsRay again and will do his best to put on a great show.  They will be joined by Angelo, RIZE, Lynch and FAKE?.  Here's hoping for a DVD.