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D=OUT drops two dynamic singles “Ten” and “Dorobou Neko”

Feb 11, 2023

Japanese-style rock band D=OUT is back with two new singles, Ten (天) and Dorobou Neko (泥棒猫). Both are released simultaneously on February 14, 2023. Music videos for both were unveiled on February 11, featuring ...

Band GYZE reincarnates as “RYUJIN”, signs to Napalm Records

Erica

Feb 11, 2023

Lineup change

Formerly known as GYZE, Japanese "samurai metal" band RYUJIN has been reborn, signing a worldwide contract with Napalm Records, one of the world's biggest metal labels. Not only that, but Matthew Kiichi Heafy o...

MAN WITH A MISSION, milet deliver opening theme “Kizuna no Kiseki” for anime Demon Slayer

Nori

Feb 8, 2023

Anime, Releases

Masked rap-rockers of MAN WITH A MISSION team up with singer-songwriter milet to kickstart season three of the anime Demon Slayer with the fresh opening theme Kizuna no Kiseki. Translating to “Miracles of Our B...

KNOSIS performs string of headline shows in Japan

Elliot

Feb 7, 2023

Tour and event

Ex-Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo Kinoshita announces debut live performances for his new project, KNOSIS. The shows take place in Japan on April 1 in Osaka, April 2 in Nagoya, and April 8 in Tokyo. These shows come...

frederic’s “Sparkle Dancer” music video is disco-inspired brilliance

Sizergyia

Feb 7, 2023

Music Video, New Look, Releases

"frederic" releases their mini-album Yuyukanei Kaiyuuroku on February 22, setting the band in motion to reveal their music video for the second track Sparkle Dancer.The disco-inspired music video exudes bri...

Arlequin lets go of drummer Tamon

Sizergyia and Nori

Feb 4, 2023

Lineup change

Arlequin announces that they are letting go of drummer Tamon after losing contact with him. After being told by Tamon that he was going to see a doctor due to a fever on January 20, the band hasn't been able to...

BABYMETAL shows new live footage in “METAL KINGDOM” music video

NBT

Feb 3, 2023

Music Video

METAL KINGDOM is the third single from BABYMETAL's upcoming album, THE OTHER ONE. Unlike the two previous singles, it didn't receive a music video on the day it was released, January 20.As we patiently wait...

Math rock band Marmalade butcher performs playful “XXXphobia”

NBT

Feb 3, 2023

Music Video, Releases

From recently releasing its first music video in seven years, the math- and post-rock band, Marmalade butcher, is back on a roll with a new one! The new music video features the song XXXphobia from the latest a...

Cult favorite band gulu gulu ceases activities after final performance

Erica, Nori and Omatsu

Feb 1, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

On January 30, the band with a cult following "gulu gulu" announced it will cease activities following a final performance on March 17, 2023. You can apply for tickets for their final live performances beginnin...

Enjoy DIR EN GREY in Japan with official travel package!

Erica

Jan 31, 2023

Tour and event

Jrock fans from overseas may struggle with travel to Japan, be it organization, the language barrier, or difficulty getting tickets to see their favorite bands. However, the infamous metal band DIR EN GREY invi...

Interview with LYNCS: Shedding light on the darkness

Bri, afaenia and Omatsu

Jan 30, 2023

Interview

LYNCS is a cyber gothic metal band that formed in Japan with roots in China. Exploring themes of darkness and night, vocalist Noctis Zang and guitarist LIN don’t shy away from heavier themes and emotions in ord...

Best Japanese rock playlist 2022

afaenia

Jan 29, 2023

Entertainment

The year 2022 blessed us with another year of incredible music from a whole host of talented artists. The team here at JROCK NEWS gathered some of our top tracks that were released last year and put together a ...

ELFENSJóN brings closure with single “Magatsu yami ni utau”

NBT

Jan 28, 2023

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

During winter, ELFENSJóN set out for a three-month consecutive single release. After previously liberating the singles DAWN and ECLIPSE, the unit set foot for its final unveiling for this cycle with Magatsu yam...

9 Jrock bands join Slipknot, Korn at Knotfest Japan 2023

Erica

Jan 27, 2023

Tour and event

"Knotfest", a 2-day festival celebrating all things Slipknot and heavy metal returns to Japan for the first time in 7 years!The two-day event takes place April 1—2, 2023, at the venue Makuhari Messe in Chib...