The Weekly Quickie: SEKAI NO OWARI, SuG, Zin, Slinger, BLITZ, SCREW, DRAFT KING

 Movies, conventions, and triumphant returns!  Oh my!

SEKAI NO OWARI have announced they will be supplying the theme song for both Attack on Titan live action films.  The first installment hits theatres August 1 and features the band's newest song, ANTI-HERO.  The song will release on the single of the same name on July 29.  The second movie, titled ATTACK ON TITAN End of the World, releases September 19.  No word yet on which song will grace the opening credits of this one, but I'm sure it will be killer.

The Weekly Quickie: Royz, Glam Grammar, RevelZ, SuG, Black Gene for the Next Scene, A9, DIAWOLF

It seems Royz will be busy busy bees this year, starting with an Asian tour in April that will take them to South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.  Following the tour, they've announced the release of a new maxi-single, THE BEGINNING, on May 6 followed by a one-man 47 prefectures tour, 47th Beginners, starting May 11 through September 22.  In addition to the tour, they will hold a 6th Anniversary one-man at Namba Hatch on September 28.  Whew!  I'm exhausted just writing about it!

The Weekly Quickie: Black Gene for the Next Scene, D=OUT, SuG, L'arc en Ciel, BABYMETAL, Hybrids, Dangercrue Records

Bad news for fans of BFN.  Drummer Sala has announced he will be departing the band and retiring from music after their tour final at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM on January 4.  In his official statement on their ohp, he states that he feels he is not able to be the drummer he wants to be for BFN and so has decided to step down.

The Weekly Quickie: Mix Speaker's, Inc., SuG, Maximum the Hormone, UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ, DOG in the PWO, BABYMETAL

We reported a couple of weeks ago on the addition of vocalist NIKA (ex-MoNoLith Keita) to the Mix Speaker's, Inc. lineup.  On November 14, Mix Speaker's, Inc. released a demo on their YouTube channel of a new song recorded with their new lineup.  They will perform their first live with Nika on December 7 at Shinjuku BLAZE, kicking off a short one-man tour titled "Ghost House."

The Weekly Quickie: X-Japan, Nocturnal Bloodlust, My Bacteria Heat Island, LM.C, SuG

As you all probably know, X-Japan played Madison Square Garden in their first show in what seems like a hundred years.  From what I'm hearing, the show went great and came with a big announcement.  X-Japan has confirmed the release of a new album and a world tour!  No details as of yet, but we'll be sure to keep you posted.

VYPER Japanese Music Magazine Vol. 001

Pre-order is up! Order now to get your copy of VYPER Japanese Music's second issue, the premier French print JRock magazine!!

In this months issue they take a look at both Japan Music Fest as well as Japan Expo! It will be shipping this September, order now!

Cover

DEAD END

Inside:

JapanMusicFest : SuG SADIE DEAD END

Japan Expo : LOKA Gacharic Spin Yoshiki Hakuei

GALNERYUS

BABYMETAL

KAMIJO

HYBRIDS

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST

UMBRELLA

VYPER Japanese Music Magazine First Issue Release

VYPER Japanese Music magazine, the first 100% Visual-kei and J-Rock french print magazine is now available for pre-order! Pre-order is available until June 30th, with the first issue due to be released July 1st. Shipping is available world -wide. Please make sure to choose the correct shipping option when you order (Envoi International for us!). The first issue with international shipping for North America is 8.50€ (12.60CAD/11.56USD)

Further information can be found on their Facebook page! Please note this magazine is in french. 

Order HERE! The first 100 pre-orders get a free surprise gift!

Cover and Interview:

MIYAVI

Inside this issue:

MIKARU -G.L.A.M.S-

YOSHIKI

UPLIFT SPICE

LUNA SEA

SuG

GREMLINS

DAIZYSTRIPPER