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

Oct 23, 2025

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

Jorge M.

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,...

Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary

Erica

Sep 26, 2025

Entertainment, News

MADARANINGEN, the fashion label created by Kyo of DIR EN GREY, sukekiyo, and Petit Brabancon, has teamed up with fashion brand IKUMI to celebrate the brands' shared 10th anniversaries. The collaboration runs at...

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, NANO confirmed artists for official DoKomi Song

Jorge M.

Sep 24, 2025

Tour and event

German anime convention "DoKomi" confirmed Japanese artists STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO as producers in charge of its first official song. Both artists will also perform the track at the next DoKomi edition...

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 13, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines "cute" and "metal" , as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at ...

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet SLOTHREAT, masters of the art of blending melodic metal with ambient sound, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE...