SCANDAL have announced that they will release their first-ever full length album from their private label her, entitled Kiss from the darkness, on February 12, 2020. This marks the band’s ninth album in total and two years since the release of their last, HONEY. They will promote the album with a 19-date hall tour in March.
Regular Edition CD Cover
The new record from Japan’s biggest all-female rock band contains 11 songs in total, including all the singles they have released from their private label her: Masterpiece, Mabataki, Fuzzy, and Saishuheiki Kimi.
Speaking about the new album, vocalist HARUNA commented: “I believe people have perceived our new songs as us having challenged ourselves to new things and having experimental parts, but that’s not really it. I can say with full confidence that this is seriously our best material yet. The creative energy from the four of us is just bursting at the seams.”
RINA, the band’s drummer and the member who has written a lot of the song lyrics, commented on the theme of the record: “The ups and downs in our hearts, our strengths, and our weaknesses all serve as seeds to our music and turn into songs. ‘No matter what, everything will be okay. Things will work out.’ That’s the kind of message we put into the title Kiss from the darkness.’
Limited Pressing Edition CD Cover
The album’s cover art was designed by collage artist Q-TA who also worked on the band’s CD artwork for their March single Masterpiece/Mabataki. Speaking about the new pieces, Q-TA commented: “I added a sense of the girls’ innocence which is hidden away inside all of the aggression. I wanted to express not only what’s on the outside, but the inside too.”
First Press Limited Edition A CD Cover
First Press Limited Edition B CD Cover
The album will be released in four editions: the Regular Edition, First Press Limited Edition A & B, and Limited Pressing Edition. Limited Edition A copies include a DVD featuring a documentary covering the band’s journey over the past year since establishing their private label her. B copies include volume 2 of the “her Magazine,” the first of which was included with their Masterpiece/Mabataki single and was thoroughly enjoyed by fans.
Limited Pressing Edition copies include a DVD featuring a collection of the band’s music videos and a t-shirt featuring the cover artworkーall packaged in a beautiful box. If you pre-order the album in Japan now, you can also get an original folder; and depending where you order from, each store has their own individual bonus items you can get your hands on.
SCANDAL will kick off their 19-date tour at Atsugi City Cultural Hall in Kanagawa on March 7, 2020. They will wrap it up with two shows at the Orix Theater in Osaka on March 5 and 6. More details below and on the band’s official website.
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Kiss from the darkness
Release Date: February 12, 2020
Regular Edition (CD): ¥3,000 (Before Tax) [VICL-65310]
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+DVD): ¥4,000 (Before Tax) [VIZL-1706]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+Magazine): ¥3,800 (Before Tax) [VIZL-1707]
Limited Pressing Edition (CD+DVD+GOODS+BOX): ¥8,500 (Before Tax) [VIZL-1708]
*To be made available on all major music download services including iTunes Store, Recochoku and mora, as well as streaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, LINE MUSIC, Amazon Music Unlimited, AWA, KKBOX, Rakuten Music, and RecMusic
Early Bonus: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/News/A026399.html
Store Bonuses: https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/News/A026399.html
SCANDAL TOUR 2020 “Kiss from the darkness”
2020/3/7 @ Atsugi City Cultural Hall, Kanagawa
2020/3/14 @ Sapporo Kanamoto Hall, Hokkaido
2020/3/21 @ Alios Iwaki Performing Arts Center (Large Hall), Fukushima
2020/3/22 @ Talk Net Hall Sendai (Large Hall), Miyagi
2020/3/28 @ Nagoya Congress Center (Century Hall), Aichi
2020/3/29 @ Konan City Community Hall, Aichi日
2020/4/4 @ Hondanomori Hall, Iwasaki
2020/4/5 @ Niigata TERRSA, Niigata
2020/4/10 @ ROHM Theatre Kyoto (Main Hall), Kyoto
2020/4/11 @ Uenogakuen Hall, Hiroshima
2020/4/17 @ Fukuoka Civic Hall, Fukuoka
2020/4/18 @ Kumamoto Prefectural Theater (Engeki Hall), Kumamoto
2020/4/25 @ NHK Hall, Tokyo
2020/4/26 @ NHK Hall, Tokyo
2020/4/29 @ Beisia Culture Hall (Large Hall), Gunma
