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Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Erica

Mar 7, 2026

Petit Brabancon has announced a new single, “haunted house”, composed by drummer yukihiro. The song was previously performed during last year’s tour, and while its official release date has yet to be announced,...

Chaidura’s thrilling single “Addiction” faces internal struggles

Jack

Mar 5, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

London-based artist Chaidura wrestles with inner demons in his latest track, Addiction, released February 20. The heavy new track will also release on the upcoming EP LIMINAL this June.Addiction blends infl...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025

Jorge M.

Mar 2, 2026

Anime, Entertainment

In 2025, the anime music world offered fans a great diversity of opening and ending songs, highlighted by a resurgence of rock-oriented sounds. We saw the rise of metal icons like Ave Mujica, who left fans brea...

LUNA SEA drummer Shinya passes away at 56 years old

Sizergyia, Nori

Feb 24, 2026

Lineup change

On February 22, LUNA SEA announced that their drummer Yamada Shinya (山田真矢) sadly passed away on February 17 from Stage 4 colorectal cancer, which had spread to his brain.In 2020, Shinya was diagnosed with S...

FUR dazzles audiences with “RU-TU-TU” music video

Jack

Feb 23, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On February 11, new visual kei band FUR released their debut music video, RU-TU-TU. Draped in grand attire, FUR offers a fun, upbeat sound for listeners to delve into.FUR have revealed themselves to the wor...

XaaXaa teases single “Gege no Koushin” in music video preview

Erica

Feb 23, 2026

New Look, Releases

On March 1, XaaXaa releases their digital single, Gege no Koushin (下下の行進). Streaming and download links will go live on March 1, local time.A week before the single’s release, the band offered fans a first ...

BAND-MAID heads for first solo world tour 2026

Jorge M.

Feb 20, 2026

Tour and event

All-female rock sensation BAND-MAID has confirmed their first solo world tour for 2026, set to kick off in Hong Kong this March. The BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026 includes performances across Hong Kong, Japan, Euro...

indigo la End reveals single “Kagura” from upcoming album “Michita Murazaki”

Jack

Feb 19, 2026

Music Video, Releases

indigo la End released their latest single, Kagura, on major streaming services February 10. An action-packed music video followed on Friday, February 13.The new single, Kagura, as usual, features an upbeat...

sukekiyo’s upcoming single “possess” gets worldwide digital release

Erica

Feb 19, 2026

Releases

Avant-garde rock band sukekiyo has announced the release of a new digital single, “possess”, arriving February 26.Known for their lavish, art-driven physical editions, and limited release demo tapes, sukeki...

Madmans Espirit’s haunting “Dandelion” music video creates chilling atmosphere

Jack

Feb 19, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On February 12, Madmans Espirit showcased a haunting grayscale music video for Dandelion. Featured on the upcoming album, Dandelion; Danzetsu, the new single reinforces Madmans Espirit's self-attributed label “...

Recent Releases

XaaXaa teases single “Gege no Koushin” in music video preview

Erica

Feb 23, 2026

New Look, Releases

On March 1, XaaXaa releases their digital single, Gege no Koushin (下下の行進). Streaming and download links will go live on March 1, local time.A week before the single’s release, the band offered fans a first ...

indigo la End reveals single “Kagura” from upcoming album “Michita Murazaki”

Jack

Feb 19, 2026

Music Video, Releases

indigo la End released their latest single, Kagura, on major streaming services February 10. An action-packed music video followed on Friday, February 13.The new single, Kagura, as usual, features an upbeat...

sukekiyo’s upcoming single “possess” gets worldwide digital release

Erica

Feb 19, 2026

Releases

Avant-garde rock band sukekiyo has announced the release of a new digital single, “possess”, arriving February 26.Known for their lavish, art-driven physical editions, and limited release demo tapes, sukeki...

Interviews

Interview with Fukuro: inspiration fueled by touring the world

Sizergyia, afaenia

Feb 1, 2026

Interview

In the small pool of visual kei and visual kei-adjacent bands being brought overseas, there's Fukuro with its self-proclaimed "piano-rock" sound. Embodying said sound, all while wearing suits and ties, are voca...

Interview with CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE: Vocalist Chi- on whooping up second full-length album

Aya, Nori

Jan 24, 2026

Interview

Experimental alt-pop vocalist Chi- and fellow “creatures” Whoopies No. 1 and No. 2 of CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE blend vibrant creativity in their latest album Whoop It Up "DELUXE Edition". For the very first ti...

