JROCK ONSEN — JROCK NEWS

Kenbo answers visual kei questions you always wanted to ask

28 May 2019

Last year in 2018, we got the chance to speak with Kenbo, the former drummer of the now-disbanded Art Elicia. As Kenbo is Japanese born Australian, we were able to hold a full interview in English where we expl...

Unspoken concert rules in Japan vs west – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 15

Mazohyst_Kyo

26 May 2019

JROCK ONSEN

Back again with some more hot-body-soup. You know? Because it's a bath! Anyway, let's get right to the point. This month we are looking at etiquette at a show. Pretty much, what can you expect at a show in the ...

Defining modern classics in Japanese rock – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 14

Mazohyst_Kyo

15 April 2019

JROCK ONSEN

I hope you all got your perfumes to freshen up after this bath. We'll be looking at the idea of a classic when it comes to albums. Western metal bands have classic rock, but, do we get that for Japanese bands? ...

A future without the biggest Jrock bands – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 13

Mazohyst_Kyo

21 March 2019

JROCK ONSEN

I know it's scary, but imagine a future without X-Japan, GazettE, DIR EN GREY, ONE OK ROCK, or anyone else that's major right now. Who would take their place? What happens when Yoshiki really does retire? These...

Looking to the future of Jrock and visual kei – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 12

Mazohyst_Kyo

18 February 2019

JROCK ONSEN

So, here we are! Way late into the start of the new year and at half staff. Let's just take that as a sign that we are working on bringing you the very best we can down the road. Or, we're all just really lazy ...

Our favorite top stories of 2018 – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 11

Mazohyst_Kyo

7 January 2019

JROCK ONSEN

It's officially a new year, everything is winding down and somehow you made it all the way here with us. First and foremost, my deepest gratitude to those of you who have listened to any of our podcasts, be it ...

Jrock is not just a phase, mom! – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 10

Mazohyst_Kyo

11 December 2018

JROCK ONSEN

Normie, riaruju, whatever you call 'em, as soon as they find out your passion for non-local music they assume it's a phase and you'll grow out of it. My Chemical Romance, DIR EN GREY, same thing. It's kid stuff...

Visual kei, a deal breaker for westerners? – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 9

Mazohyst_Kyo

11 November 2018

JROCK ONSEN

So, I am sure the spicy headline caught your eye. In this month's podcast, we're keeping in-line with last month's formula, we're sticking to one topic and hashing it out while giving a few small stories here a...

Demanding concert screenings in theaters, and cute boys! – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 8

Mazohyst_Kyo

5 October 2018

JROCK ONSEN

Although concert screening exists, it certainly isn't trending even in this modern era. And you know what? It really should become a thing! We're also almost certain the words “cute” and “boys” got you all hot ...

Preparing for The Insulated World – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 7

Mazohyst_Kyo

12 September 2018

JROCK ONSEN

Admittedly, August was a bit slow. We lost two members in the podcast. Temporarily. Life happens, y'know? Anyway, let's get down to it and jump right in. This month, fearless leader-sama Mazo and apprentice ...

The curse of European tours – JROCK ONSEN Ep.6

Mazohyst_Kyo

8 August 2018

JROCK ONSEN

Lucky you, JROCK ONSEN is back with another hot ladle of news! These soup references are getting harder to make, but at least the news keeps flowing in. This time we got some funky fresh DADAROMA news with s...

JROCK ONSEN Ep.5 – All about Mana-sama!

Mazohyst_Kyo

8 July 2018

JROCK ONSEN

Giving our input where it isn't asked for, this is the JROCK ONSEN. This month we got a ton of stuff on Mana-sama. He's doing a lot and we're all over it. Don't fret, there are other stories in the news that...

JROCK ONSEN Ep.4 – DIR EN GREY is finally touring outside Japan again!

Mazohyst_Kyo

6 June 2018

JROCK ONSEN

Welcome back to our warm mix of news and terrible opinions. This week we're all filled up with a full cast of staff and great stories. This month you can look forward to top stories including DIR EN GREY's t...

JROCK ONSEN Ep.3 – Would you pay to attend live stream concerts?

Mazohyst_Kyo

13 May 2018

JROCK ONSEN

Welcome back to the sizzling bath of JROCK NEWS and male filth. This week we are short a member so it's a men's bath. Don't be scared, we are more than happy to take just about anyone into our warm embrace. ...