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Just a normal guy who enjoys doujin music.

Video interview with ZAQ: Performing anime music to 37,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena

Jorge M. and NBT
Jun 6, 2026
Anime, Interview
As one of the notable artists in the anisong world, ZAQ is well-known for her performance in anime franchises such as “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!”, “Classroom of the Elite” and "Food Wars!". After ou...

Giveaway: Win tickets to Anisong Festa to see Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko

NBT and Jorge M.
May 4, 2026
Anime, Featured, Tour and event
In collaboration with Japan Expo to celebrate their 25th anniversary, JROCK NEWS and Japan Expo are giving a total of  six lucky winners the opportunity to attend the Anisong Festa concert in Paris, France on J...

YOSHIKI presents 2 distinct shows for “CLASSICAL 2026” in Los Angeles

NBT
Apr 23, 2026
Tour and event
YOSHIKI is set for two exclusive U.S. performances of "CLASSICAL 2026" at "Walt Disney Concert Hall" in Los Angeles on July 16 and 17. The shows mark his return to the U.S. stage following his third cervical sp...

Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery

Erica, afaenia and NBT
Apr 1, 2026
Entertainment
Visual kei greats have bravely forayed into the alcohol industry before. Take Y by YOSHIKI wine, for fans who want to dramatically swirl a fine vintage while contemplating a classical orchestra. While these eff...

Interview: Exploring HYDE’s heavy music and imagining “Moon Child 2” movie

NBT and Nori
Mar 30, 2026
Interview
Despite the rising cost of touring, HYDE remained determined to complete his two-year world tour "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR", culminating in a finale in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 23, 2025. For this show, ...

the GazettE guitarist Aoi departs amid unclear circumstances

NBT and Rin
Mar 12, 2026
Lineup change
The visual kei band the GazettE has long been a favorite among fans in Japan and overseas, maintaining a strong lineup for two decades. Aside from a change of drummer Yune a year after the band’s formation (who...

Ryo closes girugamesh chapter, moves forward as solo artist “Ryo Trackmaker”

NBT
Feb 10, 2026
Band status, New Look, Releases
Ryo, the former drummer and main composer of girugamesh, has begun a new chapter by reestablishing his name, "Ryo Trackmaker", as a solo artist, with a new release set for February 13 at 22:00 (JST). Previously...

Support Jrock artists this Friday as Bandcamp pass all funds to musicians (2026)

NBT
Feb 6, 2026
Doujin, Releases
The online music store Bandcamp continues its support of artists through "Bandcamp Friday", giving music fans a 24-hour window to send money directly to artists and labels through purchases on the store.On ...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025

Erica, NBT, Jack, Mazohyst_Kyo and Jorge M.
Jan 19, 2026
Entertainment
Welcome to our annual JROCK NEWS Top 10 ranking! Each year, we strive to highlight the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who made waves, and 2025 was a fiercely competitive year. From ambitious worldwide tou...

Interview with Crystal Lake: Entering a new era with “The Weight Of Sound”

NBT and afaenia
Dec 21, 2025
Interview, Releases, Tour and event
Crystal Lake have been touring relentlessly this year, and we managed to catch up with them back in May while they were in Stockholm, Sweden. During our conversation, we talked about the band’s new lineup and t...

Visual kei festival in Europe invites D’ESPAIRSRAY, MUCC, Kizu, An Cafe, JILUKA, Azavana, and more

NBT
Dec 13, 2025
Tour and event
European tour organizer B7KLAN will celebrate 20 years of activity next year with a major visual kei festival in Paris, France, taking place July 11–12. With a focus on visual kei, the festival "B7KLAN J-ROCK F...

YOSHIKI donates $100,000 to aid victims of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 7 decades in Tai Po

NBT
Nov 30, 2025
News
YOSHIKI continues his philanthropic efforts with a generous donation of 100 thousand dollars to Hong Kong Red Cross to support the victims of the recent Tai Po fire in Hong Kong.The fire, which erupted on N...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST confirms South America tour 2026

NBT
Nov 29, 2025
Releases, Tour and event
The heavy hitters NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, a fan-favorite metal band that recently headlined our own JROCK NEWS event, is stepping outside Japan for an upcoming overseas tour. The tour will make four stops in Septe...

Vibrant moments from Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2025

NBT
Nov 25, 2025
Entertainment, Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer
We’re back at Magical Mirai 2025, the annual event celebrating Hatsune Miku’s birthday with concerts and an exhibition. This year, the event took place not only in Tokyo and Osaka but also in Sendai for the fir...
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