Maximum the Hormone Archives

Japanese underground and visual kei live house scene – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 34

Mar 29, 2025

Times change, people, change, Call of Duty never changes, and bands change. Some of a band's change is in their discovery of their sound, and some is in the scene they become a part of.This time around, we'...

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...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2022

NBT

Jan 21, 2023

Anime, Entertainment, Music Video

The year of 2022 in anime music really ended on a high note, thanks to a particular anime that not only delivered in terms of visuals, but also in the auditory department.If you weren't able to guess which ...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2022

NBT, Erica, Rin, Nori and G Andrew White

Dec 29, 2022

Entertainment

This year has been quite a special one, with Japan opening up to the world again, and at the same time, we saw more Japanese bands seeking to perform abroad.Our toplist for the year 2022 gathers notable vis...

MAXIMUM THE HORMONE tours Europe, wants your song requests now!

Erica

May 15, 2022

Tour and event

Calling all European MAXIMUM THE HORMONE fans! For the first time in 11 years, MAXIMUM THE HORMONE will be touring Europe. On top of that, they want you to vote for your favorite song to be included in the setl...

SiM brings together 25 bands in “BASEBALL BAT” music video, from 5th album

NBT

Jun 4, 2020

Music Video, Releases

The fifth full-length album from SiM is finally up for grabs on June 17 after being delayed from its initial April 15 release. It of course retains its mouthful name "THANK GOD, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF WAYS TO Ki...

Smell like your favorite jrockers with these fragrances!

Mazohyst_Kyo and NBT

Apr 1, 2019

Entertainment

Finally, all of our prayers have been answered. At long last, a new line of fragrances for jrockers. That's right, scents that have been heavily inspired by some of the bests artists in the industry will soon b...

Top 6 must see rock festivals in Japan 2018

edoh+

Mar 28, 2018

Entertainment, Tour and event

Will you be in Japan this year? Take a look at our list of rock festivals in Japan to get a dose of Jrock bands in one hit. These festivals range from exciting outdoor camping events to comfortable indoor city ...

What music do Japanese people like?

NBT

Dec 1, 2016

Entertainment, Japan, Videos

During a stroll around the street of Japan, YouTuber That Japanese Man Yuta asks Japanese people what music they like. In a nation where pop music is clearly dominating the market, it seems like rock music and ...

“MAXIMUM THE Ryo-Kun” Wins Silver Medal for Illustration Competition

edoh+

Jan 19, 2016

Entertainment

Earlier this month, MAXIMUM THE Ryo-Kun (Ryo from MAXIMUM THE HORMONE) was awarded the silver award for his illustration for the cover art of “Deka vs. Deka”. This won the “Illustrators 58” silver medal in inst...