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Report: Experiencing NUL.’s explosive and flashy show in Tokyo

Oct 5, 2019

August 16 found us in the winding streets of Shibuya, Tokyo, joining the line outside Shibuya Rex in the sweltering mid-summer heat to enter the trio's first live show which they appropriately titled "NUL. 1st ...

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Report: BABYMETAL fuel high-energy show in Dallas

G Andrew White

Sep 27, 2019

Featured, Report and review, Tour and event

"Are you ready to headbang?" That was the announcement over the speakers from the video montage that played as BABYMETAL took to the stage of South Side Ballroom in Dallas—at the halfway point across America in...

Buying music at Comiket, Japan’s biggest fan convention

NBT

Sep 25, 2019

Doujin, Entertainment, Report and review

Earlier this summer, the JROCK NEWS team headed over to Japan's largest fan convention, Comiket, a biannual event focused on doujin (self-published) goods. This may include work by illustrators, authors, techni...

Photo report: Survive Said The Prophet put on exhilarating show at Boston Music Room, London

Sizergyia

Sep 18, 2019

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It's only up until recently that Survive Said The Prophet live activities revolved around Asia—taking them to Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and of course—their home country, Japan. They continue to return to the co...

Report: DEVILOOF unleashes chaos upon RizM in Tokyo

Mazohyst_Kyo

Sep 10, 2019

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The August 13 "RYTHME OF X BEAT vol.1" performance at RizM was one shared by many talented acts, such as WING WORKS, CHOKE, DEXCORE, breakin’ holiday, and AIOLIN. Although there was a lot to be heard and some m...

Review : BAND-MAID resonates with “endless Story” as uplifting anthem

G Andrew White

Aug 15, 2019

Music Video, Report and review

Imagine to be all alone and not feel lonely. To be lost on a remote island and reminisce about moments from your past. In BAND-MAID’s new song, lead singer Saiki laments, "You can't relive the moment". As days ...

Report: DADAROMA absolutely smash it at Japan Expo Paris 2019

Sizergyia

Jul 24, 2019

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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

Jul 22, 2019

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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....

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

NBT

Jul 12, 2019

Entertainment, Report and 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 ...

Report: 4 acts that rocked Japan Night NYC 2019

Cindy Sibilsky

Jul 3, 2019

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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

Jun 28, 2019

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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

Jun 26, 2019

Music Video, Report and 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

May 31, 2019

Entertainment, Report and 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

May 29, 2019

Music Video, Releases, Report and 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...