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DIR EN GREY returns to the US with “TOUR 25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR?”

8 October 2024

DIR EN GREY returns to the US in April 2025 for the first time in over five years, since their 2019 North American tour. The band will headline two special nights in Los Angeles, blending newer tracks with sele...

BabyKingdom celebrates Day of the Dead in “CALAVERAS” music video

Jack

7 October 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On October 2, BabyKingdom released the music video for CALAVERAS, ahead of their upcoming single CALAVERAS/Salsarusa. BabyKingdom celebrates Day of the Dead with a jubilant music video for CALAVERAS. Held in...

Schwarz Stein releases “DEMIGOD”, first original album in 20 years

Erica

7 October 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Gothic electronic duo Schwarz Stein mark their highly anticipated return with DEMIGOD, their first original album in 20 years, set to release on October 10. This new album features 12 original tracks and comes ...

Shintaro Sakamoto set to mesmerize LA on “Fall 2024 U.S. tour”

Simon Sei

5 October 2024

Tour and event

Sponsored article Japanese singer-songwriter Shintaro Sakamoto has added a Los Angeles show to his "Fall 2024 U.S. tour". The former Yura Yura Teikoku frontman will perform at the iconic Wiltern on October 14....

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION unites world with “HIKARI” theme song for Polish festival

NBT

3 October 2024

Music Video, Releases

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, led by RON, has released the song HIKARI, which debuted at the Hikari Festival, held during Pyrkon, one of Europe’s largest fantasy conventions in Poland. The digital release of this wor...

The Candy Spooky Theater revives after 10 year hiatus

Erica

3 October 2024

Band status, Tour and event

Just in time for Halloween, The Candy Spooky Theater rises from a decade-long slumber! After a 10-year hiatus, the macabre musical trio reunites for a special solo performance, "Pumpkins Scream in the Dead of N...

Sadie celebrates 20 years with self-cover album “THE REVIVAL OF DARKNESS”, anniversary concert

Sizergyia

3 October 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

Earlier this year, Sadie released their self-cover album THE REVIVAL OF SADNESS. Now the band has decided to announce a follow-up, their second self-cover album titled THE REVIVAL OF DARKNESS, out on December 1...

DIV makes a comeback with first single in 8 years, “Never Divided Just Dive”

Sizergyia

2 October 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIV, a visual kei band that formed in 2011 and disbanded in 2016, made a surprise comeback in 2023. To celebrate their return, they released Never Divided Just Dive, their first new song in eight years, accompa...

Interview with MAD JAMIE: Idol punk rock infused with visual kei essence

NBT

29 September 2024

Interview

Last year, MAD JAMIE made her international debut in Sweden, and this year she surprised fans by returning to Europe for a full-fledged tour! With her popularity rising both in Japan and abroad, we caught up wi...

KNOSIS signs to SharpTone records, premieres single “Fuhai” featuring YUKINA of HANABIE.

Erica

27 September 2024

Music Video, Releases

Japanese metal outfit KNOSIS is back with a thunderous new single, Fuhai (腐敗), featuring YUKINA from the Harajuku core band "HANABIE.". This release marks a significant milestone for KNOSIS as they officially j...

HYDE’s disturbing music video “LAST SONG” a journey through despair and hope

Sizergyia

26 September 2024

Music Video, Releases

HYDE digitally released his recent album HYDE on September 13, before the physical CD releases on October 16. Furthermore, the previously teased music video for the depressingly sad piano ballad titled LAST SO...

BUCK-TICK returns with single “Raijin Fuujin – Resonance” and 24th album “SUBROSA”

Erica

24 September 2024

Releases, Tour and event

BUCK-TICK returns with the release of a new single and their 24th full-length studio album before the year's end. The single, titled Raijin Fuujin - Resonance (雷神風神 - レゾナンス), is scheduled for release on Novemb...

DEVILOOF guitarist Aisaku departs band

Erica and afaenia

22 September 2024

Lineup change

On September 14, DEVILOOF announced the departure of their guitarist, Aisaku. Moving forward, they will continue as a four-piece band. Comments from the members, translated into English, are available below. ...

Ashmaze. rebrands to Azavana with former VIRGE Vocalist Ryo, releases “Azabana” music video

Sizergyia

19 September 2024

Lineup change, Music Video, New Look

Ashmaze. announced at their sponsored event titled "Shukumeiron" on September 2, that the band's name will be "Azavana" going forward. Moreover, the last few months have seen them bring on multiple guest voc...