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Utsu-P’s dark song “Ga” (Moth) criticizes societal norms

Mar 25, 2023

Vocaloid producer Utsu-P's latest song "Ga" (が) was released on YouTube and niconico on March 18. On brand with his style, this is another metal hit with some spicy lyrics!The song Ga roams around the dark ...

Review: KNOSIS’ debut EP “The Shattering” displays metalcore’s infinite potential

Erica

Mar 23, 2023

Releases, Report and review

If the universe really started with a big bang, KNOSIS' debut EP The Shattering is the sonic boom that forges new possibilities for metalcore as a genre. Running barely 8 minutes from start to finish, The Shatt...

RAZOR’s futuristic music video “GRAVITY EMOTION” pushes senses to limits

Sizergyia

Mar 22, 2023

Music Video, New Look, Releases

RAZOR's 11th single GRAVITY EMOTION was released on March 7 which was led by the reveal of its sound-effect-heavy and visually intense music video.GRAVITY EMOTION offers prevalent chugging riffs, and sympho...

deadman kicks off 2023 with album “dead reminiscence”, live-limited single

Erica

Mar 19, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Revived in 2019, Nagoya rock unit deadman continues activities in 2023 with a three-stop tour and new album dead reminiscence. A live-limited single rapid dog will be distributed for free throughout the tour, w...

Interview: Artist Naofumi Yonetsuka defines generations of visual kei

Erica, Nori and Omatsu

Mar 18, 2023

Interview

As written in the name, the Jrock subgenre visual kei is founded on just that—the visuals. Often otherworldly yet at times macabre and downright bizarre, the elaborate garbs and set designs on visual kei music ...

Kouki joins Otakon 2023 as musical guest, fashion model

Erica

Mar 17, 2023

Tour and event

Kouki, vocalist of the visual kei rock band, D=OUT returns to the US east coast as a guest at Otakon 2023 in Washington DC. Kouki appears not only as a musical guest but also as a model in the fashion show for ...

SCANDAL’s single “Line of sight” aims to revive rock and roll roots

Nori

Mar 16, 2023

Game, Releases, Tour and event

Osaka quartet SCANDAL began streaming its sixth digital single Line of sight on March 15. The tune was dedicated as the theme music for the card battle game Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base, available to play in...

Review: Enjoy dose of Japan at home with Japan Crate!

afaenia

Mar 13, 2023

Japan, Report and review

Imagine a sunny day in Tokyo, Japan. After stepping off the Yamanote line, what's your first order of business? Drop coins in gacha machines, or hunt for kawaii goods and delicious food?While it may be diff...

Review: “Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village” lights fire in theaters worldwide

Nori

Mar 11, 2023

Anime, Report and review

Warning: The below review contains minor spoilers, such as content from official trailers and the manga chapters covered by the new episode.Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village made its way to theate...

BABYMETAL performs “Monochrome – Piano ver.” on THE FIRST TAKE

NBT

Mar 10, 2023

Music Video

BABYMETAL makes its first appearance on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE with the performance of Monochrome. As the name of the channel implies, it is "dedicated to shooting musicians and singers performing i...

DIV reunites for concert “NEVER DIVIDED, JUST DIVE” in August

Astrid

Mar 10, 2023

Tour and event, Videos

One of the most popular visual kei acts of the mid-2000s, DIV, announced a reunion concert that will be held on August 13 at Liquid Room Ebisu.Surprisingly, the group released an official documentary, “NEVE...

UNiTE. welcomes vocalist Nozomi with “Kashin” music video

Sizergyia

Mar 9, 2023

Music Video, New Look, Releases

After UNiTE. dismissed their vocalist Yui last year due to a "significant issue", they recently revealed their new vocalist Nozomi with their music video for the song Kashin. Kashin features on the band's tripl...

Drummer Shiyu officially joins Rides in ReVellion as fifth member

Bri

Mar 8, 2023

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Rides in ReVellion officially welcomes its newest member Shiyu, who joins the band as the drummer. The announcement was originally made on March 4 during their concert at ABENO ROCK TOWN HALL in Osaka, but also...

SiM’s first album in 3 years, begins full-scale overseas operation

NBT

Mar 7, 2023

Anime, New Look, Tour and event

SiM releases its sixth album this summer and signs contracts with overseas management, and agency. In conjunction, the band will put a large focus on its overseas activities this year, including touring outside...