Band status

News surrounding lineup change, band disbandment, hiatus, and other similar activities.

Crossfaith says farewell to bassist Hiro after 16 years in band

Jan 31, 2024

Crossfaith has announced the departure of bassist Ikegawa Hiroki (Hiro) and expresses gratitude for his 16 years with the band. The announcement was made during the ongoing tour, "Japan Tour 2024 - Departure -"...

DAMNED introduces vocalist Hitone in single “Anemone”

Erica

Jan 22, 2024

Lineup change, Releases

On January 12, DAMNED introduced their latest vocalist, Hitone, to the official lineup. Additionally, support guitarist Suica officially joined the band. This exciting news coincided with the release of the ban...

WagakkiBand enters indefinite hiatus at year’s end, marks 10 years of activity

NBT

Jan 10, 2024

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

WagakkiBand, the traditional Japanese rock band, announces an indefinite hiatus that will take effect on December 31, 2024, coinciding with their 10th-anniversary year.The announcement was made on January 7...

Crossfaith drummer Tatsuya joins YOASOBI

NBT

Dec 3, 2023

Lineup change

Drummer Amano Tatsuya from the metalcore band Crossfaith, has entered the role of support drummer for the world-renowned group YOASOBI. Tatsuya marked his debut appearance as a support member during YOASOBI's h...

12012 revives, streams 20th anniversary concert worldwide

Erica

Nov 28, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Online Concert

Get ready for a comeback like no other! After years on hiatus, the iconic visual rock band 12012 is making a triumphant return to the stage, marking their 20th anniversary in style.On December 12, catch the...

X JAPAN opens up about bassist HEATH’s passing

Nori

Nov 15, 2023

Band status, Lineup change

Heavy metal band X JAPAN released a public statement on November 10 regarding bassist HEATH’s sudden passing. The news of HEATH’s death became widespread throughout Japanese media on November 7. X JAPAN drummer...

DAMNED vocalist Keigo exits band after final performance

Erica and Kay

Nov 11, 2023

Band status

Fans of the band DAMNED are in for some bittersweet news—lead vocalist Keigo has shared that he'll be stepping down from the lineup after their live performance on November 22, 2023. Despite this change, the re...

X JAPAN bassist HEATH passes away at age 55

Nori

Nov 7, 2023

Band status, Lineup change

HEATH, the soft-spoken bassist for the internationally renowned Jrock band X JAPAN, passed away at the end of October. He was 55 years old.According to those familiar with the matter, HEATH had struggled wi...

BUCK-TICK vocalist Atsushi Sakurai passes away at age 57

Erica and afaenia

Oct 24, 2023

Lineup change

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Atsushi Sakurai, the cherished vocalist of the beloved rock band BUCK-TICK. At the age of 57, he left us tragically due to a brainstem hemorrhage on October 19, 202...

Develop One’s Faculties to disband following two final releases

Sizergyia and afaenia

Oct 15, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Look, Releases

Visual kei band Develop One's Faculties has unfortunately announced that they will disband after their one-man performance on December 20, the exact same day they formed back in 2014. The announcement came in t...

Versailles’ drummer YUKI retires later this year

Astrid and Kay

Sep 19, 2023

Lineup change

On September 10, 2023, Versailles released an official statement on YUKI's departure from the band. Versailles initially gave notice of the drummer's departure earlier in the year. However, YUKI recently decide...

DEATHGAZE revives for 20th anniversary concerts

NBT

Sep 6, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Look, Tour and event

As the members of DEATHGAZE gradually reunited one by one—and even filmed a studio performance—the spark that was ignited has now prompted the band to come back to life for its 20th-anniversary celebration!...

EGOIST ceases activities after upcoming concerts

NBT

Aug 29, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

EGOIST declares that it will cease activities after the two upcoming concerts:EGOIST LIVE 2023 Fleeting Ruby "The Crescendo"0923 OSAKA EGOIST LIVE 2023 Resonant Indigo "Echoes of Everlasting"1009 YOKOH...

THE MUSMUS’ first music video in four years “Yamiyami”!

NBT

Aug 13, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Music Video, Tour and event

THE MUSMUS went on hiatus in 2019 due to a series of tragic events, including miscarriage and member departure. However, after four years, the band is back with fresh new activities, and surprises with a music ...