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5 March 2020

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In our latest interview with Crossfaith, the band revealed an unannounced EP that will be joining their discography this spring. As vocalist Ken explains, the upcoming EP will bring five songs to the table and ...

Interview with Crossfaith: Living off the life force of heavy music

3 March 2020

Crossfaith has been hitting a massive amount of location for the European tour Synchronicity Tour 2020 and for the first time, they decided to make a stop in Sweden where we were honored to spend a lovely time ...

Interview: Mikaru, the tenacious force behind G.L.A.M.S

Ziggy

29 February 2020

Featured, Interview

G.L.A.M.S has kicked-off their European tour to promote the release of their fourth mini-album, TWILIGHT AFTER THE RAIN. Before the lead up to these two key events of G.L.A.M.S’ 2020, JROCK NEWS took the opport...

Report: DIR EN GREY offers theatrically rich performance in London

Sizergyia

26 February 2020

Featured, Review

Back in February 2019, DIR EN GREY announced the European leg of their TOUR20 This Way to Self-Destruction, amongst which a London date appeared, this time performing at the Islington Assembly Hall. Undeterred ...

Giveaway: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION signed posters

24 February 2020

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To celebrate STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION's (SDF) upcoming first overseas concert and first album STEREO DIVE, we are giving away not one, but four posters signed by the frontman RON. For a chance to win, please foll...

Review: SCANDAL revives rock roots in “Kiss from the darkness”

23 February 2020

Review

SCANDAL's Kiss from the darkness shines brightly with their former style of pop-rock in combination with strong rhythms and uplifting lyrics. They demonstrate the likeability and mastery that has made them a re...

Fans of all ages explain why they like BABYMETAL

13 February 2020

Entertainment, Interview

The unique concept of "kawaii metal" is something that started spreading with the inception of BABYMETAL. Combining the cute with the contrasting metal has proven to be quite a successful idea, enough so to sel...

Interview: BABYMETAL accentuates elegance and beauty in new direction

10 February 2020

BABYMETAL is currently on a world tour "METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR" and is checking off a bunch of new countries they never visited before! We got together with SU-METAL and MOAMETAL during the European leg to spe...

Interview with STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION: Experiencing time travel through music creation

5 February 2020

We've been eager for a long time to speak with RON, the mastermind behind the project STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF), who is responsible for theme songs in anime such as Kyoukai no Kanata, Shokugeki no Souma, Gan...

Interview: TaiKomotion keeps the beat alive for an ancient Japanese art

3 February 2020

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For those who are musically inclined or want to learn about Japanese drums, that is now possible with open taiko group, TaiKomotion. Have you ever spotted those large drums at traditional Japanese festivals? Th...

Report: Hatsune Miku creates an unparalleled sense of unity

Sizergyia

3 February 2020

Review

Even though I wouldn't say I'm a fan of Hatsune Miku, it's hard to ignore the fact that she's become a huge phenomenon even outside of Japan these days. I attended my first Hatsune Miku live show out of curiosi...

Interview: Anime style Jazz by Japanese Lunchtime Rush

1 February 2020

Finally, we provide a brief spotlight on those artists influenced by anime and its music. One of the guest bands at Animé LA entertained attendees in the entertainment lounge was Japanese Lunchtime Rush. This s...

Report: BRATS’ first US performance win over fans at Animé LA 2020