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Just a normal guy who enjoys doujin music.

DEVILOOF embarks on first European tour “THE UNHOLY” 2025

NBT
22 May 2025
Tour and event
It's finally happening! The visual kei deathcore band DEVILOOF has officially announced their first European tour, "THE UNHOLY", set for 2025. The tour will span nine stops across Europe, ticking off a long-awa...

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

NBT
29 April 2025
Doujin, Releases
This Friday on May 2, from midnight to midnight (PST), the music store Bandcamp will waive all its revenue share and pass all funds directly to artists and labels! It’s the perfect time to purchase music and sh...

Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome’s last song “Tenjo Tenge”, a bittersweet farewell

NBT
28 April 2025
Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Doujin, Releases
Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome (VDAS), a symphonic metal doujin circle led by composer Setsuna, featuring vocalist Rib:Yuhki from Imperial Circus Dead Decadence, reached a bittersweet end earlier this month. As ann...

Interview with STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION: Crafting music without borders

NBT
23 April 2025
Anime, Interview
STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, fronted by musician RON, is best known for crafting iconic anime theme songs and soundtracks for series such as "Food Wars!", "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime", "Beyond the Bound...

Remembering Reita (the GazettE) with silly and funny moments

NBT
15 April 2025
Entertainment
Even today, it still feels unreal that bassist Reita of the GazettE has left us... This fact has been hard to swallow but somehow, we've already reached April 15 again, the anniversary of Reita’s passing.In...

ELFENSJóN accentuates djent in single “LUEUR BLANCHE”, from album “ANIMA”

NBT
5 April 2025
Doujin, Music Video, Releases
ELFENSJóN, a creative project by Kurose Keisuke and Ishizue Kachiru, is in the midst of promoting their upcoming album ANIMA that will be released on June 18. Before getting the taste of the full album, ELFENSJ...

JLOCKS haircare partners with visual kei legends for ultimate rockstar products

Erica, NBT and Rin
1 April 2025
Entertainment
Since the dawn of Jrock, fans have strived to recreate the epic hairstyles they see on stage. Now, achieving that iconic look is easier than ever, no stylist required! Enter JLOCKS, the ultimate haircare line f...

Interview with AILIFDOPA: From Disneyland metal to refined madness, a band to entertain!

Rin and NBT
24 March 2025
Interview
AILIFDOPA is a four-piece rock band from Tokyo who have gained popularity on their home turf thanks to their eclectic music and wild live shows. We had the opportunity to be the first English media to chat with...

Interview with Hikari Shiina: Exploring the electric underground where fashion meets music

Erica and NBT
22 March 2025
Interview
Discovered as a teen model and rising to fame through Popteen, Hikari Shiina—better known as "Pikarin"—has forged a bold path as a musician, fashion icon, and subculture trailblazer.Since her 2012 solo musi...

Interview with HYDE: Revealing Jekyll to the world

Nori, NBT and Sizergyia
18 March 2025
Interview
HYDE awaits JROCK NEWS in a private conference room near The Novo club in downtown Los Angeles. It's the evening before his HYDE WORLD TOUR finale, yet the legendary vocalist has graciously set aside time to s...

the GazettE cryptically teases potential new album “THE WINTER”

NBT
12 March 2025
Releases
It's been four years since the GazettE released their last full album, MASS, and they continued to celebrate and promote it even as recently as last year—with reasonings explained by guitarist Aoi in our collab...

Farewell to littleHEARTS Shinjuku store, as staff shares top visual kei band picks

NBT
4 March 2025
Entertainment, Music Video, New Band
“littleHEARTS.”, a well-known chain in Japan catering to the visual kei scene, is a haven for fans, offering CDs, exclusive releases, and merchandise. It is truly a gem, as many other similar stores in Japan ha...

Interview with ELFENSJóN: Bringing dark fantasy to life with music and art

NBT, Dorian and Kay
19 February 2025
Anime, Doujin, Interview
ELFENSJóN is a creative project driven by the musical compositions of Kurose Keisuke and illustrations by Ishizue Kachiru. Rooted in a dark fantasy theme, ELFENSJóN's collaboration delivers an immersive experie...

Cursed idol group Mazari performs deadly ritual in “Ushi no koku mairi” music video

NBT
16 February 2025
Music Video, New Band, Releases
Mazari (マザリ), a new idol group shaped around the concept of "curse", has unsealed their third music video, Ushi no koku mairi (丑の刻参り), which showcases a dramatic and deadly ritual. The song Ushi no koku mairi o...
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