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

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 ...

Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery

Erica, afaenia and NBT
Apr 1, 2026
Entertainment
Visual kei greats have bravely forayed into the alcohol industry before. Take Y by YOSHIKI wine, for fans who want to dramatically swirl a fine vintage while contemplating a classical orchestra. While these eff...

Moon Kana brings early albums, EPs to streaming services

Erica
Mar 27, 2026
Releases
As of March 26, singer Moon Kana (MOONéŠ™ć„ˆ) has made her first three albums and five EPs available on streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. The release allows longtime fans to revisit her early ...

DIR EN GREY heralds upcoming album “MORTAL DOWNER” with fresh artist visuals

Erica
Mar 25, 2026
New Look, Releases
Only two weeks remain until DIR EN GREY release their 12th studio album, MORTAL DOWNER, on April 8. Stoking anticipation, the band unveiled new artist visuals on March 25; their first in nearly two years, follo...

OLIVIA returns to music with “Wish -Reimagined-”, self-cover from anime “NANA”

Erica
Mar 9, 2026
Anime, Releases
Twenty years have passed since OLIVIA (Olivia Lufkin) released Wish, the opening theme for the hit romance anime NANA, based on Ai Yazawa’s beloved manga. Now, the singer has surprised fans by announcing a newl...

Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Erica
Mar 7, 2026
Releases, Tour and event
Petit Brabancon has announced a new single, “haunted house”, composed by drummer yukihiro. The song was previously performed during last year’s tour, and while its official release date has yet to be announced,...
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