Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Initial’L disbands following final performance

Apr 8, 2022

Shocking news came that visual kei band Initial'L will disband following their one-man live performance at Shibuya STAR LOUNGE on May 29, 2022.The band's official statement does little to provide context or...

Jrock card game lets your favorite artists face off in “Battle of the Bands”!

Erica and edoh+

Apr 1, 2022

Entertainment

Ever dreamed of being a band manager? Now you can make that dream a reality with this Jrock-themed card game, "Battle of the Bands"!Battle of the Bands is a deckbuilding card game where players select an ar...

MORRIE returns to New York City for live concert

Erica

Mar 30, 2022

Tour and event

It's been nearly three years since we last saw MORRIE perform on American soil, but the visual kei veteran returns to Joe's Pub in New York City on May 1.With over 30 years of experience in the Jrock scene,...

Petit Brabancon includes exclusive song in single “Kawaki”

Erica

Mar 20, 2022

New Look, Releases

Petit Brabancon releases their first physical single, "Kawaki" (渇き) on April 27. New artist photos and a music video teaser for Kawaki were also revealed.Kawaki includes three songs from their digital singl...

DIR EN GREY excites with details on album “PHALARIS”

Erica

Mar 17, 2022

Releases, Tour and event

It's an exciting time to be a DIR EN GREY fan, as the juggernaut band pummels us with announcements this week.Earlier this year DIR EN GREY announced the coming of their eleventh full-length album, "PHALARI...

The Brow Beat stuns with first major album “404”

Erica

Mar 12, 2022

Releases

The Brow Beat continues to stun with the announcement of their first major album, "404". The band just joined the major label Pony Canyon in 2021, and their first major album "404" is due out on April 27.Th...

THE SOUND BEE HD’s “Registry of Darkness” DVD includes ticket to online autograph session

Erica

Mar 9, 2022

Online Events, Releases

Next time you check out at your favorite online music store, you may be entering your Instagram handle along with your information!Throughout this pandemic, bands have found new and innovative ways to reach...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST aims for most powerful album yet, “ARGOS”

Erica

Mar 5, 2022

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST announced its first full-length album in almost eight years, "ARGOS" will be released on May 4.The album title ARGOS takes its name from the hundred-eyed giant “Argos” who appears in Gre...

NIGHTMARE gets adrenaline pumping in “Re:Do” music video

Erica

Mar 3, 2022

Music Video, Releases

NIGHTMARE releases its first new album in 7 years, NOX:LUX on March 16. Ahead of this highly anticipated release, NIGHTMARE treats us with a taste of the new album with the music video for "Re:Do". Re:Do is the...

X Japan releases award-winning documentary “We Are X” on Amazon Prime Video in U.S.

Erica

Mar 1, 2022

Releases

Starting February 25, the award-winning rock documentary "We Are X" is available on Amazon Prime to viewers in the US for the first time. This documentary follows the story of X Japan, one of Japan's most influ...

D livestreams performance in honor of bassist’s birthday

Erica

Feb 24, 2022

Online Concert

On March 4, gothic fantasy band D celebrates bassist Tsunehito's birthday with a no-audience livestream. The performance will be streamed from Meguro Rock-May-Kan in Tokyo.Viewers around the world can join ...

Yoshiki’s song “Miracle” appears in Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Erica

Feb 19, 2022

Entertainment

On February 17, Mana Kawabe, representing Japan in figure skating at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics free-skated to the song "Miracle" composed by Yoshiki.Yoshiki watched on from the United States and supp...

the GazettE stuns in monochrome for 20th-anniversary

Erica

Feb 12, 2022

New Look

"the GazettE" released new artist visuals ahead of its 20th-anniversary concert, "20TH ANNIVERSARY HERESY", to be held March 10.Here, the GazettE stuns in classic monochrome. Each member wears a sleek black...

Karyu of ex-D’espairsRay begins mysterious solo project

Erica

Feb 10, 2022

New Band

On February 7, former guitarist Karyu of D'espairsRay and currently-on-hiatus ANGELO officially launched his solo project, "Karyu". Karyu released artist photos and opened an official website, Twitter and Insta...

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