Jorge M., Author at JROCK NEWS

Yasuharu Takanashi’s “Far East Groove” project returns for European tour 2026

Jun 25, 2026

Composer Yasuharu Takanashi will start his second European tour in September 2026 under the title "The Battle for Glory". Performing under his musical project "Far East Groove", the composer will make his UK de...

Video interview with ZAQ: Performing anime music to 37,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena

Jorge M. and NBT

Jun 6, 2026

Anime, Interview

As one of the notable artists in the anisong world, ZAQ is well-known for her performance in anime franchises such as “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!”, “Classroom of the Elite” and "Food Wars!". After ou...

ASH DA HERO brings first European performance to Animefest 2026

Jorge M.

May 21, 2026

Tour and event

ASH DA HERO is taking the stage this Saturday at Animefest 2026 on May 23, at the Brno Exhibition Center (Výstaviště) in Czech Republic. Following the sudden postponement of the band’s “WORLD TOUR IN EUROPE 202...

Giveaway: Win tickets to Anisong Festa to see Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko

NBT and Jorge M.

May 4, 2026

Anime, Featured, Tour and event

In collaboration with Japan Expo to celebrate their 25th anniversary, JROCK NEWS and Japan Expo are giving a total of six lucky winners the opportunity to attend the Anisong Festa concert in Paris, France on J...

“Luminous” music video showcases AiNA THE END’s captivating performance

Jorge M.

May 1, 2026

Anime, Music Video, Releases

On April 3, AiNA THE END released the music video of Luminous, the 29th opening theme of the anime One Piece. The song is already available on major digital platforms.The music video showcases a dance led b...

Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko take center stage in Paris at “Anisong Festa 2026”

Jorge M.

Apr 4, 2026

Anime, Tour and event

Japan Expo, the French convention with a focus on Japanese culture, has earlier this week launched ticket sales for Anisong Festa 2026, an anime music festival on July 10 at Parc des Expositions de Paris. The f...

Yukka’s single “Yurei Railway” challenges your perspective on life

Jorge M.

Apr 3, 2026

Releases

Japanese singer-songwriter Yukka (ゆっか) has released her latest single, Yurei Railway. The music video was also released on March 5, and you can watch it below.Composed and written by the artist herself, Yur...

Eir Aoi performs “MONSTER”, opening song for “Classroom of the Elite” 4th Season

Jorge M.

Mar 27, 2026

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

Singer-songwriter Eir Aoi will perform MONSTER, the opening theme of the anime Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester, set to air April 1. The track marks a new era in Eir Aoi’s career u...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2025

Jorge M.

Mar 2, 2026

Anime, Entertainment

In 2025, the anime music world offered fans a great diversity of opening and ending songs, highlighted by a resurgence of rock-oriented sounds. We saw the rise of metal icons like Ave Mujica, who left fans brea...

BAND-MAID heads for first solo world tour 2026

Jorge M.

Feb 20, 2026

Tour and event

All-female rock sensation BAND-MAID has confirmed their first solo world tour for 2026, set to kick off in Hong Kong this March. The BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026 includes performances across Hong Kong, Japan, Euro...

LiSA embarks first-ever Europe and UK tour 2026

Jorge M.

Feb 14, 2026

Tour and event

LiSA, the celebrated Jpop sensation known for her work in Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) and Sword Art Online, will embark on her first-ever tour in Europe and the UK as a solo artist, marking a well-earned mi...

Survive Said The Prophet features coldrain’s Masato in “Speak of the Devil” music video

Jorge M.

Feb 7, 2026

Anime, Music Video, Releases

Survive Said The Prophet released the music video of the band's single Speak Of The Devil on January 17. Featuring vocalist Masato from the band “coldrain”, the song serves as the ending theme for the anime Fir...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025

Erica, NBT, Jack, Mazohyst_Kyo and Jorge M.

Jan 19, 2026

Entertainment

Welcome to our annual JROCK NEWS Top 10 ranking! Each year, we strive to highlight the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who made waves, and 2025 was a fiercely competitive year. From ambitious worldwide tou...

HANABIE. announces “HOT TOPIC” EP, 2026 North America tour

Jorge M.

Dec 30, 2025

Releases, Tour and event

Following their European tour, metalcore band HANABIE. announced the release of their new EP for January 28, 2026. They also announced a North American tour, kicking off next Spring.Titled HOT TOPIC, the mi...

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