New Band Archives

REVIVE drop song previews for single “Anata wo Aishita Watakushi wo Mite”

26 May 2018

On August 8, visual-kei band REVIVE will release their fourth single titled Anata wo Aishita Watakushi wo Mite (あなたを愛した私を見て). The single will drop in two types, with Type A having two tracks and a DVD featuring...

MonstlloW surprise us with vibrant “VIRTUAL FLIGHT” music video

Yaya28

13 May 2018

Music Video, New Band, Releases

We have another visual kei group to start covering, and that band is MonstlloW! Before we get to introductions, we will first drop some details on the band's three-month consecutive releases. From April to June...

Zero[Hz] is B.P.RECORDS latest band consisting of former LONDBOY members

Sizergyia

25 April 2018

Music Video, New Band, Releases

It seems that B.P.RECORDS, home to the likes of Royz, Codomo Dragon, and Kiryu, are now back up to four! Former LONDBOY members have established a new band named Zero (零) pronounced as Zero Hertz. The band c...

Lamiya turn into puppets in “Marionette Overture” album

Rurumi

19 April 2018

Music Video, New Band, Releases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-CHviRbu48 Meet Lamiya (ラミヤ), a visual kei band that started activities about one year ago. The band consists of vocalist Siyu, guitarist n (Nuu), guitarist Yu and drummer Reit...

URBANGARDE mark 10th anniversary with album, concerts, and fashion exhibition

edoh+

7 April 2018

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

Electronic pop rock band URBANGARDE is celebrating their 10th anniversary by releasing album Shoujo Fiction (少女フィクション) worldwide on April 4. The album features popular hits such as Akumade Akuma, Femme Fata Fan...

Lucie, Too will be touring Canada in May!

NoMusicNoReason

28 March 2018

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

Indie female band Lucie, Too will head over to Canada this May to perform in Next Music From Tokyo for a total of four shows in the cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver! Check out the dates and venues bel...

Former DIV drummer satoshi forms band LapLus

Sizergyia

22 March 2018

New Band, New Look, Releases

The project Twelve Apostles led by former DIV members bassist Chobi and drummer satoshi saw its end at the last performance #12 "Judas" on February 9, but at the same time, this led to the start of a new band. ...

Koichi and Tsuzuku of MEJIBRAY tease project 8P-SB

Nexus

7 March 2018

New Band, Videos

MEJIBRAY fans, rejoice! Koichi's return onto the scene finally has an exact date stamped on it, and Tsuzuku will be jumping on board; the two have announced the launch of a new project, called 8P-SB, on June 18...

Minus Jinsei Orchestra gorge on pills in “O Make no Jinsei” music video

Yaya28

6 March 2018

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Nearing 10 years of activity, Minus Jinsei Orchestra is a band long needing coverage on JROCK NEWS. We will introduce them to you before going into detail on their upcoming album! Minus Jinsei Orchestra debu...

New band breakin’ holiday forms from ashes of ZERO MIND INFINITY

Sizergyia

28 February 2018

New Band, Releases, Videos

It was confirmed via their official website that ZERO MIND INFINITY would disband after their final performance on December 27. This was far from the end though, as four of those members have now formed brea...

Otomekokka engage in combat in “Yuke, Susume, Heitai-San” music video

Yaya28

19 February 2018

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Otomekokka is on a mission: to gain new fans! The six-member group uploaded their first music video for the track Yuke, Susume, Heitai-San (ユケ、ススメ、兵隊サン) that is to be featured on their fourth single of the same...

Takeru returns as sleepyhead, picks up vocals and guitar in “Yamikumo” music video

NoMusicNoReason

18 February 2018

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Takeru is back in action—after parting ways with SuG—with a solo project under the name sleepyhead. His upcoming debut single Yamikumo (闇雲) is now out in the form of a music video. Takeru previously teased u...

Presenting Vivarush’s English subtitled vlogs “Ruimaru Worldwide”

NBT

11 February 2018

Entertainment, New Band

Hello Dreamers! Today we're here to present Vivarush's newly started vlog "Ruimaru Worldwide" that is hosted by vocalist Ruimaru! Since most of the Jrock fans around the world aren't fluent in Japanese, Ruim...

Introducing CHOKE: Blending rapcore with nu-metal

edoh+

25 January 2018

New Band

Combining a potent dose of rap into a cauldron of heavy instruments and vocals, rapcore inspired band CHOKE seeks to create "intense sound" amongst the four-man band after making their debut on May 5, 2017. Eac...