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Writer and goth nerd. Enjoys hardcore, screaming and heavy breakdowns. While not writing, they DJ and collect records.

HYDE livestreams orchestral birthday concert worldwide, signaling a new chapter

Erica
Dec 27, 2025
Online Concert, Releases, Tour and event
Fans worldwide can celebrate Japanese rock icon HYDE’s birthday with a special live orchestral performance, available both in cinemas across Japan and via global livestream. “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”, r...

MAO.A debuts overseas with headlining Taiwan, Japan tours

Erica
Dec 12, 2025
Tour and event
Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A is pushing further into the international spotlight with the announcement of their first overseas tour. Since debuting in March, the group has made global expansion a priority....

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” slated for 2026 release

Erica
Dec 11, 2025
Releases, Tour and event
DIR EN GREY closed out their domestic tour, TOUR25 EN'EN (èœżèœ’), with a major announcement: their 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER, is set for release in 2026.In our interview with guitarist Die earlier ...

Interview: Inside exist trace’s first full album in 11 years, “WHO I AM”

Erica and afaenia
Nov 27, 2025
Interview, Releases
One of the pioneering all-female bands in visual kei, exist trace (stylized as exist†trace) has returned with “WHO I AM”—their first full-length album in 11 years, released digitally worldwide on November 19. T...

DIR EN GREY’s album “MACABRE” reincarnated on vinyl after 25 years

Erica
Oct 28, 2025
Releases
On October 28, DIR EN GREY dropped a surprise announcement that their second album, MACABRE, will be reincarnated on vinyl for the first time.The vinyl is available for preorder now and is set for release o...

KOUKI’s solo project Onigashima releases album “HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER” digitally

Erica
Oct 27, 2025
Music Video, Releases
KOUKI, vocalist of the visual kei band D=OUT, has unveiled his latest solo album HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER (ć†„ćœŸINăƒŻăƒŒăƒ«ăƒ‰ăƒˆăƒȘă‚ŹăƒŒ). The release comes under his solo project Onigashima (éŹŒăƒ¶ćł¶), also known as "OGRE ISLAND". The...

Dolly celebrates 20th anniversary with concerts, streaming releases, new YouTube channel

Erica
Oct 23, 2025
Online Concert
Fans of Dolly, the ethereal, artcore visual kei band that defined a dreamy corner of Japan's 2000s rock scene, have reason to celebrate. The beloved group has come together to celebrate their 20th anniversary, ...

Interview: D’ESPAIRSRAY reborn after 15 years, stronger than ever

Erica
Oct 17, 2025
Interview
After nearly 15 years away, the internationally beloved rock band D’ESPAIRSRAY shocked fans with their long-awaited revival. The band storms the stage at CROSS ROAD Fest on November 15, 2025, then tackles their...

Aural Vampire returns with Halloween-ready mini-album “Zombie Naocchatte”

Erica
Oct 2, 2025
Music Video, Releases
It's been a while since we've heard from the dark electronic dance duo Aural Vampire, but they're back with a new mini-album, Zombie Naocchatte, perfectly timed for spooky season! The release features three new...

Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary

Erica
Sep 26, 2025
Entertainment, News
MADARANINGEN, the fashion label created by Kyo of DIR EN GREY, sukekiyo, and Petit Brabancon, has teamed up with fashion brand IKUMI to celebrate the brands' shared 10th anniversaries. The collaboration runs at...

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT
Sep 13, 2025
Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event
Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines "cute" and "metal" , as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at ...

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT
Sep 12, 2025
Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event
Meet SLOTHREAT, masters of the art of blending melodic metal with ambient sound, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE...

Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT
Sep 12, 2025
Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event
Meet GUNGIRE, Japan's angriest rock band, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo,...

D’ESPAIRSRAY returns with first solo show in 15 Years, “LIVE 2026 ‘RAPTURE'”

Erica and afaenia
Sep 9, 2025
New Look, Tour and event
Fifteen years after disbanding, the legendary band D'ESPAIRSRAY is making a long-awaited return. The band will reunite for their first solo concert since disbanding: LIVE 2026 "RAPTURE", scheduled for May 4, 20...
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