CLJ Records
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CLJ Records is a German
independent record label
formed in 2006 specializing in Japan
ese visual kei
style rock and metal bands. The label currently has 31 bands signed. CLJ is a sub division of Colusseum Music Entertainment and their head office is located in Nuremberg Germany. In cooperation with the Japanese/German tour promotion company Rock Identity, most of the groups with material released under CLJ Records will also perform live on tour throughout Europe.
The label's concept: "It is our mission to expose the vast number of potential fans to the fascination of Japanese Rock."
Germany
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independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
formed in 2006 specializing in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese visual kei
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
style rock and metal bands. The label currently has 31 bands signed. CLJ is a sub division of Colusseum Music Entertainment and their head office is located in Nuremberg Germany. In cooperation with the Japanese/German tour promotion company Rock Identity, most of the groups with material released under CLJ Records will also perform live on tour throughout Europe.
The label's concept: "It is our mission to expose the vast number of potential fans to the fascination of Japanese Rock."
- CLJ Records also released the compilation album J-Visual[ism] with JaME dedicated to the "next superstars" of Japanese rock, those bands are also among the listed artists under CLJ Records.
Bands Currently Signed
- 9Goats Black Out
- Alice Nine
- Ap(r)il
- AyabieAyabie, was a Japanese visual kei band signed to the label Tokuma Japan Communications. Their music consisted of a wide variety of sounds and moods, ranging from catchy and upbeat to heavy and hard-edged punk songs. Many of the band's costumes were designed by ID Japan or H. Naoto...
- Branch
- DaizyStripper
- Danger Gang
- DeluhiDeluhiDeluhi was a Japanese visual kei metal band, formed in 2008 when guitarist Leda recruited Juri as vocalist. Leda was previously bassist for the band Galneryus, going by the name Yu-To....
- D=OutD=OUTis a Japanese visual kei band formed in 2006, previously signed to Geneon Entertainment and Speed Disk. They are currently signed to PSC Company Indie.-Biography:...
- Kagrra
- KraKra (band)Kra is a Japanese visual kei band on the PS Company label. Their music is a unruly combination of pop, alternative, indie rock, with a sprinkle of funk.Kra made their major label debut with the single Heart Balance on September 21, 2006.-History:...
- LiZ
- LynchLynch (band)Lynch. is a nagoya kei metal band formed in 2004. Since their formation, they have been a part of the independent label Marginal Works. On October 11, 2007, the band signed to CLJ Records, a European record label dedicated to releasing Japanese rock artists abroad...
- Matenrou OperaMatenrou Operais a Japanese visual kei metal band. The band was formed in 2007 by Sono and Yuu who were previously the vocalist and drummer of Jeniva. Their first maxi-single was on the Office A to Z label...
- Moran
- NoGoDNogodNogod , is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2005 by vocalist Danchou. Originally named , the band has been using simply Nogod since signing to the major label King Records in 2010.-2005–2009: Formation and rise:...
- -OZ--Oz-, is a visual kei, alternative metal band from Japan, formed in October 2004. -OZ- is currently signed to Loop Ash and CLJ Records. They have released 2 studio Albums, VERSUS and ROUGE along with DVDS singles and maxi singles...
- Panic ChannelPanic ChannelPanic Channel was an independent Japanese visual kei rock band signed to Mission Music Factory. They perform under two personas: パニックちゃんねる is their gothy, visual kei side, and PANIC☆ch is a light visual boy band side.-Biography:Panic Channel was founded by Meguru ,...
- Plastic TreePlastic TreePlastic Tree is a Japanese rock band which formed in December 1993 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. They released their first mini-album in December 1995, and in 1997, they debuted by releasing their first single on a major label.-Biography:...
- Pure Q&A
- ScrewScrew (band)Screw is a Japanese visual kei rock band signed to Indie PSC after leaving their previous label, Speed-Disk.-Members: – vocals – lead guitar – rhythm guitar – bass – drums -Albums:* Fusion of the Core * X-Rays * Duality...
