Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

KAMIJO and Mana haunt New York with “The Vampyre Masquerade” event

Jun 20, 2026

This Halloween, KAMIJO and Mana are bringing gothic elegance to New York City. Announced June 10, this two-part event entitled "The Vampyre Masquerade" promises an unforgettable atmosphere of vampiric proportio...

XaaXaa’s music video “Chigire Chau” traps viewers in a haunted puppet show

Erica

Jun 9, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

XaaXaa returns with another decadent, dark release; this time, as marionettes. On June 9, their latest digital single Chigire Chau (ちぎれちゃう) arrived alongside a macabre music video.The video unfolds as a nig...

Dolly rises from a deep sleep with upcoming single “Un, Deux, Trois”

Erica

Jun 9, 2026

New Look, Releases

Following the conclusion of their 20th-anniversary activities in 2025, Dolly has announced a brand-new single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ), due out on July 22. The band has also launched their official fan club...

RAZOR’s single “Kyokou no Mokushiroku” featured as “Buzz Rythm 02” June ending theme

Erica

Jun 8, 2026

New Look, Releases

RAZOR has announced that their 17th single, Kyokou no Mokushiroku (虚構ノ黙示録), will be released on June 24. The track has also been selected as the June ending theme for Nippon TV’s television program Buzz Rhythm...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH reveals single “BLiNDEYES feat. Yukina from HANABIE.”, upcoming album, and third world tour

Erica

May 22, 2026

Interview, Releases, Tour and event

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for SiM. Following the release of their chaotic (and amusing) single FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet) in April, the band has announced a wave of new projects, including a ...

Schwarz Stein announces first European tour, performing alongside Kaya

Erica

May 14, 2026

Tour and event

Kaya and Schwarz Stein have announced a European tour scheduled for August and September 2026. The tour marks Kaya's first return to Europe in 14 years. It also serves as the European live debut of Schwarz Stei...

Review: DIR EN GREY sinks into despair on “MORTAL DOWNER”

Nori and Erica

May 6, 2026

Report and review

DIR EN GREY returned on April 8 with MORTAL DOWNER, the band's 12th studio album and first in nearly four years since PHALARIS. As the band approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027, the release arrives with a qu...

Giveaway: Win free tickets to OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM’s concert film, exclusive screening in Hollywood

Erica

May 1, 2026

Featured, Tour and event

OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM unveils an exclusive screening of their live concert film “OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM LIVE at STADIUM 2025” on May 17, at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA. The film documents the fin...

Petit Brabancon’s single “haunted house” available digitally worldwide

Erica

Apr 26, 2026

Releases

Back in March, Petit Brabancon offered concertgoers a preview of their single haunted house during their tour, distributing access with a privileged QR code. As of April 21, the track has been released digitall...

MUCC adds two solo shows to Europe appearance

Erica

Apr 26, 2026

Tour and event

MUCC has announced two standalone European performances to accompany their appearance at the upcoming “B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST” in Paris. The band first takes the stage in Berlin, Germany on July 9, before continuin...

DIR EN GREY’s music video “MOBS” channels darkness of album “MORTAL DOWNER”

Erica

Apr 25, 2026

Music Video

Following a series of teaser clips, DIR EN GREY released the “promotional edit” music video for MOBS on April 24. The song appears on their latest album, MORTAL DOWNER, released earlier this month.The video...

6 live artists perform at VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Erica

Apr 23, 2026

Tour and event

Introducing VKNY, a new visual kei and counterculture event set to debut in New York City on May 16 in Brooklyn. The multimedia showcase features six live bands, a themed vendor market, giveaways and more, mark...

ONE OK ROCK premieres EP “Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025” alongside concert film

Erica

Apr 17, 2026

Releases

Internationally acclaimed rock band ONE OK ROCK releases their live EP, Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 digitally on April 30. The EP launches alongside the US and Mexico release of their concert film, ONE OK R...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” available digitally worldwide

Erica

Apr 8, 2026

Music Video, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER arrived on April 8, and now fans worldwide can access it immediately on digital platforms. Even if you’re still waiting on your physical copy, you can stream ...

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