Ziggy, Author at JROCK NEWS

BUCK-TICK announce the second coming of their 30th Annivesary project with single Moon Sayonara wo Oshiete

Dec 18, 2017

BUCK-TICK's latest announcement is the release of their second single for the 30th Anniversary Project. Titled Moon-Sayonara wo Oshiete- (Moon さよならを教えて), the single is to be released on February 21 of next year...

Crossfaith aim to ‘WIPEOUT’ the new year with new music set for 2018

Ziggy

Dec 10, 2017

Releases

New Crossfaith music is coming your way as their big Twitter announcement revealed the release of their new EP WIPEOUT on 24 January 2018 with three CD editions. Followed by the international digital release on...

XaaXaa pose alongside newly announced member in tearful new look photos

Ziggy

Oct 4, 2017

New Look

XaaXaa (ザアザア) revealed their new melancholy look and consequently introduced their new drummer, An, who posed alongside the other members in their latest concept photos. The tearful makeup with the use of blue ...

Buck-Tick announce debut of 30th anniversary project with first single “BABEL”

Ziggy

Sep 26, 2017

New Look, Releases

Making the debut announcement for their 30th Anniversary project, BUCK-TICK give us new material with their first single for the project titled BABEL. The release is set for November 15 and will be their 35th s...

Interview: The driving forces of Miyavi’s ambition—what keeps the great guitarist motivated?

Ziggy

Aug 30, 2017

Featured, Interview, Report and review

The US and Europe tour dates of Miyavi’s FireBird World Tour have now concluded, but before the show in London, we sat down with Miyavi to talk about his anniversary, the tour, and his passion for family, and w...

Interview: THE SIXTH LIE take on the possibility of a successful future internationally – HYPER JAPAN Summer 2017

Ziggy

Jul 23, 2017

Featured, Interview

THE SIXTH LIE was originally formed by the members Reiji and Ray. By June 2015 the line-up was finalized with Arata on vocals, Reiji on guitars and programming, Hiroto on tri-bass and bass, and Ray on drums. ...

Matenrou Opera regrettably cancel their “Euro Tour 2017”

Ziggy

Jun 14, 2017

Tour and event

It has been announced through a statement posted on the band's official website that Matenrou Opera Euro Tour 2017 is canceled. Reasons for cancellation have been stated as convenience of the local promoter and...

Mikaru announces tour dates for G.L.A.M.S Euro Tour 2017 “A Queen of the Night”

Ziggy

Mar 23, 2017

Releases, Tour and event

It was announced by Mikaru himself that he would be taking his G.L.A.M.S project on tour this spring. A total of eleven tour dates, from late May into early June, takes G.L.A.M.S through mainland Europe. The an...

VAMPS surprise and tease us with headlining US tour dates and Calling music video preview

Ziggy

Mar 19, 2017

Music Video, Tour and event

Last month it was announced that VAMPS would be joining American metalcore band, I Prevail, as supporting act on their US tour this year. A month later after that announcement, and VAMPS have announced the addi...

VAMPS take you to the UNDERWORLD with new single, album, and Japanese tour!

Ziggy

Feb 21, 2017

Releases, Tour and event

VAMPS have officially announced that after two and a half years since their last album release, BLOODSUCKERS, a new album is coming your way! The new album, UNDERWORLD, is set to release April 26. The album has...

Miyavi announces tour dates for the US and Europe!

Ziggy

Feb 20, 2017

Tour and event

Earlier this week it was announced that Miyavi would be bringing his World Tour 2017 "FireBird" to the US and Europe. We've been patiently but apprehensively waiting to see what countries and cities may be incl...

The THIRTEEN announce the simultaneous release of two singles “Gamushara” and “WHITE DUST”

Ziggy

Jan 9, 2017

New Look, Releases

As the world celebrated through new years eve into the new year, The THIRTEEN brought more hope for the new year with an announcement of two new single releases. The singles are lined up to be released on March...

Remembering David Bowie through the eyes of rock n’ roll Japan

Ziggy

Jan 8, 2017

Entertainment, Japan

Today is an extra special but sad day for those of you who had David Bowie impact, or influence your life, and the ones around you. Today (in the year 2017) Bowie would have turned 70, and I’m pretty sure you a...

BUCK-TICK to release new music with their single “New World”

Ziggy

Jul 24, 2016

New Look, Releases

It's been two years since their last release, however, BUCK-TICK have finally announced that they will be releasing new music this summer. The new single is titled New World, and is set to be released on Septem...

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