‘s The Unraveling

After over a decade of releasing material which includes twenty-eight singles, eight albums, and an assortment of compilations as well as sixteen years of being a band all together, Dir en grey is back to release their third EP titled ‘The Unraveling.’ This release is the biggest release since the band took a short hiatus … Read more

Akai Sky: Heart, Attack! EP

Creating music since 2005, akai SKY has released their second EP ‘Heart, Attack!’ on March 27, 2013. Reviewing this album was almost a walk in the park simply because the EP is so well put together. It flows with fluidity from the first track to the fourth and last. The track ‘Break Down!’ starts the … Read more

Akai Sky: Heart, Attack! EP

Creating music since 2005, akai SKY has released their second EP ‘Heart, Attack!’ on March 27, 2013. Reviewing this album was almost a walk in the park simply because the EP is so well put together. It flows with fluidity from the first track to the fourth and last. The track ‘Break Down!’ starts the … Read more

BLOOD: Anime USA Live Report 2011

BLOOD: Anime USA 2011

While BLOOD is typically considered a gothic metal band, their performance at Anime USA would probably be better characterized with a few extra adjectives. Gothic, psychedelic-metal comedy act might summarize the experience for the audience Friday night. Even for those who aren’t a fan of metal, head banging or excessively loud music (the morning after … Read more

BLOOD: Anime USA Live Report 2011

BLOOD: Anime USA 2011

While BLOOD is typically considered a gothic metal band, their performance at Anime USA would probably be better characterized with a few extra adjectives. Gothic, psychedelic-metal comedy act might summarize the experience for the audience Friday night. Even for those who aren’t a fan of metal, head banging or excessively loud music (the morning after … Read more

Review: POLICE by ZORO

By M. Schnable ZORO describes their new single POLICE as “electronic dance rock,” and that’s probably the best way to describe this single.  This is the first single since the guitarist, Taizo, and drummer, Yuuya, left back in December 2010, and while it’s still has a ZORO feel,  listeners  will easily notice the lack of … Read more

Review: POLICE by ZORO

By M. Schnable ZORO describes their new single POLICE as “electronic dance rock,” and that’s probably the best way to describe this single.  This is the first single since the guitarist, Taizo, and drummer, Yuuya, left back in December 2010, and while it’s still has a ZORO feel,  listeners  will easily notice the lack of … Read more

SUGIZO – Enola Gay

Is it possible to communicate the tragedy and destruction in the wake of nuclear war through a song? Can a guitar protest the potential of future bombings? Sugizo says ‘yes’ to both questions. His new single, “Enola Gay,” released on Aug. 15, is a perfect mixture of serenity and intensity — an incredible blend of … Read more