Releases - JROCK NEWS

abstracts returns from hiatus, releases genre-bending single “New Breed”

18 September 2021

The djent and metalcore band abstracts has returned from its indefinite hiatus which commenced back in 2019. So far, two digital singles have been released, the familiar Siena, and the latest work New Breed whi...

Golden Bomber members guest vampire visual kei anime “Visual Prison”

NBT

16 September 2021

Anime, Releases

Golden Bomber, known as the comedic visual kei "air band", will have two of their members guesting the vampire visual kei anime, Visual Prison. Specifically, bassist Jun Utahiroba and guitarist Yutaka Kyan will...

Zero[Hz] launches 7th single “RENDEZVOUS”

edoh+

14 September 2021

Releases

It's only been a few months since Zero dropped VENOM, and they'll keep trucking on with their seventh single titled RENDEZVOUS which will launch on November 03, 2021. Available in versions A and B, each edit...

Yoshiatsu forms band “Fukuro”, releases mini-album and explains DADAROMA’s hiatus

Sizergyia, Rin and Peertje

13 September 2021

Music Video, New Band, Releases

DADAROMA's vocalist Yoshiatsu has formed a new band, Fukuro. In conjunction with the formation, the vocalist spoke out about DADAROMA's hiatus in a long and heartfelt message. The new band Fukuro has entered...

DEVILOOF needs your help to crowdfund live DVD and Blu-ray

Mazohyst_Kyo

12 September 2021

Releases

DEVILOOF is launching a campaign on Indiegogo to crowdfund the release of a DVD and Blu-ray live performance for global audiences. DEVILOOF is framing the campaign as a response to last year's canceled European...

UVERworld party like it’s the ’90s in music video “SOUL”, featuring Thelma Aoyama, Aiemu

Sizergyia

9 September 2021

Music Video, New Look, Releases

UVERworld recently released its double A-side collaboration single, Raichoue/SOUL, on September 1. Those involved are actor and vocalist Takayuki Yamada on the song Raichoue, while pop and R’n’B vocalist Thelma...

ryo (supercell) creates opening theme with mafumafu, gaku for anime “takt op.Destiny”

NBT and Dorian

8 September 2021

Anime, Game, Releases

Composer ryo (supercell), along with vocalists mafumafu and gaku, are creating the opening theme song for the upcoming anime "takt op.Destiny" (pronounced "takt opus destiny"). It is an original anime combining...

MIYAVI teases “New Gravity” music video

edoh+

7 September 2021

Music Video, Releases

Has everyone's neck recovered from the double-taking MIYAVI's shiny bald look? Well, put that neck brace back on as he is teasing us once again with a tiny morsel of the music video from his digital single N...

BAND-MAID hints at epicness with theme song “Sense” for anime “Platinum End”

G Andrew White

6 September 2021

Anime, Releases

BAND-MAID has scheduled its single Sense for an October 27 release, in conjunction, it will serve as the opening theme song for the psychological and supernatural anime Platinum End. A highly anticipated anime ...

ACME’s “Gekkouyoku” music video is serene with a heavy side

Sizergyia

4 September 2021

Music Video, New Look, Releases

ACME released their single Gekkouyoku on August 25 and upon its arrival, revealed the accompanying music video for the emotionally heavy rock number. This sees the band perform in a dark, foggy, and dimly-lit s...

UVERworld’s “Raichoue” superbly blends TAKUYA’s, Takayuki Yamada’s, and Aiemu’s vocals

Sizergyia

3 September 2021

Music Video, Releases

UVERworld released their double A-side collaboration single titled Raichoue/SOUL on September 1, and they've just dropped the short version of track one's music video, Raichoue. With UVERworld alongside guest s...

Kizu shreds on conjoined limbs and torsos in “Human Error” video

Sizergyia

2 September 2021

Music Video, Releases

Kizu previously revealed the short version of their Human Error music video back in March before the release of their best-of album Kataki on April 7. From that point, the only way to watch the entirety of said...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST shows what the new lineup is all about with single “THE ONE”

NBT

31 August 2021

Music Video, Releases

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST has today—which is currently September 1 in Japan—released its destructive single THE ONE. Described as a work that flaunts the technical prowess of each band member, THE ONE marks the first...

DIAURA drops 5th studio album “R.I.P.”

edoh+

27 August 2021

Releases, Tour

Half a year after their 10th anniversary greatest hits album dropped, DIAURA will be swiftly releasing a new album on October 06, 2021, titled R.I.P. The release will be available in two editions, both conta...