HYDE Archives

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

28 August 2024

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...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS adds second New York show due to popular demand

Erica

14 December 2022

Tour and event

Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, comprised of internationally renowned musicians YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI, added a second New York show to their overseas tour. The band now rocks the Hammerstein Ballroom...

YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO and MIYAVI form explosive superband “THE LAST ROCKSTARS”

Erica

11 November 2022

New Band

On November 11, international artists YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI gathered to announce the formation of a superband called THE LAST ROCKSTARS. The band debuts next year with live shows in Tokyo, New York,...

HYDE immortalized in resin for 20th anniversary

Erica

25 January 2022

Entertainment

If you've ever wanted your own personal rock musician HYDE at home, you're in luck. To celebrate HYDE's 20th anniversary as a solo artist this year, he's collaborating with Japanese dollmaker Volks for a limite...

Top 15 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2021

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

30 December 2021

Entertainment

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...

L’Arc-en-Ciel streams 30th L’Anniversary concert worldwide

edoh+

16 August 2021

Online Concert

The first show of L'Arc-en-Ciel’s L'Anniversary tour, “L'APPY BIRTHDAY!” will be streamed to global audiences worldwide on August 22, 2021. Celebrated on May 29th—30th this year at the Makuhari Messe, their ...

Report: HYDE creates art in motion at Heian Shrine

Erica

7 August 2021

Report and review

HYDE celebrated his 20th anniversary as a solo artist with a two-day concert at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, on July 31 and August 1. The dazzling event entertained a live audience and was also streamed virtually wor...