Jack, Author at JROCK NEWS

Lyrica’s “Wonder & Under Ground” music video exhibits haunting visuals

Sep 4, 2025

On August 30, Lyrica showcased a captivating music video, Wonder & Under Ground. Lyrica's signature style is present throughout the whole video, with horror-esque visuals and a combination of upbeat and hea...

JILUKA celebrates 10th anniversary with best-of album “XNDII”

Jack

Aug 21, 2025

Releases

JILUKA celebrate their 10-year anniversary with the best-of album "XNDII", releasing August 22 on all major streaming platforms.JILUKA released more details for their upcoming best-of album on August 13. XN...

Singularity brighten up screens with “Summer Drive” music video

Jack

Aug 8, 2025

Music Video, Releases

Singularity celebrate summer with the release of a new music video for their new single Summer Drive on July 26.Under the blazing sun, Singularity play through the new track Summer Drive. The upbeat synths ...

DRUGS forms with former DADAROMA and Mejibray members, debuts music video “NEW ORDER”

Jack

Jun 23, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

With mysterious countdowns on members' social media channels, the wait is finally over with the announcement of a new visual kei band, DRUGS, featuring fan-favorite visual kei members from DADAROMA and Mejibray...

Jupiter’s otherworldly single “Ecliptic” displays power metal mastery

Jack

Jun 12, 2025

Music Video, Releases

On June 4, visual kei band Jupiter released their new single Ecliptic with an accompanying music video showcasing their latest dramatic look.The single was released with six songs: Three new songs and an in...

DOLL PARTS reach new heights with rocking album “B.O.G.”

Jack

Apr 9, 2025

Releases

DOLL PARTS, a rock band based in Tokyo, is due to release their second full album "B.O.G", Bragging out Garbage, on April 19, expanding upon their rocking discography.The upcoming album is set to be an inte...

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

Jack

Feb 19, 2025

Releases

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

Feb 7, 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

Jan 2, 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

Nov 13, 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

Oct 7, 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

Aug 27, 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

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...

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

Jack

Jul 6, 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...

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