Deviloof - JROCK NEWS

Top 15 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2021

NBT, Dorian, NoMusicNoReason, Erica, G Andrew White, Sizergyia, Mazohyst_Kyo and Ziggy

30 December 2021

We're not sure if the world has gotten any better this year, however, thanks to the amazing music and related activities that kept our spirits up, we're ready to move on to the next year! To end this unprece...

DEVILOOF pushes the limits with 3rd album “DYSTOPIA”

NBT and echo

23 September 2021

Releases

DEVILOOF announces its third album titled DYSTOPIA that is an evolution from their previous work. It's planned to be released sometime in November. Although the announcement was short, it was pretty sweet. W...

DEVILOOF needs your help to crowdfund live DVD and Blu-ray

Mazohyst_Kyo

12 September 2021

Releases

DEVILOOF is launching a campaign on Indiegogo to crowdfund the release of a DVD and Blu-ray live performance for global audiences. DEVILOOF is framing the campaign as a response to last year's canceled European...

DEVILOOF displays horrors of war in violent “Newspeak” music video

NoMusicNoReason

26 April 2021

Music Video, Releases

DEVILOOF just put out their single NEWSPEAK on April 23 paired with its war-themed music video. The band's newest creation introduces a fusion between traditional Japanese sounds and subtle electronic effects i...

DEVILOOF blends traditional, futuristic sounds in “NEWSPEAK” single

NoMusicNoReason

4 April 2021

New Look, Releases, Tour

With its much-awaited European tour sadly canceled due to the pandemic, DEVILOOF—like many other bands—has been confined to the insides of a recording studio. We now see the silver lining of it all as the band ...

Best Jrock music of 2020: JROCK NEWS staff picks

Sizergyia, afaenia, Dorian, Mazohyst_Kyo, Midnight, G Andrew White, NBT, NoMusicNoReason and edoh+

19 January 2021

Entertainment, Music Video

The year 2020 saw the coronavirus pandemic take center stage, making this year feel longer than usual as we isolated indoors for months on end. On the bright side, however, releases from our favorite artists ke...

DEVILOOF sadly cancels European tour “BEYOND PROOF EUROPE TOUR 2020”

NBT

23 October 2020

Tour

DEVILOOF has officially canceled its European tour "BEYOND PROOF EUROPE TOUR 2020" which was scheduled for this year until the COVID-19 situation disrupted all of its plans. Kinetic Vibe, the tour organizer, ha...

DEVILOOF previews contrasting new sound in “Devil’s Calling/Angel’s Cry”

NBT

21 July 2020

Releases, Videos

DEVILOOF shared a generous preview of the double-sided single Devil's Calling/Angel's Cry, showcasing two contrasting sounds just as the track names imply. The devil side "Devil's Calling" manifests a grindc...

Rock out to these Japanese livestream shows in July

G Andrew White

30 June 2020

Online Concert, Tour

With venues closed around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several artists are using livestreams to deliver performances for the fans. By jumping to online streaming services they can perform in place of...

Top 10 angriest Japanese rock and metal songs of all time

edoh+

28 June 2020

Entertainment

We should have titled this piece, "The angriest Japanese rock and metal songs of all time so far as voted by our readers", but that's not as catchy. If you're in the need of a bit of music therapy, you're in t...

DEVILOOF holds paid livestream concert “I HATE COVID-19”

NBT

20 June 2020

Online Concert, Tour

DEVILOOF is a band that creates aggressive music, so much that death metal pretty much sounds like pop in comparison. And with that in mind, the band has just revealed an upcoming paid livestream dubbed the tas...

DEVILOOF “Devil’s Calling/Angel’s Cry” delayed indefinitely

Mazohyst_Kyo

17 April 2020

Releases

If you wanted some bad news then here it is; DEVILOOF's next single, Devil's Calling/Angel's Cry will be delayed indefinitely. The album's original release date was April 11, unfortunately, it is already appare...

DEVILOOF puts halt to European tour “Beyond Proof”

NBT

27 March 2020

Tour

DEVILOOF has unfortunately put a halt to their European tour “Beyond Proof” that would otherwise have taken place between April and May 2020. As with many other concerts, this is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pan...

DEVILOOF reveals exclusive single “Devil’s Calling/Angel’s Cry”

Mazohyst_Kyo

28 January 2020

Releases

DEVILOOF has confirmed their first release of the year, a single called Devil's Calling/Angel's Cry set to release March 11. It features two tracks, Devil's Calling, and Angel's Cry as the title would suggest. ...