2020/5/2 @ Yonago Public Hall, Tottori
2020/5/3 @ Okayama Civic Hall, Okayama
2020/5/5 @ Orix Theater, Osaka
2020/5/6 @ Orix Theater, Osaka
Official Website: http://www.scandal-4.com/
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SCANDAL – MIRROR (Documentary) Blu-ray/DVD
Release Date: February 22, 2023
Details: https://www.her-label.com/Documentary_film_MIRROR/
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Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base LINXTAGE〈LINXTAGE SEASON:01〉PV
--- “We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been put in charge of the theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base LINXTAGE. This summer, SCANDAL will celebrate our 17th anniversary. What a great time to get this incredible offer! We met with the team behind Arsenal Base and shared our thoughts and feelings before starting production on the song. In the game, music is played during battle scenes, where players’ emotions are heightened. Considering that, we wrote a fast-paced, danceable track. In the end, we combined our own thoughts and feelings with the world of Gundam. Be sure to listen to the lyrics closely! Please enjoy our music as you play Arsenal Base! --- Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base is a real-time strategy arcade card game in which players take on the role of a commander in control of five mobile suits and five pilots fighting to destroy a collection of enemy battleships. Found in many arcades across Japan, players place pilot cards on the terminal in dedicated boxes. The terminal then reads a QR code on each card. The series will soon introduce tons of new content including the LINXTAGE BATTLE system, in which two players can enter battle at the same time. Be sure to listen to a snippet of Line of Sight in the new PV! Information
SCANDAL – MIRROR Documentary Film (Blu-ray/DVD)
Release Date: February 22, 2023
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Following the release of their 10th album MIRROR in January 2022, all-girl band SCANDAL began their world tour in March of this year. After successfully performing 11 shows in 10 locations around Japan, the girls will be heading to North America and Europe starting in July. The final Japan performance took place at the famous Nakano Sunplaza on June 11. Celebrating 15 successful years in 2021, the ten-track 10th original album MIRROR includes popular singles like eternal and ivory. The album includes songs written, composed, and sung by each member, and is beloved by longtime and new fans alike. The group’s previous world tour was canceled due to the pandemic, and this will be the first time the girls have performed abroad in four years. During the group's final show in Japan, SCANDAL performed 22 songs from both their new album and past releases, delighting longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The concert at Nakano Sunplaza began with the title song MIRROR. The audience’s excitement only increased as the members began playing Flashback No. 5 and EVERYBODY SAY YEAH, two classic tracks. The band continued to perform songs from the new album, with some written and sung by specific members. Tracks from the beginning of SCANDAL’s career also appeared in the setlist, including Instant Sentimental, Take Me Out, and A.M.D.K.J. The show fittingly ended with one more time, the last song on MIRROR. SCANDAL will travel to North America in July and to Europe in September, so keep an eye out for when the girls come to your town! SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2022 - MIRROR in JAPANhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/65LIl0fhilWNrU7SgfMsDk?si=Fm31NSFKROyqjZMYDU3OSg Information
SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2022 – MIRROR
■North America
July 9, 2022 – Queen Elizabeth Hall（Toronto）
July 11, 2022 – Sony Hall（New York City）
July 13, 2022 – Big Night Live（Boston）
July 15, 2022 – The Masquerade（Atlanta）
July 16, 2022 – House of Blues（Chicago）
July 18, 2022 – The Imperial（Vancouver）
July 20, 2022 – The Neptune（Seattle）
July 22, 2022 – House of Blues（Anaheim）
July 26, 2022 – Legacy Hall（Dallas）
■Europe
September 22, 2022 – Lido（Berlin）
September 24, 2022 – O2 Academy Islington（London）
September 27, 2022 – Yoyo（Paris）
SCANDAL Official Site: https://www.scandal-4.com/