- Saruin
- SuGSugSug is a Japanese rock band that formed in 2006. They are also part of the visual kei movement of Japan. The band has released two EPs, two full-length studio albums, and several singles. Until 2009, the band was signed to "Indie PSC", a subdivision of PS Company...
- Tarrot
- Terashima Tamiya
- the GazettE
- Uchiike Hidekazu
- UnsraWUnsraw, is a Japanese visual kei metal band currently signed to the label Speed Disk. They formed in July 2006.- Biography :After the dissolution of the independent band Core the Child, vocalist Yuuki and drummer Shou started a new project called UnsraW...
- VersaillesVersailles (Japanese band)Versailles is a Japanese visual kei metal band formed in 2007. Their key characteristics are their rococo-esque costumes, dueling guitars and heavy but melodic arrangements....
- VistlipVistlipVistlip is a five member Japanese visual kei rock band that formed on July 7, 2007 and is currently signed to Delfi Sound and Marvelous Entertainment....
- Wizard Japan
CD Release History
| Band | Release Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The GazettE | NIL (Limited Edition) Nil (album) Nil is the second studio album released by Japanese rock band The Gazette. It was released on February 8, 2006 by PS Company in Japan... |
(2006/05/30) |
| The GazettE | NIL Nil (album) Nil is the second studio album released by Japanese rock band The Gazette. It was released on February 8, 2006 by PS Company in Japan... |
(2006/05/30) |
| Ayabie | Euro Best | (2006/06/09) |
| Ayabie | Virgin Snow Color | (2006/12/01) |
| Wizard JAPAN | Aquarius | (2007/02/02) |
| UnsraW | Spiral Circle ~Complete~ Spiral Circle Complete Spiral Circle -Complete- is an album released by Unsraw on January 24, 2007. It contains the songs from the previously released EP Spiral Circle, and 3 additional songs... [CD+DVD] |
(2007/04/20) |
| Plastic Tree | What is "Plastic Tree"? | (2007/07/13) |
| The GazettE | STACKED RUBBISH (Limited Edition) Stacked Rubbish Stacked Rubbish is an album by Japanese rock band The Gazette. It was released on July 4, 2007 in Japan and on August 24 in Europe. Stacked Rubbish debuted at #3 on the Oricon charts with 33,007 units sold in the first week... |
(2007/08/24) |
| The GazettE | STACKED RUBBISH Stacked Rubbish Stacked Rubbish is an album by Japanese rock band The Gazette. It was released on July 4, 2007 in Japan and on August 24 in Europe. Stacked Rubbish debuted at #3 on the Oricon charts with 33,007 units sold in the first week... |
(2007/08/24) |
| Versailles | Lyrical Sympathy Lyrical Sympathy - Track listing :... |
(2007/10/31) |
| UnsraW | Abel/Kein Abel/Kein Abel/Kein is an album released by Unsraw on September 26, 2007. It contains the songs from the previously released EP's Abel & Kein, and 1 additional song.-Track listing:#"Social Faker" – 4:18#"STARVING MOON" – 3:26... |
(2007/11/09) |
| Kra | Creatures | (2007/11/30) |
| Lynch. | THE BURIED | (2007/12/07) |
| Alice Nine | Alpha (Limited Edition) Alpha (Alice Nine album) Alpha is the second full-length studio album from visual kei rock band Alice Nine. It was released on the November 28th, 2007. Alpha includes 12 tracks, 4 of which were previously released as singles... |
(2007/12/14) |
| Alice Nine | Alpha Alpha (Alice Nine album) Alpha is the second full-length studio album from visual kei rock band Alice Nine. It was released on the November 28th, 2007. Alpha includes 12 tracks, 4 of which were previously released as singles... |
