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Aural Vampire unleashes dark wave EP “Wani” after 5 years of silence

May 30, 2023

Prepare to embrace the dark wave revival—hot on the heels of Cruel World Festival 2023 in California, come rumblings in Japan from globally active electronic band Aural Vampire. After five years of silence, Aur...

Petit Brabancon teases music video “Kodou” from highly-anticipated EP “Automata”

Erica

May 29, 2023

Music Video, New Look

The countdown to an electrifying musical journey begins—Petit Brabancon's upcoming EP Automata arrives on June 14, 2023. Brace yourselves for a thrilling sneak peek at the music video for Kodou (孤動), the lead t...

Report: ACME dazzles crowds at Anime Detour Minneapolis

Astrid

May 29, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

ACME returned to the US this spring, hitting the stage at Anime Detour in Minneapolis and Catch One in Los Angeles alongside QUIETUDE and EIGHT COLD HELLS. ACME bore the honor of being Anime Detour's first-ever...

Interview with DEVILOOF: From underground pioneers to major label success

NBT, Mazohyst_Kyo and NoMusicNoReason

May 26, 2023

Interview

The metal band DEVILOOF recently achieved the remarkable dream of signing with a major record label. Considering how big this milestone is for the five-man band, we were curious to learn about the implications ...

sukekiyo rocks Hong Kong for two consecutive nights on tour “Dakara so no uchi”

Erica

May 24, 2023

Tour and event

Calling all fans in Hong Kong! Avant-garde metal rockers sukekiyo perform live on your turf for two nights only, on September 30 and October 1.sukekiyo has graced Hong Kong's stage twice before, leaving aud...

Experience “Fla:ill”, DAMNED’s explosive second music video

Erica

May 23, 2023

Music Video, Releases

On May 23, visual kei loudcore band DAMNED released their exciting second music video, "Fla:ill". Vocalist Keigo's raw lyrics intertwine with a riveting composition that will blow you away!Vocalist Keigo pe...

D suspends activities following 20th anniversary

Erica

May 21, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases, Tour and event

After two decades of extraordinary music, legendary visual kei band "D" announced that they will suspend activities in March 2024. However, there is a lot to look forward to this summer, including a tour and a ...

Versailles’ single “VOGUE” marks first release in over a decade

Astrid

May 20, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Amidst the start of Versailles' summer tour Varoque, the band will release the single VOGUE on June 21.The single contains VOGUE and Wrath of Thunder, along with instrumental versions. Vocalist KAMIJO worke...

YOSHIKI cherishes mother’s memory with classical tour “REQUIEM”

Nori

May 18, 2023

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

Jrock pioneer and international legend YOSHIKI unveiled his momentous 2023 roadmap at the LA GRAMMY Museum on May 5. Commemorating the 10th anniversary of his classical piano album Yoshiki Classical, the supers...

Tsuzuri debuts with funky single “Uraomote” composed by Giga

NBT

May 16, 2023

Anime, Music Video, Releases

Tsuzuri debuts with single "Uraomote" and provides opening theme song titled, "NAME", for anime "Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta" (The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses).Singer Tsuzuri (綴) makes her debut...

MIYAVI returns to Europe, China in “20th and Beyond” tour

Erica

May 15, 2023

Tour and event

For the first time since 2019, rock superstar MIYAVI returns to Europe and China this Fall! The samurai guitarist takes on a nine-stop tour kicking off in Warsaw, Poland on September 21, and ending in Milan on ...

Plastic Tree surprises fans with “Azabana”, first single in three years

Bri

May 13, 2023

Releases

Plastic Tree is releasing a new single called Azabana on July 19. It was announced on April 29 at their solo concert titled Peep Plastic Partition #23 National Kid at the venue Zepp DiverCity, and then later on...

BAND-MAID shares tales from the road with “TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI”

Jonathan Lane

May 10, 2023

Music Video, Releases

BAND-MAID looks back on an unforgettable touring milestone in concert DVD and Blu-ray TOKYO GARDEN THEATER OKYUJI, released April 26. The footage encapsulates the entirety of the sold-out gig on January 9 at th...

BAND-MAID adds nine dates to North American tour

Jonathan Lane

May 9, 2023

Tour and event

BAND-MAID announces the second leg of their 2023 10th Anniversary North American Tour, which will run from August 4 through 18. Tickets are on sale now, and details are available on the official BAND-MAID websi...