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D=OUT opens a powerful new chapter with “Tenya wanya” music video

Aug 13, 2024

On August 13, D=OUT premiered the music video for Tenya wanya (点屋椀屋) from their latest album, Gokudou (極∀道). This marks their 16th full-length album, released in two editions—a fan-club exclusive version, and a...

MIYAVI stars in a dystopian fantasy in “Running In My Head” music video

Bri

Aug 11, 2024

Music Video

Our favorite samurai guitarist MIYAVI is back with a music video for Running In My Head, which premiered on YouTube on August 9. The single serves as the theme song for the anime Code Geass: Rozé of the Recaptu...

LIPHLICH vocalist Kuga Shingo passes away

Nexus

Aug 10, 2024

Lineup change

We regretfully announce that Kuga Shingo, vocalist and founder of the band LIPHLICH, passed away on August 4, 2024. According to the wishes of the family, the funeral has already been held with only relativ...

Mana, Közi, and Kaya take Latin America with two live concerts, tea party events

Erica

Aug 7, 2024

Tour and event

This September, visual kei icons Mana (Malice Mizer, Moi Dix Mois), Kaya (Schwarz Stein, Femme Fatale, solo), and Közi (Malice Mizer, Eve of Destiny, ZIZ) will headline special events in Santiago, Chile, and Me...

YOSHIKI to undergo critical third spine surgery, launches digital service “YOSHIKI+”

Erica

Aug 3, 2024

News

On August 1, YOSHIKI held a press conference at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, where he shared significant news about his health and future plans.First, YOSHIKI announced that he will undergo his third emergency ce...

GLAY’s single “Kaishin no ichigeki” chosen as theme for revived anime “Grendizer U”

Erica

Aug 2, 2024

Anime, Releases

On July 31, Japanese rock band GLAY dropped their latest digital single, Kaishin no ichigeki (会心ノ一撃). The track has been chosen as the theme song for the TV anime series, Grendizer U.Grendizer U is a fresh ...

HEY-SMITH’s “Feel My Pain” set as opening theme for “Kengan Ashura” Season 2 Part 2

Erica

Jul 31, 2024

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

Ska-punk band HEY-SMITH's latest track, Feel My Pain, has been chosen as the opening theme for the second part of Kengan Ashura Season 2, streaming exclusively on Netflix starting August 15. A preview of the so...

HANABIE. dazzles with magical heroine single “Metamorphose!”

NBT

Jul 31, 2024

Releases

The four-piece Harajuku-core band, "HANABIE.", is gearing up to release their digital single "Metamorphose!" (メタ盛るフォーゼ！). The track promises to knock the listeners away with its unconventional and unpredictable...

Interview: Fukuro shares thoughts on mixing music genres, touring overseas

Bri, Rin, Erica and Jack

Jul 25, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Fukuro arrived at the JW Marriott ahead of their Anime Expo autograph session and concert with a mountain-high pile of equipment and band merch in tow. Having only arrived in the US the day before, they were no...

Kenshi Yonezu’s sixth album “LOST CORNER” gets international releases

Erica

Jul 23, 2024

Releases

Global Jpop artist Kenshi Yonezu is set to release his sixth studio album, LOST CORNER digitally worldwide on Wednesday, August 21. The album gets a physical release in North America, Europe, and the UK on Augu...

Interview with ASH DA HERO: Breaking the mold with fusion rock and “Blue Lock” anime music

NBT

Jul 22, 2024

Anime, Interview

ASH DA HERO is a five-man band consisting of members all with unique backgrounds to create a sound rooted in rock, punk, and hip hop. Founded by the vocalist in 2021, who also goes by the name "ASH DA HERO" or ...

How global chaos affects your hobbies – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 33

Mazohyst_Kyo

Jul 21, 2024

JROCK ONSEN

So here we are, as usual, a longer break than promised. However, that might play a little bit into our theme this time.The short and simple is that everything is out of control, and it's getting harder to e...

Report: MAKE MY DAY says goodbye with final show “The Farewell”

afaenia

Jul 21, 2024

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Report and review

After 10 years of working together, the members of MAKE MY DAY announced on April 11, 2024, that they would be calling it a day with a final show titled "The Farewell", to take place on May 31. Ten years is a p...

Petit Brabancon’s “Vendetta” music video teases forthcoming EP

Erica

Jul 18, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Petit Brabancon is gearing up to release their second EP, Seven Garbage Born of Hatred, on August 7. As the release date approaches, fans are being treated to a brand-new music video for their latest digital si...