Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

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

May 29, 2023

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...

sukekiyo rocks Hong Kong for two consecutive nights on tour “Dakara so no uchi”

Erica

May 24, 2023

Tour and event

Calling all fans in Hong Kong! Avant-garde metal rockers sukekiyo perform live on your turf for two nights only, on September 30 and October 1.sukekiyo has graced Hong Kong's stage twice before, leaving aud...

Experience “Fla:ill”, DAMNED’s explosive second music video

Erica

May 23, 2023

Music Video, Releases

On May 23, visual kei loudcore band DAMNED released their exciting second music video, "Fla:ill". Vocalist Keigo's raw lyrics intertwine with a riveting composition that will blow you away!Vocalist Keigo pe...

D suspends activities following 20th anniversary

Erica

May 21, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases, Tour and event

After two decades of extraordinary music, legendary visual kei band "D" announced that they will suspend activities in March 2024. However, there is a lot to look forward to this summer, including a tour and a ...

MIYAVI returns to Europe, China in “20th and Beyond” tour

Erica

May 15, 2023

Tour and event

For the first time since 2019, rock superstar MIYAVI returns to Europe and China this Fall! The samurai guitarist takes on a nine-stop tour kicking off in Warsaw, Poland on September 21, and ending in Milan on ...

sukekiyo unveils lavish look, reissues single “AMOR” and live footage “LIQUEFACIO”

Erica

May 1, 2023

New Look, Releases

Avante-garde rock band sukekiyo is currently hard at work on their upcoming audio video compilation, "EROSIO". The band unveiled a corresponding new look swathed in black lace and chandeliers, emanating an opul...

Petit Brabancon gets more extreme in first EP “Automata”

Erica

Apr 29, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon releases their first EP "Automata" on June 14, 2023. The six-track collection features tracks composed by guitarist Miya, guitarist antz, and drummer yukihiro.As usual, vocalist Kyo provides...

NOILION and MIYAVI mash up for ULTRAMAN theme song “RAYS”

Erica

Apr 29, 2023

Anime, Releases

NOILION, the trio produced by TeddyLoid joins forces with world-renowned artist MIYAVI to produce RAYS, the opening theme song for the final season of the anime ULTRAMAN. The series streams worldwide on Netflix...

Relive DIR EN GREY’s 25th anniversary with live footage release, “PHALARIS” vinyl

Erica

Apr 25, 2023

Releases

In 2022, the Japanese rock band DIR EN GREY celebrated its 25th anniversary. The band commemorated this milestone with a 14-stop tour nationwide across Japan. For those of us who couldn't attend, or want to rel...

Review: D=OUT’s twin singles “Dorobou Neko” and “Ten” couldn’t be more different

Erica

Apr 23, 2023

Releases, Report and review

On February 14, the visual kei band with traditional Japanese flair D=OUT released their 33rd and 34th singles simultaneously, Ten (天) and Dorobou Neko (泥棒猫). The music videos for the title tracks were also rev...

Petit Brabancon smashes borders, opening ticket sales to overseas fans

Erica

Apr 19, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Tickets for international fans are now on sale for Petit Brabancon's nationwide tour, Petit Brabancon Tour 2023 "INDENTED BITE MARK", commencing in Japan this July 2023. This makes it easier than ever for overs...

MAN WITH A MISSION unleashed upon North America, Europe, UK in “WOLVES ON PARADE” tour

Erica

Apr 10, 2023

Tour and event

Fans of MAN WITH A MISSION prepare to howl! MAN WITH A MISSION, the Japanese rock band that famously dresses like wolves, takes on North America, the UK and Europe in their upcoming tour "WOLVES ON PARADE"....

10 years after disbanding, NEGA reunites for one-night revival concert

Erica

Apr 9, 2023

Tour and event

10 years after disbanding, visual kei loud core band NEGA reunites for a one-night revival concert, titled NEGATIVISION ~vita brevis, ars longa~. The one-man concert takes place at Shibuya Rex in Tokyo, Japan o...

Interview with Saki Rose: Emerging solo vocalist in visual kei

Erica and Nori

Apr 8, 2023

Interview

In February, JROCK NEWS was on the scene covering THE LAST ROCKSTARS' debut in New York City. While in Manhattan for the weekend, we reached out to independent musician, Jrock Afficianado and local Brooklynite ...

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