Bri, Author at JROCK NEWS

Drummer Shiyu officially joins Rides in ReVellion as fifth member

8 March 2023

Rides in ReVellion officially welcomes its newest member Shiyu, who joins the band as the drummer. The announcement was originally made on March 4 during their concert at ABENO ROCK TOWN HALL in Osaka, but also...

Kizu brings new visual twist with “Ame Otoko” music video

Bri

4 March 2023

Music Video

The music video for Kizu’s new song “Ame Otoko” premiered on YouTube on March 2. While the band has never been afraid of exploring dark concepts, this time they take us on an emotional journey of remorse that c...

Ling tosite sigure, EGOIST provide theme songs for “Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE” anime film

Bri and afaenia

18 February 2023

Anime, Releases

Anime fan-favorites Ling tosite sigure and EGOIST join the Psycho-Pass anime franchise in celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a new film: Psycho-Pass PROVIDENCE, by providing the main theme and ending them...

Interview with LYNCS: Shedding light on the darkness

Bri, afaenia and Omatsu

30 January 2023

Interview

LYNCS is a cyber gothic metal band that formed in Japan with roots in China. Exploring themes of darkness and night, vocalist Noctis Zang and guitarist LIN don’t shy away from heavier themes and emotions in ord...

SuG teases mysterious live performance after 5 years

Bri

14 January 2023

Disband/Hiatus

Visual kei band SuG returns for an upcoming concert on March 9, but the implications of it currently remains a mystery, as it turns out it is neither a "disbandment performance" nor "reunion". After SuG disb...

Golden Bomber explores humanity with two music videos and upcoming album

Bri

28 December 2022

Music Video, Releases

You can’t say that Golden Bomber doesn’t know how to throw a Christmas party! On December 25, the band held a Christmas event that was streamed on YouTube Live for their fans. In addition to music, merriment, a...

Aimer explores darkness and loss in “Deep down” music video

Bri

15 December 2022

Anime, Music Video, Releases

The music video for Aimer’s new song Deep down premiered on December 13, with a mini album by the same name released on December 14. The music video gives us a glimpse into an intriguing world of people who see...

Cyber gothic metal band LYNCS makes impressive debut with single “NIGHT WHISPER”

Bri

21 November 2022

New Band

Formed in Japan with roots in China and song lyrics in English, the new multinational band LYNCS debuted strongly with their single “NIGHT WHISPER”. The song dropped on November 18 across a wide variety of stre...

Report: ONE OK ROCK holds nothing back for North American tour finale

Bri

29 October 2022

Review, Tour

On Thursday, October 20 alternative rock band ONE OK ROCK returned to the Hollywood Palladium for the final performance of their Luxury Disease North American Tour 2022. The tour marks the band’s first time bac...

Dolly launches final single “cell.” before disbandment

Bri

19 October 2022

Disband/Hiatus, Releases

Visual kei band Dolly announced the release of a new digital single "cell." which will be available October 22, coinciding with their 17th anniversary release party. The announcement comes with a new visual of ...

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

Bri

4 October 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...

TK from Ling tosite sigure’s song “first death” joins anime Chainsaw Man

Bri

24 September 2022

Anime, Releases

TK from Ling tosite sigure announced that an unreleased new song "first death" has been chosen as one of the weekly ending themes for the TV anime Chainsaw Man which will begin airing on October 11. During a...

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