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Erica

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Writer and goth nerd. Enjoys hardcore, screaming and heavy breakdowns. While not writing, they DJ and collect records.

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...

kein’s second major EP “delusional inflammation” features 5 new songs

Erica
May 14, 2025
New Look, Releases
Nagoya-based rock band "kein" drops their second major EP, delusional inflammation, on July 9. The five-track release follows last year's major debut EP PARADOXON DOLORIS.As with their previous EP, delusion...

D’ESPAIRSRAY reunites after 14 years for CROSS ROAD Fest

Erica and afaenia
May 8, 2025
Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Tour and event
The wait is over—after 11 years since their last reunion, D'ESPAIRSRAY is back! After disbanding in 2011, the legendary band reunites for an exclusive performance at "CROSS ROAD Fest <DAY 1>". The two-day...

D=OUT soars into next era with digital single “SYOUDOU”

Erica
Apr 29, 2025
Releases, Tour and event
On April 28, D=OUT released their latest digital single SYOUDOU (翔動), marking their first new music since their 2024 album Gokudou. Available digitally worldwide, SYOUDOU is a bright, uplifting anthem that hera...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST’s “Nail in the coffin” visualizer mirrors track intensity

Erica
Apr 16, 2025
New Look, Releases, Videos
Following the April 4 release of their digital single Nail in the coffin, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST released a visualizer video that amplifies the track's fierce atmosphere.The video pairs the band's explosive so...

NEGA revives for 20th-anniversary show at Shibuya Rex

Erica
Apr 14, 2025
Tour and event
Visual kei band NEGA reunites for a one-night-only show to mark their 20th anniversary. The event, titled NEGA 20th ANNIVERSARY ONEMAN LIVE 'NEGATIVISION -viginti anni-' takes place Friday, September 19, at Shi...

JLOCKS haircare partners with visual kei legends for ultimate rockstar products

Erica, NBT and Rin
Apr 1, 2025
Entertainment
Since the dawn of Jrock, fans have strived to recreate the epic hairstyles they see on stage. Now, achieving that iconic look is easier than ever, no stylist required! Enter JLOCKS, the ultimate haircare line f...

Interview with Hikari Shiina: Exploring the electric underground where fashion meets music

Erica and NBT
Mar 22, 2025
Interview
Discovered as a teen model and rising to fame through Popteen, Hikari Shiina—better known as "Pikarin"—has forged a bold path as a musician, fashion icon, and subculture trailblazer.Since her 2012 solo musi...

XaaXaa’s best-of album “Chuudoku Shoujou San” celebrates band’s 10th anniversary

Erica
Mar 5, 2025
Releases
XaaXaa marks a decade of music with the release of their third greatest hits album, Chuudoku Shoujou San (ベストアルバム 中毒症状〜三〜), on March 30, 2025. This two-disc collection features 23 tracks and continues the theme...

Interview with solo musician Mike: “This is Wagatame”

Erica and afaenia
Feb 22, 2025
Interview
Wagatame, the solo project led by former Blu-BiLLioN vocalist Mike, made a striking first impression at Nekocon 2024 with their debut U.S. performance. Joined by guitarist "mag." (also of Blu-BiLLioN) and drumm...

SiM’s single “CHAMPiONS” declared official theme song for Apex Legends Global Series

Erica
Feb 22, 2025
Releases, Tour and event
Reggae-punk band SiM's latest single, CHAMPiONS, is the official theme song for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championship and is now available on all major digital platforms.ALGS, the premie...
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