Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Video interview: Dimrays, Osaka’s rising metalcore duo – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

Sep 7, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Dimrays, Osaka's rising metalcore duo, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Toky...

XaaXaa’s single “Gankyuu ga Sasaru” has all eyes on them

Erica

Aug 29, 2025

New Look, Releases

Fresh off the release of their recent EP Raku na Shinikata, XaaXaa announced even more music on the way! The band announced a new single, Gankyuu ga Sasaru (眼球が刺さる). The digital release will be available worldw...

KOUKI performs in Paris for “Visual-kei Night in Paris vol.02 -Japanesque-”

Erica

Aug 14, 2025

Tour and event

Paris will welcome solo enka artist and iconic D=OUT vocalist KOUKI on October 1, as he headlines Visual-kei Night in Paris vol.02 -Japanesque-. This marks KOUKI's long-awaited return to France, for the first t...

Matenrou Opera’s “AGONY” music video brings orchestral drama to modern metal

Erica

Aug 14, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Fresh off their 18th anniversary concert at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Matenrou Opera has released the music video for their latest single, AGONY. The single will be sold exclusively at live shows and on Mat...

D=OUT’s digital single “Aikagi” brings refreshing visuals

Erica

Aug 3, 2025

New Look, Releases

On August 2, D=OUT released their latest digital single, Aikagi (愛-aikagi-鍵), now available digitally worldwide. Shimmering, clean, and melodic, the track captures the wistful mood of late summer, stirring feel...

Report: DIR EN GREY’s first U.S. performance in nearly 6 years, “TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR? [mode of VULGAR]”

Erica, Zephyr and Nori

Aug 3, 2025

Report and review

In April of 2025, after nearly six years away, DIR EN GREY made a powerful return to the U.S. with a sold-out, three-night run in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California. Drawing a combined crowd of approximately 6...

Interview: DIR EN GREY’s Die on their triumphant U.S. return and the road ahead

Erica, Nori and Zephyr

Jul 28, 2025

Interview, Tour and event

JROCK NEWS holds Japan concert “PULSE vol.1” with global livestream

Erica, afaenia and NBT

Jul 27, 2025

Online Concert, Tour and event

The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of JROCK NEWS, and we're celebrating with a worldwide event! Whether you live in Japan or overseas, you can join us for our first-ever live concert event, "JROCK NEWS pr...

HYDE’s sold-out “BEAUTY & THE BEAST” concert to be broadcast live worldwide

Erica

Jul 14, 2025

Online Concert

Although all Japan dates on HYDE's 2025 World Tour are sold out, fans will still have a rare chance to experience the "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR" through a live cinema broadcast across Japan and Asia on Sunday...

Review: XaaXaa’s “Best Album Chuudoku Shoujou San” shares 10 years of darkness, duality and maturity

Erica

Jul 2, 2025

Releases, Report and review

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, XaaXaa released their third greatest hits album, Best Album Chuudoku Shoujou San (ベストアルバム中毒症状〜三〜), on March 30. Aptly titled "Symptoms of Addiction", the two-disc collection...

Interview with MAO.A: Bridging cultures, bonding through scars

Erica

Jul 2, 2025

Interview

In May 2025, Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A made a striking debut with the release of their first music video, SEVER—a bold introduction steeped in gothic visuals and a dark, unmistakably visual kei sound. B...

Crossfaith suspends activities following allegations against guitarist Daiki

Erica

Jun 30, 2025

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

The past week has been a turbulent one for fans of metalcore band Crossfaith, following serious allegations against former guitarist Daiki. According to publicly released screenshots, Daiki engaged in "inapprop...

kein’s “Hajou” music video introduces upcoming EP “delusional inflammation”

Erica

Jun 12, 2025

Music Video, Releases

On June 12, kein released the music video for Hajou (波状), the closing track from their upcoming EP delusional inflammation, out July 9 via King Records. This marks the band's second major label release, and it'...

Giveaway: Win free tickets to SCANDAL’s concert in New York City!

Erica

Jun 8, 2025

Featured, Tour and event

To celebrate their 2025 EP LOVE, SPARK, JOY!, SCANDAL, the iconic all-female rock band from Osaka, is bringing their energizing live show to North America. On June 30, they'll light up Irving Plaza in New York ...

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