Jack, Author at JROCK NEWS

DEXCORE’s exciting 2nd album “WE WERE HERE” comes with 16 tracks!

19 February 2025

On February 12, DEXCORE made the exciting announcement of their second full album, "WE WERE HERE", releasing April 23.Although details of WE WERE HERE are limited, the information DEXCORE revealed certainly...

Madmans Esprit’s chilling “Please Stop Loving Me” music video breaks hearts

Jack

7 February 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On February 2, Madmans Esprit released the music video for Please Stop Loving Me ahead of the single release later this month.Please Stop Loving Me encapsulates Madmans Esprit's self-attributed label of "De...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack

2 January 2025

Entertainment

Our 2024 top list honors the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who defined the year with groundbreaking achievements and boundary-pushing creativity. These musicians didn’t just transcend borders—they redefi...

DEXCORE’s “PARAMNESIA” music video breaks screens with fierce metal chaos

Jack

13 November 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On November 4, DEXCORE released a music video for their heavy new track PARAMNESIA, in anticipation of a digital release later this monthIn a dimly lit room, vocalist Kagami confronts himself in the mirror ...

BabyKingdom celebrates Day of the Dead in “CALAVERAS” music video

Jack

7 October 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

On October 2, BabyKingdom released the music video for CALAVERAS, ahead of their upcoming single CALAVERAS/Salsarusa.BabyKingdom celebrates Day of the Dead with a jubilant music video for CALAVERAS. Held in...

Madmans Esprit’s melancholy “Kaidan” music video anticipates EP “5 old scars”

Jack

27 August 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit released a music video for Kaidan on August 21, ahead of their upcoming first Japanese EP, 5 old scars, set to drop on August 30.Kaidan is a remake of Stairway, a track originally featured on...

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

Bri, Rin, Erica and Jack

25 July 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...

Kaneto Juusei’s “Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou” collection to be released digitally

Jack

6 July 2024

Releases, Videos

Kaneto Juusei (鐘ト銃声) is set to release the collection "Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou" (小林アキヒトの一生) for digital streaming and download worldwide on July 7. The surprising announcement dropped on X June 29.The t...

JILUKA ignites screens with “S4VAGE” music video

Jack

3 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

The visual kei band JILUKA dropped a brutal music video for their new single S4VAGE on May 25. This is JILUKA's first single since becoming an independent band. S4VAGE will be available on streaming services in...

Torikabuto debuts with horrifying “Rasetsu” music video

Jack

30 April 2024

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On April 18, visual kei band Torikabuto released their first music video Rasetsu (羅刹), unveiling the band’s chilling artistry.Introducing their debut track Rasetsu to the world, composed by Hinachi, Torikab...

BabyKingdom explores chaotic circus life in “FUNNY∞CIRCUS” music video

Jack

16 March 2024

Music Video, Releases

On March 6, BabyKingdom released a fun and chaotic music video for the title track of the newly released third album, FUNNY∞CIRCUS.The music video FUNNY∞CIRCUS is a burst of color, taking place in a circus ...

DIR EN GREY remakes more classics in single “The Devil In Me”

Jack

26 February 2024

Releases

At the end of January, DIR EN GREY excited fans with the announcement of a new single, The Devil In Me, releasing April 24. DIR EN GREY have now shared more details from the new single, including the tracklist ...

0.1g no gosan drops 2 bold music videos “Suiren no kotoba”, “Artemis no yutsu -jukou to Maria-“

Jack

23 February 2024

Music Video, New Look

On February 16, "0.1g no gosan" (0.1gの誤算) released two captivating music videos for the singles Suiren no hanakotoba and Artemis no yutsu -jukou to Maria-. 0.1g no gosan are known for producing extremely high-q...

TOKYO INFERNO drops highly anticipated singles “OVER” and “TRIP”

Jack

19 January 2024

Releases

TOKYO INFERNO released two highly anticipated new tracks on January 11, OVER and TRIP, available on various streaming platforms now. Followers of TOKYO INFERNO have been anticipating new releases from the band ...

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