Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

JILUKA’s first official US tour hits 4 major cities

Sep 4, 2024

Electro Gothic Metal band JILUKA is gearing up for a major milestone in their career: their first official US tour. JILUKA's "US TOUR 2024" kicks off this October and November, with the band set to conquer four...

Rorschach.inc debuts overseas with Latin America Tour 2025

Erica

Aug 24, 2024

Tour and event

Rorschach.inc is heading overseas for the very first time with their Latin America tour in May 2025. The band will be making stops in four countries—Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Brazil.Stay tuned for pre-sale i...

New band sugar debuts under Kizu’s record label “DAMAGE”

Erica

Aug 24, 2024

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The visual kei record label "DAMAGE", helmed by Kizu's vocalist LiME, is thrilled to unveil a hot new talent. Prepare to meet "sugar"—a four-piece band that burst onto the scene on August 19.sugar's debut s...

DAMNED’s “-STAIN-” music video blends loudcore energy with visual kei flair

Erica

Aug 23, 2024

Music Video, New Look

DAMNED continues to forge ahead in the visual kei scene, carving out a distinctive sound that's all their own. On August 23, they released their fourth official music video, -STAIN-. The accompanying single -ST...

XANVALA’s “Jabara” music video unleashes dark intensity

Erica

Aug 20, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Get ready to experience the dark intensity of XANVALA’s latest music video, Jabara (ジャバラ), which premiered on August 20. The video builds anticipation for XANVALA’s third album, BANQUET, set to release on Augus...

NAZARE’s landmark World Tour takes exciting turn with US debut

Erica

Aug 15, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

NAZARE's landmark Latin American tour is now officially a "World Tour", as the band sets its sights on the United States. Following a series of electrifying performances across Latin America, the band is gearin...

D=OUT opens a powerful new chapter with “Tenya wanya” music video

Erica

Aug 13, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On August 13, D=OUT premiered the music video for Tenya wanya (点屋椀屋) from their latest album, Gokudou (極∀道). This marks their 16th full-length album, released in two editions—a fan-club exclusive version, and a...

Mana, Közi, and Kaya take Latin America with two live concerts, tea party events

Erica

Aug 7, 2024

Tour and event

This September, visual kei icons Mana (Malice Mizer, Moi Dix Mois), Kaya (Schwarz Stein, Femme Fatale, solo), and Közi (Malice Mizer, Eve of Destiny, ZIZ) will headline special events in Santiago, Chile, and Me...

YOSHIKI to undergo critical third spine surgery, launches digital service “YOSHIKI+”

Erica

Aug 3, 2024

News

On August 1, YOSHIKI held a press conference at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, where he shared significant news about his health and future plans.First, YOSHIKI announced that he will undergo his third emergency ce...

GLAY’s single “Kaishin no ichigeki” chosen as theme for revived anime “Grendizer U”

Erica

Aug 2, 2024

Anime, Releases

On July 31, Japanese rock band GLAY dropped their latest digital single, Kaishin no ichigeki (会心ノ一撃). The track has been chosen as the theme song for the TV anime series, Grendizer U.Grendizer U is a fresh ...

HEY-SMITH’s “Feel My Pain” set as opening theme for “Kengan Ashura” Season 2 Part 2

Erica

Jul 31, 2024

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

Ska-punk band HEY-SMITH's latest track, Feel My Pain, has been chosen as the opening theme for the second part of Kengan Ashura Season 2, streaming exclusively on Netflix starting August 15. A preview of the so...

Interview: Fukuro shares thoughts on mixing music genres, touring overseas

Bri, Rin, Erica and Jack

Jul 25, 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Fukuro arrived at the JW Marriott ahead of their Anime Expo autograph session and concert with a mountain-high pile of equipment and band merch in tow. Having only arrived in the US the day before, they were no...

Kenshi Yonezu’s sixth album “LOST CORNER” gets international releases

Erica

Jul 23, 2024

Releases

Global Jpop artist Kenshi Yonezu is set to release his sixth studio album, LOST CORNER digitally worldwide on Wednesday, August 21. The album gets a physical release in North America, Europe, and the UK on Augu...

Petit Brabancon’s “Vendetta” music video teases forthcoming EP

Erica

Jul 18, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Petit Brabancon is gearing up to release their second EP, Seven Garbage Born of Hatred, on August 7. As the release date approaches, fans are being treated to a brand-new music video for their latest digital si...

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