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DIAURA’s turbulent “COLD SLEEP” music video mixes beauty with tragedy

Sep 14, 2023

DIAURA will release its 22nd single COLD SLEEP on October 4, and to get the hype train rolling, the band's turbulent music video for the title track is here!The unrelenting composition, combined with yo-ka'...

New enigmatic band Ave Mujica uncovers “Alea jacta est”, 1st mini-album

NBT

Sep 14, 2023

New Band, Releases

Ave Mujica, the enigmatic new band that emerged as part of the "BanG Dream!" project, released the mini-album Alea jacta est on September 13.The band consists of five mysterious masked female members that w...

YOSHIKI becomes first Japanese artist enshrined at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

Erica

Sep 12, 2023

News

On September 14, the world-renowned rock icon YOSHIKI cements his legacy alongside Hollywood legends as his handprints and footprints are permanently enshrined at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. YOSHIKI i...

Report: Kouki ignites emotions and connections at Otakon

Erica

Sep 10, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

Kouki, the charismatic vocalist of the visual kei rock band D=OUT eagerly accepted the invitation to perform at Otakon, a revered gathering for anime enthusiasts and one of the largest Japanese culture conventi...

JAKIGAN MEISTER’s disco-funk “Que sais-je?” music video exudes coolness

Sizergyia

Sep 10, 2023

Music Video, Releases

JAKIGAN MEISTER, the solo project of NIGHTMARE's guitarist Sakito, released a single titled "Que sais-je?" on August 30. Accompanying the release was the music video for "Que sais-je?" with Sakito posing and si...

Step into Luv PARADE’s “NEW WORLD”, original debut track

Erica

Sep 6, 2023

Online Concert, Releases, Tour and event

Luv PARADE, a visual kei session band featuring former members of ex-D'espairsRay, will release their first original song titled NEW WORLD on September 9. The release coincides with their highly-anticip...

DEATHGAZE revives for 20th anniversary concerts

NBT

Sep 6, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Look, Tour and event

As the members of DEATHGAZE gradually reunited one by one—and even filmed a studio performance—the spark that was ignited has now prompted the band to come back to life for its 20th-anniversary celebration!...

UNiTE. goes retro in music video “cogito tensai no”

Jack

Sep 4, 2023

Music Video

On August 23, UNiTE dropped the retro music video cogito tensai no, which was featured on its recent double A-side single titled "hoshitsui / cogito tensai no". Cogito tensai no is the second visual installment...

Review: Try a taste of Japan’s Moon Festival with TokyoTreat snackbox

Bri

Aug 30, 2023

Report and review

Is there a better way to appreciate nature than finding the perfect snacks to pair with the seasons? Japanese cuisine is known for having specialty flavors and ingredients that are unique to specific regions or...

EGOIST ceases activities after upcoming concerts

NBT

Aug 29, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

EGOIST declares that it will cease activities after the two upcoming concerts:EGOIST LIVE 2023 Fleeting Ruby "The Crescendo"0923 OSAKA EGOIST LIVE 2023 Resonant Indigo "Echoes of Everlasting"1009 YOKOH...

ONE OK ROCK collaborates with Monster Hunter Now for single “Make It Out Alive”

Bri

Aug 27, 2023

Game, Releases

Rock band ONE OK ROCK released its single "Make It Out Alive" on August 24 in collaboration with Monster Hunter Now, a mobile game that is scheduled to launch on September 14. The band is known for their powerf...

SCANDAL nabs Guinness World Record!

Nori

Aug 25, 2023

Entertainment, Releases

Osaka pop rock quartet SCANDAL made history on August 21 with the Guinness World Records title “Longest running rock band with the same musicians (female)”. The date also commemorated the band’s 17th anniversar...

YouTube Music Weekend 7.0 joined by 57 artists: Eve, ZUTOMAYO, Reol, YOASOBI

NBT

Aug 25, 2023

Doujin, Music Video, Online Concert

A fantastic new installment of "YouTube Music Weekend 7.0" is commencing today, August 25, and will run through until August 27. The online event brings various videos, including live performances, talks, and n...

Report: BAND-MAID completes 10th anniversary victory lap in North America

Nori and Jonathan Lane

Aug 23, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

The hard rock waitstaff of BAND-MAID conquered the west on their 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR, wrapping up the North American leg in Mexico City on August 18. JROCK NEWS reporters Jonathan Lane and Nori made a few lon...