(2007/12/14) |
| Kagrra, | Core (Limited Edition) | (2008/02/22) |
| Kagrra, | Core | (2008/02/22) |
| Ayabie | Rikkaboshi | (2008/02/15) |
| Kra | ESCAPE | (2008/04/04) |
| Matenrou Opera | GILIA | (2008/05/23) |
| Versailles | NOBLE Noble (album) Noble is the debut album from Versailles. It was first released digitally on July 9, 2008 exclusively on international iTunes music stores, and then in a standard CD release on July 16.... |
(2008/07/16) |
| D=OUT | ZIPANG | (2008/10/02) |
| Alice Nine | VANDALIZE (Limited Edition) Vandalize (album) Vandalize is the third studio album from visual kei rock band Alice Nine. It was released on January 14, 2009.The album contains eleven tracks, compiling the band's three previous singles and eight new songs... |
(2009/01/14) |
| Alice Nine | VANDALIZE Vandalize (album) Vandalize is the third studio album from visual kei rock band Alice Nine. It was released on January 14, 2009.The album contains eleven tracks, compiling the band's three previous singles and eight new songs... |
(2009/01/14) |
| Kagrra, | Shu (Limited Edition) | (2009/04/15) |
| Kagrra, | Shu | (2009/04/15) |
| 9GOATS BLACK OUT | Black rain | (2009/06/08) |
| Moran | Replay | (2009/07/03) |
| Matenrou Opera | ANOMIE | (2009/07/15) |
| The GazettE | DIM (Limited Edition) Dim (album) Dim is the fourth studio album by Japanese rock band The Gazette. It was released on July 15, 2009 in Japan. It includes the three lead up singles: "Guren", "Leech", and "Distress and Coma"... |
(2009/07/15) |
| The GazettE | DIM Dim (album) Dim is the fourth studio album by Japanese rock band The Gazette. It was released on July 15, 2009 in Japan. It includes the three lead up singles: "Guren", "Leech", and "Distress and Coma"... |
(2009/07/15) |
| Panic Channel | THE LAST THE LAST colors and infinity THE LAST ～colors～ and THE LAST ～infinity～ are two studio albums released by PANIC☆chand the latter by its alter ego パニックちゃんねる on March 18, 2009.-THE LAST ～colors～ Track listing:# 829サービス# fairy# まじかるドリィマ～# 君と～「 」～# 片思ひ# Peace# together... |
(2009/07/31) |
| SCREW | X-RAYS | (2009/09/16) |
| -OZ- | VERSUS | (2009/09/23) |
| Versailles | JUBILEE Jubilee (Versailles album) Jubilee is the major label debut album by Versailles, but is actually their second full-length release. Released on January 20, 2010, it's their last to feature all five original members, due to Jasmine You's death while recording it, bass parts are provided by both Jasmine You and Hizaki... |
(2010/01/20) |
| SuG | TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL Tokyo Muzical Hotel Tokyo Muzical Hotel is the second full-length album by Sug. It is the band's first album release since their major label debut on Pony Canyon... |
(2010/03/09) |
| Alice Nine | Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009 | (2010/03/24) |
| -OZ- | Rouge | (2010/11/10) |
| SuG | Thrill Ride Pirates | (2011/03/09) |
DVD Release History
| Band | Release Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The GazettE | Nameless Liberty. Six Guns… [LIVE DVD] | (2006/11/14) |
| Ayabie | Virgin Snow Color [LIVE DVD] | (2007/03/06) |
| Ayabie | ecumenical image [LIVE DVD 2 Disc] | (2007/06/29) |
| The GazettE | DECOMPOSTION BEAUTY… [LIVE DVD] | (2007/07/27) |
| Unsraw | Screaming Birthday [Live DVD] | (2007/08/02) |
| The GazettE | REPEATED COUNTLESS ERROR [LIVE DVD] | (2008/08/08) |
| Alice Nine | UNTITLED VANDAL(ism) [LIVE DVD] | (2009/11/24) |
| The GazettE | DIM SCENE [LIVE DVD] | (2009/12/16) |