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Review: XaaXaa’s “Best Album Chuudoku Shoujou San” shares 10 years of darkness, duality and maturity

Jul 2, 2025

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, XaaXaa released their third greatest hits album, Best Album Chuudoku Shoujou San (ベストアルバム中毒症状〜三〜), on March 30. Aptly titled "Symptoms of Addiction", the two-disc collection...

Interview with MAO.A: Bridging cultures, bonding through scars

Erica

Jul 2, 2025

Interview

In May 2025, Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A made a striking debut with the release of their first music video, SEVER—a bold introduction steeped in gothic visuals and a dark, unmistakably visual kei sound. B...

Crossfaith suspends activities following allegations against guitarist Daiki

Erica

Jun 30, 2025

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

The past week has been a turbulent one for fans of metalcore band Crossfaith, following serious allegations against former guitarist Daiki. According to publicly released screenshots, Daiki engaged in "inapprop...

Report: SiM’s high-energy Madrid debut a total blast

Jorge M.

Jun 27, 2025

Report and review, Tour and event

On Thursday, June 19, SiM held their first performance in Madrid, Spain. The show was part of SiM's European tour, Fests & Chaos Tour 2025, which ended on June 22 in Belgium. Celebrating a 20-year career, t...

DRUGS forms with former DADAROMA and Mejibray members, debuts music video “NEW ORDER”

Jack

Jun 23, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

With mysterious countdowns on members' social media channels, the wait is finally over with the announcement of a new visual kei band, DRUGS, featuring fan-favorite visual kei members from DADAROMA and Mejibray...

Obsessed with one song on repeat – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 35

Mazohyst_Kyo

Jun 21, 2025

JROCK ONSEN

It's been another long epic break and more broken promises. Unlike dad we came back though. Just didn't get the milk. Cigarettes? Yeah, got those.This time around check in on our music choices for listening...

UNiTE goes gothic with music video “sheeple repliQo”, from album “FANTASTiC”

Sizergyia

Jun 20, 2025

Music Video, Releases

UNiTE. has released yet another music video, this time for their 16th song, sheeple repliQo, taken from their album, FANTASTiC, out now!The band continues the "sheeple" naming convention that started with t...

Paledusk writes single “HUGs” as opening theme for “Gachiakuta” anime

Jorge M.

Jun 16, 2025

Anime, Releases

The anime adaptation of the trashpunk manga Gachiakuta has confirmed Paledusk as the performers of the opening theme, titled HUGs. This marks the metalcore band's first-ever anime song.Gachiakuta creators K...

BLAZE forms from former NAZARE members, debuts music video “MAYDAY”

Sizergyia

Jun 14, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Former NAZARE, gulu gulu, KAKUMAY, and Hueye members have formed the visual kei band BLAZE.The lineup consists of former NAZARE vocalist Mio and bassist Uta, guitarist NERO, who was in KAKUMAY, guitarist Ku...

SUI’s project DAVID enters third indefinite hiatus

Mizerable

Jun 13, 2025

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

SUI has announced that his solo project, "DAVID", will go on indefinite hiatus after July 29, following the upcoming "8th Anniversary One-Man Live" at SHIBUYA PLEASURE PLEASURE.The announcement was posted i...

kein’s “Hajou” music video introduces upcoming EP “delusional inflammation”

Erica

Jun 12, 2025

Music Video, Releases

On June 12, kein released the music video for Hajou (波状), the closing track from their upcoming EP delusional inflammation, out July 9 via King Records. This marks the band's second major label release, and it'...

Jupiter’s otherworldly single “Ecliptic” displays power metal mastery

Jack

Jun 12, 2025

Music Video, Releases

On June 4, visual kei band Jupiter released their new single Ecliptic with an accompanying music video showcasing their latest dramatic look.The single was released with six songs: Three new songs and an in...

Video interview with NANO: The pain that fed into gain

NBT

Jun 9, 2025

Anime, Interview

We always feel fortunate when given the chance to speak with a passionate musician like NANO. This time, in late 2024, we had the privilege of a deep, and extensive conversation, not only about NANO’s music and...

Giveaway: Win free tickets to SCANDAL’s concert in New York City!

Erica

Jun 8, 2025

Featured, Tour and event

To celebrate their 2025 EP LOVE, SPARK, JOY!, SCANDAL, the iconic all-female rock band from Osaka, is bringing their energizing live show to North America. On June 30, they'll light up Irving Plaza in New York ...