HYDE Archives

JLOCKS haircare partners with visual kei legends for ultimate rockstar products

1 April 2025

Since the dawn of Jrock, fans have strived to recreate the epic hairstyles they see on stage. Now, achieving that iconic look is easier than ever, no stylist required! Enter JLOCKS, the ultimate haircare line f...

Interview with HYDE: Revealing Jekyll to the world

Nori, NBT and Sizergyia

18 March 2025

Interview

HYDE awaits JROCK NEWS in a private conference room near The Novo club in downtown Los Angeles. It's the evening before his HYDE WORLD TOUR finale, yet the legendary vocalist has graciously set aside time to s...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2024

NBT

26 January 2025

Anime, Entertainment

We’re a bit late this time, but let’s just say there were way too many contenders to sift through (and there definitely were)! We’ve compiled the best opening and ending anime theme songs of 2024 based on our s...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack

2 January 2025

Entertainment

Our 2024 top list honors the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who defined the year with groundbreaking achievements and boundary-pushing creativity. These musicians didn’t just transcend borders—they redefi...

Report: “Inside” HYDE’s world tour finale in Los Angeles

Nori

20 December 2024

Featured, Report and review

Jrock superstar HYDE descended upon Los Angeles on November 30 with his haunting carnival, marking the ultimate stop of the HYDE LIVE 2024 WORLD TOUR. HYDE’s travels had swept him across Asia—to Taipei, Hong K...

HYDE’s disturbing music video “LAST SONG” a journey through despair and hope

Sizergyia

26 September 2024

Music Video, Releases

HYDE digitally released his recent album HYDE on September 13, before the physical CD releases on October 16. Furthermore, the previously teased music video for the depressingly sad piano ballad titled LAST SO...

HYDE’s album “HYDE [INSIDE]” boasts composers from notable bands, prompts world tour

Sizergyia

28 August 2024

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

HYDE will release his upcoming album HYDE digitally on September 13 and physically on October 16. Said album will include eight previously released songs such as DEFEAT, ON MY OWN, and BELIEVING IN MYSELF, alo...

HYDE and GACKT face off as new characters in fighting game “Tekken”!

Erica, NBT and Nori

1 April 2024

Entertainment

Hold on to your headsets, folks! The developers of the popular fighting game Tekken unveiled an exclusive downloadable content (DLC) collaboration tailored for Jrock fans. This DLC adds new characters to its la...

HYDE produces “PSYCHO LOVE” vodka, just in time for the holidays

Erica

23 November 2023

Entertainment

Internationally acclaimed rockstar HYDE becomes the latest of Jrock legends to produce his own alcohol, "PSYCHO LOVE"—a top-tier organic vodka. Starting November 22, a limited supply is up for grabs for fans in...

HYDE’s exhilarating “6or9” music video is a psychedelic trip

Sizergyia

19 September 2023

Music Video, Releases

HYDE unironically released his latest digital single "6or9" on September 6, along with an exciting psychedelic music video that perfectly complements the party anthem.The compilation of clips shows HYDE rid...

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

Bri

20 August 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 ...

HYDE rocks pachinko machines with “TAKING THEM DOWN” single!

NBT

20 June 2023

Releases, Videos

HYDE released the latest single, TAKING THEM DOWN, on June 16, offering a captivating blend of sentimental and energetic rock sound. Although the song is out, thus far, the music video only shows a 30-second pr...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS leap into theaters with movie “THE FINAL ROCKSTARS”

Nori, afaenia, Erica and NBT

1 April 2023

Entertainment

Jrock super group THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced today their move to the big screen for the feature-length action blockbuster THE FINAL ROCKSTARS. Band members YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI promise to flex th...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ debut single “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” reflects global ambition

Erica

20 December 2022

Releases, Tour and event

Newly-formed supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, comprised of YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI release their debut digital single The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix) on December 23, 2022. Fans can listen across streamin...