Bri, Author at JROCK NEWS

ONE OK ROCK shines light during dark times with “Dystopia” single

31 October 2024

Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK released their latest single "Dystopia" on October 25. The song comes just days after completing their PREMONITION WORLD TOUR at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, where the band also ...

Kenshi Yonezu launches “2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK” with debut shows in Asia, Europe, U.S.!

Bri

12 October 2024

Tour and event

The hit Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu announced "KENSHI YONEZU 2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK", which is set to include first-time performances in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Ticket sale dates vary ...

MIYAVI’s single “We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da)” teases upcoming album “Lost in Love”

Bri

4 September 2024

Music Video, Releases

After teasing fans all week with a social media countdown, MIYAVI unveiled his latest song We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da) on August 30. The track is available on international streaming platforms and a lyri...

MIYAVI stars in a dystopian fantasy in “Running In My Head” music video

Bri

11 August 2024

Music Video

Our favorite samurai guitarist MIYAVI is back with a music video for Running In My Head, which premiered on YouTube on August 9. The single serves as the theme song for the anime Code Geass: Rozé of the Recaptu...

Interview: Fukuro shares thoughts on mixing music genres, touring overseas

Bri, Rin, Erica and Jack

25 July 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Fukuro arrived at the JW Marriott ahead of their Anime Expo autograph session and concert with a mountain-high pile of equipment and band merch in tow. Having only arrived in the US the day before, they were no...

Report: ASTERISM rocks out with fans at Anime Expo 2024

Bri

15 July 2024

Report and review, Tour and event

Instrumental metal band ASTERISM appeared at all four days of this year's Anime Expo, making the most of every moment to meet with fans and share with them the world of PLANET OF METAL. Their jam-packed schedul...

ASTERISM goes to battle in “THE TITAN” music video, ahead of Anime Expo appearance

Bri

6 July 2024

Music Video, New Look, Tour and event

Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM premiered the animated music video for "THE TITAN" on July 3, ahead of their appearance at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The video is brought to life with dynamic illustra...

Interview with ASTERISM: Blending art and metal in innovative album “PLANET OF METAL”

Bri

21 June 2024

Interview, Tour and event

If you haven't yet heard about them, ASTERISM is a three-member heavy metal band, consisting of HAL-CA on guitar, MIYU on bass, and MIO on drums. The trio have developed a reputation with music fans across the ...

ASTERISM teams up with Acky Bright for “PLANET OF METAL” album

Bri

1 June 2024

Releases

Instrumental metal band ASTERISM released their seven-song digital album, PLANET OF METAL, for streaming and download worldwide on May 22. What makes PLANET OF METAL special is the collaboration with the manga ...

Fukuro makes overseas debut performance at Anime Expo 2024

Bri

20 May 2024

Tour and event

Anime Expo announced on May 19 that visual rock band Fukuro will be appearing as a musical guest at this year's convention. A concert is planned for Saturday, July 6 and will mark Fukuro's first overseas perfor...

MUCC’s “Ai no Uta” music video marks major label move to TOKUMA JAPAN

Bri

19 May 2024

Music Video, Releases

MUCC premiered the music video for Ai no Uta (愛の唄) on May 12, ahead of the single's release on June 4. This song marks MUCC's first major release with the record label TOKUMA JAPAN.The song features some ra...

Kizu’s haunting music video for “Oni” will give you goosebumps

Bri

18 May 2024

Music Video, Releases

Visual kei band Kizu premiered the music video for "Oni" on May 16. "Oni" is the band's 15th single, with the digital release becoming available for streaming just a few days earlier on May 13.The video is ...

MIYAVI pens “Running In My Head”, theme song for anime “Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture”

Bri

17 May 2024

Anime, Releases

MIYAVI's latest single Running In My Head was released on May 8 and is available to stream now. The song was announced as the theme song for the anime Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture back in 2023. MIYAVI has ...

ACME’s “PARTY METAL ANTHEM” album flaunts unwavering positive spirit

Bri

2 May 2024

New Look, Releases

Japanese metalcore band ACME announced the release of their fourth album PARTY METAL ANTHEM. The seven-track compilation includes two unreleased songs PARTY METAL ANTHEM and kanon. It will be available digitall...

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