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DRUGS disbands, Fukuro enters indefinite hiatus following allegations against vocalist, drummer Yoshiatsu

Jul 15, 2026

Yoshiatsu, former vocalist of the band Fukuro (梟) and drummer of the band DRUGS, has voluntarily suspended all artistic and public activities following allegations that surfaced online on July 6 that he had pur...

ASAGI’s music video “Tenringoku” takes viewers on a cosmic journey

RAI

Jul 15, 2026

Music Video, Releases

ASAGI revealed a music video with mythical visuals for "Tenringoku" (天輪獄). The single blazed into general release on July 3.Drawing from folklore, ASAGI plays the role of a three-legged golden crow. Viewers...

lynch. album “CLIMAX” gets international physical release via JPU Records

Sizergyia

Jul 13, 2026

Music Video, Releases

lynch. simultaneously physically released their album titled CLIMAX in Japan on July 1, with JPU Records bringing the album to international shores in a digital format. That's not all, however, as JPU Records w...

OSHABURI unleashes first mini-album “Sasshohenaikainjoron” on digital streaming services

Jack

Jul 13, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

New visual kei band OSHABURI (おしゃぶり) has released their first mini-album Sasshohenaikainjoron (擦傷偏愛感情論) digitally on June 28. The mini-album was previously only available physically from live shows, but finally...

Where is Japanese rock heading? – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 38

Mazohyst_Kyo

Jul 10, 2026

JROCK ONSEN

Here we are, back in the back. Late, as usual. But at least we brought the milk, unlike some of those people still out there.Anyway, today we are discussing evolutions in music genres. We're talking about t...

Kizu reveals details of upcoming album “Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame”

Jack

Jul 5, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On July 1, Kizu (キズ) released an abundance of exciting information regarding their new album Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame (極楽より極上の雨), due out August 5. Alongside this information came a thrilling music video for...

Fukuro offers escapism in rebellious single “.paaM”

Jack

Jul 1, 2026

Releases

Fukuro (梟) showcased their new track ".paaM" on June 27. The single came with an "audio video" showcasing the cover art..paaM is a fast-tempo track that follows a darker harmonic structure in line with Fuku...

Review: Maverick Mom’s album “Travessia” takes you on a musical adventure

Jack

Jul 1, 2026

Releases, Report and review

Maverick Mom released their first full album, Travessia, on May 13. Travessia takes you on a journey spanning two discs covering new material and revisiting classics from their past. The title Travessia comes f...

MAQIA inspires courage with single “Kizudarake Hero”

NBT

Jun 27, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

MAQIA released its empowering digital single "Kizudarake Hero" (傷だらけヒーロー) on June 18, accompanied by a heartwarming music video. The song, composed by guitarist TaJI (formerly of Rides In ReVellion), with lyric...

Yasuharu Takanashi’s “Far East Groove” project returns for European tour 2026

Jorge M.

Jun 25, 2026

Tour and event

Composer Yasuharu Takanashi will start his second European tour in September 2026 under the title "The Battle for Glory". Performing under his musical project "Far East Groove", the composer will make his UK de...

KAMIJO and Mana haunt New York with “The Vampyre Masquerade” event

Mizerable and Erica

Jun 20, 2026

Tour and event

This Halloween, KAMIJO and Mana are bringing gothic elegance to New York City. Announced June 10, this two-part event entitled "The Vampyre Masquerade" promises an unforgettable atmosphere of vampiric proportio...

Report: Inside VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Rin and Lin

Jun 13, 2026

Report and review, Tour and event

On May 16, 2026, visual kei fans from all over gathered in Brooklyn for VKNY's launch event. Although Japanese artists and visual kei bands have been visiting the US more frequently in recent years, large-scale...

PARAMENA redefines djent with new formidable lineup and second album

afaenia

Jun 11, 2026

Lineup change, New Look, Releases

The djent band PARAMENA, whose aim is "defining a new standard of djent", has unveiled a formidable new support lineup following its May 17 solo show, which marked the final performance for former guitarist Say...

XaaXaa’s music video “Chigire Chau” traps viewers in a haunted puppet show

Erica

Jun 9, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

XaaXaa returns with another decadent, dark release; this time, as marionettes. On June 9, their latest digital single Chigire Chau (ちぎれちゃう) arrived alongside a macabre music video.The video unfolds as a nig...