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ACME robbed during US-tour, opens GoFundMe in relief efforts

6 January 2020

Today we have to unfortunately share the heartbreaking story of ACME's tour van and trailer being broken into overnight during their US West Coast tour. This led to the band losing equipment and most of their m...

YOSHIKI joins KISS on stage for surprise performance

NoMusicNoReason

17 December 2019

News

Everyone dreams of performing side-by-side with their childhood idols, for some, that dream actually comes true! X-Japan's leader Yoshiki recently made his dream come true when he joined the legendary rock band...

L’Arc-en-Ciel opens YouTube channel and teases important announcement!

NBT

4 December 2019

Music Video, News

Fans worldwide can now enjoy L'Arc-en-Ciel's content through their newly launched YouTube Official Artist Channel. As of writing, the channel has gained about 100 thousand subscribers in just a day, with videos...

amazarashi’s “Miraninarenakatta Anoyoruni” sing out the pains of band life

edoh

25 November 2019

News

Miraninarenakatta Anoyoruni, the latest track by amazarashi, will be featured on their upcoming DVD and Blu-ray “amazarashi Live Tour 2019 Miraininarenakatta Subeteno Yoruni”, due out on November 27, 2019. E...

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BAND-MAID “The Dragon Cries”, a collaboration with David Bowie’s producer

G Andrew White

23 November 2019

Music Video, News, Releases

This month BAND-MAID pre-releases not one, but two singles from the upcoming album, CONQUEROR. First out was Rinne (輪廻) which means reincarnation, the hard-hitting track has been available on YouTube since Nove...

November 2019 — release schedule

Midnight

4 November 2019

Monthly Release Schedule, News

There are tons of promising singles and albums dropping this November; we know you're excited to find out more about them so stop reading this and start scrolling! Date Artist Release Title Release Ty...

THE MUSMUS enters state of indefinite hiatus

NBT

28 October 2019

News

After producing solid work after solid work, THE MUSMUS suddenly entered a state of limbo earlier this year due to vocalist CHIO's miscarriage. This led to the band standing still in terms of outward activities...

Yoshiki donates 10 million yen to aid victims of Typhoon Hagibis

NoMusicNoReason

22 October 2019

Japan, News

X JAPAN's Yoshiki has generously donated 10 million yen (about $93,000) to the Japanese Red Cross Society in support of areas affected by Typhoon Hagibis. The donation was made through the drummer's nonprofit o...

RAZOR’s drummer Tetsuya to depart from the band

Sizergyia

20 October 2019

News

It's been announced that drummer Tetsuya will leave RAZOR after their RAZOR 3rd ANNIVERSARY ONEMAN TOUR III -third- performance on November 30, 2019, at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka. Tetsuya himself doesn't specify ...

Yoshiki and McDonald’s team-up for absurd spicy Teriyaki McBurger

NoMusicNoReason

20 October 2019

News

X Japnan's frontman Yoshiki is known for his ventures in all kinds of business, from Yoshikimono to Yoshikitty, and even branding his own line of wine, Y by Yoshiki. This time around, the drummer teams up with ...

NIGHTMARE to briefly resume activities for “20th Anniversary Special Live GIANIZM ~Sai Aku~””

Ziggy

14 October 2019

New Look, News, Tour

Today, NIGHTMARE fans can let out that breath they have been holding for three and a half years since the announcement of their hiatus and finally rejoice at the news of a brief resume in their activities with ...

amazarashi receives 4 awards at Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity

NBT

6 October 2019

News

amazarashi is constantly on a quest to enlight people on social issues that surround the modern society. Bringing them to the surface by combining technology, emotions, and even philosophy. Their recent efforts...

GARNiDELiA parts ways with Sony Music Entertainment

NoMusicNoReason

11 September 2019

News, Releases

GARNiDELiA, the duo formed by vocalist MARiA, and producer toku, agreed not to renew their contract with SACRA MUSIC, thus they will be parting ways with the label following the expiration of their contract. Th...

DEVILOOF collaborates with apparel brand ALTER VENOMV on limited parka

Sizergyia

4 September 2019

News

DEVILOOF has announced that they have collaborated with apparel brand ALTER VENOMV on a limited edition parka! The design consists of artwork from the band's releases thus far and will be available worldwide fr...