Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Interview with Atsuo of Boris: Sowing seeds of musical evolution

Feb 22, 2024

Embarking on their "Heavy Rock Breakfast" tour on March 6, heavy rock pioneers Boris take Australia by storm alongside Jrock luminary Kiyoharu (清春). Boris and company make six stops across the massive c...

NAZARE dominates Latin America with October 2024 tour

Astrid and Erica

Feb 21, 2024

New Look, Tour and event

Visual kei band NAZARE is coming to dominate Latin America this October! NAZARE's Latin America tour touches down in Brazil on October 11, before continuing to Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico. Venue detai...

Interview: Kiyoharu makes Australian debut on “Heavy Rock Breakfast” tour

Erica and Omatsu

Feb 15, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

In 1994, the music realm witnessed the explosive debut of Kiyoharu (清春), the vocal maestro behind the famed bands Kuroyume (黒夢) and Sads.Undoubtedly, Kiyoharu has made an enduring impact on Japan's cultural...

QUEEN BEE holds first headlining show in New York at Sony Hall

Erica

Feb 13, 2024

Tour and event

QUEEN BEE, also known as Ziyoou-Vachi (女王蜂), makes their headline debut in New York City! Mark your calendars for April 2, 2024, when QUEEN BEE takes the spotlight at Sony Hall in New York, NY.Tickets are o...

Japanese rock legends Boris, Kiyoharu collide at “Heavy Rock Breakfast” Australia tour

Erica

Feb 12, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Boris and Kiyoharu, both iconic figures in the Japanese rock scene, are joining forces for the "Heavy Rock Breakfast" Australia tour, taking place from March 6–11, 2024.This dynamic collaboration isn't just...

KNOSIS joins Bodysnatcher, Spite on upcoming US tour “THE COMMON ENEMIES”

Erica

Feb 3, 2024

Tour and event

Update 2024-04-21: Due to visa issues, Knosis has canceled their performances for this tour.This spring is shaping up to be an exciting time for North American Jrock fans—metalcore band KNOSIS just ann...

SiM adds metal peers CRYSTAL LAKE to “PLAYDEAD” North American Tour

Erica

Feb 1, 2024

Tour and event

SiM cranks up the intensity for their upcoming PLAYDEAD North American Tour, with the addition of metal heavy hitters CRYSTAL LAKE to the lineup. The ambitious tour kicks off on April 19, 2024, in the grunge mu...

Report: Yugiri and SARSHI spread joy and positivity at Nekocon 2023

Erica

Jan 28, 2024

Report and review

On November 3 and 4, 2023, vocalist Yugiri of DaizyStripper and guitarist SARSHI of HERO appeared as special guests at Nekocon in Hampton, Virginia. The duo held two live concerts throughout the weekend...

FORBIDDEN’s 2nd digital single “NIGHT RULER” explores cyber rock fusion

Erica

Jan 23, 2024

New Band, Releases

Get ready for FORBIDDEN's upcoming digital single, NIGHT RULER, internationally available for streaming or purchase on January 24, 2024. FORBIDDEN, formed in October 2023, features vocalist Byo (ex-SCREW, KHRYS...

DAMNED introduces vocalist Hitone in single “Anemone”

Erica

Jan 22, 2024

Lineup change, Releases

On January 12, DAMNED introduced their latest vocalist, Hitone, to the official lineup. Additionally, support guitarist Suica officially joined the band. This exciting news coincided with the release of the ban...

Interview: Madmans Esprit rocks Ikebukuro Chop with intense 5-day concert series

Rin and Erica

Jan 20, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit, the avant-garde metal project led by Korean independent artist Kyuho, is known for its unique blend of heavy music and visual kei-inspired aesthetics. Self-described as “making depressive suicid...

D=OUT’s “Kaguya no Susume” single sparks resilience through folklore

Erica

Jan 8, 2024

New Look, Releases

D=OUT dropped the single Kaguya no Susume (かぐやのすゝめ) on New Year's Day, available for streaming on various platforms and for purchase on iTunes. Japanese lyrics can be found on vocalist Kouki's blog, inspired by...

QUEEN BEE joins Anime Boston 2024 musical lineup

Erica

Jan 6, 2024

Tour and event

Anime Boston, the premier anime convention in New England, has announced its second round of musical guests, including the celebrated Japanese band QUEEN BEE. Don't miss QUEEN BEE's thrilling performance at the...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2023

Erica, Nori, Astrid and Kayla

Jan 1, 2024

Entertainment

With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...

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