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Review: DIR EN GREY sinks into despair on “MORTAL DOWNER”

Nori, Erica

May 6, 2026

DIR EN GREY returned on April 8 with MORTAL DOWNER, the band's 12th studio album and first in nearly four years since PHALARIS. As the band approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027, the release arrives with a qu...

Giveaway: Win tickets to Anisong Festa to see Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko

NBT, Jorge M.

May 4, 2026

Anime, Featured, Tour and event

In collaboration with Japan Expo to celebrate their 25th anniversary, JROCK NEWS and Japan Expo are giving three lucky winners the opportunity to attend the Anisong Festa concert in Paris, France on July 10. Ea...

KAMIJO embarks European 2026 tour “SANCTUARY OF EUROPE”

Mizerable

May 3, 2026

Tour and event

Following his "SANCTUARY OF THE DAMNED" show in Los Angeles, KAMIJO will embark on a European tour spanning eight stops. Scheduled for autumn 2026, "SANCTUARY OF EUROPE" will bring KAMIJO's signature aesthetic ...

“Luminous” music video showcases AiNA THE END’s captivating performance

Jorge M.

May 1, 2026

Anime, Music Video, Releases

On April 3, AiNA THE END released the music video of Luminous, the 29th opening theme of the anime One Piece. The song is already available on major digital platforms.The music video showcases a dance led b...

Giveaway: Win free tickets to OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM’s concert film, exclusive screening in Hollywood

Erica

May 1, 2026

Featured, Tour and event

OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM unveils an exclusive screening of their live concert film “OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM LIVE at STADIUM 2025” on May 17, at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA. The film documents the fin...

Petit Brabancon’s single “haunted house” available digitally worldwide

Erica

Apr 26, 2026

Releases

Back in March, Petit Brabancon offered concertgoers a preview of their single haunted house during their tour, distributing access with a privileged QR code. As of April 21, the track has been released digitall...

MUCC adds two solo shows to Europe appearance

Erica

Apr 26, 2026

Tour and event

MUCC has announced two standalone European performances to accompany their appearance at the upcoming “B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST” in Paris. The band first takes the stage in Berlin, Germany on July 9, before continuin...

DIR EN GREY’s music video “MOBS” channels darkness of album “MORTAL DOWNER”

Erica

Apr 25, 2026

Music Video

Following a series of teaser clips, DIR EN GREY released the “promotional edit” music video for MOBS on April 24. The song appears on their latest album, MORTAL DOWNER, released earlier this month.The video...

Chaidura exhibits provoking visuals in “Plastic Beauty” music video

Jack

Apr 24, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Chaidura unveiled earlier today the music video for the third single, Plastic Beauty, from the upcoming EP LIMINAL.The new single Plastic Beauty expresses the liminal stage of self-love through a diverse ra...

YOSHIKI presents 2 distinct shows for “CLASSICAL 2026” in Los Angeles

NBT

Apr 23, 2026

Tour and event

YOSHIKI is set for two exclusive U.S. performances of "CLASSICAL 2026" at "Walt Disney Concert Hall" in Los Angeles on July 16 and 17. The shows mark his return to the U.S. stage following his third cervical sp...

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Recent Releases

Chaidura exhibits provoking visuals in “Plastic Beauty” music video

Jack

Apr 24, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Kagami (DEXCORE) delivers raw emotion in “You are” from first solo album

Jack

Apr 21, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On April 16 Kagami, vocalist of DEXCORE, unveiled the music video for the track "You are" from his first solo album "Alone."."You are" is the finale of Kagami's 11-track album Alone. which features seven br...

ONE OK ROCK premieres EP “Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025” alongside concert film

Erica

Apr 17, 2026

Releases

Internationally acclaimed rock band ONE OK ROCK releases their live EP, Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 digitally on April 30. The EP launches alongside the US and Mexico release of their concert film, ONE OK R...

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Interviews

Interview: Madmans Esprit delves into inspirations behind album “Dandelion; Danjeol”

Jack

May 10, 2026

Interview, Releases

Madmans Espirit is rapidly becoming a fan favorite in the visual kei scene. Initially a solo project of vocalist Kyuho, Madmans Esprit has evolved monumentally with guitarists Juho and Somyul, bassist Geon, and...

Interview: Exploring HYDE’s heavy music and imagining “Moon Child 2” movie

NBT, Nori

Mar 30, 2026

Interview

Despite the rising cost of touring, HYDE remained determined to complete his two-year world tour "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR", culminating in a finale in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 23, 2025. For this show, ...

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...

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Tours

Schwarz Stein announces first European tour, performing alongside Kaya

Erica

May 14, 2026

Tour and event

Kaya and Schwarz Stein have announced a European tour scheduled for August and September 2026. The tour marks Kaya's first return to Europe in 14 years. It also serves as the European live debut of Schwarz Stei...

Giveaway: Win tickets to Anisong Festa to see Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko

NBT, Jorge M.

May 4, 2026

Anime, Featured, Tour and event

KAMIJO embarks European 2026 tour “SANCTUARY OF EUROPE”

Mizerable

May 3, 2026

Tour and event

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New Bands

Fatüm’s debut music video “Canary” showcases extravagant visuals

Jack

May 14, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

After announcing the formation of Fatüm back in April, the stunning visuals of their debut music video Canary were revealed on May 1. This finally demonstrated Fatüm's vision to the world.Canary transports ...

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 ...

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Entertainment

Ado, LiSA, Kenshi Yonezu, Fujii Kaze among MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 nominees

Sizergyia

May 17, 2026

Entertainment

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN has revealed the full list of nominees for the categories set to be awarded at the Grand Ceremony taking place on Saturday, June 13, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO.This year marks its second insta...

Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery

Erica, afaenia, NBT

Apr 1, 2026

Entertainment

Visual kei greats have bravely forayed into the alcohol industry before. Take Y by YOSHIKI wine, for fans who want to dramatically swirl a fine vintage while contemplating a classical orchestra. While these eff...

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...

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