Archive

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”

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

Apr 24, 2026

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...

6 live artists perform at VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Apr 23, 2026

Tour and event

Introducing VKNY, a new visual kei and counterculture event set to debut in New York City on May 16 in Brooklyn. The multimedia showcase features six live bands, a themed vendor market, giveaways and more, mark...

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

Apr 21, 2026

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

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...

DRUGS unleashes album “D/D/D” on streaming platforms

Apr 15, 2026

Releases

DRUGS has surprised fans with the streaming release of their first album "D/D/D" on April 2. Serving as a perfect introduction to DRUGS, D/D/D comes complete with seven previously released singles and baku (貘)....

Review: Madmans Esprit’s album “Dandelion; Danzetsu” delivers heavier production, dynamic metal compositions

Apr 9, 2026

Releases, Report and review

The wait for Madmans Esprit's fourth full-length album, Dandelion; Danzetsu is finally over. Fans have been on the edge of their seats impatiently waiting for March 30 to see what the band has been concocting s...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” available digitally worldwide

Apr 8, 2026

DIR EN GREY's 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER arrived on April 8, and now fans worldwide can access it immediately on digital platforms. Even if you’re still waiting on your physical copy, you can stream ...

SiM roars with chaotic single “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”

Mizerable

Apr 7, 2026