SUGIZO Archives

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

20 August 2023

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 ...

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,...

SUGIZO unveils signature delay pedal with FREE THE TONE

Nori

22 July 2022

Entertainment, Tour and event

Rock icon SUGIZO collaborates with audio effects manufacturer FREE THE TONE to offer a custom version of its FLIGHT TIME digital delay pedal. The limited 100-unit run in homage to the illustrious lead guitarist...

Interview with SUGIZO: “All humans should have a sense of love and harmony”

edoh+

6 July 2022

Interview

Hot on the heels of the recent release of SHAG's new album THE PROTEST JAM and Rebellmusik music video, we've been presented an opportunity to pick the brains of the mastermind behind the thoughtful album. I...

SUGIZO’s project SHAG presents “Rebellmusik” music video

edoh+

5 July 2022

Music Video

SHAG's full album THE PROTEST JAM dropped just a few days ago, and they've uploaded a new music video for the fifth track, titled Rebellmusik. This piece is an improvisational battle royale, woven by six gen...

SUGIZO’s psychedelic project SHAG drops “THE PROTEST JAM” album

edoh+

22 May 2022

Releases, Tour and event

SUGIZO’s psychedelic jam band SHAG are putting the pedal to the metal this summer with the new album THE PROTEST JAM, plus a Tokyo show to celebrate its release. The album seeks to reach out and connect peop...

SUGIZO and HATAKEN unite for first ambient album

edoh+

16 February 2022

Music Video, Releases

SUGIZO (Luna Sea, X Japan) has joined forces with Japanese synthesizer performer and music producer HATAKEN to birth a new ambient album titled The Voyage to The Higher Self. Out today on February 16, this s...

The visual kei rhythm game you’ve been waiting for, “EXTASY VISUAL SHOCK”

NBT and Rin

5 December 2021

Game

A new visual kei focused mobile rhythm game, EXTASY VISUAL SHOCK, will hit the market soon. It features members from legendary bands X Japan, LUNA SEA, and GLAY. During its pre-registration period, fans have a ...

SUGIZO and INORAN battles it out in “BEST BOUT 2021” online concert

edoh+

25 May 2021

Online Concert, Tour and event

Unleashing two legendary guitarists against each other, LUNA SEA guitarists SUGIZO and INORAN will be battling it out at their upcoming online concert, BEST BOUT 2021 on June 9. Also known as "Rock and Roll ...

SUGIZO’s psychedelic jam band SHAG livestreams concert

edoh+

4 May 2021

Online Concert, Tour and event

Update on May 12: Tickets are now available. SHAG, the psychedelic jam band led by SUGIZO, will be streaming their first online concert SUGIZO LIVE STREAMING FROM TOKYO EPISODE III ~THE SHAG STRIKES BACK~ on...

SUGIZO elevates livestreaming with “EPISODE II ~VOICE OF LEMURIA~”

NBT

19 April 2021

Online Concert

After SUGIZO delivered the first episode of his livestreaming concert series, he's back again with "EPISODE II ~VOICE OF LEMURIA~"! Similar to the previous show, the second episode will continue to maximize the...