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Discover DEVILOOF’s new trait in “Dusky-Vision”, a sorrowful music video

May 26, 2019

Heavy-hitter DEVILOOF brings another extreme song to the table! The latest music video called Dusky-Vision adds new traits to the band's sound that we haven't heard before!Dressed up in formal clothing, DEV...

Interview: Journey to Crystal Lake’s unique metal sound

NBT

May 19, 2019

Interview

Even after touring countless countries for the past 17 years, Crystal Lake finally entered Swedish soil for the first time ever to perform two energetic concerts, joining the metalcore band ADEPT on their 10-ye...

THE MUSMUS’ vocalist CHIO pauses activities due to miscarriage

NBT and Dorian

May 16, 2019

Lineup change

THE MUSMUS' shared a piece of highly important news to fans on May 15. On the official website, vocalist CHIO revealed the heartbreaking story of her unfortunate miscarriage and addressed how this was the reaso...

MIYAVI collaborates with his wife in “Where Home Is”

NBT

May 11, 2019

Releases, Videos

Just before Mother's Day, MIYAVI put out the audio version of the collaborative work Where Home Is, featuring his wife Melody on vocals. The song was released on YouTube and the still image coupled with the vid...

Experience HYDE’s elegant yet raw album “anti”!

NBT

May 6, 2019

Releases

HYDE's latest album anti is now out digitally—since May 3—and will later be released in Japan on June 19. The expressive work is a 13-track album delivering elegant tunes but also balanced by HYDE's raw vocals ...

Jun from Golden Bomber is now a father!

NBT

May 5, 2019

Entertainment

The bassist of Golden Bomber, Utahiroba Jun, is now father to a baby girl!Being married since 2016 to a non-celebrity, Jun revealed on his blog on May 3 that his newborn baby girl has entered the world! Dec...

AZKi premieres charming rock tunes with “Fake.Fake.Fake.” and “Inochi”

NBT

Apr 30, 2019

Music Video, Releases

The virtual YouTube star AZKi has today officially revealed two more songs after previously bringing us the dazzling song Hikari no Machi. The two new songs consist of Fake.Fake.Fake. and Inochi (いのち) which was...

KAMIJO immortalizes live concert “Symphony of The Vampire” into Blu-ray, DVD, live album release

NBT

Apr 19, 2019

Releases

KAMIJO held his last performance for the domestic tour "Symphony of The Vampire" last month, where he brought an entire orchestra to the show, creating a magnificent experience for the fans that attended. The c...

Former MergingMoon members form metal band “Amaterous”

NBT

Apr 18, 2019

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The five-piece "newcore" Japanese band, Amaterous, has recently taken shape! With their new debut EP Principium, and the first music video Arashi, the band has shown off expressive guitars and drums with imprin...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST returns, introduces new member and mini-album

NBT and Dorian

Apr 17, 2019

New Look, Releases

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST is now back after a time of inactivity which was caused by the departure of guitarist Cazqui, and Daichi, due to the label's poor management of money. With the revival announcement, the band...

AZKi announces 2 songs, “Fake.Fake.Fake.” and “Inochi”

NBT

Apr 17, 2019

Releases

The virtual YouTube personality AZKi, who of course is also an active singer, announced two new upcoming songs Fake.Fake.Fake., and Inochi that will be released simultaneously on April 30. These songs will make...

Yoshiki donates 100 million won to aid victims of forest fire in South Korea

NBT

Apr 11, 2019

News

X JAPAN's drummer Yoshiki has donated 100 million won (about $90,000) to ChildFund Korea, to aid the victims of the devastating forest fire in South Korea. This was through Yoshiki Foundation America, a non-pro...

Go ballistic to the violent “BAPTISMA” by SEVER BLACK PARANOIA, from “BAPTIST” EP

NBT

Apr 10, 2019

Music Video, Releases

Dark-electro metalcore band SEVER BLACK PARANOIA released their new EP on April 7 titled BAPTIST. In conjunction with the EP, the band revealed a new violent music video BAPTISMA. Its hardstyle sound is all ove...

MADKID releases “FAITH” digitally overseas, theme song of “Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari” anime

NBT

Apr 9, 2019

Anime, Music Video, Releases

Five-member boy band MADKID who provided the first and the second opening theme song for praised anime Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari (The Rising of the Shield Hero) has now released their song FAITH digitally ove...

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