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BALZAC - Blackout © Shocker Europe

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BALZAC - Blackout

Packed with ferocious screams, catchy whoa-oh choruses and timeless punk energy, Blackout is a diverse and highly satisfying tenth album.

Alice Nine - SHADOWPLAY © PS COMPANY

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Alice Nine - SHADOWPLAY

The second consecutive single following Daybreak showcases the band's metal-tinged rock sound in a new light.

Sakamoto Maaya - singer-songwriter © JVC Music / Sakamoto Maaya

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Sakamoto Maaya - singer-songwriter

The singer becomes the songwriter in this mixed lot of an album.

THE NOVEMBERS - GIFT © THE NOVEMBERS

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THE NOVEMBERS - GIFT

Dream-like, hazy, and ultimately uplifting.

UNCHAIN - Love & Groove Delivery © THE NOVEMBERS

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UNCHAIN - Love & Groove Delivery

New, groovy takes on some favourite tracks.

DIAURA - Whiteness © Ains

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DIAURA - Whiteness

Among the myriad of releases within the visual kei world, Whiteness is short but effective.

GOTHIKA - YOMI © GOTHIKA

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GOTHIKA - YOMI

A successful fusion of European inspiration and Japanese concepts.

vistlip - CHIMERA © vistlip

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vistlip - CHIMERA

vistlip's CHIMERA shows an interesting concept with a selection of interesting tracks.

Alice Nine - Daybreak (SAGA ver.) © P.S. COMPANY

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Alice Nine - Daybreak (SAGA ver.)

Daybreak debuts a different sound for Alice Nine.

illion - UBU © P.S. COMPANY

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illion - UBU

An inspired solo debut from the RADWIMPS frontman.

Yeti - Katei no Jijou © P.S. COMPANY

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Yeti - Katei no Jijou

New group Yeti, fronted by Satoshi (aka emiru ex-aicle.), have just performed their first and sold-out one-man show. We take a look at the group's debut mini-album.

Awoi – Birthday © Awoi

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Awoi – Birthday

It doesn’t have to be pretty if it’s good.

MONKEY MAJIK - If © JaME - Ken Tran

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MONKEY MAJIK - If

A simple but effective first single of 2013.

lynch. – BALLAD © lynch. - Gan-Shin

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lynch. – BALLAD

Though its title is misleading, BALLAD is still worth listening to.

Misaruka - Juliet © Misaruka - Starwave Records

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Misaruka - Juliet

Misaruka's mini-album Juliet experiments with different sounds and a particular theme: Romeo and Juliet.

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