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Report: DADAROMA absolutely smash it at Japan Expo Paris 2019

24 July 2019

When DADAROMA initially dropped the music video for Oboreru Sakana nearly five years ago now, it undoubtedly left its mark on the world. For me, it completely came out of nowhere with its aggressive, destructiv...

Report: ACME brings thrilling performance to Long Beach, California

Yaya28

22 July 2019

Featured, Review

2019 has ACME rocking more than ever as they bring their music overseas! Following a performance at A-Kon in Texas in late June, the band made their next stop for Long Beach, located in the state of California....

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Report: BABYMETAL makes long awaited London return

Charles Shepherd

18 July 2019

Featured, Review

I can’t imagine there are many people in their early twenties that could manage—not only two massive one-man arena shows but also a performance at one of the UK’s most prestigious music festivals, all in three ...

LED lights taught me how to play “Filth in the Beauty” on guitar!

NBT

12 July 2019

Entertainment, Review

As music listeners and as fans, we're on a constant and never-ending mission to find even better music to enjoy. Since our music playlists are filled with such amazing songs that musicians spent countless time ...

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Photo report: Crystal Lake at Boston Music Room London 2019

Charles Shepherd

3 July 2019

Featured, Review

Crystal Lake is quickly becoming the hottest metalcore outfit to come out of Japan in the last few years, with a recent Download Festival appearance and now a sold-out London show under their belts, it's easy t...

Report: 4 acts that rocked Japan Night NYC 2019

Cindy Sibilsky

3 July 2019

Review

As the perfect way to usher in the summer season of concerts and activities in one of the world’s greatest cultural hubs—New York City—the annual Japan Day @ Central Park festival celebrated its lucky 13th year...

Review: Witness the evolution of Deviloof with “Oni”

Mazohyst_Kyo

28 June 2019

Review

Now, by no means would you be wrong in calling me an absolute Deviloof fanboy. I am a fan of the music first and foremost. I do not obsess too much over the daily lives of the bandmates. I would be lying, howev...

Our first impression of RAZOR’s “Sennen no Shirabe” album

Sizergyia

26 June 2019

Music Video, Review

Ever since RAZOR announced their first full album Sennen no Shirabe, I've been stoked to see what to expect from it! And now, with the album finally released on June 26, let's have a look what the band has cook...

Review: Unique Japanese snacks in a box!

Zephyr

31 May 2019

Entertainment, Review, Videos

Japan is one of the countries that love to bring unique flavors to snacks, and today, we have a look at Japan Crate's monthly subscription box "Premium Japan Crate" (May 2019) to see what it is is all about! In...

Review: Album “20XX” by “Kami-sama I have noticed” offers stylish guitars and catchy hooks!

NBT

29 May 2019

Music Video, Releases, Review

"Kami-sama I have noticed" (Kamisama, boku wa kidzuite shimatta), the mysterious band who has been living under white masks for the past two years has at last put out their first full album called 20XX (20 doub...

the GazettE delivers invigorating performance at LA’s Wiltern Theater

Yaya28

8 May 2019

Featured, Review

April 30 saw the initiation of the GazettE's 2019 world tour titled THE NINTH Phase #04 -99.999-. A long line of fans gathered around the Los Angeles Wiltern Theater anticipating the chilly evening to ignite wi...

Report: Hatsune Miku’s sold-out show in London captivates massive crowd!

NBT

5 March 2019

Review, Vocaloid

Back in December 2018, Miku Expo took place in Europe for the first time ever and was held in three locations: Paris, France; Cologne, Germany; and London, U.K. We at JROCK NEWS were lucky to attend the mesmeri...

Vivarush puts on playful show at Ruido, Osaka

NBT

11 February 2019

Review

It wasn't too long ago rock band Vivarush started reaching out to the overseas audience with their sparkling, glittery, and oshare style. Their approachable personalities in combination with catchy music really...

Report: Anisong powerhouses captivate fans with nostalgia at Anisong World Matsuri, Anime NYC

Zephyr

8 January 2019

Anime, Review

On the first day of Anisong World Matsuri at the Hammerstein Ballroom, tons of anime fans lined the street as they eagerly waited for the performance. It was a fairly mixed crowd consisting mainly of cosplayer ...