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ELFENSJóN brings closure with single “Magatsu yami ni utau”

28 January 2023

During winter, ELFENSJóN set out for a three-month consecutive single release. After previously liberating the singles DAWN and ECLIPSE, the unit set foot for its final unveiling for this cycle with Magatsu yam...

9 Jrock bands join Slipknot, Korn at Knotfest Japan 2023

Erica

27 January 2023

News, Tour

"Knotfest", a 2-day festival celebrating all things Slipknot and heavy metal returns to Japan for the first time in 7 years! The two-day event takes place April 1—2, 2023, at the venue Makuhari Messe in Chib...

BAND-MAID joins THE LAST ROCKSTARS US tour as opener

Erica

26 January 2023

Tour

Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced the face-melting metal maidens BAND-MAID as the opening act for their upcoming Live Debut Tour 2023. BAND-MAID opens at all three US shows. THE LAST ROCKSTARS...

BRIDEAR fires up live album “Aegis Of London… Live!”

G Andrew White

25 January 2023

Releases

Japanese metal band BRIDEAR excitedly announces a live album Aegis Of London… Live! for release on February 17. The album was recorded in London at the Boston Music Room during their Decide to Survive Tour 2022...

Hazuki’s serene music video “Suiren” brings harmony to the soul

Sizergyia

24 January 2023

Music Video, Releases

Vocalist Hazuki (葉月), not to be mistaken with his band-focused solo project "HAZUKI", returns to singing classical-accompanied original material and song covers, as his upcoming single Renge Kyo releases on Jan...

Rapcore band UZMK “Break Down” barriers in music video

Erica

23 January 2023

Music Video, Releases

On January 18, Osaka-based rapcore band UZMK unleashed the music video for Break Down. Break Down is the B-side track to their EP NEW WORLD, released last year under TWILIGHT RECORDS. The track destroys barrier...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ debut single tops music charts as live tour sells out

Erica

23 January 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour

Tension continues to ramp up as supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS nears its international live debut. On January 20, just a few days before their sold-out arena shows in Tokyo, THE LAST ROCKSTARS released the full ...

DEXCORE joined by former bassist TO-RU, support drummer MAKI

Sizergyia and Dorian

22 January 2023

New Look, News

In December 2022, DEXCORE abruptly announced that bassist kai and drummer reizi would leave the band back with less than two weeks' notice. However, fast-forward to January 2023, and the band has already overco...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2022

NBT

21 January 2023

Anime, Entertainment, Music Video

The year of 2022 in anime music really ended on a high note, thanks to a particular anime that not only delivered in terms of visuals, but also in the auditory department. If you weren't able to guess which ...

Knosis debut single “Sei-Sai” is a chimera of sound

Erica

19 January 2023

Releases

Knosis, the new project from ex-Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo released their debut single "Sei-Sai" (星砕) on January 18. This powerhouse of a single comes before the release of their EP, due out on March 22. Knos...

BABYMETAL shows off all songs from album “THE OTHER ONE“

NBT

18 January 2023

Releases, Videos

BABYMETAL shares a preview for its concept album, THE OTHER ONE, which showcases all the 10 songs that we can expect from the full release on March 24. Included on the album are all the digital singles we've...

Lonesome_Blue powers up album “Second To None” with international release

G Andrew White

17 January 2023

Releases

Japan’s power rock band Lonesome_Blue released the full album Second To None in Japan on December 21. However, they will now step up to the next level by releasing the international edition via JPU Records that...

ELLEGARDEN gets back to business with 2023 Japan tour

Nori

16 January 2023

Releases, Tour

Pop punk underdogs ELLEGARDEN announced The End of Yesterday tour to celebrate the long-awaited release of their titular reunion album. Hot off the heels of the Lost Songs tour in late 2022, the band confirmed ...

Emo Night Tokyo celebrates music and community with New Year event

Rin

15 January 2023

Tour

The gathering event Emo Night Tokyo in Japan will once again take place on January 20, allowing fans of the community to get together while enjoying cover bands and DJs. I had the pleasure of attending E...