Archive

the GazettE guitarist Aoi departs amid unclear circumstances

Mar 12, 2026

The visual kei band the GazettE has long been a favorite among fans in Japan and overseas, maintaining a strong lineup for two decades. Aside from a change of drummer Yune a year after the band’s formation (who...

OLIVIA returns to music with “Wish -Reimagined-”, self-cover from anime “NANA”

Erica

Mar 9, 2026

Anime, Releases

Twenty years have passed since OLIVIA (Olivia Lufkin) released Wish, the opening theme for the hit romance anime NANA, based on Ai Yazawa’s beloved manga. Now, the singer has surprised fans by announcing a newl...

The perfect festival lineup? – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 37

Mazohyst_Kyo

Mar 8, 2026

JROCK ONSEN

Back in the bath in the new year! Kind of. We recorded this at the tail end of 2025 in anticipation for an early 2026 debut. March is still early, right?Anyway, B7KLAN has announced an insane lineup for a e...

Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Erica

Mar 7, 2026

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon has announced a new single, “haunted house”, composed by drummer yukihiro. The song was previously performed during last year’s tour, and while its official release date has yet to be announced,...

Chaidura’s thrilling single “Addiction” faces internal struggles

Jack

Mar 5, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

London-based artist Chaidura wrestles with inner demons in his latest track, Addiction, released February 20. The heavy new track will also release on the upcoming EP LIMINAL this June.Addiction blends infl...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025

Jorge M.

Mar 2, 2026

Anime, Entertainment

In 2025, the anime music world offered fans a great diversity of opening and ending songs, highlighted by a resurgence of rock-oriented sounds. We saw the rise of metal icons like Ave Mujica, who left fans brea...

LUNA SEA drummer Shinya passes away at 56 years old

Sizergyia and Nori

Feb 24, 2026

Lineup change

On February 22, LUNA SEA announced that their drummer Yamada Shinya (山田真矢) sadly passed away on February 17 from Stage 4 colorectal cancer, which had spread to his brain.In 2020, Shinya was diagnosed with S...

FUR dazzles audiences with “RU-TU-TU” music video

Jack

Feb 23, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On February 11, new visual kei band FUR released their debut music video, RU-TU-TU. Draped in grand attire, FUR offers a fun, upbeat sound for listeners to delve into.FUR have revealed themselves to the wor...

XaaXaa teases single “Gege no Koushin” in music video preview

Erica

Feb 23, 2026

New Look, Releases

On March 1, XaaXaa releases their digital single, Gege no Koushin (下下の行進). Streaming and download links will go live on March 1, local time.A week before the single’s release, the band offered fans a first ...

BAND-MAID heads for first solo world tour 2026

Jorge M.

Feb 20, 2026

Tour and event

All-female rock sensation BAND-MAID has confirmed their first solo world tour for 2026, set to kick off in Hong Kong this March. The BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026 includes performances across Hong Kong, Japan, Euro...

indigo la End reveals single “Kagura” from upcoming album “Michita Murazaki”

Jack

Feb 19, 2026

Music Video, Releases

indigo la End released their latest single, Kagura, on major streaming services February 10. An action-packed music video followed on Friday, February 13.The new single, Kagura, as usual, features an upbeat...

sukekiyo’s upcoming single “possess” gets worldwide digital release

Erica

Feb 19, 2026

Releases

Avant-garde rock band sukekiyo has announced the release of a new digital single, “possess”, arriving February 26.Known for their lavish, art-driven physical editions, and limited release demo tapes, sukeki...

Madmans Espirit’s haunting “Dandelion” music video creates chilling atmosphere

Jack

Feb 19, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On February 12, Madmans Espirit showcased a haunting grayscale music video for Dandelion. Featured on the upcoming album, Dandelion; Danzetsu, the new single reinforces Madmans Espirit's self-attributed label “...

Schwarz Stein makes digital debut with two streaming releases

Erica

Feb 18, 2026

Releases

The electronic duo Schwarz Stein, composed of vocalist Kaya and keyboardist Hora, have officially made their long-awaited digital debut. As of February 18, the group’s music is now available on major streaming ...