JROCK NEWS

27 September 2024

Japanese metal outfit KNOSIS is back with a thunderous new single, Fuhai (腐敗), featuring YUKINA from the Harajuku core band "HANABIE.". This release marks a significant milestone for KNOSIS as they officially j...

HYDE’s disturbing music video “LAST SONG” a journey through despair and hope

26 September 2024

HYDE digitally released his recent album HYDE on September 13, before the physical CD releases on October 16. Furthermore, the previously teased music video for the depressingly sad piano ballad titled LAST SO...

BUCK-TICK returns with single “Raijin Fuujin – Resonance” and 24th album “SUBROSA”

24 September 2024

Releases, Tour and event

BUCK-TICK returns with the release of a new single and their 24th full-length studio album before the year's end. The single, titled Raijin Fuujin - Resonance (雷神風神 - レゾナンス), is scheduled for release on Novemb...

DEVILOOF guitarist Aisaku departs band

Erica and afaenia

22 September 2024

Lineup change

On September 14, DEVILOOF announced the departure of their guitarist, Aisaku. Moving forward, they will continue as a four-piece band. Comments from the members, translated into English, are available below. ...

Ashmaze. rebrands to Azavana with former VIRGE Vocalist Ryo, releases “Azabana” music video

19 September 2024

Lineup change, Music Video, New Look

Ashmaze. announced at their sponsored event titled "Shukumeiron" on September 2, that the band's name will be "Azavana" going forward. Moreover, the last few months have seen them bring on multiple guest voc...

KNOSIS plays across Japan on September regional tour

Rin

13 September 2024

Tour and event

KNOSIS has had a busy year so far but Ryo Kinoshita's latest project isn't slowing down anytime soon. After returning from a summer tour in Europe KNOSIS has announced a regional tour in Japan. So far, the b...

XaaXaa’s mysterious single “Kasa ga nai” coming this October

5 September 2024

New Look, Releases

XaaXaa releases their latest single, Kasa ga nai (傘がない), on October 9. The title, which means "I don't have an umbrella", evokes a jarring contrast between anxiety and romanticism. In Japanese culture, the imag...

JILUKA’s first official US tour hits 4 major cities

4 September 2024

Tour and event

Electro Gothic Metal band JILUKA is gearing up for a major milestone in their career: their first official US tour. JILUKA's "US TOUR 2024" kicks off this October and November, with the band set to conquer four...

MIYAVI’s single “We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da)” teases upcoming album “Lost in Love”

Bri

4 September 2024

After teasing fans all week with a social media countdown, MIYAVI unveiled his latest song We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da) on August 30. The track is available on international streaming platforms and a lyri...

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Recent Releases

HYDE’s disturbing music video “LAST SONG” a journey through despair and hope

26 September 2024

BUCK-TICK returns with single “Raijin Fuujin – Resonance” and 24th album “SUBROSA”

24 September 2024

Releases, Tour and event

XaaXaa’s mysterious single “Kasa ga nai” coming this October

5 September 2024

New Look, Releases

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Interviews

Interview with MAD JAMIE: Idol punk rock infused with visual kei essence

NBT

29 September 2024

Interview

Interview: Fukuro shares thoughts on mixing music genres, touring overseas

Bri, Rin, Erica and Jack

25 July 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Fukuro arrived at the JW Marriott ahead of their Anime Expo autograph session and concert with a mountain-high pile of equipment and band merch in tow. Having only arrived in the US the day before, they were no...

Interview with ASH DA HERO: Breaking the mold with fusion rock and “Blue Lock” anime music

NBT

22 July 2024

Anime, Interview

ASH DA HERO is a five-man band consisting of members all with unique backgrounds to create a sound rooted in rock, punk, and hip hop. Founded by the vocalist in 2021, who also goes by the name "ASH DA HERO" or ...

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Tours

Shintaro Sakamoto set to mesmerize LA on “Fall 2024 U.S. tour”

Simon Sei

5 October 2024

Tour and event

Sponsored article Japanese singer-songwriter Shintaro Sakamoto has added a Los Angeles show to his "Fall 2024 U.S. tour". The former Yura Yura Teikoku frontman will perform at the iconic Wiltern on October 14....

The Candy Spooky Theater revives after 10 year hiatus

3 October 2024

Band status, Tour and event

Just in time for Halloween, The Candy Spooky Theater rises from a decade-long slumber! After a 10-year hiatus, the macabre musical trio reunites for a special solo performance, "Pumpkins Scream in the Dead of N...

Sadie celebrates 20 years with self-cover album “THE REVIVAL OF DARKNESS”, anniversary concert

3 October 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

Earlier this year, Sadie released their self-cover album THE REVIVAL OF SADNESS. Now the band has decided to announce a follow-up, their second self-cover album titled THE REVIVAL OF DARKNESS, out on December 1...

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New Bands

New band sugar debuts under Kizu’s record label “DAMAGE”