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SiM’s single “CHAMPiONS” declared official theme song for Apex Legends Global Series

Feb 22, 2025

Reggae-punk band SiM's latest single, CHAMPiONS, is the official theme song for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championship and is now available on all major digital platforms.ALGS, the premie...

General ticket sales start for KAMIJO “THE AMERICAS TOUR 2025 -MASTERPIECE-“

Azael Dredgen Yor

Feb 21, 2025

Tour and event

On February 22, general ticket sales open for KAMIJO's upcoming overseas tour "THE AMERICAS TOUR 2025 -MASTERPIECE-", scheduled from May 24 to June 1, 2025. The tour will visit cities including São Paulo, Santi...

sukekiyo’s “DOMINUS” compilation features AI-generated model

Erica

Feb 21, 2025

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

Fresh off a live performance celebrating vocalist Kyo’s birthday, sukekiyo announced on February 16 the upcoming release of an audio-visual compilation titled DOMINUS, set for mid-April 2025. However, what caug...

Report: Wagatame’s breakout success at Nekocon 2024

Erica

Feb 21, 2025

Report and review

In November 2024, Nekocon marked its 26th year at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, VA, drawing approximately 7,000 attendees. The event, known for celebrating Japanese culture, featured its usual...

Interview with ELFENSJóN: Bringing dark fantasy to life with music and art

NBT, Dorian and Kay

Feb 19, 2025

Anime, Doujin, Interview

ELFENSJóN is a creative project driven by the musical compositions of Kurose Keisuke and illustrations by Ishizue Kachiru. Rooted in a dark fantasy theme, ELFENSJóN's collaboration delivers an immersive experie...

DEXCORE’s exciting 2nd album “WE WERE HERE” comes with 16 tracks!

Jack

Feb 19, 2025

Releases

On February 12, DEXCORE made the exciting announcement of their second full album, "WE WERE HERE", releasing April 23.Although details of WE WERE HERE are limited, the information DEXCORE revealed certainly...

JILUKA unleashes 5th single “KVLT”

Azael Dredgen Yor

Feb 16, 2025

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

JILUKA finally unleashed their highly anticipated fifth digital single, "KVLT", on February 16. JILUKA consistently delivers high-quality music, building strong expectations among their fanbase. With this relea...

Cursed idol group Mazari performs deadly ritual in “Ushi no koku mairi” music video

NBT

Feb 16, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Mazari (マザリ), a new idol group shaped around the concept of "curse", has unsealed their third music video, Ushi no koku mairi (丑の刻参り), which showcases a dramatic and deadly ritual. The song Ushi no koku mairi o...

Interview with Aoi (the GazettE): Delivering an unforgettable live performance

afaenia and Nori

Feb 15, 2025

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Interview: HEY-SMITH’s Shuhei Igari on the power of live shows, personal freedom in ska-punk

Erica

Feb 10, 2025

Interview, Lineup change

HEY-SMITH, the six-piece ska-punk band from Osaka, has captivated audiences worldwide with their high-energy sound, melodic hooks, and rebellious spirit. Blending the edge of '90s punk with ska's bright, punchy...

Madmans Esprit’s chilling “Please Stop Loving Me” music video breaks hearts

Jack

Feb 7, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On February 2, Madmans Esprit released the music video for Please Stop Loving Me ahead of the single release later this month.Please Stop Loving Me encapsulates Madmans Esprit's self-attributed label of "De...

DAMNED vocalist Hitone eats live moth in “Suikyou to Majiwaru Kyouhakuteki Kachikan” music video

Erica

Feb 4, 2025

Music Video, New Look

On January 31, DAMNED dropped the music video for "Suikyou to Majiwaru Kyouhakuteki Kachikan" (酔狂と交わる強迫的価値観), ahead of the single’s February 2025 release.Beyond the incredible music, behind-the-scenes info ...

YOSHIKI donates $500,000 to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims

NBT

Jan 31, 2025

News

YOSHIKI, the drummer and leader of X Japan, has been closely following the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires and has actively shared ways for fans to help. Now, YOSHIKI has donated 500 thousand dollars to support t...

Sennzai’s first solo concert is approaching!

NBT

Jan 28, 2025

Tour and event

Sennzai, known for her angelic falsetto vocals and recently featured in DEVILOOF’s single Inshu, is finally stepping into the spotlight with her first solo concert, Moment of Bloom, on February 15, 2025, at Ebi...