The new single, Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo, isn't even out and B'z is announcing the release of another single! Won't be long until they announce the release of their new album... probably going to be released in July or August. As previously reported, "Don't Wanna Lie" is going to be featured as the theme song of the new Detective Conan theatrical feature movie "A Quarter of Silence" and the second track "Homebound" is featured as the ending theme to "News 23X". Looks like this and future singles are going to have the same limited edition: the music video on DVD.

B'z - Don't Wanna Lie

1. Don't Wanna Lie
2. Homebound

Price(limited edition w/ DVD): 1470 Yen
Price(regular edition): 1050 Yen

Release date: 2011.06.01

Normal Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp]

Limited Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp]

Lastly, a question: Am I the only one who's irritated by that cover? First, B'z presents us an awesome cover for Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo and now this? I think it's a little too plain what the artists did there. What do you think?

Also, you can preorder your copy now!

Normal Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp] [HMV.co.jp] [Amazon.co.jp]

Limited Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp] [HMV.co.jp] [Amazon.co.jp]

Thanks to JIJI Press for uploading the video to Youtube! http://www.jiji.com/
Original video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOxF_IsFfJc

Interview translation:

Q. What are your thoughts on your first TV commercial appearance?

Tak: Since it's our first time, I didn't know what to expect, so I was a little bit surprised by the speediness of the crew as well as their planning. I enjoyed it.

Koshi: The location of the filming was a place where there's nothing at all. We have been to such places before, but there have been a lot of staff members and because of that it turned out to be a very pleasant experience and I'm thankful for that. Thank you very much.

Q. What do you think about the fly-by shot?

Tak: I was really surprised by that one. I didn't think they would come so close. I bet I look so surprised there that perhaps you can't use that scene.

Q. About the song in the commercial "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo"

Tak: First we talked about [the commercial] and had a look at the storyboard. When I composed the song, I felt it had to be speedy and fresh and the like. That's what I realized.

Koshi: Before we actually went into the studio, we bought Pepsi and while drinking it - this is real, by the way - we composed the song in the studio. Also this is our first try at doing something like this and a part of last year was dedicated to our solo projects, so I think the link between our solo and our band works is well done because we were able to go back to producing songs as a band right after that.

Q. A message to the fans

Tak: It's the first time we've done something like this and I think this song turned out great. Please look forward to checking it out! Thank you.

Koshi: A lot of people have put their work into this song, so I think it's a wonderful piece of work. Please look forward to checking it out!

Click to view in full size! You can download this as wallpaper. You'll have to adjust it to your own screen size though. Or just tell me in the comments what screen size you need!

"They're back..." is what you see when you visit B'z Official Website. And they really are! Here's the new release from B'z called "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo" which means "Goodbye painful days" or if you translate it literally "Goodbye days full of wounds". As previously reported, the song is going to be a tie-up for the new Pepsi Nex commercial which will start airing on March 1st, 2011.

The second track will be called "Dawn Runner". Just like last time with MY LONELY TOWN, the limited edition will come with a DVD that contains the music video for "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo". The price will be 1470 Yen for the limited edition and 1050 Yen for the regular edition.

B'z - Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo(Goodbye painful days)

1. Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo
2. Dawn Runner

Price(limited edition w/ DVD): 1470 Yen
Price(regular edition): 1050 Yen

Release date: 3/30/11

For those of you who have yet to DIVE into the new year, have a good time!!

See you in 2011.

Arthuro

Source(s): B'z Official Website

「Ichibu to Zenbu (イチブトゼンブ)／DIVE」

01.  Ichibu to Zenbu (イチブトゼンブ)
02.  DIVE
03.  National Holiday

ON SALE:  2009.8.5

Catalog Number:  BMCV-4009 (1,260 yen)

As was announced earlier,"DIVE" is currently being used as the theme for the Suzuki SWIFT adverts in Japan.  As something of a treat for fans, the third beat--"National Holiday"--is the song previously heard at the closing of the ACTION tour shows as the band left the stage.

Lastly, as can be seen in the preview video for "Ichibu to Zenbu" on the official website, world-acclaimed drummer Chad Smith (known for his many years with the Red Hot Chili Peppers) will be featured in some capacity on at least one of the tracks. UPDATE: Juan Alderete, most recognized as bassist from The Mars Volta, provides the bass on the song. This isn't the first time Alderete has worked with the band, however--he had contributed on the 2007 album, ACTION, as well.

All around, the single definitely seems to be full of rock tunes and should be well worth the money when it comes out in just under two months.

Pre-Order at YesAsia (Global) [$14.49 U.S. with Free International Shipping]

Pre-Order at YesAsia (United States) [$14.49 U.S. with Free International Shipping]

Pre-Order at CDJapan [$12.28 U.S.]

NOTE: YesAsia--as of this writing--currently lists the double single for a release on August 15th, but we expect this to be corrected soon.

Update: Looks like Being changed the policy so that nobody outside of Japan can view it. Uploaded it to OTL server.

Rumors aside, today a new flash video has been added to B'z PARTY's Official Website. Check it out below. "DIVE" will be featured in the new Suzuki Swift Commercial going on air May 30th.

With that update, a new single has been announced. It will be released on August 5th! No further information was given at this point. The only thing to note is that the new single will contain two A-Sides.

We'll keep you posted.