Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

NUL.’s third album “AVA” brings the intensity of an avalanche

Nov 18, 2024

Five years after their 2019 debut, industrial rock trio NUL. unleashed their third album, "AVA", in October 2024. AVA, derived from the word "avalanche", reflects the record's raw intensity and themes of aggres...

Interview: MAN WITH A MISSION shares how “Demon Slayer” shaped their hit “Kizuna no Kiseki”

Erica and NBT

Nov 8, 2024

Anime, Interview, Tour and event

In celebration of their hit single "Kizuna no Kiseki"—the electrifying opening theme for "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc"—the legendary half-man, half-wolf rock band MAN WITH A MISSION ...

SETH, Kouki, and SUI team up on “TRIAD” Latin America Tour 2025

Erica

Nov 4, 2024

Tour and event

Three visual kei legends are making history by teaming up for the first time in Latin America!SETH (Moi dix Mois), Kouki (D=OUT), and SUI (David) will unite for the exclusive "TRIAD Tour" in 2025, bringing ...

Interview: I Don’t Like Mondays. reflects on 10 years of music with EP “FOCUS”

Erica, Nori and Nexus

Oct 28, 2024

Interview, Releases

Debuted in 2014, I Don’t Like Mondays. is a dynamic four-piece band that fuses vibrant dance-pop with alternative rock. The lineup—YU (vocals), CHOJI (guitar), KENJI (bass), and SHUKI (drums)—draws inspiration ...

Report: HEY-SMITH steals the show at Supernova Ska Festival 2024

Erica

Oct 24, 2024

Releases, Report and review

The Supernova International Ska Festival marked its 10th anniversary in 2024 by turning the beach at Fort Monroe, Virginia, into a vibrant celebration of ska culture. The festival offered a well-rounded experie...

JILUKA joins Imminence for “The Return of the Black Tour” across North America in 2025

Erica

Oct 23, 2024

Tour and event

JILUKA is hitting the road in 2025 as part of "The Return of the Black Tour", supporting the Swedish rock band Imminence. The tour also features French metalcore project Landmvrks, promising a high-energy fusio...

DIR EN GREY set to rock Las Vegas at SICK NEW WORLD Festival 2025

Erica

Oct 16, 2024

Tour and event

DIR EN GREY is set to deliver their signature dark and intense sound at the SICK NEW WORLD Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 12, 2025. The legendary Japanese band will perform alongside an international p...

DIR EN GREY returns to the US with “TOUR 25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR?”

Erica

Oct 8, 2024

Tour and event

DIR EN GREY returns to the US in April 2025 for the first time in over five years, since their 2019 North American tour. The band will headline two special nights in Los Angeles, blending newer tracks with sele...

Schwarz Stein releases “DEMIGOD”, first original album in 20 years

Erica

Oct 7, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Gothic electronic duo Schwarz Stein mark their highly anticipated return with DEMIGOD, their first original album in 20 years, set to release on October 10. This new album features 12 original tracks and comes ...

The Candy Spooky Theater revives after 10 year hiatus

Erica

Oct 3, 2024

Band status, Tour and event

Just in time for Halloween, The Candy Spooky Theater rises from a decade-long slumber! After a 10-year hiatus, the macabre musical trio reunites for a special solo performance, "Pumpkins Scream in the Dead of N...

KNOSIS signs to SharpTone records, premieres single “Fuhai” featuring YUKINA of HANABIE.

Erica

Sep 27, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Japanese metal outfit KNOSIS is back with a thunderous new single, Fuhai (腐敗), featuring YUKINA from the Harajuku core band "HANABIE.". This release marks a significant milestone for KNOSIS as they officially j...

BUCK-TICK returns with single “Raijin Fuujin – Resonance” and 24th album “SUBROSA”

Erica

Sep 24, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

BUCK-TICK returns with the release of a new single and their 24th full-length studio album before the year's end. The single, titled Raijin Fuujin - Resonance (雷神風神 - レゾナンス), is scheduled for release on Novemb...

DEVILOOF guitarist Aisaku departs band

Erica and afaenia

Sep 22, 2024

Lineup change

On September 14, DEVILOOF announced the departure of their guitarist, Aisaku. Moving forward, they will continue as a four-piece band. Comments from the members, translated into English, are available below. ...

XaaXaa’s mysterious single “Kasa ga nai” coming this October

Erica

Sep 5, 2024

New Look, Releases

XaaXaa releases their latest single, Kasa ga nai (傘がない), on October 9. The title, which means "I don't have an umbrella", evokes a jarring contrast between anxiety and romanticism. In Japanese culture, the imag...

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