Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

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

Dec 14, 2022

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...

Interview: Kouki and HIZAKI’s philosophies of visual kei

Erica and Omatsu

Dec 8, 2022

Interview, Tour and event

Musicians Kouki (D=OUT) and HIZAKI (Versailles, Jupiter) rocked Nekocon 24, held from November 5-7 in Hampton, VA. After a hectic weekend of autograph sessions, a Q&A panel, and no less than three live conc...

Report: D=OUT joins forces with HIZAKI at Nekocon 2022

Erica

Dec 4, 2022

Report and review, Tour and event

Nekocon attendees were treated to three full days of visual rock when Kouki (D=OUT) and HIZAKI (Versailles, Jupiter) appeared as special guests. The anime convention took place from November 4-6 in Hampton, Vir...

UZMK’s energetic “NEW WORLD” music video creates unexpected synergy

Erica

Dec 3, 2022

Music Video, Releases

Get ready to plug into the future of rap-rock, with UZMK's music video NEW WORLD. This electrifying crossover from the rap-metal group premiered on November 29. NEW WORLD appears on the digital EP of the same n...

Petit Brabancon channels ’70s horror in “Resonance of the corpse” live Blu-ray

Erica

Nov 26, 2022

Releases, Tour and event

Progressive numetal band Petit Brabancon has been called a "monster band", alluding to the titanic abilities of each superstar player. Now the band gets literal with it, channeling retro '70s horror on the pack...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS preview singles “THE LAST ROCKSTARS” and “PSYCHO LOVE” in teaser video

Erica

Nov 13, 2022

Music Video, Tour and event

On November 11, internationally renowned rock artists YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI shocked the world with the announcement of the new superband THE LAST ROCKSTARS. Now, fans can sample what is to come with...

YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO and MIYAVI form explosive superband “THE LAST ROCKSTARS”

Erica

Nov 11, 2022

New Band

On November 11, international artists YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI gathered to announce the formation of a superband called THE LAST ROCKSTARS. The band debuts next year with live shows in Tokyo, New York,...

Interview with Sick²: Diving into the pure chaos of digital rock

Erica, Dorian and Omatsu

Oct 30, 2022

Interview, Releases

Digital rock band Sick² is a band of duality. They're instantly recognizable by their flashy, eye-catching costumes and upbeat melodies. Yet when you dive deeper into their lyrics, you're often met by darker th...

Report: 20th-anniversary tour showcases MIYAVI’s evolution

Erica

Oct 21, 2022

Report and review, Tour and event

On October 5, MIYAVI returned to The State Theatre near Washington DC. This show kicked off his 20th-anniversary tour, a whirlwind circuit spanning 18 cities across North America.MIYAVI played at this venue...

Moi-même-Moitié gathers 6 visual kei artists for anniversary tea party

Erica

Oct 17, 2022

Entertainment, Tour and event

Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, gothic lolita brand Moi-même-Moitié will hold an official tea party in Tokyo on December 19. The event, Moi-même-Moitié Official Tea Party -Gensouteki na Teien ni manekareta Se...

ACME fully remasters songs in new album “Resisted temptation”

Erica

Oct 13, 2022

Releases

Visual metal core band ACME will release a full album for the first time in three years. New album Resisted temptation will be released on November 23, 2022. The album will be released digitally, but physical C...

Screaming metal idols Broken By The Scream take on Katsucon 2023

Erica

Oct 12, 2022

Tour and event

Screaming metal idols Broken By The Scream (BBTS) prepare to conquer Katsucon 2023 with an unforgettable appearance! BBTS will perform live in concert, meet with attendees for a Q&A panel, and more.Kats...

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