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DIR EN GREY’s album “MACABRE” reincarnated on vinyl after 25 years

Oct 28, 2025

On October 28, DIR EN GREY dropped a surprise announcement that their second album, MACABRE, will be reincarnated on vinyl for the first time.The vinyl is available for preorder now and is set for release o...

KOUKI’s solo project Onigashima releases album “HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER” digitally

Erica

Oct 27, 2025

Music Video, Releases

KOUKI, vocalist of the visual kei band D=OUT, has unveiled his latest solo album HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER (冥土INワールドトリガー). The release comes under his solo project Onigashima (鬼ヶ島), also known as "OGRE ISLAND". The...

Interview with ASH (ASH DA HERO): Shaping the future sound of Ultraman

NBT and cdecasa

Oct 26, 2025

Interview

Vocalist ASH from ASH DA HERO, a fan of the Ultraman series since childhood, recently lent his voice to Ultraman Omega's opening theme "BRIGHT EYES" and ending theme "Missing Link". With Ultraman being part of ...

Female metal band Zilqy premieres first music video “Carry On”

NBT

Oct 25, 2025

Music Video, Releases

The newly formed female metal band Zilqy has finally released the full version of the song “Carry On” on October 22 after previously showing teasers. This work serves as the lead track from their upcoming debut...

Dolly celebrates 20th anniversary with concerts, streaming releases, new YouTube channel

Erica

Oct 23, 2025

Online Concert

Fans of Dolly, the ethereal, artcore visual kei band that defined a dreamy corner of Japan's 2000s rock scene, have reason to celebrate. The beloved group has come together to celebrate their 20th anniversary, ...

Interview: D’ESPAIRSRAY reborn after 15 years, stronger than ever

Erica

Oct 17, 2025

Interview

After nearly 15 years away, the internationally beloved rock band D’ESPAIRSRAY shocked fans with their long-awaited revival. The band storms the stage at CROSS ROAD Fest on November 15, 2025, then tackles their...

BLAZE’s “Luminous” music video takes to church with sparkling synths, stacked shouts

Sizergyia

Oct 17, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

BLAZE has brought to light that their first single, titled Luminous, is set to release on November 26. However, the title track is out now digitally.Despite the date for the single being a while out, the ba...

Sawano Hiroyuki holds headline concert in Los Angeles this November

cdecasa

Oct 17, 2025

Anime, Tour and event

Music composer Sawano Hiroyuki, known for his work on Attack on Titan, Gundam, Solo Leveling and more, will hold his first headline concert in Los Angeles on November 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater. Tickets a...

Zilqy charges forward with prerelease of lead track “Carry On” from EP “Vacant Throne”

NBT

Oct 11, 2025

Releases

The latest force in female metal to shake the world, Zilqy, will prerelease their lead track “Carry On” on October 22, ahead of their debut EP "Vacant Throne", scheduled for November 5. You can already pre-add ...

Interview with DEVILOOF: Fulfilling a long-awaited promise to overseas fans

NBT, Mazohyst_Kyo and Omatsu

Oct 11, 2025

Interview, Tour and event

After years of anticipation and overcoming many hurdles, Japan’s brutal metal band DEVILOOF is finally heading to Europe for a tour! With the tour "properly" kicking off next month, we took the opportunity to c...

DEXCORE bassist TO-RU passes away, band carries his dream forward

Sizergyia and afaenia

Oct 8, 2025

Lineup change

DEXCORE has shared the heartbreaking news that bassist TO-RU passed away on September 19. A private funeral was held with close family members, and out of respect for their wishes, the cause of his passing will...

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

Erica

Oct 2, 2025

Music Video, Releases

It's been a while since we've heard from the dark electronic dance duo Aural Vampire, but they're back with a new mini-album, Zombie Naocchatte, perfectly timed for spooky season! The release features three new...

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

Sizergyia

Oct 2, 2025

Music Video, Releases

lynch.'s upcoming second retake album, THE AVOIDED SUN / SHADOWS, released on September 24. However, at the time of the announcement, the title of the third disc, its title track, music video, and making-of had...

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,...