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Backstage adventures with Ruimaru from Vivarush!

Feb 12, 2019

We got the opportunity to follow Ruimaru for a day and decided to showcase some of the things you can do before a live show. Check out our backstage adventures with Ruimaru from Vivarush!https://www.youtube...

Vivarush puts on playful show at Ruido, Osaka

NBT

Feb 11, 2019

Report and review

It wasn't too long ago rock band Vivarush started reaching out to the overseas audience with their sparkling, glittery, and oshare style. Their approachable personalities in combination with catchy music really...

Reol’s “Ten to one” performance is sassy and charismatic, just the way I like it!

NBT

Feb 8, 2019

Music Video

Reol is soon about to release her new EP called Bunmei EP, on March 20. It's still another month to go, but today, we received more material from the upcoming work in the form of a live video for the song, Ten ...

Vivarush brings out the “VIVAROCK” in 2 silly music videos!

NBT

Feb 7, 2019

Music Video, Releases

Vivarush released not only one, but two new music videos in one swoop! The two music videos are Yamikawa#Agemizone, and VIVAROCK, both songs can be found in the upcoming single release also called VIVAROCK. You...

DEVILOOF puts out deadly song “GOUZINZANGOKU”, mixed and mastered by Ryo (girugamesh)

NBT

Feb 2, 2019

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DEVILOOF is killing it with their latest song GOUZINZANGOKU! This is one of the songs the band lined up for the three-month consecutive release where we will be introduced to a new release by the start of each ...

X Japan’s Toshl forms new band Y!BAND in hilarious commercial

NBT

Feb 1, 2019

Entertainment, Videos

X Japan's vocalist Toshl steps up his game and levels up from X to Y! In the latest commercial to promote Yahoo Mobile's (Y!mobile) student discount, Toshl takes the role of a rebellious transfer student and co...

OROCHI disbands but revives as solo project SOMEI-YOSHINO

NBT

Jan 31, 2019

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Band

We have some sad and good news to bring today. First the sad news, the traditional Japanese rock band OROCHI has earlier this month announced their disbandment after being active for 15 years. The band held the...

JAM Project is back with “Seijaku no Apostle”, opening theme for One Punch Man Season 2

NBT

Jan 30, 2019

Anime, Releases, Videos

The super anisong unit JAM Project who was in charge of ONE PUNCH MAN's hit song THE HERO !!, is now back with a new opening theme for One Punch Man's second season! The song will be released as a single under ...

Reol brings 4 new songs with “Bunmei EP”

NBT

Jan 27, 2019

Releases, Videos

Reol announced her upcoming EP under the name Bunmei EP that will hit stores on March 20. Since there is still some time until the release, the four new tracks included in the EP are still being finalized, but ...

ARTiCLEAR’s “Hekiraku no ‘Kimi’ he” music video includes English subtitles

NBT

Jan 26, 2019

Music Video

ARTiCLEAR has been one of the new bands to keep an eye on since late last year, and with an early listen at their work, we craved for even more! Our prayers have been met and we can now indulge ourselves with t...

This poster comes with HYDE feat. Yoshiki’s “Zipang” single

NBT

Jan 25, 2019

Releases

In recent events, HYDE was featured in Yoshiki's single Red swan, the theme song of Attack on Titan Season 3. However, this time it is the other way around, where Yoshiki is featured in HYDE's single instead as...

SYU from GALNERYUS puts Fuki on vocals for “Reason”, an explosive power metal extravaganza

NBT

Jan 23, 2019

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

Guitarist SYU from the band GALNERYUS reveals his new masterpiece Reason in form of a music video, featuring strong vocals by Fuki who is a big name in the Japanese doujin metal scene. The music video was relea...

HYDE announces U.S. tour 2019

NBT

Jan 23, 2019

Tour and event

HYDE announced his tour with the American metal bands "In This Moment", "Sevendust", and "Light The Torch". HYDE will be touring around America and stop at 12 locations in May, where three of them are headline ...

Man buys CD from street performer, immediately destroys it in front of her

NBT

Jan 20, 2019

Japan

When seeing passionate street performers giving their best to promote themselves in an industry that is filled with tough competition, it really hits a soft spot and I can't help to acknowledge their effort and...

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