Nexus, Author at JROCK NEWS

HIZUMI (ex-D’espairsRay) forms new band NUL.

25 May 2019

Former D’espairsRay vocalist HIZUMI will form a new band called “NUL.” together with Toshiyuki Kishi from abingdon boys school, and MASATO from defspiral! D’espairsRay were vigorously active not only domesti...

ROACH releases first mini-album “Breathe” featuring new lineup

Nexus

8 May 2019

New Look, Releases

ROACH, Japanese hard rock band from Okinawa, has recently picked up a new official member and will be releasing a new mini-album on June 12. ROACH was formed in 2003 in Okinawa, starting off their career as ...

Wataru is back after leaving LIPHLICH—gorgeous as ever

Nexus

25 March 2019

New Look, News

Wataru, the eccentric musician known for his gorgeous tattoos and a very liberal take on gender has left LIPHLICH, a band he helped found, in January 2019. When he was departing from the band, it really looked ...

X Japan’s long-awaited album is now completed

Nexus

13 February 2019

News, Releases

X Japan's long-awaited album is now complete, according to Yoshiki. On February 13, Yoshiki bestowed some exciting news upon X Japan's fans regarding their album which has been in the works for at least 10 year...

Special interview with HAKUEI, honorary editor-in-chief of club Zy.

Nexus

6 February 2019

Interview

This interview was originally conducted and published by "club Zy." in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Mana and Moi-même-Moitié back in U.S. for Kawaii Kon!

Nexus

19 December 2018

Tour

Moi-même-Moitié and Mana continue their overseas promotional activities at conventions in 2019. This time, Mana will travel to Hawaii to attend Kawaii Kon! Kawaii Kon will be held on April 5-7, 2019, at Hawaii ...

G.L.A.M.S promotes “EVER-CHANGING” album with 3 consecutive videos

Nexus

24 October 2018

Music Video, Releases

The long wait for G.L.A.M.S’ new album that the vocalist Mikaru has been hinting at for a while is over. The new mini album, titled EVER-CHANGING, will be the band’s third release. To promote the album and upco...

Bassist Shindou Wataru will depart from LIPHLICH

Nexus

21 October 2018

News

On October 20, 2018, LIPHLICH announced on their official site that their bassist, Shindou Wataru, will leave the band following his last live at TSUTAYA O-WEST on January 12, 2019. Read the entire announcem...

X JAPAN and HYDE collaborate on “Red Swan”, Attack on Titan opening theme

Nexus

9 July 2018

News

It has just been announced that the Japanese metal band X JAPAN and soloist HYDE (VAMPS, L'arc~en~Ciel) shall provide the opening theme song for the third season of the praised shounen anime Attack on Titan (Sh...

THE GALLO rocks out in music video for single “PLUTO”

Nexus

1 July 2018

Music Video, New Look, Releases

After THE GALLO's single KERBEROS was released earlier this year, the band is back with a rocking new single called PLUTO! Their latest music video for PLUTO has also been made freely available worldwide on the...

Interview: Mana talks future of lolita fashion

Nexus

18 June 2018

Featured, Interview

Yesterday, we have showcased some of Moi-même-Moitié's newly released items. Today, we finally bring you what you have been waiting for. Let's dive into it without stalling; we have had the great honor to talk ...

Moi-même-Moitié 2018 product showcase

Nexus

17 June 2018

Entertainment

Yesterday, Mana showed us his personal favorite Moi-même-Moitié items. Did you guys read it? Did we put you in a Moitié-craving mood? If Mana's thoughts on his Moitié favorites did indeed ignite an insatiable t...

Exclusive: Mana shares top 5 Moi-même-Moitié items

Nexus

16 June 2018

Entertainment, Featured

Yesterday, we talked at length in a personal interview with a member of Moi-même-Moitié's staff. Among other things, Andrea shared with us which Moitié goods are among her favorites. Surely it is normal for ev...

Interview: Staff behind Mana’s Gothic Lolita brand Moi-même-Moitié

Nexus

15 June 2018

Interview, News

Yesterday, we had a look at the personal history and career of the wide-known visual kei legend and founder of the fashion brand Moi-même-Moitié, Mana. Moitié is a brand well-known among lolitas and aristocr...

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