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

Feb 23, 2020

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...

Report: Hatsune Miku creates an unparalleled sense of unity

Sizergyia

Feb 3, 2020

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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...

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

G Andrew White

Jan 31, 2020

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Continuing on with our Animé LA series after our interview with BRATS, we report on their debut in America which left a big impression on attendees with their heavy dose of punk, aggressive Jrock.On January...

Report: MIYAVI slays in white suit at Zepp Diver City, Tokyo 2019

afaenia

Jan 21, 2020

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Odaiba, an artificial island that houses an array of entertainment complexes, sits in Tokyo Bay and is home to Zepp Diver City—a 2,400 capacity concert hall nestled on the edge of a shopping mall.The penult...

Photo report: DIR EN GREY live at Gramercy Theatre, New York

Zephyr

Jan 17, 2020

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On December 13, 2019—a little over four years after their last show in New York, DIR EN GREY once again made their mark at Gramercy Theatre, a venue they are definitely familiar with at this point having played...

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Review: LOVEBITES’ album “Electric Pentagram”, a power trip to the gates of hell!

G Andrew White

Jan 17, 2020

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Get the year started with an electric bang on January 29, when LOVEBITES release their third full album Electric Pentagram. It delivers 12 electrifying tracks of guitar shredding, face-melting power metal. Also...

Report: Hatsune Miku excites fans with metal performance!

NBT

Jan 15, 2020

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Hatsune Miku who ended her first European tour in London 2018 is picking up from where she left off. With Miku Expo 2020, she started the tour in London, O2 Academy Brixton on January 11 and that’s exactly wher...

Review: “CONQUEROR” has BAND-MAID duelling on sound

G Andrew White

Dec 14, 2019

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After several weeks of news about BAND-MAID, they serve up their ambitious third full album CONQUEROR. It weighs in with 15 songs that include most of the singles released since World Domination. Accordingly, o...

Report: DIR EN GREY rocks Los Angeles with sold out show

Yaya28

Dec 12, 2019

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You read that right. It has been about four years since DIR EN GREY last toured North America, so as soon as the group announced their 2019 North American tour along with ticket sale dates, fans snatched ticket...

Report: ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION supporting Feeder at Roundhouse London 2019

edoh+

Dec 6, 2019

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Feeder and ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION—two names we had no idea would come crashing together is every 90s' anime fan crossed with grunger's wet dream. It's a very niche group of fans, but I assure you that they ve...

Eating blue ramen at the sort of Hatsune Miku ramen shop

NBT

Nov 18, 2019

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The virtual pop star Hatsune Miku is an entity that appears in almost any medium you can think of. Her imprint stretches beyond music and is an influential character that even big companies want to have a piece...

GRANRODEO’s explosive and packed-out show in Tokyo!

NBT

Nov 13, 2019

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At the packed-out concert on August 24, GRANRODEO was performing on the stage at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo, a venue with a capacity of 2500, located right next to the 20-meter tall mecha Gundam statue. Not only w...

Delicious and magical treat at BanG Dream cafe in Akihabara

Mazohyst_Kyo and NBT

Nov 7, 2019

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Right in the heart of Akihabara, we’re able to find the out-of-the-world venue, Princess cafe. This place is known for the numerous otaku (nerd) collaborations they have, no matter the time of year you go, ther...

Report: DEVILOOF and GYZE tribute ARCH ENEMY at Metal Square

Mazohyst_Kyo

Oct 27, 2019

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As with any multi-artist show, most artists with the most draw are saved for the later parts of the night. After clawing through the competition and rising up in the ranks, DEVILOOF has climbed towards the end ...