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MIYAVI explores duality with “Broken Fantasy” and “Tragedy Of Us”

Feb 13, 2024

After building up the anticipation on social media, samurai guitarist MIYAVI finally released two new tracks to the world on February 4. The digital single Broken Fantasy, along with its B-side track Tragedy Of...

Japanese rock legends Boris, Kiyoharu collide at “Heavy Rock Breakfast” Australia tour

Erica

Feb 12, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Boris and Kiyoharu, both iconic figures in the Japanese rock scene, are joining forces for the "Heavy Rock Breakfast" Australia tour, taking place from March 6–11, 2024.This dynamic collaboration isn't just...

Ashmaze.’s “IGNITE” music video engulfs band members in burning embers

Sizergyia

Feb 11, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

"Ashmaze." releases their sixth single IGNITE on February 28, and the title track's fiery music video is out now. The visuals show the band members being engulfed by burning embers.To fully embrace all mean...

Report: BABYMETAL’s high-intensity performance rocks London in sold-out show

Sizergyia and Narine

Feb 6, 2024

Report and review

The number of heavy metal idol groups has grown substantially over the last decade and a bit, with BABYMETAL at the forefront of it all. BABYMETAL in 2023 saw them release their conceptual fourth album, THE OTH...

KNOSIS joins Bodysnatcher, Spite on upcoming US tour “THE COMMON ENEMIES”

Erica

Feb 3, 2024

Tour and event

Update 2024-04-21: Due to visa issues, Knosis has canceled their performances for this tour.This spring is shaping up to be an exciting time for North American Jrock fans—metalcore band KNOSIS just ann...

ATARASHII GAKKO! implores to find your path in single “Toryanse”

Nori

Feb 2, 2024

Releases

Dance unit ATARASHII GAKKO! unveiled digital single Toryanse on January 26, pushing onward in the quest to spread its unpredictably zany antics to a ballooning international audience. As with prior releases, To...

SiM adds metal peers CRYSTAL LAKE to “PLAYDEAD” North American Tour

Erica

Feb 1, 2024

Tour and event

SiM cranks up the intensity for their upcoming PLAYDEAD North American Tour, with the addition of metal heavy hitters CRYSTAL LAKE to the lineup. The ambitious tour kicks off on April 19, 2024, in the grunge mu...

Crossfaith says farewell to bassist Hiro after 16 years in band

NBT

Jan 31, 2024

Lineup change

Crossfaith has announced the departure of bassist Ikegawa Hiroki (Hiro) and expresses gratitude for his 16 years with the band. The announcement was made during the ongoing tour, "Japan Tour 2024 - Departure -"...

Sawano Hiroyuki prereleases songs from anime “Ore dake Level Up na Ken” (Solo Leveling)

NBT

Jan 29, 2024

Anime, Releases

Sawano Hiroyuki (澤野弘之) prereleases four new instrumental singles for the action anime series, Ore dake Level Up na Ken (Solo Leveling), based on the South Korean web manga (manhwa). Sawano is renowned f...

Report: Yugiri and SARSHI spread joy and positivity at Nekocon 2023

Erica

Jan 28, 2024

Report and review

On November 3 and 4, 2023, vocalist Yugiri of DaizyStripper and guitarist SARSHI of HERO appeared as special guests at Nekocon in Hampton, Virginia. The duo held two live concerts throughout the weekend...

Hatsune Miku, YOASOBI, ATARASHII GAKKO join Coachella festival lineup for 2024

NBT

Jan 27, 2024

Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Coachella is set to make a return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, spanning two weekends from April 12-14 and April 19-21. Within the extensive lineup, we spotted the notable Japanese acts, Hatsune Miku, Y...

Interview: ATARASHII GAKKO! pushes onward from best year ever

Nori

Jan 26, 2024

Interview

Genre-bending dance unit ATARASHII GAKKO! wrapped up an explosive 2023! With an appearance at Head In The Clouds fest in LA, a world tour, and an invitation to the the widely viewed end-of-the-year program Kouh...

FORBIDDEN’s 2nd digital single “NIGHT RULER” explores cyber rock fusion

Erica

Jan 23, 2024

New Band, Releases

Get ready for FORBIDDEN's upcoming digital single, NIGHT RULER, internationally available for streaming or purchase on January 24, 2024. FORBIDDEN, formed in October 2023, features vocalist Byo (ex-SCREW, KHRYS...

DAMNED introduces vocalist Hitone in single “Anemone”

Erica

Jan 22, 2024

Lineup change, Releases

On January 12, DAMNED introduced their latest vocalist, Hitone, to the official lineup. Additionally, support guitarist Suica officially joined the band. This exciting news coincided with the release of the ban...