Archive

DAMNED’s digital single “Souen” offers diverse sonic soundscapes

Oct 8, 2023

If you're ready to be lit aflame while still breathing, visual kei deathcore band DAMNED has got you. Emerging on the coattails of 2022 as a new band, they've quickly arisen as one of JROCK NEWS' bands to watch...

SCANDAL lives on in “Highlight” reel with new single

Nori

Oct 6, 2023

Releases

All-female rock unit and Guinness Record setter SCANDAL released its 29th single Highlight no Nakade Bokura Zutto on October 4. Translating to “always in the highlights”, the up-tempo party anthem commemorates ...

Interview: YOSHIKI’s mission to shatter music boundaries worldwide

Erica, Nori and NBT

Oct 5, 2023

Interview, Tour and event

YOSHIKI, one of the most influential musicians in Japan, has made an enduring impact in both the rock and classical music realms. He's renowned as the founder of the globally beloved rock band X Japan and the l...

DEVILOOF sparks critical thinking with “Everything is all lies” single

NBT

Oct 4, 2023

Releases

DEVILOOF is gearing up for a new digital single titled "Everything is all lies" on October 20.In this upcoming single, vocalist Keisuke, driven by frustration with the proliferation of unreliable se...

Sadie’s “Meisai -2023Ver.-” music video showcases rerecording of classic track

Sizergyia

Oct 2, 2023

Music Video, New Look

Visual kei band Sadie previously announced that they would return from their hiatus in 2024 with two revival performances titled THE REVIVAL OF SADNESS. That's not all as the band revealed the music video for t...

Interview with Momoiro Clover Z: 15-year idol journey of vibrant music

NBT

Sep 30, 2023

Interview

We recently connected with the idol group Momoiro Clover Z to delve into its incredible journey as the group marks an impressive 15-year anniversary!With such extensive journey in the music scene, captivati...

JILUKA unleashes intoxicating single “VENOM”!

Jack

Sep 29, 2023

Music Video, Releases

The visual kei band JILUKA unleashes its intoxicating single VENOM (VENΦM) today at the concert at Shibuya Spotify O-WEST venue, selling as a physical limited edition before hitting digital stores and streaming...

Interview: MAN WITH A MISSION’s Jean-Ken Johnny talks world tour, “WOLVES ON PARADE”

Erica and NBT

Sep 27, 2023

Interview, JROCK ONSEN, Tour and event

MAN WITH A MISSION is a rock band that defies convention in many ways. For starters, their five-member lineup consists of superior lifeforms who are half-human and half-wolf. Like the hybrids they are, their mu...

Interview with MAD JAMIE: The spirit of “Kawaii is Fxxk” and idol punk rock

NBT and Kay

Sep 25, 2023

Interview

Back in late July, we had the chance to sit down with Kanjosen Akubi (感情線あくび) from MAD JAMIE, who at the time had just performed at NärCon, Northern Europe's largest anime convention. This marked MAD JAMIE's fi...

SiM excites with eclectic “KiSS OF DEATH” music video

Kayla

Sep 23, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Reggae-metalcore giants SiM unleash their new single KiSS OF DEATH on the world. An upcoming tune off their soon-to-be-released album PLAYDEAD, it is accompanied by an enigmatic music video that pays homage to ...

Cazqui’s Brutal Orchestra’s mind-melting “DEBRIS” video demonstrates explosive sound

Sizergyia

Sep 22, 2023

Music Video

Cazqui's Brutal Orchestra, the solo project formed in 2019 by guitarist Cazqui, has revealed a mind-melting live video for the unreleased song titled DEBRIS.The music video is filled to the brim with lightn...

Interview with Kouki: Bridging cultures through music and passion

Erica, Omatsu, afaenia and Nori

Sep 20, 2023

Interview, Tour and event

Meet Hanamizakura Kouki, a star in the visual kei scene dedicated to promoting Japan's distinctive culture to global audiences. With a Tsugaru-jamisen guitar in hand and a resplendent folding fan, he embarks on...

Versailles’ drummer YUKI retires later this year

Astrid and Kay

Sep 19, 2023

Lineup change

On September 10, 2023, Versailles released an official statement on YUKI's departure from the band. Versailles initially gave notice of the drummer's departure earlier in the year. However, YUKI recently decide...

HYDE’s exhilarating “6or9” music video is a psychedelic trip

Sizergyia

Sep 19, 2023

Music Video, Releases

HYDE unironically released his latest digital single "6or9" on September 6, along with an exciting psychedelic music video that perfectly complements the party anthem.The compilation of clips shows HYDE rid...