Archive

Countdown begins to Rurunone’s debut at Meguro Rockmeikan, “Hajimarinone”

Aug 22, 2023

In July, the new band "Rurunone" (ルルノネ) burst onto the scene, featuring former members of the special project band YMCP (an abbreviation for "Yamon Company"). Since their sudden debut, the band ha...

Reol performs new arrangement of “Dairokkan” on THE FIRST TAKE

NBT

Aug 22, 2023

Music Video, Releases

Reol performed on the prestigious THE FIRST TAKE YouTube channel, where the entire recording was done in only one single take. The song chosen for this occasion was her hit song Dairokkan (第六感), a song which ga...

PassCode’s US tour 2023 begins next month!

Jonathan Lane

Aug 22, 2023

Tour and event

Loud rock-idol group PassCode comes in screaming in September with "PassCode US TOUR 2023 -GROUNDSWELL-". The group will assault the ears of fans in Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles on September 3, 5, and 7. A...

YOSHIKI makes directorial debut with documentary “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY”

Bri

Aug 20, 2023

Entertainment, Tour and event

The world of music is about to witness an unprecedented cinematic experience as international rock sensation YOSHIKI steps into the realm of film direction with his debut feature, "YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY". The ...

THE DESPERADO enters new territories with wicked “Yokubou” single

Jack

Aug 18, 2023

Music Video, Releases

THE DESPERADO releases latest single Yokubou alongside a new music video on August 13, available for streaming and purchase. Through this release, the band's growth is clear, further pushing the members into ne...

Report: Dream Theater unites metalheads across Silicon Valley

Nori

Aug 14, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

Prog bellwether Dream Theater hunkered down in San Jose, California on July 24 with colleagues Animals as Leaders and Devin Townsend for another night of its traveling festival Dream Sonic. With only three stop...

THE MUSMUS’ first music video in four years “Yamiyami”!

NBT

Aug 13, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Music Video, Tour and event

THE MUSMUS went on hiatus in 2019 due to a series of tragic events, including miscarriage and member departure. However, after four years, the band is back with fresh new activities, and surprises with a music ...

Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci on breaking international barriers

Nori

Aug 11, 2023

Interview, Tour and event

For nearly 40 years, prog metal flagbearer Dream Theater has stood tall and fortified the redoubt of guitar-driven rock. For aspiring amateurs as well as professional musicians across the world (and especially ...

Review: Discover traditional Japanese snacks with Sakuraco

Zephyr

Aug 11, 2023

Report and review

As folks who enjoy Japanese snacks, we were intrigued when Sakuraco reached out and kindly offered to send us one of their traditional Japanese snack boxes to try out.Sakuraco delivers the taste of traditio...

BAND-MAID makes history at Lollapalooza 2023

Bri

Aug 11, 2023

Tour and event

The electrifying sounds of world-renowned girl band BAND-MAID took the stage at this year's Lollapalooza in Chicago, leaving a lasting mark on the iconic music festival. The powerhouse hard rockers have made wa...

sukekiyo’s “Houmonsha X” music video drips with depravity

Erica

Aug 8, 2023

Music Video

On August 8, over 1,500 viewers tuned in to YouTube for the live premiere of sukekiyo's music video Houmonsha X (訪問者X). The nearly 10-minute-long saga is a centrifugal force, drawing you in with eroding visuals...

Visual kei pioneers JILUKA make North American debut at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2023

Astrid

Aug 8, 2023

Tour and event

Cutting-edge visual kei band JILUKA joins the musical guest lineup for Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA), held from October 26–29 at Renaissance Waverly and Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. AWA marks the gro...

Review: BAND-MAID live Blu-ray “TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI” raises the bar

Jonathan Lane

Aug 7, 2023

Report and review, Videos

Dive into BAND-MAID's live Blu-ray TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI and prepare to be mesmerized! Can't make it out to a show during the second half of the 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR? This disc promises to immerse us in ...

Feel the summer intensity with D=OUT’s digital single “YASHA”

Erica

Aug 6, 2023

New Look, Releases

D=OUT beckons you to dive into their distinctively Japanese soundscape with their latest digital single YASHA, released on August 1. The song is available to stream and purchase worldwide on platforms like Spot...