Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Cult favorite band gulu gulu ceases activities after final performance

Feb 1, 2023

On January 30, the band with a cult following "gulu gulu" announced it will cease activities following a final performance on March 17, 2023. You can apply for tickets for their final live performances beginnin...

Enjoy DIR EN GREY in Japan with official travel package!

Erica

Jan 31, 2023

Tour and event

Jrock fans from overseas may struggle with travel to Japan, be it organization, the language barrier, or difficulty getting tickets to see their favorite bands. However, the infamous metal band DIR EN GREY invi...

9 Jrock bands join Slipknot, Korn at Knotfest Japan 2023

Erica

Jan 27, 2023

Tour and event

"Knotfest", a 2-day festival celebrating all things Slipknot and heavy metal returns to Japan for the first time in 7 years!The two-day event takes place April 1—2, 2023, at the venue Makuhari Messe in Chib...

BAND-MAID joins THE LAST ROCKSTARS US tour as opener

Erica

Jan 26, 2023

Tour and event

Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced the face-melting metal maidens BAND-MAID as the opening act for their upcoming Live Debut Tour 2023. BAND-MAID opens at all three US shows.THE LAST ROCKSTARS...

Rapcore band UZMK “Break Down” barriers in music video

Erica

Jan 23, 2023

Music Video, Releases

On January 18, Osaka-based rapcore band UZMK unleashed the music video for Break Down. Break Down is the B-side track to their EP NEW WORLD, released last year under TWILIGHT RECORDS. The track destroys barrier...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ debut single tops music charts as live tour sells out

Erica

Jan 23, 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Tension continues to ramp up as supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS nears its international live debut. On January 20, just a few days before their sold-out arena shows in Tokyo, THE LAST ROCKSTARS released the full ...

Knosis debut single “Sei-Sai” is a chimera of sound

Erica

Jan 19, 2023

Releases

Knosis, the new project from ex-Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo released their debut single "Sei-Sai" (星砕) on January 18. This powerhouse of a single comes before the release of their EP, due out on March 22.Knos...

ACME’s single “Sennou” takes us back to the future

Erica

Jan 14, 2023

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

As metalcore group ACME ramps up for their 6th anniversary, they surprised fans with a new look, a single, and an upcoming tour.On February 14, ACME releases their 15th single Sennou (洗脳). Sennou, or in Eng...

ALICE NINE. freezes activities to pursue personal growth

Erica and afaenia

Jan 9, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Look

Veterans of visual kei "ALICE NINE." announced an indefinite hiatus, which they are calling a "frozen period" starting September 3, 2023. According to the statement, translated below, the band plans to take thi...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2022

NBT, Erica, Rin, Nori and G Andrew White

Dec 29, 2022

Entertainment

This year has been quite a special one, with Japan opening up to the world again, and at the same time, we saw more Japanese bands seeking to perform abroad.Our toplist for the year 2022 gathers notable vis...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS’ debut single “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” reflects global ambition

Erica

Dec 20, 2022

Releases, Tour and event

Newly-formed supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, comprised of YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI release their debut digital single The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix) on December 23, 2022. Fans can listen across streamin...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS adds second New York show due to popular demand

Erica

Dec 14, 2022

Tour and event

Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, comprised of internationally renowned musicians YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI, added a second New York show to their overseas tour. The band now rocks the Hammerstein Ballroom...

Emo Night Tokyo bridges cultural shores, building community abroad

Erica

Dec 14, 2022

Tour and event

Jrock fans in the west may have attended anime song and visual kei-themed nights out. But have you ever heard of an emo night in Tokyo?That's precisely what Emo Night Tokyo intends to do, bringing western e...

22 Jrock artists bring tarot cards to life in “Cartoromancy”

Erica

Dec 10, 2022

Entertainment

Prepare to enter a world of darkness and mystery, with the upcoming "Real-Life Tarot Cards Project" Cartoromancy. The project, headed by renowned guitarist and producer Mana (Malice Mizer, Moi-Dix-Mois), featur...

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