Releases

HEROINE FROM the Nether’s “MIDNIGHT” music video visualizes former cocklobin vocalist’s project

Jan 24, 2026

The year 2025 saw former "cocklobin" vocalist "nigu" and his solo project, HEROINE from the Nether, release their first album titled MIDNIGHT on April 23, with the title also serving as the concept. However, it...

HYDE performs historic live concert in Austria, “Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien”

Erica

Jan 18, 2026

Releases, Tour and event

Tickets are now on sale for HYDE's orchestral performance in Vienna, Austria, HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien, taking place on Monday, May 25. This concert represents a historic milestone as the first t...

POLKADOT STINGRAY presents playful music video “Killer Record”

Sizergyia

Jan 18, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

POLKADOT STINGRAY released their fifth album, Gekirin, on December 24, and there's no better way to bring the noise for its arrival than the music video for the ninth track, Killer Record.The band presents ...

Former DEVILOOF guitarist debuts dystopian deathcore project VELHMORA

Jack

Jan 17, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

After a short cryptic teaser to start the new year, VELHMORA makes their debut with a heavy three-track EP of the same name, released on January 14. A technologically grotesque music video for the track CRPTD w...

DRUGS finishes 2025 with a staggering 7 singles!

Jack

Jan 6, 2026

Releases

Despite only debuting in June, DRUGS has been moving exceptionally fast, finishing 2025 with a total of seven singles. The latest, "Flesh and Halo" and "CARVED IN ALMA", were released on December 30.DRUGS d...

In My Vanitasss rings in new year with 6th single “Violet Visions”

Mizerable

Jan 5, 2026

New Look, Releases

Starting the new year off strong, Tokyo-based new wave band In My Vanitasss released a new single! "Violet Visions" is the band's sixth single and combines new wave with post-punk to create a distinctive, allur...

HANABIE. announces “HOT TOPIC” EP, 2026 North America tour

Jorge M.

Dec 30, 2025

Releases, Tour and event

Following their European tour, metalcore band HANABIE. announced the release of their new EP for January 28, 2026. They also announced a North American tour, kicking off next Spring.Titled HOT TOPIC, the mi...

HYDE livestreams orchestral birthday concert worldwide, signaling a new chapter

Erica

Dec 27, 2025

Online Concert, Releases, Tour and event

Fans worldwide can celebrate Japanese rock icon HYDE’s birthday with a special live orchestral performance, available both in cinemas across Japan and via global livestream. “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”, r...

GLAY’s single “Dead Or Alive” tops Oricon chart as “Record of Ragnarok III” theme

Hitomi

Dec 26, 2025

Anime, Music Video, Releases

After closing out their spectacular 30th anniversary year with two massive dome shows, GLAY is kicking off their 31st year stronger than ever. Their latest single, “Dead Or Alive,” released on December 3, serve...

Re:Instinct debuts first single “SILENCE INTO SOUND”

Jack

Dec 24, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Released on December 5, French-Japanese band Re:Instinct debuted their first single "SILENCE INTO SOUND". As a first single, SILENCE INTO SOUND shines the light on you with a heartfelt message of hope.Re:In...

Interview with Crystal Lake: Entering a new era with “The Weight Of Sound”

NBT and afaenia

Dec 21, 2025

Interview, Releases, Tour and event

Crystal Lake have been touring relentlessly this year, and we managed to catch up with them back in May while they were in Stockholm, Sweden. During our conversation, we talked about the band’s new lineup and t...

Matenrou Opera rings out the year with single “EMBRYO”

Lin

Dec 18, 2025

Releases

Matenrou Opera unveiled their newest single, EMBRYO, set to release on December 29, 2025. The three-track single marks Matenrou Opera's final offering of 2025."EMBRYO" Cover ArtAfter their busy year of...

BABYBEARD unleashes darkest single yet “SEMI-FINAL”

Mizerable

Dec 15, 2025

Music Video, Releases

BABYBEARD is ready to rock with a brand new single, "SEMI-FINAL". Released on November 30, "SEMI-FINAL" is a symphonic-metal-adjacent track from the pop-metal trio's upcoming album.In both lyrics and visual...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” slated for 2026 release

Erica

Dec 11, 2025

Releases, Tour and event

DIR EN GREY closed out their domestic tour, TOUR25 EN'EN (蜿蜒), with a major announcement: their 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER, is set for release in 2026.In our interview with guitarist Die earlier ...