Erica, Author at JROCK NEWS

Updated regulations ensure preservation of hide (X Japan)’s final resting place

Dec 12, 2023

Renowned musician and trailblazer in the music industry, hide (Matsumoto Hideto), boasts one of the most visited graves for Jrock fans. His final resting place is honored as a sacred place of mourning for Jrock...

12012 revives, streams 20th anniversary concert worldwide

Erica

Nov 28, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Online Concert

Get ready for a comeback like no other! After years on hiatus, the iconic visual rock band 12012 is making a triumphant return to the stage, marking their 20th anniversary in style.On December 12, catch the...

HYDE produces “PSYCHO LOVE” vodka, just in time for the holidays

Erica

Nov 23, 2023

Entertainment

Internationally acclaimed rockstar HYDE becomes the latest of Jrock legends to produce his own alcohol, "PSYCHO LOVE"—a top-tier organic vodka. Starting November 22, a limited supply is up for grabs for fans in...

Petit Brabancon’s “a humble border” digital single sets stage for New Year concert series

Erica

Nov 14, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Petit Brabancon is set to unveil their latest digital single, "a humble border" which will be globally available for streaming starting December 13. This new track, composed by drummer Yukihiro with lyrics by v...

Prepare for Kaya and HIZAKI’s first-ever stage collaboration at Anime Boston 2024

Erica

Nov 12, 2023

Tour and event

Excitement awaits Jrock fans in the northeast United States next spring, as the iconic figures Kaya and HIZAKI grace Anime Boston 2024 with their gothic elegance. Anime Boston, scheduled for March 29-31 in Bost...

DAMNED vocalist Keigo exits band after final performance

Erica and Kay

Nov 11, 2023

Band status

Fans of the band DAMNED are in for some bittersweet news—lead vocalist Keigo has shared that he'll be stepping down from the lineup after their live performance on November 22, 2023. Despite this change, the re...

GUNGIRE unleashes fury with second mini-album “SURGE”

Erica

Nov 9, 2023

Releases

Get ready for a surge of intense energy as GUNGIRE, Japan's self-proclaimed "most insanely angry band", drops its second mini-album SURGE on November 11. This release comes hot on the heels of GUNGIRE's debut m...

Kouki and HIZAKI bring session band to Japan Weekend Valencia

Erica

Oct 28, 2023

Tour and event

Kouki and HIZAKI are set to perform at Japan Weekend Valencia on November 18 and 19, 2023. If you recall, Kouki dropped some hints about this event during our interview in July, and now it's time to reveal all ...

BUCK-TICK vocalist Atsushi Sakurai passes away at age 57

Erica and afaenia

Oct 24, 2023

Lineup change

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Atsushi Sakurai, the cherished vocalist of the beloved rock band BUCK-TICK. At the age of 57, he left us tragically due to a brainstem hemorrhage on October 19, 202...

XaaXaa plays Russian Roulette in music video “Draw”, for TV anime “Duel Masters”

Erica

Oct 23, 2023

Anime, Music Video, Releases

On October 8, the visual kei quartet XaaXaa released the music video for their single Draw (ドロー). Draw serves as the outro track for the TV anime series Duel Masters WIN Duel Wars, now airing on TV Tokyo.Th...

Report: SiM rumbles The Fillmore Silver Spring in The Jackpot Juicer US Tour

Erica

Oct 19, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

Reggae punk titans SiM gave an electrifying performance at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on September 19, sharing the stage with bands Within Destruction, Rain City Drive, and DANCE GAVIN DANCE. This ...

6XT7’s haunting debut album “Die Together” includes BUCK-TICK cover

Erica

Oct 13, 2023

Music Video, Releases

As the chilling weather and dwindling daylight of October envelop us, there's no better moment to retreat indoors and embrace chilling, ghostly melodies. In its haunting ambiance, Los Angeles-based dark pop duo...

DIR EN GREY returns to Europe after four years with tour “EUROPE TOUR24: FROM DEPRESSION TO ________”

Erica

Oct 10, 2023

Tour and event

DIR EN GREY returns to Europe for the first time in four years, with "EUROPE TOUR24: FROM DEPRESSION TO ________" in March 2024. It all begins on March 19 in Warsaw, with nine shows spanning four countr...

DAMNED’s digital single “Souen” offers diverse sonic soundscapes

Erica

Oct 8, 2023

Releases

If you're ready to be lit aflame while still breathing, visual kei deathcore band DAMNED has got you. Emerging on the coattails of 2022 as a new band, they've quickly arisen as one of JROCK NEWS' bands to watch...

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