Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

ONE OK ROCK documentary is coming to Netflix!

Oct 5, 2021

ONE OK ROCK is coming to streaming service Netflix on October 21 with an exclusive documentary, Flip a Coin. The worldwide release follows the band for three months as they prepare to stream a no-audience stadi...

Report: MIYAVI is first rock artist to ever play at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Erica

Oct 1, 2021

Online Concert, Tour and event

It seems MIYAVI is constantly earning accolades, from UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador to anime voice actor. Now, he is the first rock musician to ever play at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto.On September 26, MIYAVI stre...

deadman returns from the grave with exciting best-of album

Erica

Sep 20, 2021

Releases

After years without a new release, Nagoya kei rockers deadman returned from the grave to announce a best-of compilation album coming this December.Details are still to come, but what we know so far is shock...

D’s fiery dream continues in “Orokashii ryuu no yume 2021” online concert series

Erica

Sep 12, 2021

Online Concert

On October 16, visual kei band D returns with the third volume of their online concert series Orokashii ryuu no yume 2021 No Audience Performance in OYA INARIYAMA. The concert will be streamed internationally v...

Report: Jupiter serves tour de force in first global livestream

Erica

Sep 1, 2021

Online Concert

Melodic metal visual kei band Jupiter held their first global livestream on August 28, placing the monumental concert under the 'Jupiter Tour "THE FORCES" Tokyo'.Broadcasted via ZAIKO from Omotesando Ground...

MIYAVI goes bald for single “New Gravity”, from album “Imaginary”

Erica

Aug 18, 2021

New Look, Releases

It's time to feel the New Gravity with MIYAVI.The Samurai Guitarist dropped his latest digital single New Gravity on Wednesday, August 18, along with the full tracklist and jacket art for his upcoming album...

Report: HYDE creates art in motion at Heian Shrine

Erica

Aug 7, 2021

Report and review

HYDE celebrated his 20th anniversary as a solo artist with a two-day concert at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, on July 31 and August 1. The dazzling event entertained a live audience and was also streamed virtually wor...

Initial’L and LANTANA host exclusive panels at Otakon convention

Erica

Jul 30, 2021

Online Events

Asian pop culture convention Otakon will host two major guests from the Jrock world—LANTANA and Initial'L. The convention takes place August 6-8 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C....

HYDE livestreams orchestra concert worldwide from Heian Shrine!

Erica

Jul 23, 2021

Online Concert

HYDE, the lead vocalist of world-famous bands L'Arc-en-Ciel and VAMPS announced he will hold a two-day live concert from Heian Shrine in Kyoto, and it will be available to stream worldwide.The concert is ti...

MIYAVI prepares to transcend reality in album “Imaginary”

Erica and Peertje

Jul 13, 2021

Releases

Samurai guitarist MIYAVI announced his 13th original album, Imaginary, which will be released on September 15. It is his first new full-length album since last year's Holy Nights.With a captivating visual i...

Report: PENICILLIN pulls off adrenaline-fueled show for “Atarashii Yado” tour final

Erica

Jul 3, 2021

Online Concert, Report and review

PENICILLIN held their final live concert for their "Atarashii Yado 2021"-tour at Shinjuku ReNY on May 22, 2021. Due to social distancing measures, the live performance was limited to 200 attendees and was also ...

KAMIJO streams free concert with Versailles, LAREINE, NEW SODMY

Erica and Rin

Jul 1, 2021

Online Concert

Prince of all things gothic KAMIJO has yet another spell to cast on us. On July 3, he will rewind the clock to a time when all of KAMIJO's bands made a miraculous return, to premiere on YouTube!On July 3 at...

Korean visual kei band Madmans Esprit hosts international livestream with math rockers cotoba

Erica

Jun 30, 2021

Online Concert

Visual kei metal band Madmans Esprit and math rock band cotoba will have a co-headling concert on July 11, 2021. Following corona guidelines, offline tickets are reservation only with a capacity limited to 80. ...

NIGHTMARE’s Emergency Online Livestream hosts shocking guest

Erica

Jun 27, 2021

Online Concert

On June 13th visual kei pillar NIGHTMARE announced an "Emergency Online Live", with only hours notice before cameras rolled. On June 15th they took to the virtual stage on Youtube, amassing thousands of viewers...

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