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KOUKI performs in Paris for “Visual-kei Night in Paris vol.02 -Japanesque-”

Aug 14, 2025

Paris will welcome solo enka artist and iconic D=OUT vocalist KOUKI on October 1, as he headlines Visual-kei Night in Paris vol.02 -Japanesque-. This marks KOUKI's long-awaited return to France, for the first t...

Matenrou Opera’s “AGONY” music video brings orchestral drama to modern metal

Erica

Aug 14, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Fresh off their 18th anniversary concert at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Matenrou Opera has released the music video for their latest single, AGONY. The single will be sold exclusively at live shows and on Mat...

Interview with MAN WITH A MISSION: 15 years of precious moments across the globe

NBT

Aug 13, 2025

Interview

MAN WITH A MISSION marks their incredible 15-year anniversary by celebrating with "XV EP Across the Globe", embarking on a Japan tour, and preparing for a long-awaited European tour.From unforgettable live ...

Video interview: Punk rock idol MAD JAMIE’s worldwide adventure – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia and NBT

Aug 9, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

MAD JAMIE reflects on her international experiences as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK...

Singularity brighten up screens with “Summer Drive” music video

Jack

Aug 8, 2025

Music Video, Releases

Singularity celebrate summer with the release of a new music video for their new single Summer Drive on July 26.Under the blazing sun, Singularity play through the new track Summer Drive. The upbeat synths ...

Punk rock idol MAD JAMIE returns to Europe this August 2025 “THE MAD PARADE”

NBT

Aug 6, 2025

Tour and event

MAD JAMIE is making waves in Europe once again with a tour kicking off this week! Fronted by Kanjosen Akubi, MAD JAMIE will perform at six locations across Europe in August before returning to Japan for JROCK N...

D=OUT’s digital single “Aikagi” brings refreshing visuals

Erica

Aug 3, 2025

New Look, Releases

On August 2, D=OUT released their latest digital single, Aikagi (愛-aikagi-鍵), now available digitally worldwide. Shimmering, clean, and melodic, the track captures the wistful mood of late summer, stirring feel...

Report: DIR EN GREY’s first U.S. performance in nearly 6 years, “TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR? [mode of VULGAR]”

Erica, Zephyr and Nori

Aug 3, 2025

Report and review

In April of 2025, after nearly six years away, DIR EN GREY made a powerful return to the U.S. with a sold-out, three-night run in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California. Drawing a combined crowd of approximately 6...

ASH DA HERO heads for European tour 2026

Jorge M.

Aug 3, 2025

Anime, Tour and event

The rock band ASH DA HERO has officially launched ticket sales for its first European tour! Known for their empowering anthems in anime, including the football series Blue Lock and featuring vocalist ASH in the...

Interview: DIR EN GREY’s Die on their triumphant U.S. return and the road ahead

Erica, Nori and Zephyr

Jul 28, 2025

Interview, Tour and event

JROCK NEWS holds Japan concert “PULSE vol.1” with global livestream

Erica, afaenia and NBT

Jul 27, 2025

Online Concert, Tour and event

The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of JROCK NEWS, and we're celebrating with a worldwide event! Whether you live in Japan or overseas, you can join us for our first-ever live concert event, "JROCK NEWS pr...

Hatsune Miku embarks first-ever Asia tour “MIKU EXPO 2025 ASIA”

Mizerable

Jul 19, 2025

Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

The famous virtual diva Hatsune Miku will be embarking on her first-ever Asia tour under the banner "MIKU EXPO 2025 ASIA". The tour will take place in November and feature seven performances across various loca...

HYDE’s sold-out “BEAUTY & THE BEAST” concert to be broadcast live worldwide

Erica

Jul 14, 2025

Online Concert

Although all Japan dates on HYDE's 2025 World Tour are sold out, fans will still have a rare chance to experience the "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR" through a live cinema broadcast across Japan and Asia on Sunday...

lynch. retakes indie works with “THE AVOIDED SUN / SHADOWS” album for 20th anniversary project

Sizergyia

Jul 10, 2025

Releases

lynch. is far from done revitalizing its older discography. The band will release a second retake album, THE AVOIDED SUN / SHADOWS, on September 24. The news was announced during their tour final at Spotify O-E...