Interview with Crystal Lake: Entering a new era with “The Weight Of Sound”

NBT, afaenia

Dec 21, 2025

Interview, Releases, Tour and event

Crystal Lake have been touring relentlessly this year, and we managed to catch up with them back in May while they were in Stockholm, Sweden. During our conversation, we talked about the band’s new lineup and t...

Tours

Visual kei festival “MASKED 2026” transforms artists in unexpected looks

Hitomi

Mar 13, 2026

Online Concert, Tour and event

The visual kei project MASKED launches MASKED 2026, built around the idea of visual kei being "unbound, unlimited, and free”. The project focuses on celebrating the scene through a large-scale live music festiv...

Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Erica

Mar 7, 2026

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon has announced a new single, “haunted house”, composed by drummer yukihiro. The song was previously performed during last year’s tour, and while its official release date has yet to be announced,...

Chaidura’s thrilling single “Addiction” faces internal struggles

Jack

Mar 5, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

London-based artist Chaidura wrestles with inner demons in his latest track, Addiction, released February 20. The heavy new track will also release on the upcoming EP LIMINAL this June.Addiction blends infl...

New Bands

ELISE debuts elegant visuals in “SATELLITE” music video

Jack

Mar 23, 2026

Music Video, New Band

ELISE showcases grace through the stunning music video for SATELLITE, released March 13.ELISE's lineup includes vocalist SAKU (朔) and guitarist AKANE (茜) from the band NICOLAS, bassist HINATA (向葵) from the ...

FUR dazzles audiences with “RU-TU-TU” music video

Jack

Feb 23, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On February 11, new visual kei band FUR released their debut music video, RU-TU-TU. Draped in grand attire, FUR offers a fun, upbeat sound for listeners to delve into.FUR have revealed themselves to the wor...

Entertainment

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025

Jorge M.

Mar 2, 2026

Anime, Entertainment

In 2025, the anime music world offered fans a great diversity of opening and ending songs, highlighted by a resurgence of rock-oriented sounds. We saw the rise of metal icons like Ave Mujica, who left fans brea...

HYDE teams up with Good Smile Company for official Nendoroid figure

Erica

Feb 7, 2026

Entertainment

Internationally renowned rock star HYDE has been immortalized as everything from a ball-jointed doll to his own vodka. Now, fans can bring home an irresistibly charming HYDE figure that fits right in the palm o...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025

Erica, NBT, Jack, Mazohyst_Kyo, Jorge M.

Jan 19, 2026

Entertainment

Welcome to our annual JROCK NEWS Top 10 ranking! Each year, we strive to highlight the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who made waves, and 2025 was a fiercely competitive year. From ambitious worldwide tou...

ELISE debuts elegant visuals in “SATELLITE” music video

Visual kei festival “MASKED 2026” transforms artists in unexpected looks

the GazettE guitarist Aoi departs amid unclear circumstances

OLIVIA returns to music with “Wish -Reimagined-”, self-cover from anime “NANA”

The perfect festival lineup? – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 37

Latest News

Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Chaidura’s thrilling single “Addiction” faces internal struggles

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025

LUNA SEA drummer Shinya passes away at 56 years old

FUR dazzles audiences with “RU-TU-TU” music video

XaaXaa teases single “Gege no Koushin” in music video preview

BAND-MAID heads for first solo world tour 2026

indigo la End reveals single “Kagura” from upcoming album “Michita Murazaki”

sukekiyo’s upcoming single “possess” gets worldwide digital release

Madmans Espirit’s haunting “Dandelion” music video creates chilling atmosphere

Recent Releases

XaaXaa teases single “Gege no Koushin” in music video preview

indigo la End reveals single “Kagura” from upcoming album “Michita Murazaki”

sukekiyo’s upcoming single “possess” gets worldwide digital release

Interviews

Interview with Fukuro: inspiration fueled by touring the world

Interview with CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE: Vocalist Chi- on whooping up second full-length album

Interview with Crystal Lake: Entering a new era with “The Weight Of Sound”

Tours

Visual kei festival “MASKED 2026” transforms artists in unexpected looks

Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Chaidura’s thrilling single “Addiction” faces internal struggles

New Bands

ELISE debuts elegant visuals in “SATELLITE” music video

FUR dazzles audiences with “RU-TU-TU” music video

Entertainment

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025

HYDE teams up with Good Smile Company for official Nendoroid figure

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025