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Witness Alba Sera’s extremely powerful song “Messiah”, composed by Yuyoyuppe!

Jan 20, 2024

Alba Sera is hard at work with a tightly packed release schedule for the coming weeks. Nevertheless, before all of this, on January 17, she unveiled the exceptionally powerful song Messiah composed by Yuyoyuppe...

Interview: Madmans Esprit rocks Ikebukuro Chop with intense 5-day concert series

Rin and Erica

Jan 20, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit, the avant-garde metal project led by Korean independent artist Kyuho, is known for its unique blend of heavy music and visual kei-inspired aesthetics. Self-described as “making depressive suicid...

TOKYO INFERNO drops highly anticipated singles “OVER” and “TRIP”

Jack

Jan 19, 2024

Releases

TOKYO INFERNO released two highly anticipated new tracks on January 11, OVER and TRIP, available on various streaming platforms now. Followers of TOKYO INFERNO have been anticipating new releases from the band ...

Experience DEVILOOF’s raw side with single “Song For The Weak.”

Kayla

Jan 17, 2024

Music Video, Releases

DEVILOOF has started the year off 2024 strong by dropping their latest single, with an accompanying music video, "Song For The Weak." on January 8. The track is the first glimpse of the upcoming EP of the same ...

WagakkiBand enters indefinite hiatus at year’s end, marks 10 years of activity

NBT

Jan 10, 2024

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

WagakkiBand, the traditional Japanese rock band, announces an indefinite hiatus that will take effect on December 31, 2024, coinciding with their 10th-anniversary year.The announcement was made on January 7...

D=OUT’s “Kaguya no Susume” single sparks resilience through folklore

Erica

Jan 8, 2024

New Look, Releases

D=OUT dropped the single Kaguya no Susume (かぐやのすゝめ) on New Year's Day, available for streaming on various platforms and for purchase on iTunes. Japanese lyrics can be found on vocalist Kouki's blog, inspired by...

THE DESPERADO end 2023 with emotional single “THE OVER”

Jack

Jan 7, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Before 2023 comes to a close, THE DESPERADO released one last single, THE OVER, on December 29. The single also comes alongside a music video and a taster of what to expect in 2024.THE DESPERADO have had a ...

QUEEN BEE joins Anime Boston 2024 musical lineup

Erica

Jan 6, 2024

Tour and event

Anime Boston, the premier anime convention in New England, has announced its second round of musical guests, including the celebrated Japanese band QUEEN BEE. Don't miss QUEEN BEE's thrilling performance at the...

syozyoseze debut 1st single “DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-“

Jack

Jan 4, 2024

Music Video, New Band

The all-new band "syozyoseze" (生生世世) released their first taste of music with their debut single "DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-" on December 22. "DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-" also comes with the first reveal of the band'...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2023

Erica, Nori, Astrid and Kayla

Jan 1, 2024

Entertainment

With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2023

NBT

Dec 30, 2023

Anime, Entertainment

In 2023, we witnessed long-awaited anime continuations, such as the six-year-awaited Masamune-kun no Revenge R, alongside impactful conclusions, i.e., Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan). As a spoiler though, ...

deadman’s “Genealogie der morale” marks first original album in 19 years

Erica

Dec 29, 2023

Releases

Get ready for a musical resurrection. On March 30, 2024, visual kei band deadman will unveil their first original full-length album in 19 years, Genealogie der morale.It's been a staggering 19 years since d...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 2: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

Dec 26, 2023

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 1: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

Dec 22, 2023

Interview