Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

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

Aug 3, 2025

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 ...

XaaXaa’s mini-album “Raku na Shinikata” promises crushing heaviness, cathartic light

Erica

Jun 6, 2025

New Look, Releases

XaaXaa has announced a venue-limited mini-album titled Raku na Shinikata (楽な死に方), which translates to "Easy Way to Die". Set for release on June 28, the physical edition will include a limited edition 16-page p...

Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A release debut music video “SEVER”

Erica

May 25, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Singaporean visual kei band "MAO.A" dropped their debut music video, SEVER, on May 18. Blending Japanese and English lyrics with harsh screams, melodic bridges, and pounding metal, the track reveals a band unaf...

Petit Brabancon adds Ling tosite sigure, SiM, Crossfaith to “CROSS COUNTER” concert series

Erica

May 16, 2025

Tour and event

In a surprising announcement, Petit Brabancon revealed that they will be joined by artists Ling tosite sigure, SiM, and Crossfaith on their upcoming CROSS COUNTER -02- tour this September.The tour kicks off...

DAMNED’s first European tour “JUKAI” hits 6 countries

Erica

May 15, 2025

Tour and event

Rising fast from Japan's indie rock scene, DAMNED takes on Europe for the very first time with DAMNED 2025 EUROPE TOUR: JUKAI. Kicking off on November 26 in Bochum, Germany, and concluding on December 7 in Lond...

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