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Interview with HAKUEI and Kiryuin Shou (Golden Bomber): Eccentric encounter

Aug 25, 2020

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

NAZARE to disband due to vocalist Mio’s personal issues

NoMusicNoReason and afaenia

Aug 22, 2020

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

NAZARE will be disbanding at the beginning of next year after the NEMOPHILA tour final taking place at Shibuya WWWX on January 11, 2021. The band reached this conclusion after vocalist Mio expressed his wish to...

Interview with Vorchaos: 10 years of forging metal from chaos

afaenia

Aug 12, 2020

Interview

Since playing their first show on June 6, 2010, in Kichijoji, hard rock and metal band Vorchaos have worked tirelessly, racking up countless live performances alongside the likes of NoGoD and DIMLIM, among othe...

Reol explains single “THE SIXTH SENSE”, uncovers behind-the-scenes footage

NBT and afaenia

Aug 6, 2020

Releases, Videos

Reol's latest single THE SIXTH SENSE (第六感) which was featured in the commercial for "BOAT RACE 2020" recently had its music video release. Since then, Reol has gradually revealed additional related content for ...

Vorchaos celebrates 10th anniversary with free livestream show

afaenia

Aug 4, 2020

Online Concert, Tour and event

Vorchaos will be streaming its first-ever livestream on August 15, titled “Vortex of KICHIJOJI -10th year anniversary-”! The stream will be broadcast from the Kichijoji Crescendo TwitCast account and will be co...

BRATS guitarist Hinako announces sudden departure

G Andrew White and afaenia

Jul 31, 2020

Lineup change

On July 27, 2020, BRATS announced the departure of lead guitarist Hinako. According to the news posted on their official website, she was having unspecified creative issues. Yet with the band and staff trying t...

Interview with DIAURA: Illustrating contrasting worldviews through music

Dorian and afaenia

Jul 30, 2020

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” and Vijuttoke in Japanese. The partnership was forged with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership here. Throu...

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION collaborates with fans for single “Session”

afaenia

Jul 30, 2020

Music Video, Releases

Released on digital platforms worldwide on July 24, Session is STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION's first-ever digital-only single. It was recorded and produced entirely at home, during the period of time those living in J...

Vorchaos’ single “Mystery Night Tour” used in ghost story stage show

afaenia

Jul 17, 2020

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

This year sees not only the 10th anniversary of metal and hard rock band Vorchaos but also a brand new single Mystery Night Tour, out today!Having released three full-length albums over the course of their ...

lynch.’s “OVERCOME THE VIRUS” single raises over 11 million yen for 149 live houses

Sizergyia and afaenia

Jul 13, 2020

Releases

lynch. have announced that they raised over 11 million yen⁠—or to be precise, ¥11,786,297, with their live house support single, OVERCOME THE VIRUS. This is the total amount recorded so far since the release da...

Drummer HIROKI (D) holds 24-hour birthday live on YouTube!

Midnight and afaenia

Jul 6, 2020

Online Concert

As a birthday project for D's drummer HIROKI, a 24-hour live broadcast will take place on the band's official YouTube channel. The event is scheduled to start on July 18 at 21:00 and will end on the eve of his ...

Review: Playing the cute game “Hatsune Miku Tap Wonder”

afaenia

Jun 27, 2020

Game, Report and review, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Hatsune Miku Tap Wonder is a new clicker style game available on Android and iOS brought to you by Ateam and Crypton Future Media, where you work up the crowd at Miku's live performances to progress! Gameplay ...

12012 resumes activities with 6 members!

NoMusicNoReason and afaenia

Jun 24, 2020

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

No, it's not a dream! 12012 has finally returned from its five-year hiatus! Last Sunday, the members summoned their fans to hear them out on an undisclosed matter via TwitCasting. Little did they know the band ...

LUNA SEA supports frontline healthcare workers through charity broadcast

NoMusicNoReason and afaenia

May 30, 2020

News

LUNA SEA will hold a charity broadcast festival MUSIC AID FEST.-FOR POST PANDEMIC- to support the frontline healthcare workers who are currently fighting COVID-19. It's free to watch on Fuji TV ONE and will inc...

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