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Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 13, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines "cute" and "metal" , as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at ...

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet SLOTHREAT, masters of the art of blending melodic metal with ambient sound, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE...

Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet GUNGIRE, Japan's angriest rock band, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo,...

CODOMO DRAGON’s “UNPRAY!!” music video brings flashy visuals to gigantic screens

Sizergyia

Sep 11, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

CODOMO DRAGON released their 25th single UNPRAY!! on September 8. Taking the initiative ahead of time, the band dropped the title track's music video, bringing intensely flashy visuals to gigantic screens.T...

Madmans Esprit embarks on 2026 European tour “Severed hopes / Shattered innocence”

Jack

Sep 10, 2025

Tour and event

After the Success of their 2024 tour, Madmans Espirit will embark on a 2026 European tour. Titled "Severed hopes / Shattered innocence", the 10 stops of the tour promise an "extraordinary experience that will r...

D’ESPAIRSRAY returns with first solo show in 15 Years, “LIVE 2026 ‘RAPTURE'”

Erica, afaenia

Sep 9, 2025

New Look, Tour and event

Fifteen years after disbanding, the legendary band D'ESPAIRSRAY is making a long-awaited return. The band will reunite for their first solo concert since disbanding: LIVE 2026 "RAPTURE", scheduled for May 4, 20...

BABYMETAL joins JAM Project for “One Punch Man” opening

cdecasa

Sep 8, 2025

Anime, Releases

During the AnimeNYC 2025 event, the One Punch Man anime panel revealed BABYMETAL as the featured artist for the opening theme of the upcoming anime's third season. Titled Get No Satisfied, the song marks the ka...

Video interview: Dimrays, Osaka’s rising metalcore duo – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 7, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Dimrays, Osaka's rising metalcore duo, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Toky...

Lyrica’s “Wonder & Under Ground” music video exhibits haunting visuals

Jack

Sep 4, 2025

Music Video, New Look

On August 30, Lyrica showcased a captivating music video, Wonder & Under Ground. Lyrica's signature style is present throughout the whole video, with horror-esque visuals and a combination of upbeat and hea...

SHAZNA visits Latin America for 2026 tour

Mizerable

Aug 30, 2025

New Look, Tour and event

In March of 2026, visual kei icons SHAZNA will tour across three stops in Latin America. Following four performances across Japan, SHAZNA will embark to Mexico, Brazil, and Chile for three exciting concerts! ...

Recent Releases

BABYMETAL joins JAM Project for “One Punch Man” opening

cdecasa

Sep 8, 2025

Anime, Releases

During the AnimeNYC 2025 event, the One Punch Man anime panel revealed BABYMETAL as the featured artist for the opening theme of the upcoming anime's third season. Titled Get No Satisfied, the song marks the ka...

XaaXaa’s single “Gankyuu ga Sasaru” has all eyes on them

Erica

Aug 29, 2025

New Look, Releases

Fresh off the release of their recent EP Raku na Shinikata, XaaXaa announced even more music on the way! The band announced a new single, Gankyuu ga Sasaru (眼球が刺さる). The digital release will be available worldw...

“New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt The Soundtrack” gets worldwide digital release

cdecasa

Aug 25, 2025

Anime, Releases

The soundtrack for the anime New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt delivers the music from the series' new season in limited two-disc and standard one-disc editions, with the release date scheduled for Septe...

Interviews

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 13, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines "cute" and "metal" , as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at ...

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet SLOTHREAT, masters of the art of blending melodic metal with ambient sound, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE...

Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet GUNGIRE, Japan's angriest rock band, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo,...

Tours

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Mizerable

Oct 2, 2025

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

All-female metal band Zilqy has officially launched their global debut, with an EP and live show on the near horizon! Combining the words "zilch" and "queen" to create their name, Zilqy describes themselves as,...

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, NANO confirmed artists for official DoKomi Song

cdecasa

Sep 24, 2025

Tour and event

German anime convention "DoKomi" confirmed Japanese artists STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO as producers in charge of its first official song. Both artists will also perform the track at the next DoKomi edition...

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica, NBT

Sep 13, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines "cute" and "metal" , as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at ...

New Bands

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Mizerable

Oct 2, 2025

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

All-female metal band Zilqy has officially launched their global debut, with an EP and live show on the near horizon! Combining the words "zilch" and "queen" to create their name, Zilqy describes themselves as,...

Cursed idols MAZARI assembles super visual kei band, members from DEVILOOF, lynch, Matenrou Opera

NBT

Aug 27, 2025

New Band, Tour and event

MAZARI, an idol group built around a “curse” concept, will celebrate their first anniversary on October 11 with a concert. For the show they’ve gathered notable visual kei support musicians, namely, guitarist R...

Entertainment

Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary

Erica

Sep 26, 2025

Entertainment, News

MADARANINGEN, the fashion label created by Kyo of DIR EN GREY, sukekiyo, and Petit Brabancon, has teamed up with fashion brand IKUMI to celebrate the brands' shared 10th anniversaries. The collaboration runs at...

Top 10 anime opening songs you can’t miss from Spring 2025

cdecasa

Aug 18, 2025

Anime, Entertainment

With the spring anime season of 2025 now ended, let's take this opportunity to wrap it up by looking at our top 10 favorite anime opening theme songs! To ensure these are truly the best picks, we focused solely...

Remembering Reita (the GazettE) with silly and funny moments

NBT

Apr 15, 2025

Entertainment

Even today, it still feels unreal that bassist Reita of the GazettE has left us... This fact has been hard to swallow but somehow, we've already reached April 15 again, the anniversary of Reita’s passing.In...

Aural Vampire returns with Halloween-ready mini-album “Zombie Naocchatte”

lynch.’s “BRINGER” music video presents fist-pumping anthem filled with intrigue

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, NANO confirmed artists for official DoKomi Song

Latest News

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

CODOMO DRAGON’s “UNPRAY!!” music video brings flashy visuals to gigantic screens

Madmans Esprit embarks on 2026 European tour “Severed hopes / Shattered innocence”

D’ESPAIRSRAY returns with first solo show in 15 Years, “LIVE 2026 ‘RAPTURE'”

BABYMETAL joins JAM Project for “One Punch Man” opening

Video interview: Dimrays, Osaka’s rising metalcore duo – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

Lyrica’s “Wonder & Under Ground” music video exhibits haunting visuals

SHAZNA visits Latin America for 2026 tour

Recent Releases

BABYMETAL joins JAM Project for “One Punch Man” opening

XaaXaa’s single “Gankyuu ga Sasaru” has all eyes on them

“New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt The Soundtrack” gets worldwide digital release

Interviews

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

Tours

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, NANO confirmed artists for official DoKomi Song

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

New Bands

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Cursed idols MAZARI assembles super visual kei band, members from DEVILOOF, lynch, Matenrou Opera

Entertainment

Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary

Top 10 anime opening songs you can’t miss from Spring 2025

Remembering Reita (the GazettE) with silly and funny moments