Mazohyst_Kyo, Author at JROCK NEWS

Report: Yousei Teikoku graces their subjects alongside a heartfelt performance by FLOW at AWM, Otakon 2017

Aug 29, 2017

With what felt like only a short break after the performances of JAM Project and T.M.Revolution, Yousei Teikoku and FLOW would soon take the stage. Despite an amazing first night these two artists did not disap...

JAM Project and T.M.Revolution kickoff Otakon 2017 Anisong World Matsuri

Mazohyst_Kyo

Aug 21, 2017

Featured, Report and review

For many of us, anime is where we are first exposed to Japanese music. In respect to that, some artists make their first breakthrough with anime. A song used in an anime can be dubbed as an anisong. To celebrat...

DARRELL wakes up the photosensitive with “DEAD INSIDE”

Mazohyst_Kyo

Jul 16, 2017

Releases, Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BydIks_fuQDARRELL, a recently announced project with on-hiatus DEATHGAZE member and soloist Ai, has released a promotional video for the title track their upcoming debut relea...

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION steals the hearts of fans amidst the chaos of Anime Expo

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Jul 12, 2017

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When they first announced their one and only show in Los Angeles this year, tickets sold out in less than a minute. As one of the many bag holders, I was left wondering if it would ever be possible to see a ban...

Deviloof announces a hiatus to commence recording

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Apr 30, 2017

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

An official tweet from earlier this week announced that Deviloof will stop all activity in order to commence recording. The tweet also detailed the addition of a new member and thanked fans for their continued ...

Weightlifting idols, punk bands, and more take the place of disbanded LADYBABY

Mazohyst_Kyo

Apr 5, 2017

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Band

I can get the association between idols and lolitas; they're cute. But, what do bodybuilders have to do with either of them? As a matter of fact, what does any of this have to do with Jrock? In the genre-meldin...

CHARAN-PO-RANTAN takes us on a multi-colored trip through music genres

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Feb 5, 2017

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When I think of the accordion, I tend to think of Italy or sometimes Polka music. CHARAN-PO-RANTAN changed that for me with their latest album, Toritome Nashi (トリトメナシ). As with many Japanese bands, I find that ...

Shock and awe with Vamps’ performance at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre

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Nov 15, 2016

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Right after their annual Halloween Party, the duo of Hyde and KAZ hit state side with a bit of shock and awe from Vamps' performance at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre. Your friendly neighborhood Mazo was there. No...

United States raising prices for touring artists

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Nov 4, 2016

News, Tour and event

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) took a step backward when they announced future price hikes that will lead to the United States raising prices for touring artists. While Donald Tr...

Purge all your pure thoughts and surrender to your carnal desires with a review of PURGE, Deviloof’s first mini-album!

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Sep 18, 2016

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The self-proclaimed most violent and brutal visual kei band, Deviloof, just recently released their first mini-album for your listening pleasure. Although PURGE released August 31, it took its sweet time findin...

Would you like to hear your voice on D’s next album?

Mazohyst_Kyo

Sep 3, 2016

Entertainment, Releases

Visual kei band, D, is looking for help for recording a track off their upcoming album Wonderland Savior. Therefore, you can help put together the live version of HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY. To be a part of the song, D i...

MAN WITH A MISSION and SiM to Perform at Knotfest

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Aug 13, 2016

Tour and event

This year's Knotfest will feature two great contributions from Japan. Japanese bands MAN WITH A MISSION and SiM will be a part of this year's lineup. Although the tour consists of two days, both MAN WITH A MISS...

Ladybeard departs from LADYBABY, remaining members form “The Idol Formerly Known as LADYBABY”

Mazohyst_Kyo

Aug 12, 2016

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Lineup change, New Look

After entering hiatus, LADYBABY returns with a series of announcements and changes. Opening on a sad note, Ladybeard has left the idol group (not to be confused with the group name "LADYBABY"). Furthermore, the...

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