Erica, afaenia, Author at JROCK NEWS

Interview with solo musician Mike: “This is Wagatame”

22 February 2025

Wagatame, the solo project led by former Blu-BiLLioN vocalist Mike, made a striking first impression at Nekocon 2024 with their debut U.S. performance. Joined by guitarist "mag." (also of Blu-BiLLioN) and drumm...

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

afaenia and Nori

15 February 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 ...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS music video “Psycho Love” marks MIYAVI’s departure from band

Erica and afaenia

23 November 2024

Lineup change, Music Video

On November 11, THE LAST ROCKSTARS unveiled the full music video for their second single, Psycho Love, while announcing the departure of guitarist MIYAVI.The release holds special significance, aligning wit...

DEVILOOF guitarist Aisaku departs band

Erica and afaenia

22 September 2024

Lineup change

On September 14, DEVILOOF announced the departure of their guitarist, Aisaku. Moving forward, they will continue as a four-piece band. Comments from the members, translated into English, are available below. ...

Report: MAKE MY DAY says goodbye with final show “The Farewell”

afaenia

21 July 2024

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Report and review

After 10 years of working together, the members of MAKE MY DAY announced on April 11, 2024, that they would be calling it a day with a final show titled "The Farewell", to take place on May 31. Ten years is a p...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH talks evolution, identity, and international success

Erica, afaenia and Omatsu

26 June 2024

Interview, Tour and event

In a crimson-red graffiti-tagged room at The Fillmore Silver Spring, we caught up with SiM’s charismatic vocalist, MAH, just before their electrifying headlining show. This gig was part of SiM’s "PLAYDEAD" worl...

the GazettE members say farewell to Reita

afaenia and NBT

17 April 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...

Ashmaze. vocalist Souma departs band

Sizergyia, afaenia and Kay

2 April 2024

Lineup change, Releases

"Ashmaze." has announced that vocalist Souma will leave the band. His departure will be after his farewell performance titled Ashmaze. Souma LAST ONEMAN LIVE "This is "LIVE"" on April 22.In his announcement...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 2: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

26 December 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 Japanese Visual Metal part 1: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

22 December 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 ...

Takanori Nishikawa sings his love for McDonald’s beef stew pie in parody commercial

NBT and afaenia

19 December 2023

Entertainment, Videos

Takanori Nishikawa, the frontman of T.M.Revolution, joins forces with the fast-food giant McDonald's to create a delectably enchanting commercial. This collaboration serves as a comedic lyrical parody of Takano...

Interview: HANABIE. rampages across US

Nori, afaenia, Jonathan Lane, Omatsu and Zephyr

16 November 2023

Interview

Newly dubbed "Harajuku-core" band HANABIE. completed its ambitious run across the US, capped with a finale at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento on October 6. JROCK NEWS caught up with the women who expertl...

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

afaenia

4 November 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 ...

BUCK-TICK vocalist Atsushi Sakurai passes away at age 57

Erica and afaenia

24 October 2023

Lineup change

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Atsushi Sakurai, the cherished vocalist of the beloved rock band BUCK-TICK. At the age of 57, he left us tragically due to a brainstem hemorrhage on October 19, 202...

Author afaenia