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RAMI - Aspiration © 2016 Across Music / VAA. All rights reserved.

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RAMI - Aspiration

With a little help from the GALNERYUS boys, the one-time queen of "girls metal" gets her solo career off to an intriguing start.

X JAPAN - "We Are X" Film Review © X JAPAN

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X JAPAN - "We Are X" Film Review

A treasure trove of live performances and behind-the-scenes footage of Japan’s most iconic rock band.

AKB48 - Shuku Takahashi Minami Sotsugyou "148.5cm no Mita Yume" in Yokohama Stadium © AKS

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AKB48 - Shuku Takahashi Minami Sotsugyou "148.5cm no Mita Yume" in Yokohama Stadium

The final curtain for Takahashi Minami with AKB48 has fallen.

HER NAME IN BLOOD - Evolution From Apes © HER NAME IN BLOOD

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HER NAME IN BLOOD - Evolution From Apes

Tokyo metallers evolve some past classics along with fresh material in their newest EP.

lyrical school - Summer Foundation © lyrical school. All rights reserved.

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lyrical school - Summer Foundation

Returning with yet another groundbreaking music video, hip-hop idol group lyrical school are ready to entertain this summer with their latest digital single release, "Summer Foundation".

SCANDAL - Take Me Out © Epic Records Japan

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SCANDAL - Take Me Out

SCANDAL heat up the summer with a vibrant mishmash of new sounds.

Hamasaki Yoko - Blue Forest © Hamasaki Yoko. Provided by RESONANCE Media.

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Hamasaki Yoko - Blue Forest

URBANGARDE vocalist Hamasaki Yoko brings her latest solo project "Blue Forest" to bespell and enchant listeners with its mystical tone.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S - Hoshizora ni kakeru koe © Massive One Inc. All Rights Reserved

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THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S - Hoshizora ni kakeru koe

Happy fifth anniversary! Among other things THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S are celebrating their anniversary with the release of a mini-album.

BAND-MAID – Brand New MAID © PLATINUM PASSPORT. All rights reserved.

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BAND-MAID – Brand New MAID

BAND-MAID makes a bold statement with the release of their new album.

Neo Atomic Motor - Beyond the Horizon © Neo Atomic Motor

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Neo Atomic Motor - Beyond the Horizon

A superb release from electro-rockers NAM that takes you on a whirlwind of a journey.

MIYAVI - Afraid To Be Cool / Raise Me Up © MASAYOSHI SUKITA

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MIYAVI - Afraid To Be Cool / Raise Me Up

MIYAVI gives himself unto dance for this, his catchiest outing since 2013's Horizon.

Albion - Campanula © Albion

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Albion - Campanula

Rarely has a debut album left a band with so little still to prove.

STARMARIE - THE FANTASY WORLD © 2015 M-SMILE Co.,Ltd / brainsync,inc. All rights reserved.

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STARMARIE - THE FANTASY WORLD

STARMARIE and an unusual collection of stories.

Matenrou Opera - Chikyu © KING RECORDS / Bellwood Records / Xarts. All rights reserved.

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Matenrou Opera - Chikyu

An album with great flow and songs that carry a distinctive Matenrou Opera flavour.

UROBOROS - ZODIAC © 2015 PONY CANYON INC.

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UROBOROS - ZODIAC

The supergroup's latest release is sure to cast a spell on new and old fans alike.

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