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the GazettE members say farewell to Reita

Apr 17, 2024

With the passing of Reita, the members of the GazettE have shared their heartfelt and heartbreaking farewells to the brightest bassist out there, Reita.In the farewell messages, the members make mentions of...

the GazettE bassist Reita passes away at age 42

Bri and NBT

Apr 16, 2024

Lineup change

We regretfully announce that Reita, bassist of the legendary Jrock band the GazettE, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 42.the GazettE staff account released an official notice on Twitter (X), sha...

Idol punk rock act MAD JAMIE embarks Europe tour 2024

NBT

Apr 15, 2024

Tour and event

Get ready for an explosion of rebellious energy as Kanjosen Akubi, the driving force behind the idol punk rock act MAD JAMIE, storms back into Europe! It's been less than a year since MAD JAMIE's overseas debut...

YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to aid victims of Taiwan earthquake

NBT

Apr 11, 2024

News

YOSHIKI, the drummer of X Japan and THE LAST ROCKSTARS, has once again shown his steadfast dedication to humanitarian causes. To aid the victims of the recent earthquake in Taiwan that occurred on April 3, YOSH...

Report: Ado bedazzles Los Angeles with first world tour “Wish”

Bri and Nori

Apr 11, 2024

Tour and event

On March 29, Ado brought magic to Los Angeles while journeying on her first world tour Wish, powered by CrunchyRoll. The acclaimed virtuosa brought down the sold-out Peacock Theater for over 7,000 attendees, so...

Survive Said The Prophet postpones US tour to July 2024

Erica

Apr 10, 2024

Tour and event

Survive Said The Prophet has announced new dates for their MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF: The West Coast Tour in America. The tour was initially set to kick off with Sakuracon in Seattle, Washington, followed by a tour...

Experience D’s 20th anniversary concert “Kekkai Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days” on Blu-ray, DVD

Erica

Apr 9, 2024

Releases

Visual kei band "D" concluded their 20th-anniversary tour with a sold-out 2-day performance, "Kekkai" Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days on March 7 and 8, 2024. If you couldn't attend these landmark concerts ...

DIR EN GREY teases foreboding “The Devil In Me” music video

Erica

Apr 8, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 34th single, The Devil In Me releases on April 24, 2024. Staying true to their tradition, the band has unveiled a teaser clip for the lead track and its accompanying music video. Although the teas...

MIKU EXPO 2024 EUROPE marks return after 4 years of wait!

NBT

Apr 6, 2024

Tour and event

The concert and event, HATSUNE MIKU EXPO, is finally returning to European soil after four years of wait—since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown!MIKU EXPO 2024 EUROPE will the first in-person MIKU EXPO in Euro...

Plastic Tree’s self-titled album “Plastic Tree” marks band’s 30th anniversary

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases

Plastic Tree's self-titled new album Plastic Tree is set to release on May 29, marking the band's 30th anniversary. On March 28, the band unveiled new details about the release including artist photos, album ar...

Luv PARADE’s first mini album “JOKER” debuts 5 original songs

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

On June 1, Luv PARADE debuts their first original mini album, JOKER, featuring five new tracks. The mini album includes Luv PARADE's first original song NEW WORLD, previously only sold as a live-limited single....

Ashmaze. vocalist Souma departs band

Sizergyia, afaenia and Kay

Apr 2, 2024

Lineup change, Releases

"Ashmaze." has announced that vocalist Souma will leave the band. His departure will be after his farewell performance titled Ashmaze. Souma LAST ONEMAN LIVE "This is "LIVE"" on April 22.In his announcement...

HYDE and GACKT face off as new characters in fighting game “Tekken”!

Erica, NBT and Nori

Apr 1, 2024

Entertainment

Hold on to your headsets, folks! The developers of the popular fighting game Tekken unveiled an exclusive downloadable content (DLC) collaboration tailored for Jrock fans. This DLC adds new characters to its la...

deadman’s “Shizukana Kuchizuke” music video sets tone for first album in 19 years

Erica

Mar 29, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On March 29, deadman unveiled the music video for Shizukana Kuchizuke (静かなくちづけ) from their upcoming album Genealogie der Moral—the band's first new album in 19 years. The album is set for official release on Ma...