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Report: SiM dominates The Fillmore Silver Spring in first US headlining tour, “PLAYDEAD”

Jun 12, 2024

On May 15, 2024, JROCK NEWS covered SiM's first-ever US headlining tour, PLAYDEAD in Silver Spring, Maryland. Just last year, I watched them open for DANCE GAVIN DANCE in this very venue. This time, under the s...

UNiTE.’s wondrous “[about us]” music video immerses with vibrant vintage wonderland

Sizergyia

Jun 12, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

UNiTE. releases their double A-side single on June 19. The band’s 17th single is titled “” / Haiiro no Shinshou e Uron no Uta ni Karuu Oto. The run-up to said single has led them to reveal the music video for “...

XANVALA’s digital single “CULTURE” sets stage for third studio album

Erica

Jun 11, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

XANVALA has just unleashed their latest digital single, CULTURE on June 5, following the premiere of its music video on May 31.CULTURE flaunts XANVALA’s distinctive style, blending razor-sharp, aggressive i...

Interview with Kroi: Writing for Toriyama and beyond

Nori and Mazohyst_Kyo

Jun 11, 2024

Interview

Jazzy, free-spirited five-piece band Kroi enjoyed a string of tie-in successes in the anime world. Most notably, the band was tasked with composing for the anime adaptation of SAND LAND by the late manga goliat...

Broken By The Scream embarks “Europe Tour 2024” this summer!

NBT

Jun 7, 2024

Tour and event

Japanese metal idol group, Broken By The Scream, is set to embark on their Europe Tour 2024 this summer, bringing their energetic fusion of idol pop and metal to fans across the continent.The quartet have s...

Wagatame makes US debut at NekoCon 2024

Erica

Jun 6, 2024

Tour and event

In recent years, NekoCon in Hampton, VA, has become a hub for Japanese music culture in the southeastern US. In 2024, they continue this tradition by welcoming the musical guest Wagatame (我が為) for their first-e...

Interview with Yui Nishio: Turning everyday life charm into musical tunes

NBT and Nori

Jun 6, 2024

Anime, Interview

With a captivating clear and deep voice, Yui Nishio (ゆいにしお) stands out in the Japanese pop scene with her blend of nostalgic and modern sound, and notably, her vivid lyrics that capture the everyday life and em...

NEMOPHILA drops third album “EVOLVE” overseas with exclusive bonuses

anyrandomhole

Jun 5, 2024

Releases

The all-female metal group NEMOPHILA releases their third album, "EVOLVE", overseas with special bonuses. The album is scheduled for a July 5, 2024 release through JPU Records.The album comes in two version...

BABYMETAL tours US for “BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2024”

NBT

Jun 5, 2024

Tour and event

BABYMETAL gears up for a return to the US with the newly announced "BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2024" US leg. Joining the trio is the American singer, Scene Queen, as a special guest on select dates.Pre-sale ticke...

Petit Brabancon streams singles “BATMAN”, “Vendetta” from upcoming EP

Erica

Jun 4, 2024

New Look, Releases

Petit Brabancon is set to release its second EP Seven Garbage Born of Hatred on August 7. Building anticipation for their first EP in nearly a year, the band will release two tracks early: BATMAN on June 28 and...

JILUKA ignites screens with “S4VAGE” music video

Jack

Jun 3, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

The visual kei band JILUKA dropped a brutal music video for their new single S4VAGE on May 25. This is JILUKA's first single since becoming an independent band. S4VAGE will be available on streaming services in...

Review: the knowlus marks 10 years with album “Discovery Age”

Mazohyst_Kyo

Jun 1, 2024

Releases, Report and review

A lot of my reviews are for heavy hitters that are massive in scale and aggressive with the musical approach. We all have another side to us, and today I would like to introduce you to some seasoned veterans in...

ASTERISM teams up with Acky Bright for “PLANET OF METAL” album

Bri

Jun 1, 2024

Releases

Instrumental metal band ASTERISM released their seven-song digital album, PLANET OF METAL, for streaming and download worldwide on May 22. What makes PLANET OF METAL special is the collaboration with the manga ...

Send your farewells to Reita on the GazettE’s message board

NBT

May 29, 2024

Lineup change

Earlier this week, the GazettE introduced a new message board dedicated to their late bassist, Reita. The board was announced and made available on May 27, a date that would otherwise have been celebrated as Re...