Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Luv PARADE’s music video “TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT” introduces mini-album “JOKER”

May 28, 2024

On June 1, Luv PARADE releases their debut original mini-album, JOKER. Kicking things off with a bang, the band unveiled the music video for TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT on May 27. As the third track on the mini-a...

DIE/MAY’s single “KILLING ME” showcases visual kei’s global influence

Erica

May 20, 2024

Music Video, Releases

While visual kei began as a distinctly Japanese phenomenon, its artistic influence has undeniably inspired musicians around the world. At JROCK NEWS, we support not only Japanese artists in the scene but also t...

Petit Brabancon’s “Seven Garbage Born of Hatred” EP promises numetal intensity

Erica

May 17, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon is set to release its highly anticipated second EP, Seven Garbage Born of Hatred, on August 7, 2024. The band characterizes this new work as "heretical", drawing heavy inspiration from the inten...

sukekiyo’s “Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum” marks band’s 10th anniversary

Erica

May 10, 2024

New Look, Releases

sukekiyo debuts the audio-visual compilation Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum on July 24, showcasing 27 carefully selected songs spanning their 10-year history. These tracks are split between two CDs, each cente...

SiM livestreams “PLAYDEAD” World Tour live from New York

Erica

May 9, 2024

Online Concert

On May 23, 2024, wherever you are, you can watch SiM's first headline tour of North America live from Irving Plaza, New York! SiM will livestream the entire show including full sets from Crystal Lake, Fame on F...

D=OUT’s “Kessaku” music video paints a masterpiece

Erica

May 1, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On May 1, the dynamic Japanese rock band D=OUT released the music video for their digital single Kessaku (傑作). The title means "masterpiece" in English. The video's YouTube caption boldly states, "If life is a ...

DIR EN GREY concert film hits Japanese cinemas in Fall 2024

Erica

Apr 27, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

DIR EN GREY makes its box office debut with a live concert film, slated to hit Japanese theaters this fall. This live concert film features footage from their Berlin concert, the last stop on their Europe tour ...

Interview: XaaXaa makes explosive US debut at Katsucon 2024

Erica and Rin

Apr 26, 2024

Interview, Report and review, Tour and event

XaaXaa made their American debut at Katsucon, an annual celebration of Japanese culture in National Harbor, MD. XaaXaa's Friday night performance packed the ballroom, with fans queuing hours before the show. As...

DAMNED ignites the stage in live music video “Grimnir”

Erica

Apr 19, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED dropped a live music video for their track Grimnir on April 12. The video captures the band's electrifying stage presence, filmed during a live show at Ikebukuro Edge in Tokyo.Flashing strobe lights ...

Survive Said The Prophet postpones US tour to July 2024

Erica

Apr 10, 2024

Tour and event

Survive Said The Prophet has announced new dates for their MAKE / BREAK YOURSELF: The West Coast Tour in America. The tour was initially set to kick off with Sakuracon in Seattle, Washington, followed by a tour...

Experience D’s 20th anniversary concert “Kekkai Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days” on Blu-ray, DVD

Erica

Apr 9, 2024

Releases

Visual kei band "D" concluded their 20th-anniversary tour with a sold-out 2-day performance, "Kekkai" Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days on March 7 and 8, 2024. If you couldn't attend these landmark concerts ...

DIR EN GREY teases foreboding “The Devil In Me” music video

Erica

Apr 8, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 34th single, The Devil In Me releases on April 24, 2024. Staying true to their tradition, the band has unveiled a teaser clip for the lead track and its accompanying music video. Although the teas...

Plastic Tree’s self-titled album “Plastic Tree” marks band’s 30th anniversary

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases

Plastic Tree's self-titled new album Plastic Tree is set to release on May 29, marking the band's 30th anniversary. On March 28, the band unveiled new details about the release including artist photos, album ar...

Luv PARADE’s first mini album “JOKER” debuts 5 original songs

Erica

Apr 4, 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

On June 1, Luv PARADE debuts their first original mini album, JOKER, featuring five new tracks. The mini album includes Luv PARADE's first original song NEW WORLD, previously only sold as a live-limited single....

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