the GazettE Archives

Remembering Reita (the GazettE) with silly and funny moments

Apr 15, 2025

Even today, it still feels unreal that bassist Reita of the GazettE has left us... This fact has been hard to swallow but somehow, we've already reached April 15 again, the anniversary of Reita’s passing.In...

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

Mazohyst_Kyo

Mar 29, 2025

JROCK ONSEN

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'...

the GazettE cryptically teases potential new album “THE WINTER”

NBT

Mar 12, 2025

Releases

It's been four years since the GazettE released their last full album, MASS, and they continued to celebrate and promote it even as recently as last year—with reasonings explained by guitarist Aoi in our collab...

Interview with Aoi (the GazettE): Delivering an unforgettable live performance

afaenia and Nori

Feb 15, 2025

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack

Jan 2, 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...

Reita (the GazettE) legacy preserved in his accessories designs “SNAKEDLOWS”

NBT

Dec 26, 2024

Entertainment

It still feels surreal that our beloved bassist, Reita of the GazettE, departed from this world earlier this year. We find comfort in knowing that his bandmates continue to honor his memory on stage, leaving hi...

Send your farewells to Reita on the GazettE’s message board

NBT

May 29, 2024

Lineup change

Earlier this week, the GazettE introduced a new message board dedicated to their late bassist, Reita. The board was announced and made available on May 27, a date that would otherwise have been celebrated as Re...

the GazettE members say farewell to Reita

afaenia and NBT

Apr 17, 2024

Lineup change

With the passing of Reita, the members of the GazettE have shared their heartfelt and heartbreaking farewells to the brightest bassist out there, Reita.In the farewell messages, the members make mentions of...

the GazettE bassist Reita passes away at age 42

Bri and NBT

Apr 16, 2024

Lineup change

We regretfully announce that Reita, bassist of the legendary Jrock band the GazettE, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 42.the GazettE staff account released an official notice on Twitter (X), sha...

Interview with RUKI (the GazettE): Rising from silence to live stage

afaenia

Nov 4, 2023

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Interview with Kai: the GazettE’s 20 years of evolution

afaenia and Rin

Jul 26, 2023

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

the GazettE rocks your living room, streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll

Erica

Jul 7, 2023

Online Concert

Legendary rock band the GazettE is now rocking your living rooms and laptops, streaming exclusively on the platform Crunchyroll.Unleash the power of Crunchyroll Premium as you dive into the ex...

the GazettE celebrates 20th anniversary with best of album “HETERODOXY-DIVIDED 3 CONCEPTS-“

Bri

Oct 4, 2022

Releases

In celebration of their 20th anniversary, the GazettE have even more in store for their fans! They announced that a new album the GazettE 20TH ANNIVERSARY BEST ALBUM HETERODOXY-DIVIDED 3 CONCEPTS- will be relea...

Jrock card game lets your favorite artists face off in “Battle of the Bands”!

Erica and edoh+

Apr 1, 2022

Entertainment

Ever dreamed of being a band manager? Now you can make that dream a reality with this Jrock-themed card game, "Battle of the Bands"!Battle of the Bands is a deckbuilding card game where players select an ar...