Releases

BLAZE forms from former NAZARE members, debuts music video “MAYDAY”

Jun 14, 2025

Former NAZARE, gulu gulu, KAKUMAY, and Hueye members have formed the visual kei band BLAZE.The lineup consists of former NAZARE vocalist Mio and bassist Uta, guitarist NERO, who was in KAKUMAY, guitarist Ku...

kein’s “Hajou” music video introduces upcoming EP “delusional inflammation”

Erica

Jun 12, 2025

Music Video, Releases

On June 12, kein released the music video for Hajou (波状), the closing track from their upcoming EP delusional inflammation, out July 9 via King Records. This marks the band's second major label release, and it'...

Jupiter’s otherworldly single “Ecliptic” displays power metal mastery

Jack

Jun 12, 2025

Music Video, Releases

On June 4, visual kei band Jupiter released their new single Ecliptic with an accompanying music video showcasing their latest dramatic look.The single was released with six songs: Three new songs and an in...

UNiTE. brings homely vibes with a playful sound in “hananone.” music video

Sizergyia

Jun 7, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

UNiTE. will release its sixth album, "FANTASTiC", on June 18. Until then, the band has released the music video for "hananone." the opening track. The lyrics and composition were created by vocalist Nozomi, mar...

XaaXaa’s mini-album “Raku na Shinikata” promises crushing heaviness, cathartic light

Erica

Jun 6, 2025

New Look, Releases

XaaXaa has announced a venue-limited mini-album titled Raku na Shinikata (楽な死に方), which translates to "Easy Way to Die". Set for release on June 28, the physical edition will include a limited edition 16-page p...

NANO embraces the discomfort in EP “aИomaly”

NBT

Jun 6, 2025

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

NANO is back with the upcoming EP "aИomaly" (Anomaly), set for release on July 2! Inspired by the idea of “discomfort” as a driving force, the EP explores a personal theme that reflect NANO’s current state of m...

HANABIE. prepares to rock in “EU&UK 2025” tour

Mizerable

Jun 2, 2025

Releases, Tour and event

Metalcore sensations HANABIE. are returning to Europe and the UK for an all-new tour! The "Harajuku-core" band's "EU&UK 2025" tour kicks off this autumn! With a total of 22 stops across the UK, Poland, Fran...

Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A release debut music video “SEVER”

Erica

May 25, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Singaporean visual kei band "MAO.A" dropped their debut music video, SEVER, on May 18. Blending Japanese and English lyrics with harsh screams, melodic bridges, and pounding metal, the track reveals a band unaf...

DEXCORE suits up under surveillance in “Trace” music video, from 2nd album “WE WERE HERE”

Sizergyia

May 15, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DEXCORE released their second album WE WERE HERE digitally on May 7. The album was originally due to release on April 23, but due to production issues, the release, both digitally and physically, was postponed....

kein’s second major EP “delusional inflammation” features 5 new songs

Erica

May 14, 2025

New Look, Releases

Nagoya-based rock band "kein" drops their second major EP, delusional inflammation, on July 9. The five-track release follows last year's major debut EP PARADOXON DOLORIS.As with their previous EP, delusion...

D=OUT soars into next era with digital single “SYOUDOU”

Erica

Apr 29, 2025

Releases, Tour and event

On April 28, D=OUT released their latest digital single SYOUDOU (翔動), marking their first new music since their 2024 album Gokudou. Available digitally worldwide, SYOUDOU is a bright, uplifting anthem that hera...

Support Jrock artists this Friday as Bandcamp pass all funds to musicians

NBT

Apr 29, 2025

Doujin, Releases

This Friday on May 2, from midnight to midnight (PST), the music store Bandcamp will waive all its revenue share and pass all funds directly to artists and labels! It’s the perfect time to purchase music and sh...

Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome’s last song “Tenjo Tenge”, a bittersweet farewell

NBT

Apr 28, 2025

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Doujin, Releases

Vermilion-D Alice Syndrome (VDAS), a symphonic metal doujin circle led by composer Setsuna, featuring vocalist Rib:Yuhki from Imperial Circus Dead Decadence, reached a bittersweet end earlier this month. As ann...

lynch.’s “GOD ONLY KNOWS” music video sets the tone for upcoming retake album

Sizergyia

Apr 24, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

lynch. will now release their retake album GREEDY DEAD SOULS / UNDERNEATH THE SKIN on April 30 instead of the original release date of April 16. The band announced this was due to production reasons.Before ...