Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025

Erica, NBT, Jack, Mazohyst_Kyo and Jorge M.

Jan 19, 2026

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...

HYDE performs historic live concert in Austria, “Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien”

Erica

Jan 18, 2026

Releases, Tour and event

Tickets are now on sale for HYDE's orchestral performance in Vienna, Austria, HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien, taking place on Monday, May 25. This concert represents a historic milestone as the first t...

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 (蜿蜒), 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 (冥土INワールドトリガー). The release comes under his solo project Onigashima (鬼ヶ島), 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...

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