Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

D=OUT’s “Kessaku” music video paints a masterpiece

May 1, 2024

On May 1, the dynamic Japanese rock band D=OUT released the music video for their digital single Kessaku (傑作). The title means "masterpiece" in English. The video's YouTube caption boldly states, "If life is a ...

DIR EN GREY concert film hits Japanese cinemas in Fall 2024

Erica

Apr 27, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

DIR EN GREY makes its box office debut with a live concert film, slated to hit Japanese theaters this fall. This live concert film features footage from their Berlin concert, the last stop on their Europe tour ...

Interview: XaaXaa makes explosive US debut at Katsucon 2024

Erica and Rin

Apr 26, 2024

Interview, Report and review, Tour and event

XaaXaa made their American debut at Katsucon, an annual celebration of Japanese culture in National Harbor, MD. XaaXaa's Friday night performance packed the ballroom, with fans queuing hours before the show. As...

DAMNED ignites the stage in live music video “Grimnir”

Erica

Apr 19, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED dropped a live music video for their track Grimnir on April 12. The video captures the band's electrifying stage presence, filmed during a live show at Ikebukuro Edge in Tokyo.Flashing strobe lights ...

Survive Said The Prophet postpones US tour to July 2024

Erica

Apr 10, 2024

Tour and event

Survive Said The Prophet has announced new dates for their MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF: The West Coast Tour in America. The tour was initially set to kick off with Sakuracon in Seattle, Washington, followed by a tour...

Experience D’s 20th anniversary concert “Kekkai Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days” on Blu-ray, DVD

Erica

Apr 9, 2024

Releases

Visual kei band "D" concluded their 20th-anniversary tour with a sold-out 2-day performance, "Kekkai" Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days on March 7 and 8, 2024. If you couldn't attend these landmark concerts ...

DIR EN GREY teases foreboding “The Devil In Me” music video

Erica

Apr 8, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 34th single, The Devil In Me releases on April 24, 2024. Staying true to their tradition, the band has unveiled a teaser clip for the lead track and its accompanying music video. Although the teas...

Plastic Tree’s self-titled album “Plastic Tree” marks band’s 30th anniversary

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases

Plastic Tree's self-titled new album Plastic Tree is set to release on May 29, marking the band's 30th anniversary. On March 28, the band unveiled new details about the release including artist photos, album ar...

Luv PARADE’s first mini album “JOKER” debuts 5 original songs

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

On June 1, Luv PARADE debuts their first original mini album, JOKER, featuring five new tracks. The mini album includes Luv PARADE's first original song NEW WORLD, previously only sold as a live-limited single....

HYDE and GACKT face off as new characters in fighting game “Tekken”!

Erica, NBT and Nori

Apr 1, 2024

Entertainment

Hold on to your headsets, folks! The developers of the popular fighting game Tekken unveiled an exclusive downloadable content (DLC) collaboration tailored for Jrock fans. This DLC adds new characters to its la...

deadman’s “Shizukana Kuchizuke” music video sets tone for first album in 19 years

Erica

Mar 29, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On March 29, deadman unveiled the music video for Shizukana Kuchizuke (静かなくちづけ) from their upcoming album Genealogie der Moral—the band's first new album in 19 years. The album is set for official release on Ma...

DAMNED returns to roots with “-Thanatosis-” music video

Erica

Mar 23, 2024

Music Video, New Look

DAMNED released their first music video showcasing new members vocalist Hitone and guitarist Suica, in -Thanatosis-. The video premiered on March 21, 2024, at 23:00 (JST).Vocalist Hitone admitted on X, "Thi...

D=OUT’s 16th album “Gokudou” brings multiple surprise announcements

Erica

Mar 6, 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

D=OUT is set to make 2024 an unforgettable year, with exciting announcements made during their 17th-anniversary tour finale at Shibuya Veats on March 4. Among the revelations is the release of D=OUT's 16th stud...

Kagrra,’s legacy lives on with 4 works streaming worldwide via King Records

Erica

Mar 5, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Starting March 3, 2024, fans can stream and download four renowned works by "Kagrra,"—singles Uzu (渦) and Shiki (四季), and albums Core and Shu (珠). Released by King Records, who represented Kagrra, between 2007–...

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