University can be an incredibly competitive place. While most are trying to set blood-alcohol records, some maniacs compete for the best marks. Along with that, there is the urban legend that sometimes floats a...
Tricot is a band that has captured the hearts of many not just in Japan, but around the world. Having toured Asia, Europe, and North America within the past two years, they have been able to have their music he...
When the band started their R-Shitei oneman Tour -SHAMBARA- on December 20 of last year, they released their single -SHAMBARA- a day later. To promote this release, R-Shitei (R指定) went on a one-man tour, which...
The human body is, comparatively speaking, very fragile. It can take many beatings on the surface, yet it takes very little deep within to bring us very close to death; it is a pain few of us ever come back fro...
When I think of the accordion, I tend to think of Italy or sometimes Polka music. CHARAN-PO-RANTAN changed that for me with their latest album, Toritome Nashi (トリトメナシ). As with many Japanese bands, I find that ...
Like with every year, 2016 had its fair share of ups and downs. But, as for many of us, good music has been there to help see us through both the good times and the bad times. So, before we say "sayonara" to 20...
After releasing his first solo album, Rosario, in just over a decade on August 3 and with Versailles Philharmonic Quintet reuniting as well as touring Europe early next year, the announcement that guitarist and...
Almost exactly a year ago we reviewed Crystal Lake's album THE SIGN, without a doubt one of our favorite albums of the year. Ever since then, we've been craving for more heavy music from this band. Now, the lon...
Back in August, the GazettE announced their first Halloween live on drummer Kai's birthday. The tickets for "HERESY LIMITED THE DARK HALLOWEEN NIGHT " were available for HERESY members only and the gig took pla...
Right after their annual Halloween Party, the duo of Hyde and KAZ hit state side with a bit of shock and awe from Vamps' performance at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre. Your friendly neighborhood Mazo was there. No...
This year has been especially kind to BAND-MAID. Ever since their first overseas performance and North American debut at Sakura-Con back in March, the band has gone on to play at MCM London Comic Con in the UK ...
Not only are SCANDAL celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, but they also released a new album titled YELLOW back in March (available in Europe courtesy of JPU Records), followed by an announcement that ...
The self-proclaimed most violent and brutal visual kei band, Deviloof, just recently released their first mini-album for your listening pleasure. Although PURGE released August 31, it took its sweet time findin...
Join us on a musical rock adventure with some pit stops in Japan - this is the invitation that WagakkiBand extended to the fans gathered at Club Bahia in Los Angeles, California, the first stop on their first U...