Peertje, Author at JROCK NEWS

Interview with Ryo Enomoto from mysterious band MISTRESS OF THE DARKROOM

Dec 16, 2021

The mysterious new musical project MISTRESS OF THE DARKROOM made its first appearance earlier this year, introducing itself as a band following the concept of “Black Death”, the bubonic plague. The deadliest ep...

Interview with NECRONOMIDOL: Vanguards of idols

NBT, Narine and Peertje

Dec 7, 2021

Interview

NECRONOMIDOL is an idol unit with many unique qualities that make them stand out, especially among the cookie-cutter performers we normally come across. Describing themselves as an "ultra-dark" unit, there is a...

SLOTHREAT’s single “Asymmetrical Harmony” showcases how opposites can coexist

Sizergyia and Peertje

Dec 4, 2021

Music Video, New Look, Releases

SLOTHREAT released its digital single Asymmetrical Harmony on November 27 consisting of the songs Harmonize, and Rebels. Not only that, but the band also followed through with not one, but two distinguishable m...

Interview: Exposing the band ANONYMOUS and its concept

Sizergyia, NoMusicNoReason, Peertje and Dorian

Nov 10, 2021

Interview

Visual kei band ANONYMOUS was formed in December 2019 with a line-up consisting of its not so anonymous band members. Said line-up features the likes of vocalist Nimo, formerly of the band "A (Ace)" and THE MIC...

Interview with Chihara Minori: How anime sparked a 17-year singing career

afaenia, Rin, Peertje and Dorian

Oct 18, 2021

Interview

With a career of 17 years under her belt, Chihara Minori is one of the most well-known and well-loved figures in voice acting and anisong. Though you may know her best as the voice of Yuki Nagato from Kyoto Ani...

Audio interview with Reita (the GazettE): Happiness in daily life

Peertje and echo

Oct 14, 2021

Interview, Videos

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

Audio interview with Aoi (the GazettE): Happiness in daily life

Peertje, echo and Dorian

Oct 7, 2021

Interview, Videos

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

Yoshiatsu forms band “Fukuro”, releases mini-album and explains DADAROMA’s hiatus

Sizergyia, Rin and Peertje

Sep 13, 2021

Music Video, New Band, Releases

DADAROMA's vocalist Yoshiatsu has formed a new band, Fukuro. In conjunction with the formation, the vocalist spoke out about DADAROMA's hiatus in a long and heartfelt message.The new band Fukuro has entered...

Interview with The Brow Beat: Conquering the world of visual kei

Rin, Peertje, echo, Dorian and afaenia

Sep 10, 2021

Interview, New Look

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

MIYAVI prepares to transcend reality in album “Imaginary”

Erica and Peertje

Jul 13, 2021

Releases

Samurai guitarist MIYAVI announced his 13th original album, Imaginary, which will be released on September 15. It is his first new full-length album since last year's Holy Nights.With a captivating visual i...

First look at visual kei vampire anime “Visual Prison”

NBT and Peertje

Jul 12, 2021

Anime, Releases, Videos

The original visual kei anime "Visual Prison" announced back in March has received its first preview, giving us a look into what can be expected from it. Produced by Aniplex and their studio A1 Pictures, Visual...

CHIO (THE MUSMUS) provides lyrics for anime “SSSS.Dynazenon”

NBT and Peertje

Jun 25, 2021

Anime, Releases

Vocalist CHIO, from the currently on-hiatus band THE MUSMUS, has started working as a lyricist for the company "24chocolate" since January and recently provided lyrics for the mecha anime SSSS.Dynazenon.Wit...

Reol performs theme song “Byakuya” for mobile game “Alchemy Stars”

NBT and Peertje

Jun 18, 2021

Game, Music Video, Releases

Reol has unveiled her first track in over a half a year titled "Byakuya" (白夜, White Midnight) that accompanies the smartphone game Alchemy Stars (白夜極光, Byakuya Kyokkou) as its theme song!For the first time ...

Interview with Aoi (the GazettE): Breaking the silence

Peertje and Rin

Jun 14, 2021

Interview

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

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