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Report: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu showers LA with love in “WORLD TOUR 2023 -POPPP-“

31 May 2023

A gray Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles marked the second stop in Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s “WORLD TOUR 2023 -POPPP-”. Contrasting the dull overcast, a motley assembly in palettes of glitter ascended two flights of ...

Report: ACME dazzles crowds at Anime Detour Minneapolis

Astrid

29 May 2023

Review, Tour

ACME returned to the US this spring, hitting the stage at Anime Detour in Minneapolis and Catch One in Los Angeles alongside QUIETUDE and EIGHT COLD HELLS. ACME bore the honor of being Anime Detour's first-ever...

Interview with DEVILOOF: From underground pioneers to major label success

NBT, Mazohyst_Kyo and NoMusicNoReason

26 May 2023

Interview

The metal band DEVILOOF recently achieved the remarkable dream of signing with a major record label. Considering how big this milestone is for the five-man band, we were curious to learn about the implications ...

Interview with HAKUEI and Karyu: Wholesome talk between shy people

Dorian, Rin and Peertje

3 May 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 ...

Review: D=OUT’s twin singles “Dorobou Neko” and “Ten” couldn’t be more different

Erica

23 April 2023

Releases, Review

On February 14, the visual kei band with traditional Japanese flair D=OUT released their 33rd and 34th singles simultaneously, Ten (天) and Dorobou Neko (泥棒猫). The music videos for the title tracks were also rev...

Report: MORRIE celebrates birthday with concert “Flesh Odyssey”

Ziggy

17 April 2023

Review

MORRIE celebrates another trip around the sun with his birthday special concert "Nikukatamarisei Tanmatsuri -Flesh Odyssey-" on March 4. The show took place at Tokyo Kinema Club, an intimate venue with a charmi...

Interview with Saki Rose: Emerging solo vocalist in visual kei

Erica and Nori

8 April 2023

Interview

In February, JROCK NEWS was on the scene covering THE LAST ROCKSTARS' debut in New York City. While in Manhattan for the weekend, we reached out to independent musician, Jrock Afficianado and local Brooklynite ...

Review: KNOSIS’ debut EP “The Shattering” displays metalcore’s infinite potential

Erica

23 March 2023

Releases, Review

If the universe really started with a big bang, KNOSIS' debut EP The Shattering is the sonic boom that forges new possibilities for metalcore as a genre. Running barely 8 minutes from start to finish, The Shatt...

Interview: Artist Naofumi Yonetsuka defines generations of visual kei

Erica, Nori and Omatsu

18 March 2023

Interview

As written in the name, the Jrock subgenre visual kei is founded on just that—the visuals. Often otherworldly yet at times macabre and downright bizarre, the elaborate garbs and set designs on visual kei music ...

Review: Enjoy dose of Japan at home with Japan Crate!

afaenia

13 March 2023

Japan, Review

Imagine a sunny day in Tokyo, Japan. After stepping off the Yamanote line, what's your first order of business? Drop coins in gacha machines, or hunt for kawaii goods and delicious food? While it may be diff...

Review: “Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village” lights fire in theaters worldwide

Nori

11 March 2023

Anime, Review

Warning: The below review contains minor spoilers, such as content from official trailers and the manga chapters covered by the new episode. Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village made its way to theate...

Interview with TAKURO (GLAY): Healing the world through “The Sound Of Life”

NBT

24 February 2023

Interview

The world hasn't been an easy place as of lately, with contributing factors such as a pandemic and war outbreaks, leaving people feeling anxious and helpless. From all of these recent events, TAKURO, the guitar...

Report: Witnessing THE LAST ROCKSTARS US debut in New York City

Erica and G Andrew White

19 February 2023

Review, Tour

On February 3, titans of rock THE LAST ROCKSTARS made their explosive US live debut in New York City. Fans camped out in front of Manhattan Center, braving freezing winds on the city sidewalk overnight—all for ...

Interview with LYNCS: Shedding light on the darkness

Bri, afaenia and Omatsu

30 January 2023

Interview

LYNCS is a cyber gothic metal band that formed in Japan with roots in China. Exploring themes of darkness and night, vocalist Noctis Zang and guitarist LIN don’t shy away from heavier themes and emotions in ord...