Rin, Author at JROCK NEWS

Interview with AILIFDOPA: From Disneyland metal to refined madness, a band to entertain!

24 March 2025

AILIFDOPA is a four-piece rock band from Tokyo who have gained popularity on their home turf thanks to their eclectic music and wild live shows. We had the opportunity to be the first English media to chat with...

DEVILOOF’s most challenging single “Inshu” is wicked, featuring Sennzai!

NBT and Rin

22 January 2025

Releases

DEVILOOF has spent a year crafting the digital single Inshu, a no-compromise production set to release on January 29, ahead of their 10th anniversary. Taking inspiration from the sinister "innate wickedness cul...

Exciting Halloween events happening in Tokyo 2024!

Rin

19 October 2024

Tour and event

Tokyo is famous for its nightlife and spooky season is no exception! Whether you want to see live bands or DJs, there's a Halloween party for you in Tokyo!No Halloween plans yet? Grab your costume and check...

KNOSIS plays across Japan on September regional tour

Rin

13 September 2024

Tour and event

KNOSIS has had a busy year so far but Ryo Kinoshita's latest project isn't slowing down anytime soon. After returning from a summer tour in Europe KNOSIS has announced a regional tour in Japan.So far, the b...

Interview: Fukuro shares thoughts on mixing music genres, touring overseas

Bri, Rin, Erica and Jack

25 July 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Fukuro arrived at the JW Marriott ahead of their Anime Expo autograph session and concert with a mountain-high pile of equipment and band merch in tow. Having only arrived in the US the day before, they were no...

KNOSIS returns to Europe for summer tour 2024

Rin

26 June 2024

Tour and event

European metalcore fans rejoice! KNOSIS is returning to Europe to visit eight countries, while also supporting the Australian band, Thy Art Is Murder, on the latter dates of their tour.On July 6, KNOSIS wil...

Interview: Unraveling DIR EN GREY’s hidden depth, beyond the facade

NBT, Nori, Rin and Narine

24 May 2024

Interview

The long-awaited DIR EN GREY European tour finally took place, marking their overseas return after the global pandemic. What DIR EN GREY had in store for us this time was a two-day concert format, allowing fans...

Interview: XaaXaa makes explosive US debut at Katsucon 2024

Erica and Rin

26 April 2024

Interview, Report and review, Tour and event

XaaXaa made their American debut at Katsucon, an annual celebration of Japanese culture in National Harbor, MD. XaaXaa's Friday night performance packed the ballroom, with fans queuing hours before the show. As...

Report: Madmans Esprit’s five-night blitz “JAPAN TOUR 2024 -CHOP 5 days-“

Rin

24 March 2024

Report and review, Tour and event

Korean experimental metal project Madmans Esprit returned to Japan for the first time since 2022 with a five-day concert series, "CHOP -5 days-" at Ikebukuro Chop. Each night, they headlined alongside artists s...

Interview: Broken By The Scream debuts with newest member at Anime Los Angeles

Bri and Rin

11 March 2024

Interview, Lineup change, Tour and event

Metal idols Broken By The Scream performed at Anime Los Angeles on both January 5 and 6, thrilling international fans with their death metal screams and adorable idol vocals. JROCK NEWS had the privilege of not...

Interview: Madmans Esprit rocks Ikebukuro Chop with intense 5-day concert series

Rin and Erica

20 January 2024

Interview, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit, the avant-garde metal project led by Korean independent artist Kyuho, is known for its unique blend of heavy music and visual kei-inspired aesthetics. Self-described as “making depressive suicid...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 2: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

26 December 2023

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 ...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 1: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

22 December 2023

Interview

Emo Night Tokyo event makes spooky comeback for Halloween

Rin

25 October 2023

Tour and event

If your Halloween plans are looking like a ghost town, never fear! The self-proclaimed "saddest party in Japan" is back this month, inviting you to get sad and spooky.Emo Night Tokyo is an event that brings...

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