JROCK NEWS — Japanese Rock Music News

21 January 2023

Anime, Entertainment, Music Video

The year of 2022 in anime music really ended on a high note, thanks to a particular anime that not only delivered in terms of visuals, but also in the auditory department. If you weren't able to guess which ...

Knosis debut single “Sei-Sai” is a chimera of sound

19 January 2023

Knosis, the new project from ex-Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo released their debut single "Sei-Sai" (星砕) on January 18. This powerhouse of a single comes before the release of their EP, due out on March 22. Knos...

BABYMETAL shows off all songs from album “THE OTHER ONE“

18 January 2023

Releases, Videos

BABYMETAL shares a preview for its concept album, THE OTHER ONE, which showcases all the 10 songs that we can expect from the full release on March 24. Included on the album are all the digital singles we've...

Lonesome_Blue powers up album “Second To None” with international release

17 January 2023

Japan’s power rock band Lonesome_Blue released the full album Second To None in Japan on December 21. However, they will now step up to the next level by releasing the international edition via JPU Records that...

ELLEGARDEN gets back to business with 2023 Japan tour

Nori

16 January 2023

Releases, Tour

Pop punk underdogs ELLEGARDEN announced The End of Yesterday tour to celebrate the long-awaited release of their titular reunion album. Hot off the heels of the Lost Songs tour in late 2022, the band confirmed ...

Emo Night Tokyo celebrates music and community with New Year event

Rin

15 January 2023

Tour

The gathering event Emo Night Tokyo in Japan will once again take place on January 20, allowing fans of the community to get together while enjoying cover bands and DJs. I had the pleasure of attending E...

ACME’s single “Sennou” takes us back to the future

14 January 2023

New Look, Releases, Tour

As metalcore group ACME ramps up for their 6th anniversary, they surprised fans with a new look, a single, and an upcoming tour. On February 14, ACME releases their 15th single Sennou (洗脳). Sennou, or in Eng...

SuG teases mysterious live performance after 5 years

Bri

14 January 2023

Disband/Hiatus

Visual kei band SuG returns for an upcoming concert on March 9, but the implications of it currently remains a mystery, as it turns out it is neither a "disbandment performance" nor "reunion". After SuG disb...

BAND-MAID commemorates 10th anniversary with Japan, US tours

Nori

12 January 2023

Tour

BAND-MAID revealed tour circuits for Japan and the US to commemorate 10 years of dishing out face-melting metal. The news dropped following its sold-out “Okyu-ji” concert and livestream at the colossal Tokyo Ga...

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Tours

BAND-MAID joins THE LAST ROCKSTARS US tour as opener

26 January 2023

Tour

Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced the face-melting metal maidens BAND-MAID as the opening act for their upcoming Live Debut Tour 2023. BAND-MAID opens at all three US shows. THE LAST ROCKSTARS...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ debut single tops music charts as live tour sells out

23 January 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour

Tension continues to ramp up as supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS nears its international live debut. On January 20, just a few days before their sold-out arena shows in Tokyo, THE LAST ROCKSTARS released the full ...

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New Bands

LADYBABY starts new project

6 January 2023

New Band

The idol group LADYBABY has had its ups and downs, however, it is announced that a new project will begin this year! From a short teaser, it is implied that the new project will be in collaboration with HERO...

Former Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo starts experimental metalcore project “KNOSIS”

31 December 2022

New Band

Former vocalist of Crystal Lake, Ryo Kinoshita, has begun a new journey with project "KNOSIS". His departure from the metalcore band Crystal Lake was announced back in October, a decision made due to Ryo's stru...

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Recent Releases

Knosis debut single “Sei-Sai” is a chimera of sound

19 January 2023

BABYMETAL shows off all songs from album “THE OTHER ONE“

18 January 2023

Releases, Videos

Lonesome_Blue powers up album “Second To None” with international release

17 January 2023

ELLEGARDEN gets back to business with 2023 Japan tour

Nori

16 January 2023

Releases, Tour

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Interviews

Interview: BAND-MAID unpacks sold-out US tour and aggressive EP “Unleash”

G Andrew White and Nori

7 January 2023

Interview, Tour

Between a wildfire US tour, and prepping for their first big concert of 2023, BAND-MAID sat down for an interview with JROCK NEWS. The metal maidens from Tokyo had a lot to say about their US tour experience th...

Interview: NEMOPHILA guitarists SAKI and Hazuki reflect on US performances

18 December 2022

Interview, Tour

In October, JROCK NEWS caught up with the all-female hard rock band NEMOPHILA at Aftershock Festival 2022. We had a quick interview with their guitarists SAKI and Hazuki. They were buzzing from the electrifyin...

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Entertainment

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2022

21 January 2023

Anime, Entertainment, Music Video

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2022

NBT, Erica, Rin, Nori and G Andrew White

29 December 2022

Entertainment

This year has been quite a special one, with Japan opening up to the world again, and at the same time, we saw more Japanese bands seeking to perform abroad. Our toplist for the year 2022 gathers notable vis...

22 Jrock artists bring tarot cards to life in “Cartoromancy”

10 December 2022

Entertainment, News

Prepare to enter a world of darkness and mystery, with the upcoming "Real-Life Tarot Cards Project" Cartoromancy. The project, headed by renowned guitarist and producer Mana (Malice Mizer, Moi-Dix-Mois), featur...

Interview with Jose Mangin: Metal Ambassador on Jrock and Jmetal