Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Dolly celebrates 20th anniversary with concerts, streaming releases, new YouTube channel

Oct 23, 2025

Fans of Dolly, the ethereal, artcore visual kei band that defined a dreamy corner of Japan's 2000s rock scene, have reason to celebrate. The beloved group has come together to celebrate their 20th anniversary, ...

Interview: D’ESPAIRSRAY reborn after 15 years, stronger than ever

Erica

Oct 17, 2025

Interview

After nearly 15 years away, the internationally beloved rock band D’ESPAIRSRAY shocked fans with their long-awaited revival. The band storms the stage at CROSS ROAD Fest on November 15, 2025, then tackles their...

Aural Vampire returns with Halloween-ready mini-album “Zombie Naocchatte”

Erica

Oct 2, 2025

Music Video, Releases

It's been a while since we've heard from the dark electronic dance duo Aural Vampire, but they're back with a new mini-album, Zombie Naocchatte, perfectly timed for spooky season! The release features three new...

Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary

Erica

Sep 26, 2025

Entertainment, News

MADARANINGEN, the fashion label created by Kyo of DIR EN GREY, sukekiyo, and Petit Brabancon, has teamed up with fashion brand IKUMI to celebrate the brands' shared 10th anniversaries. The collaboration runs at...

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 13, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines "cute" and "metal" , as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at ...

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet SLOTHREAT, masters of the art of blending melodic metal with ambient sound, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE...

Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet GUNGIRE, Japan's angriest rock band, 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 Tokyo,...

D’ESPAIRSRAY returns with first solo show in 15 Years, “LIVE 2026 ‘RAPTURE'”

Erica and afaenia

Sep 9, 2025

New Look, Tour and event

Fifteen years after disbanding, the legendary band D'ESPAIRSRAY is making a long-awaited return. The band will reunite for their first solo concert since disbanding: LIVE 2026 "RAPTURE", scheduled for May 4, 20...

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

afaenia, Erica and NBT

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...

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