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Retrospective on X Japan at Coachella 2018

May 8, 2018

It's been just over two weeks since Coachella 2018 wrapped up its star-studded event on April 21, with our godfathers of Japanese rock, X Japan, at its forefront to represent our genre at one of America's most ...

Interview: MIYAVI on his role in Bleach, values, and inspirations from hide

Narine

Apr 30, 2018

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The sun was unusually brilliant for the UK on April 21, marking the second European tour date for MIYAVI's Day2 World Tour as if the heavens knew the Japanese guitar samurai would be visiting. In a room adjacen...

King of Japanese Rock X Japan versus Queen Bee Beyonce at Coachella

edoh+

Apr 17, 2018

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Making their debut at the world-renowned Coachella festival, X Japan headlined the Mojave stage on April 14, at the same exact time Beyoncé was due on the main Coachella stage. YOSHIKI played his first major co...

Review: Take a trip to heaven with Tokyo Treat’s Japanese candy box!

Zansouki

Mar 24, 2018

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If you're on this site, chances are you may like Japan and its culture. And if you like the culture, then you may perhaps also be interested in Japanese candy!Tokyo Treat, a monthly Japanese candy box subsc...

MORRIE brings back the feeling of Solitude in second New York live show

Zephyr

Feb 26, 2018

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MORRIE, the influential frontman behind the bands DEAD END and Creature Creature, has returned to New York for a second installment of his Solitude concert series. He has been doing these series of shows in Jap...

Review: Is lynch.’s “BLØOD THIRSTY CREATURE” offering enough to satisfy fans?

Sizergyia

Jan 6, 2018

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From their sold-out comeback performance at Shinkiba Studio Coast to releasing SINNERS-EP meant that lynch. were well and truly back. As 2017 came to an end, the band had one more release to send us off with an...

Sengoku Jidai’s first performance in Japan at TSUTAYA O-EAST

edoh+

Dec 31, 2017

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After releasing their first album, Uijin – First Battle –, in November, TSUTAYA O-EAST became the first battlefield for Sengoku Jidai -The age of civil wars- (戦国時代) in December 2017. This is their first ever sh...

Live report: FEMM & LOVEBITES set stage alight at The UNDERWORLD, London

Narine

Dec 22, 2017

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After two successful days of FEMM and LOVEBITES at Hyper Japan, it was now time for them to conquer The Underworld, London on November 27, 2017. The doors opened at 7 pm and around 100 eager fans made their way...

Review: Is Devil’s Proof a step in the right direction for Deviloof?

Mazohyst_Kyo

Nov 23, 2017

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Waiting for the release of Deviloof's Devil's Proof has been one of the hardest things in my life. That's really an overstatement, but, you get the point. Not just myself, but some of the other members of the J...

Report: Eccentric performance by Voodoo kungfu, a band who’s banned from all major Chinese music festivals

Mazohyst_Kyo

Oct 9, 2017

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Here at JROCK NEWS we tend to cover Jrock music and all things related. Today I am bringing you a little something different. Sure, there are visual kei bands out there that are not from Japan, but, this is a m...

MORRIE brings out the feeling of Solitude in intimate live show in New York

Zephyr

Sep 20, 2017

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When I searched for the venue known as “Kraine Theatre”, the venue that MORRIE of DEAD END and Creature Creature decided to host his live show, I must admit it was difficult for me to find at first. Upon never ...

Report: tricot form surprisingly aggressive mosh pit at London’s Bush Hall

Sizergyia

Sep 12, 2017

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It was just last year when tricot performed in Europe but after releasing KABUKU EP, or more recently their new album 3, they are now back in London! Their rather lengthy UK leg saw them play at ArcTangGent fes...

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

Ziggy

Aug 30, 2017

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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...

Report: Yousei Teikoku graces their subjects alongside a heartfelt performance by FLOW at AWM, Otakon 2017

Mazohyst_Kyo

Aug 29, 2017

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With what felt like only a short break after the performances of JAM Project and T.M.Revolution, Yousei Teikoku and FLOW would soon take the stage. Despite an amazing first night these two artists did not disap...