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SCANDAL’s 10th original album MIRROR was released on January 26, 2022, and ranked #5 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart. Every album the group has released has ranked in the top five. The music video for the album’s title track, MIRROR, has finally been released! The song, composed by MAMI on guitar and RINA on drums, is an epic rock anthem and a perfect symbol for the album. The music video was directed by Motherfucko, who previously directed the music video for Ai ni Naranakattanosa. MIRROR Music Video
MIRROR is on sale now. Information
MIRROR
Now Available
Standard Edition (CD): ¥3,300 (Tax Included)
Special Edition A (CD+DVD): ¥4,400 (Tax Included)
Special Edition B (CD+Magazine): ¥4,400 (Tax Included)
Limited Edition (CD+DVD+GOODS *With Luxury Box): ¥11,000 (Tax Included)
Streaming Links: https://jvcmusic.lnk.to/MIRROR
Official Site: https://www.scandal-4.com/
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All-girl rock band SCANDAL is celebrating 15 successful years in 2021. Their ten-track 10th original album ‘MIRROR’ was released on January 26, 2022, and includes popular singles like eternal and ivory. ‘MIRROR’ includes songs written, composed, and sung by each member, and is already beloved by longtime and new fans alike. The music video for the love balled Ai ni Naranakattanosa has also been unveiled. Written and composed by guitarist MAMI, it’s a song that realistically describes the sad feelings of a woman in unrequited love. The video was directed by motherfucko, who also directed the videos for Fuzzy and one more time. It also features young actors Miyu Nakamura and So Morozumi telling the story of a woman who realizes that her feelings for her boyfriend aren’t love. Ai ni Naranakattanosa Music Video
SCANDAL has also announced additional shows for the North American leg of their 2022 World Tour, which is scheduled to start in March. There will be nine shows in total: Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Anaheim, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, and Seattle. The setlist will include songs from the album as well as popular songs from the group’s history. Information
MIRROR
Release Date: January 26, 2022
Standard Edition (CD): ¥3,300 (Tax Included)
Special Edition A (CD+DVD): ¥4,400 (Tax Included)
Special Edition B (CD+Magazine): ¥4,400 (Tax Included)
Limited Edition (CD+DVD+GOODS) *With Luxury Box: ¥11,000 (Tax Included)
SCANDAL Official Site: https://www.scandal-4.com/
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All-girl rock band SCANDAL is celebrating 15 successful years in 2021. Their 10th original album ‘MIRROR’ was released on January 26, 2022, and the track Ai ni Naranakattanosa has become a major topic on social media. The love song is now available on music streaming platforms! The song was written and composed by guitarist MAMI. A song that realistically describes the sad feelings of a woman in unrequited love, the track was first performed live during the Christmas concert held on December 24, 2021. It immediately received a slew of sympathetic comments on social media, and a teaser trailer for the song’s music video has been unveiled ahead of its January 26 premiere. Ai ni Naranakattanosa Teaser (YouTube Shorts)
Those listening to the song on Spotify will be able to watch each member of SCANDAL performing on the app’s Canvas screen randomly. MIRROR is now available to stream on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. Those who preordered the album received an original wallpaper. Those purchasing SCANDAL’s new album at participating stores will be entered into a drawing to win an autographed poster! A special exhibition will also be held at Tower Records Shibuya, Shibuya TSUTAYA, HMV&BOOKS Shibuya, Joshin Nihonbashi, and Tower Records Kyoto. TV screens at each location will display the lyrics to certain tracks on the album, bringing fans even closer to the meaning behind each song. Information
Ai ni Naranakattanosa
Streaming Links: https://jvcmusic.lnk.to/MIRROR
*The song is now available to stream on music streaming services and major download sites like iTunes, etc.
10th Album ‘MIRROR’Standard Edition (CD): ¥3,300 (Tax Included)
Special Edition A (CD+DVD): ¥4,400 (Tax Included)
Special Edition B (CD+Magazine): ¥4,400 (Tax Included)
Limited Edition (CD+DVD+GOODS *With Luxury Box: ¥11,000 (Tax Included)
Official site: https://www.scandal-4.com/