Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Review: DIR EN GREY’s 25th anniversary concert captures intense emotions, haunting silence

Jul 16, 2023

DIR EN GREY released live footage from their momentous 25th-anniversary concert, titled 25th Anniversary TOUR22 FROM DEPRESSION TO ________, on July 5.As ardent followers of the band know, DIR EN GREY has t...

SiM threatens to rock the world with 6th album “PLAYDEAD”

Erica

Jul 14, 2023

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

SiM, the powerhouse metal rockers renowned worldwide, unleash their long-awaited album PLAYDEAD on September 24. This announcement brings forth a wave of thrilling revelations, including expansive tours...

Luv PARADE’s “DEVIL’S NEW WORLD” concert promises more D’espairsRay songs than ever

Erica

Jul 11, 2023

Tour and event

Luv PARADE takes the stage on September 9 for their highly anticipated one-man performance, DEVIL'S NEW WORLD at the venue Veats Shibuya in Tokyo. This performance marks their grand finale for 2023. Adding to t...

the GazettE rocks your living room, streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll

Erica

Jul 7, 2023

Online Concert

Legendary rock band the GazettE is now rocking your living rooms and laptops, streaming exclusively on the platform Crunchyroll.Unleash the power of Crunchyroll Premium as you dive into the ex...

Luv PARADE’s “DEVIL’S PARTY #3” concert thrills both in-person and streaming

Erica and NBT

Jul 5, 2023

Online Concert, Tour and event

Luv PARADE, a band made of former members of D'espairsRay, proudly presents its concert event "DEVIL'S PARTY #3" on July 9. The event offers both in-person tickets and an exciting livestreaming option. The lege...

sukekiyo’s dreamy, macabre “EROSIO” includes two captivating music videos

Erica

Jul 5, 2023

Releases

The countdown begins to sukekiyo's upcoming audio and visual compilation, EROSIO, coming August 2023. The collection features two CDs with new and demo songs, along with a Blu-ray containing two new music video...

D’s single “Schwartzwald no Kemono” unveils vampire lore, captivating ballads

Erica

Jun 28, 2023

New Look, Releases

On July 29, visual kei band D releases their highly-anticipated single Schwartzwald no Kemono (シュヴァルツヴァルトの獣), matched with the coupling song Weiswald no Hanayome (ヴァイスヴァルトの花嫁).Earlier this year, D announced...

DAMNED’s 6th single “REFRAIN” marks departure of guitarist You

Erica

Jun 22, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED wasted no time since their formation in 2022 and continues their unstoppable momentum with the release of their sixth single, REFRAIN. Available on Bandcamp starting June 21, this release features the ti...

Petit Brabancon’s mesmerizing “Kodou” music video sends chills down your spine

Erica

Jun 21, 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Superstar rock band Petit Brabancon dropped their debut EP, Automata, on June 14. With six distinct tracks, brace yourself for a genre-bending rollercoaster ride! That's not all—they also revealed a stu...

Chaotic Harmony hosts “Awaken Chaos”, first concert in Tokyo

Erica

Jun 17, 2023

Online Concert, Tour and event

Chaotic Harmony, a US-based promotion company and event organizer is gearing up to rock Tokyo with their electrifying debut concert, Awaken Chaos. The lineup includes rap-rock duo Flutter Echo, independent musi...

Vocalist Noctis Zang implicated in BBC investigation, removed from band LYNCS

Erica, afaenia and Nori

Jun 12, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

On June 9, the gothic cyber metal band LYNCS halted activities and dismissed vocalist NOCTIS ZANG in response to allegations in an article published by the BBC. The announcement of NOCTIS' dismissal, provided i...

Interview with JUNNA: The powerful voice making waves in anime!

NBT, Erica, Narine, Omatsu and Peertje

Jun 2, 2023

Interview, Releases

JUNNA is an emerging prodigy making waves in the world of Jpop, Jrock, and anime music. This extraordinary talent burst onto the scene at a mere 16 years old, captivating audiences with her commanding and soul-...

Aural Vampire unleashes dark wave EP “Wani” after 5 years of silence

Erica

May 30, 2023

Releases

Prepare to embrace the dark wave revival—hot on the heels of Cruel World Festival 2023 in California, come rumblings in Japan from globally active electronic band Aural Vampire. After five years of silence, Aur...

Petit Brabancon teases music video “Kodou” from highly-anticipated EP “Automata”

Erica

May 29, 2023

Music Video, New Look

The countdown to an electrifying musical journey begins—Petit Brabancon's upcoming EP Automata arrives on June 14, 2023. Brace yourselves for a thrilling sneak peek at the music video for Kodou (孤動), the lead t...

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