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Galneryus - Premiere New Video

With their new album just days away, Japanese power metal titans Galneryus have unveiled a video for the song "There's No Escape". The Osakans' first release of new material since 2012's Angel Of Salvation, Vetelgyus goes on sale on September 24th via VAP Records. Enjoy!

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Source: galneryusyumacher.com
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Posted: 20.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (2)


Destrose - Release New EP Previews

With their new EP The Prologue out next week, heavy metallers Destrose have published 45-second samples of all five tracks from the new release. Now available for pre-order (handily for non-Japanese fans, Amazon Japan does overseas delivery), The Prologue comes out on September 24th via the band's own Flyingcat Records. You can listen to the samples below now.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 18.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (1)


Jupiter - New Video Online

Japanese symphonic metallers Jupiter, spiritual successors of Versailles, have released a video for their new single Arcadia, which went on sale on September 13th via Universal Music Japan. You can see the visual-kei quintet in action below.

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Source: youtube.com
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Posted: 17.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (0)


Onmyo-Za - Release New Album Previews

They just keep 'em coming. With new albums 風神界逅 (Fuujin Kaikou) and 雷神創世 (Raijin Sousei) a week away, Onmyo-Za have released new trailers for both releases, containing previews for a total of six previously unheard tracks - three from each album. Watch both below.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 17.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (3)


Desecravity - Release New Video

Japanese extreme metallers Desecravity have revealed the first song from their sophomore album Orphic Signs, "Bloody Terpsichorean Art" along with a video showcasing the band's dizzying technical ability. Currently available for pre-order, Orphic Signs will be out on November 15th via Willowtip Records.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 16.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (2)


Sex Machineguns - New Album Due In October

Japanese metallers Sex Machineguns have announced they'll be releasing a new album later this year. All we know at present is that it'll be out on October 29th via Kanameishi Records. It will be their first full-length release since 2011's SMG. The band ended a two-year hiatus back in July with the release of single 未練 Fire! (Miren Fire!). You can watch the video of the title track below.

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Source: kanameishi-records.jp
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Posted: 15.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (1)


Aldious - Drummer Announces Retirement

Aruto, the drummer of all-woman power metallers Aldious, has announced she'll be retiring from all musical activity this November. In a statement on the band's website, she explains that her forthcoming marriage will see her move away from Tokyo, where Aldious are currently based, and has therefore decided to withdraw from the band so as not to disrupt their activities.

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Source: aldious.jp
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Posted: 14.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (3)


Destrose - Drummer Announces Departure

Talk about coincidences. After Aldious drummer Aruto announced she'd be leaving the band, Haruna, drummer of fellow all-woman troupe Destrose, has said she too will be leaving her band before the end of the year. Both women are departing for the same reason: to get married.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 14.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (0)


Necrophagia - Release New Song Online

Two weeks on from giving us the first taste of their upcoming album, Necrophagia have now revealed a second song from Whiteworm Cathedral: album opener "Reborn Through Black Mass". Currently available for pre-order, Necrophagia's seventh opus goes on sale October 28th.

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Posted: 13.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (5)


Korzus - New Album Coming In October

After a four-year wait, veteran Brazilian thrashers Korzus have announced they'll be releasing a new album on October 24th through AFM Records. Coming a year after the band celebrated its 30th anniversary, Legion will be the Paulistanos' sixth full-length effort, following on from 2010's Discipline Of Hate. More details to follow but see the cover art below.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 13.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (1)


Onmyo-Za - New Video Online

For your viewing pleasure, Japanese heavy metallers Onmyo-Za have published a video for their new song "雲は龍に舞い、風は鳳に歌う" ("Kumo Wa Ryuu Ni Mai, Kaze Wa Tori Ni Utau"). The track appears on the forthcoming record 風神界逅 (Fuujin Kaikou), one of two albums due out on September 24th via King Records. Enjoy it below!

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 11.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (4)


Onmyo-Za - Unveil New Album Trailer

With the release of their albums 風神界逅 (Fuujin Kaikou) and 雷神創世 (Raijin Sousei) two weeks away, Japanese heavy metallers Onmyo-Za have released a trailer for the new releases. Unfortunately for overseas fans, the text in the trailer is entirely in Japanese. Watch it below.

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Posted: 09.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (3)


Jupiter - Announce New Single

Currently in the midst of a nationwide tour of their homeland, Japanese symphonic metallers Jupiter have nevertheless found time to announce the release of a new single. Arcadia will be released worldwide on September 13th via Universal Music Japan. Fans of Versailles, take note.

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Source: jupiter.jp.net
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Posted: 06.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (0)


Galneryus - Reveal New Album Details

With less than three weeks to go 'til its release, Japanese power metallers Galneryus have finally lifted the lid on the contents of their new album Vetelgyus. The complete tracklist and cover art have been unveiled, plus a trailer featuring preview clips of four songs: "Endless Story", "There's No Escape", "Attitude To Life" and "Secret Love". Enjoy!

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 05.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (0)


Desecravity - New Album Tracklist Revealed

Japanese death metallers Desecravity have unveiled the tracklist for their forthcoming second album. Orphic Signs is due out on November 15th via Willowtip Records. According to the band, you can expect really tech, fast and brutal songs.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 02.09.2014 by Ruchesko | Comments (1)