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Celebrate vocalist K (Pay money To my Pain) with EP “Orange Ave.”

Jan 4, 2023

Pay money To my Pain teased on December 30, 2022, that something will be announced on January 4, 2023. Today, the band reveals the digital EP "Orange Ave.", deliberately on the birthday of the deceased vocalist...

Former Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo starts experimental metalcore project “KNOSIS”

NBT

Dec 31, 2022

New Band

Former vocalist of Crystal Lake, Ryo Kinoshita, has begun a new journey with project "KNOSIS". His departure from the metalcore band Crystal Lake was announced back in October, a decision made due to Ryo's stru...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2022

NBT, Erica, Rin, Nori and G Andrew White

Dec 29, 2022

Entertainment

This year has been quite a special one, with Japan opening up to the world again, and at the same time, we saw more Japanese bands seeking to perform abroad.Our toplist for the year 2022 gathers notable vis...

ELFENSJóN’s dramatic and powerful single “ECLIPSE” is out!

NBT

Dec 23, 2022

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

ELFENSJóN releases the single ECLIPSE on December 22, the second single from the consecutive monthly winter releases.Just like the previous single DAWN, the new song features guest vocalist YURiCa (HaNaTan)...

DEVILOOF major debuts with EP “DAMNED”, fulfills long-time dream

NBT

Dec 17, 2022

New Look, Releases

DEVILOOF announces its major debut with the upcoming EP, DAMNED. The work is scheduled for March 1 next year and releases under the major label Tokuma Japan Communications. It is now available for pre-order, an...

TK from Ling tosite sigure’s eccentric theme “first death” elevates anime Chainsaw Man

NBT

Dec 6, 2022

Anime, Music Video, Releases

The action and gore anime Chainsaw Man is a series that interestingly features a different ending theme song for each episode. With episode 8 released last week, the appearance of TK from Ling tosite sigure's s...

NANO celebrates 10th anniversary with album “NOIXE”, packed with anime songs!

NBT

Nov 30, 2022

Anime, New Look, Releases

It's crazy how time flies, because NANO has already been making music as a professional singer for 10 years, since 2012! To celebrate the amazing achievement, a new two-disc album NOIXE is set to release next y...

DAMNED sprouts aggressive 2nd single “hydrangea.”

NBT

Nov 26, 2022

Releases

As a newly established visual kei band, DAMNED pushes forward with the second single titled "hydrangea.", released on November 25. Similar to their debut single VELTRO, the freshly sprouted single hydrangea. fo...

YouTube Music Weekend vol.6 joined by 58 artists: LUNA SEA, BUCK-TICK, BiSH, and more

NBT

Nov 25, 2022

Online Concert

Just before entering the last month of the year, YouTube is back with the fantastic online stream event "YouTube Music Weekend vol.6" that runs from November 25-27.Joining this time are 58 remarkable artist...

BABYMETAL serves stylish single “Monochrome”

NBT

Nov 22, 2022

Music Video, Releases

Continuing on their restoration project, on November 18, BABYMETAL released the second digital single listed on their comeback roadmap, titled Monochrome. Following up on the previous vicious single Divine Atta...

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION performs in New York next week!

NBT

Nov 18, 2022

Releases, Tour and event

After overseas shows being cancelled due to the pandemic, STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF) is finally able to go abroad and perform! Mark your calendars for November 23 when SDF brings the party to New York, United...

ELFENSJóN begins monthly single release with sentimental “DAWN”

NBT

Nov 16, 2022

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

ELFENSJóN expands its dark lore with the beginning of a three-month consecutive winter single release, encapsulating the three works DAWN, ECLIPSE, and Magatsu yami ni utau (禍つ闇に詠う). Each single will be distrib...

New visual kei loudcore band “DAMNED” impresses with “VELTRO” single

NBT

Nov 2, 2022

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The new visual kei band DAMNED, established by former members of VELTRO, publishes its first single and music video under the new band. The title of the single is confusingly named "VELTRO" and was released yes...

BABYMETAL’s comeback single “Divine Attack – Shingeki -” is viciously good!

NBT

Oct 20, 2022

Music Video, Releases

As promised by BABYMETAL, October commences the group's comeback roadmap that is packed with important events. And today, we receive the first punch through the digital single, Divine Attack - Shingeki -, offer...

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