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Djent band abstracts makes sudden return with first single in years, “FRAGMENT”

Aug 8, 2026

To our surprise, metalcore and djent band abstracts are back in action after announcing their disbandment in late 2022. Now four years later, we get the single FRAGMENT, after several months of vague teasing. ...

JROCK NEWS hosts second livestreamed concert in Japan – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 39

Mazohyst_Kyo

Aug 6, 2026

JROCK ONSEN

That's right. We, JROCK NEWS, are hosting our second concert in Japan. Last year, in the lead-up to our first-ever live event, we caught up with our member afaenia for a special karaoke booth edition of the Ons...

Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”

Jack

Aug 6, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On July 15, the new visual kei duo "yukigesyo_" (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light came a day later, on July 16, showcasing a unique visual style...

Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community

Mizerable

Aug 2, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, REIREI tours the Tokai region while hosting events for the lo...

coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”

Sizergyia

Jul 31, 2026

Music Video, Releases

coldrain has announced that they'll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new single EX-HUMANITY, the sixth song taken from the album, revealin...

D’ESPAIRSRAY tours Europe in March 2027 as part of “REVENANT” world tour

Sizergyia

Jul 27, 2026

Tour and event

D'ESPAIRSRAY will embark on a European tour in March 2027, announced as part of the second leg of their world tour. The D'ESPAIRSRAY WORLD TOUR 2027 'REVENANT' will take them to Finland, Poland, France, and two...

Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale

Erica

Jul 25, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On July 22, visual kei band Dolly released their long-awaited single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ). Like an enchanted pumpkin carriage, its dreamy music video arrived at midnight on July 22 to introduce the sing...

ZURI explores musical expression through a secret identity

Jack

Jul 25, 2026

Releases

Beginning in 2025, ZURI is a new singer-songwriter who unleashes creative prosperity. ZURI explores multiple sonic palettes across his themed tracks, drawing on Jpop, Jrock, math rock, jazz, and funk. No matter...

New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Awich and CHICO CARLITO

Sizergyia

Jul 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

A new musical project under the name YAO has formed. Its lineup brings together artists ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, rapper and singer Awich, and rapper CHICO CARLITO.This meeting of musical minds has given birth...

BLAZE excites with first European tour “RENGOKU”

Jack

Jul 22, 2026

Tour and event

BLAZE has been making a lot of noise within the visual kei scene since their formation in 2025. Finally, overseas fans have the opportunity to experience BLAZE's unique mixture of heavy and catchy music up clos...

JROCK NEWS presents PULSE vol. 2 concert with global livestream

afaenia

Jul 22, 2026

Tour and event

JROCK NEWS' concert event "PULSE" is back and bringing the heat once again this summer! Whether you live in Japan or overseas, you can join us for our live concert event, "JROCK NEWS presents PULSE vol. 2 -11th...

Report: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO team up in “Dream Big” theme song

Jorge M.

Jul 21, 2026

Releases, Report and review

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF) and NANO recently performed together in Germany, premiering “Dream Big”—DoKomi’s first official theme song—on May 29, the opening day of the convention. Two days later, on May 31, t...

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

Jack, Erica and Nexus

Jul 15, 2026

Band status, Disband/Hiatus/Revive

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...