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Luna Sea 25th major debut anniversary live nippon budokan 2017

Report: A legendary show by a legendary band! LUNA SEA’s 25th major debut live “The Anniversary 2017” at Nippon Budokan

13 June 2017

It's been already 25 years since LUNA SEA's major debut, and we were lucky to be part of the huge crowd that celebrated "The Anniversary 2017" live at one of Japan's most famous stages Nippon Budokan on May 29!...

Tricot evolve and mature: A review of their upcoming album, “3”

Zansouki

13 May 2017

Exclusive, Releases, Review

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...

Report on R-Shitei’s final show of their “R-Shitei oneman Tour-SHAMBARA-” at Zepp Tokyo

xLIZ4

8 May 2017

Exclusive, Review

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...

Raw Power Festival 2017 Japanese Highlights

Raw Power Festival 2017 Japanese Music Highlights

Charles Shepherd

30 April 2017

Exclusive, Review

Raw Power Festival, London's three day celebration of all things noisy, returns this May for it's 4th year after pulling in the festival's biggest turn out to date in 2016. Hosting visionary artists from acros...

REVIEW: X JAPAN, Wembley Arena, London, 04/03/2017

Charles Shepherd

7 March 2017

Exclusive, Review

REVIEW: X JAPAN, WEMBLEY ARENA, LONDON, 04/03/2017 “That’ll never happen” was the first thing I said when the news broke that X JAPAN, an old school heavy metal unit out of Chiba, will be playing London’s secon...

CHARAN-PO-RANTAN takes us on a multi-colored trip through music genres

Mazohyst_Kyo

5 February 2017

Review

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 ...

JROCK NEWS’ favorite releases of 2016

Midnight XII

30 December 2016

Entertainment, Review

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...

Report: The much-anticipated HIZAKI performs a short but exciting set that is sure to prepare fans for Versailles’ performance next year

Sizergyia

10 December 2016

Exclusive, Review

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...

Review: Crystal Lake’s album “True North” surprises us in many different ways

NBT

3 December 2016

Review

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...

Report on the GazettE’s “HERESY LIMITED SPOOKY BOX” in Tokyo – October 28, 2016

xLIZ4

3 December 2016

Exclusive, Review

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...

ALBUM REVIEW: Crystal Lake – True North

Charles Shepherd

2 December 2016

Exclusive, Review

Tokyo metalcore outfit CRYSTAL LAKE return with their second album under US label Artery Recordings, True North. Gaining a solid cult following in the west after the release of their 2014 EP Cubes and 2015 inte...

Shock and awe with Vamps’ performance at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre

Mazohyst_Kyo

15 November 2016

Review

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...

Report: BAND-MAID serve the ladies and gentlemen with an electrifying show at The Underworld

Sizergyia

20 October 2016

Exclusive, Review

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 ...

Report: SCANDAL brings their energetic attitude to the O2 Academy Islington

Sizergyia

7 October 2016

Exclusive, Review

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 ...