Archive

HYDE produces “PSYCHO LOVE” vodka, just in time for the holidays

Nov 23, 2023

Internationally acclaimed rockstar HYDE becomes the latest of Jrock legends to produce his own alcohol, "PSYCHO LOVE"—a top-tier organic vodka. Starting November 22, a limited supply is up for grabs for fans in...

Broken By The Scream and SANA set to rock Anime Los Angeles 2024

Bri

Nov 22, 2023

Tour and event

Anime Los Angeles announced that their musical guests for 2024 include the metal idol group Broken By The Scream, as well as the soulful artist SANA, each poised to captivate audiences with their unique sounds....

THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpones LA concert due to “unforeseen circumstances”

NBT

Nov 19, 2023

Tour and event

The powerhouse band, THE LAST ROCKSTARS, regrettably announced that their Los Angeles performance has been rescheduled due to "unforeseen circumstances". This was the band's sole US show in their fall 2023 "Psy...

Interview: HANABIE. rampages across US

Nori, afaenia, Jonathan Lane, Omatsu and Zephyr

Nov 16, 2023

Interview

Newly dubbed "Harajuku-core" band HANABIE. completed its ambitious run across the US, capped with a finale at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento on October 6. JROCK NEWS caught up with the women who expertl...

X JAPAN opens up about bassist HEATH’s passing

Nori

Nov 15, 2023

Band status, Lineup change

Heavy metal band X JAPAN released a public statement on November 10 regarding bassist HEATH’s sudden passing. The news of HEATH’s death became widespread throughout Japanese media on November 7. X JAPAN drummer...

Report: HANABIE. lights up Des Moines with hottest show of US tour

Zephyr

Nov 15, 2023

Tour and event

Tokyo metalcore band HANABIE. brought a high-energy show to the small midwestern city of Des Moines, Iowa. Inside Lefty’s Live Music, an intimate college town venue, HANABIE. melted the faces of concertgoers on...

DIR EN GREY’s “19990120” revives three debut singles

Jack

Nov 14, 2023

Releases

DIR EN GREY gives us all a reason to look forward to the new year with the announcement of a new single titled 19990120. It is scheduled for release on January 17, 2024. This year can’t end soon enough!The ...

Petit Brabancon’s “a humble border” digital single sets stage for New Year concert series

Erica

Nov 14, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon is set to unveil their latest digital single, "a humble border" which will be globally available for streaming starting December 13. This new track, composed by drummer Yukihiro with lyrics by v...

Prepare for Kaya and HIZAKI’s first-ever stage collaboration at Anime Boston 2024

Erica

Nov 12, 2023

Tour and event

Excitement awaits Jrock fans in the northeast United States next spring, as the iconic figures Kaya and HIZAKI grace Anime Boston 2024 with their gothic elegance. Anime Boston, scheduled for March 29-31 in Bost...

DAMNED vocalist Keigo exits band after final performance

Erica and Kay

Nov 11, 2023

Band status

Fans of the band DAMNED are in for some bittersweet news—lead vocalist Keigo has shared that he'll be stepping down from the lineup after their live performance on November 22, 2023. Despite this change, the re...

Neko Hacker’s 1st co-written EP project “Neko-Write”, new frontiers in kawaii future rock

NBT

Nov 11, 2023

Doujin, Releases

The "kawaii future rock" sensation Neko Hacker is back with a new energetic release, its first co-written EP titled "Neko-Write Vol. 1"! Formed in 2018 by Sera and Kassan, Neko Hacker is on a mission "to spread...

Interview: Marty Friedman on gifting Jpop to the world (part 2)

Nori and NBT

Nov 10, 2023

Interview

Welcome back to our conversation with guitar legend Marty Friedman! For those who missed the first half, you can find part 1 here.In part 2 on the interview, Marty delves into the prominence of female-led J...

GUNGIRE unleashes fury with second mini-album “SURGE”

Erica

Nov 9, 2023

Releases

Get ready for a surge of intense energy as GUNGIRE, Japan's self-proclaimed "most insanely angry band", drops its second mini-album SURGE on November 11. This release comes hot on the heels of GUNGIRE's debut m...

X JAPAN bassist HEATH passes away at age 55

Nori

Nov 7, 2023

Band status, Lineup change

HEATH, the soft-spoken bassist for the internationally renowned Jrock band X JAPAN, passed away at the end of October. He was 55 years old.According to those familiar with the matter, HEATH had struggled wi...