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Disqualia - Over the Destruction © Disqualia

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Disqualia - Over the Destruction

IBUKI makes her belated entrance into 'girls' metal' with a formidable new band.

exist†trace - THIS IS NOW © Monster's Inc. All rights reserved.

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exist†trace - THIS IS NOW

exist†trace release a diverse new mini-album!

FATE GEAR - A Light in the Black © KNOCK

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FATE GEAR - A Light in the Black

Vocalist Nico shines on this imperfect but promising first album from FATE GEAR.

Charisma.com - Aidoro C © Lastrum Music Entertaniment Inc. All rights reserved.

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Charisma.com - Aidoro C

Alternating rap, pop and electro with the finesse of a maestro, the duo take listeners into their offbeat and funny universe.

BABYMETAL - METAL RESISTANCE © 2016 earMusic

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BABYMETAL - METAL RESISTANCE

Its name reflects its agenda.

LAPiS LiGHT - Renjou no yuki © LAPiS LiGHT. All rights reserved.

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LAPiS LiGHT - Renjou no yuki

A uniquely Japanese single from a promising new band.

SCANDAL - YELLOW © Epic Records Japan

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SCANDAL - YELLOW

With YELLOW, the ladies from Osaka make it seven out of seven.

Ayumi Hamasaki - Winter diary ~A7 Classical~ © 2016 avex music creative. All rights reserved.

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Ayumi Hamasaki - Winter diary ~A7 Classical~

Evocative pop anthems with a difference.

WagakkiBand – Strong Fate © 2015 Avex Music Creative Inc. Provided by Cool Japan Music, Inc.

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WagakkiBand – Strong Fate

WagakkiBand's latest single contains only traces of the octet's signature musical style.

UROBOROS - ANOTHER ARK © 2015 PONY CANYON INC.

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UROBOROS - ANOTHER ARK

After three years away, Kamiki Aya makes her recording comeback with UROBOROS, a joint venture with ex-Asriel maestro Kurose Keisuke.

STARMARIE - Mekurumeku yuuki! © 2015 M-SMILE Co.,Ltd / brainsync,inc. All rights reserved.

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STARMARIE - Mekurumeku yuuki!

Ima da yo Stand Up Time!

URBANGARDE - Showa 90 nen © 2015 URBANGARDE. Provided by RESONANCE Media.

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URBANGARDE - Showa 90 nen

URBANGARDE offers an emotionally stirring cure for Japan's many social ills.

CRYSTAL LAKE - THE SIGN © CRYSTAL LAKE. Provided by JPU Records.

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CRYSTAL LAKE - THE SIGN

CRYSTAL LAKE's THE SIGN was one of the best releases of 2015.

IRON ATTACK! – Death and Rebirth © 2015 IRON ATTACK! All rights reserved.

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IRON ATTACK! – Death and Rebirth

Another album, another classic title track from IRON ATTACK!.

Crystal Kay feat. Namie Amuro - REVOLUTION © UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC All rights reserved.

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Crystal Kay feat. Namie Amuro - REVOLUTION

C'mon people, let's start a REVOLUTION.

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