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Author Dorian

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Dorian

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"He is speaking the language of gods."

Interview with HAKUEI and Dancho (NoGoD): Two sides of visual kei

afaenia and Dorian
Mar 12, 2021
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 ...

Stunning performance of “Gurenge” in cosplay by miko (exist†trace), ERY, Sayaka Kurokawa

Dorian
Feb 5, 2021
Music Video
As previously teased, the musical trio composed of miko (exist†trace), ERY (KiLLKiLLS) and Sayaka Kurokawa is finally back with a new cover song, Gurenge, the opening theme from the anime Demon Slayer that was ...

I took a vocal lesson with Japan’s first scream coach MAHONE!

Dorian
Feb 4, 2021
Entertainment
Metalheads know it better than anyone: screams and growls require skills. But when self-learning isn’t enough, “Who you gonna call?”, scream specialist MAHONE! His motto? “Anyone can scream”!Today, I will ...

Interview: Day in the life of a Japanese translator

edoh+, afaenia and Dorian
Feb 2, 2021
Entertainment, Interview
Can all the readers who can't speak or read in Japanese fluently put their hands up? If you're here, chances are you're interested in Japanese music and enjoy listening to bands who do not speak your native ton...

Best Jrock music of 2020: JROCK NEWS staff picks

Sizergyia, afaenia, Dorian, Mazohyst_Kyo, Midnight, G Andrew White, NBT, NoMusicNoReason and edoh+
Jan 19, 2021
Entertainment, Music Video
The year 2020 saw the coronavirus pandemic take center stage, making this year feel longer than usual as we isolated indoors for months on end. On the bright side, however, releases from our favorite artists ke...

Beautiful “Homura” cover in cosplay by miko (exist†trace), ERY, Sayaka Kurokawa!

Dorian
Jan 5, 2021
Anime, Music Video
The Christmas of 2020 brought us the wonderful gift from miko (exist†trace), ERY (KiLLKiLLS), and Sayaka Kurokawa, a gift of a beautiful cover of Homura, the movie theme song for "Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen ...

DEXCORE announces departure of bassist -to-ru-

Sizergyia and Dorian
Dec 28, 2020
Lineup change
DEXCORE has announced that bassist -to-ru- will depart from the band today on December 28, after their "CLOSE TO HAPPINESS 2020 limited.40min×4MAN" performance.The announcement published on DEXCORE's websit...

LUNA SEA performs for “GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA” opening ceremony

edoh+, Dorian and afaenia
Dec 21, 2020
Anime, Entertainment, Tour and event
LUNA SEA performed for the opening ceremony of GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA at the Yokohama Yamashita Pier as part of the "Mobile Suit Gundam 40th Anniversary Project". On December 18, the band played the project th...

Interview: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION shares insight on “ALPHA”, Moriarty the Patriot theme song

afaenia and Dorian
Dec 21, 2020
Interview
Whilst this year has hit pause on many things in our lives, it hasn’t slowed down the formidable musical force that is STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF).We recently had the opportunity to catch up with frontman ...

Amazing visual kei designer items, when fashion meets music

Dorian
Dec 14, 2020
Entertainment
If you are visual kei lovers just like us, chances are you have a strong interest in fashion and even Japanese apparel and accessories brands. What if we told you that your inner desire to express yourself thro...

Matenrou Opera’s guitarist JaY departs with final livestream concert

Midnight and Dorian
Dec 12, 2020
Lineup change, Online Concert
It has been announced that guitarist JaY will withdraw from Matenrou Opera on December 14. On the same date one last live titled MATENROU OPERA CHRONICLE 2016-2020 will be held, commemorating his four years in ...

Interview: How RAZOR’s drummer NIKKY is the start of something new

Sizergyia, Dorian and afaenia
Dec 8, 2020
Interview
There is this unforgiving aggressiveness prevalent not only in RAZOR's music but also in their live performances, playing a massive part in the band's identity. That continues to be the case even with the new d...

D=OUT abandons visual kei to become enka band with “Oni Gan” single?

NoMusicNoReason and Dorian
Dec 7, 2020
Music Video, New Look, Releases
D=OUT shared an important message on its official site where the band disclosed its plans to abandon the visual kei scene and debut as an enka band with the single, Oni Gan. But is that really all there is to i...

JROCK NEWS 5th anniversary: Special message from CHOKE

edoh+, Dorian and afaenia
Dec 5, 2020
Entertainment, Site News
What's rocking, boys and girls? Today, we have a special treat for you coming from the band CHOKE!Vocalist REON, bassist B5, and guitarist KVYA NONO gathered outdoors for a special message for us. After con...
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