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

Mar 29, 2024

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...

Broken By The Scream hits refresh with new member Yayoi and “Gekkou Karen Stripe” video

Bri

Mar 28, 2024

Lineup change, Music Video

Metal idol group Broken By The Scream delivers a two-hit combo with the debut of their newest member Yayoi and the release of their music video Gekkou Karen Stripe ( -月光可憐ストライプ-).It was announced previously...

Report: Madmans Esprit’s five-night blitz “JAPAN TOUR 2024 -CHOP 5 days-“

Rin

Mar 24, 2024

Report and review, Tour and event

Korean experimental metal project Madmans Esprit returned to Japan for the first time since 2022 with a five-day concert series, "CHOP -5 days-" at Ikebukuro Chop. Each night, they headlined alongside artists s...

DAMNED returns to roots with “-Thanatosis-” music video

Erica

Mar 23, 2024

Music Video, New Look

DAMNED released their first music video showcasing new members vocalist Hitone and guitarist Suica, in -Thanatosis-. The video premiered on March 21, 2024, at 23:00 (JST).Vocalist Hitone admitted on X, "Thi...

Fukuro launches crowdfunding campaign ahead of US Tour

Sizergyia

Mar 22, 2024

Tour and event

Fukuro has launched a crowdfunding campaign via Indiegogo, titled Fukuro: The Road To America, ahead of their US West Coast Tour Summer 2024 in July. As a way of offsetting expenses such as travel costs, the ba...

ELFENSJóN prereleases enchanting track “ZENITH” from upcoming album

NBT

Mar 21, 2024

Doujin, Releases, Videos

ELFENSJóN recently teased their fifth album ZENITH, but now the first delivery is here with the prerelease of the lead track, ZENITH! It's a fast-paced and impactful piece with the enchanting fantasy tunes that...

Kroi’s single “Water Carrier” makes a splash for anime “SAND LAND”

Nori

Mar 19, 2024

Anime, Releases

R&B-infused funk-rock five piece Kroi releases digital single Water Carrier on March 20. The song serves as the main theme for the anime adaptation of SAND LAND, originally written by the late manga legend ...

Interview: Sana Takizawa breaks boundaries, inspires fans at Anime Los Angeles

Bri

Mar 18, 2024

Interview

Visual kei artist Sana Takizawa held two performances at Anime Los Angeles on both Friday and Saturday. JROCK NEWS had the privilege of attending the Saturday show and sitting down with him for an interview. ...

BabyKingdom explores chaotic circus life in “FUNNY∞CIRCUS” music video

Jack

Mar 16, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On March 6, BabyKingdom released a fun and chaotic music video for the title track of the newly released third album, FUNNY∞CIRCUS.The music video FUNNY∞CIRCUS is a burst of color, taking place in a circus ...

ELFENSJóN teases 5th album “ZENITH” with mystical video

NBT

Mar 15, 2024

Doujin, Releases, Videos

Following ELFENSJóN's remake album REINCARNATE, the group is now gearing up for the launch of their fifth full album, ZENITH, scheduled for April 10. While the album was announced in late 2023 with just a relea...

JILUKA embarks on “WORLD TOUR 2024 ‘K4RMA'”

Sizergyia

Mar 13, 2024

Tour and event

Visual kei metal outfit JILUKA announced they will embark on a world tour titled "WORLD TOUR 2024 'K4RMA'" this summer! JILUKA start their world tour on June 1 with their first show at Akabane ReNY alpha in...

Interview: Broken By The Scream debuts with newest member at Anime Los Angeles

Bri and Rin

Mar 11, 2024

Interview, Lineup change, Tour and event

Metal idols Broken By The Scream performed at Anime Los Angeles on both January 5 and 6, thrilling international fans with their death metal screams and adorable idol vocals. JROCK NEWS had the privilege of not...

“DRAGON BALL” creator Akira Toriyama passes away at age 68

Nori

Mar 11, 2024

Anime

Manga artist Akira Toriyama, best known to the world as the creator of DRAGON BALL, passed away on March 1. He was 68 years old.According to an official statement from his production company Bird Studio, th...

Immerse in DEXCORE’s ferocious dystopian “SKINDEEP” music video

Sizergyia

Mar 9, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DEXCORE released their latest music video SKINDEEP late last month, with the single of the same name following suit just yesterday!The explosive music video transports the band to a dystopian virtual hellho...