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Report: ASTERISM rocks out with fans at Anime Expo 2024

Jul 15, 2024

Instrumental metal band ASTERISM appeared at all four days of this year's Anime Expo, making the most of every moment to meet with fans and share with them the world of PLANET OF METAL. Their jam-packed schedul...

Ling tosite sigure’s “Trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrue Lies” featured in “PSYCHO-PASS” stage adaptation

anyrandomhole

Jul 14, 2024

Releases

Saitama-based band Ling tosite sigure releases their new single, "Trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrue Lies", on digital platforms on July 18. The title track is featured in the stage adaptation of "PSYCHO-PASS: Virtue and V...

XaaXaa’s “Nozokitai” music video blends heavy music, haunting imagery

Erica

Jul 7, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On July 5, XaaXaa unveiled the music video for Nozokitai (のぞきたい), the lead track of their upcoming single which releases on August 1.XaaXaa, known for their youthful yet dark sound, brings chaos and jarring...

sukekiyo’s stunning “Valentina” music video showcases updated recording

Erica

Jul 7, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On July 5, sukekiyo unveiled the music video for Valentina from their forthcoming compilation Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum, due out on July 24. Originally released as a demo cassette in 2021, Valentina has b...

Kaneto Juusei’s “Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou” collection to be released digitally

Jack

Jul 6, 2024

Releases, Videos

Kaneto Juusei (鐘ト銃声) is set to release the collection "Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou" (小林アキヒトの一生) for digital streaming and download worldwide on July 7. The surprising announcement dropped on X June 29.The t...

ASTERISM goes to battle in “THE TITAN” music video, ahead of Anime Expo appearance

Bri

Jul 6, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Tour and event

Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM premiered the animated music video for "THE TITAN" on July 3, ahead of their appearance at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The video is brought to life with dynamic illustra...

Petit Brabancon’s high-octane single “BATMAN” available to stream worldwide

Erica

Jun 29, 2024

Releases, Videos

On June 28, Petit Brabancon released their digital single BATMAN on streaming platforms, offering a preview of their forthcoming EP Seven Garbage Born of Hatred. You can stream and download BATMAN on your platf...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH talks evolution, identity, and international success

Erica, afaenia and Omatsu

Jun 26, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

In a crimson-red graffiti-tagged room at The Fillmore Silver Spring, we caught up with SiM’s charismatic vocalist, MAH, just before their electrifying headlining show. This gig was part of SiM’s "PLAYDEAD" worl...

KNOSIS returns to Europe for summer tour 2024

Rin

Jun 26, 2024

Tour and event

European metalcore fans rejoice! KNOSIS is returning to Europe to visit eight countries, while also supporting the Australian band, Thy Art Is Murder, on the latter dates of their tour.On July 6, KNOSIS wil...

lynch. expresses punchy and unnerving music video “EXCENTRIC”

Sizergyia

Jun 22, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

lynch. will release their EP titled FIERCE-EP on June 26, and to bring the hype to new heights, the band delivers the music video for the second track, EXCENTRIC.When taking a look at the music video, it's ...

Interview with ASTERISM: Blending art and metal in innovative album “PLANET OF METAL”

Bri

Jun 21, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

If you haven't yet heard about them, ASTERISM is a three-member heavy metal band, consisting of HAL-CA on guitar, MIYU on bass, and MIO on drums. The trio have developed a reputation with music fans across the ...

Kroi concocts fresh universe of sounds in third album “Unspoiled”

Nori

Jun 19, 2024

Releases

Tokyo five piece Kroi releases its highly anticipated new album Unspoiled on June 19. The record marks the third full-length since signing with major label PONYCANYON, and brings 14 tracks that build on the ban...

Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN perform anime theme songs for “Nazeboku”

NBT

Jun 19, 2024

Anime, Doujin, Releases

Two prominent doujin circles, Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN, will provide their music as theme songs for the fantasy anime, "Naze Boku no Sekai wo Daremo Oboeteinai no ka?" (Nazeboku), or in English, "Why Does...

BABYBEARD embarks “The Adorable Assault on Australia” tour 2024

NBT

Jun 14, 2024

Tour and event

BABYBEARD, fronted by the charismatic Ladybeard and joined by idols SUZU and MAHRI, is embarking on their "Adorable Assault on Australia" tour this Australian winter.The tour kicks off in Ladybeard's hometo...