Releases

DRUGS drops second chaotic single “UNTIL I DIE”

Dec 5, 2025

DRUGS released the highly anticipated second single UNTIL I DIE on December 3. Fans have been on edge awaiting more music from DRUGS, and UNTIL I DIE doesn't disappoint.Following our first look at DRUGS in ...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST confirms South America tour 2026

NBT

Nov 29, 2025

Releases, Tour and event

The heavy hitters NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, a fan-favorite metal band that recently headlined our own JROCK NEWS event, is stepping outside Japan for an upcoming overseas tour. The tour will make four stops in Septe...

Interview: Inside exist trace’s first full album in 11 years, “WHO I AM”

Erica and afaenia

Nov 27, 2025

Interview, Releases

One of the pioneering all-female bands in visual kei, exist trace (stylized as exist†trace) has returned with “WHO I AM”—their first full-length album in 11 years, released digitally worldwide on November 19. T...

PHALUX showcases diverse range of talents in first EP “FORTUNA”

Jack

Nov 24, 2025

New Band, Releases

After debuting with their first track, self-titled PHALUX in September, PHALUX is back with their first EP FORTUNA, released November 19.PHALUX's first EP FORTUNA demonstrates an extreme range of talents. P...

Review: coldrain’s EP “OPTIMIZE” fuses heartfelt lyrics and brutal soundscapes

Jorge M.

Nov 6, 2025

Releases, Report and review

Amidst their ONE MAN JAPAN TOUR 2025, coldrain unleashed their fifth Extended Play, OPTIMIZE. The five-track collection dropped on October 24 and marks the band's debut release under German label Century Media ...

RAZOR’s “In CREATURE” music video displays vocalist Ryoga’s chaotic emotions

Sizergyia

Nov 2, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

RAZOR released their 16th single In CREATURE on October 17 and, in turn, blessed fans with a music video full of religious motifs. There's also vocalist Ryoga, chaotically expressing a gamut of emotions, front ...

DIR EN GREY’s album “MACABRE” reincarnated on vinyl after 25 years

Erica

Oct 28, 2025

Releases

On October 28, DIR EN GREY dropped a surprise announcement that their second album, MACABRE, will be reincarnated on vinyl for the first time.The vinyl is available for preorder now and is set for release o...

KOUKI’s solo project Onigashima releases album “HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER” digitally

Erica

Oct 27, 2025

Music Video, Releases

KOUKI, vocalist of the visual kei band D=OUT, has unveiled his latest solo album HELL IN WORLD TRIGGER (冥土INワールドトリガー). The release comes under his solo project Onigashima (鬼ヶ島), also known as "OGRE ISLAND". The...

Female metal band Zilqy premieres first music video “Carry On”

NBT

Oct 25, 2025

Music Video, Releases

The newly formed female metal band Zilqy has finally released the full version of the song “Carry On” on October 22 after previously showing teasers. This work serves as the lead track from their upcoming debut...

BLAZE’s “Luminous” music video takes to church with sparkling synths, stacked shouts

Sizergyia

Oct 17, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

BLAZE has brought to light that their first single, titled Luminous, is set to release on November 26. However, the title track is out now digitally.Despite the date for the single being a while out, the ba...

Zilqy charges forward with prerelease of lead track “Carry On” from EP “Vacant Throne”

NBT

Oct 11, 2025

Releases

The latest force in female metal to shake the world, Zilqy, will prerelease their lead track “Carry On” on October 22, ahead of their debut EP "Vacant Throne", scheduled for November 5. You can already pre-add ...

Aural Vampire returns with Halloween-ready mini-album “Zombie Naocchatte”

Erica

Oct 2, 2025

Music Video, Releases

It's been a while since we've heard from the dark electronic dance duo Aural Vampire, but they're back with a new mini-album, Zombie Naocchatte, perfectly timed for spooky season! The release features three new...

lynch.’s “BRINGER” music video presents fist-pumping anthem filled with intrigue

Sizergyia

Oct 2, 2025

Music Video, Releases

lynch.'s upcoming second retake album, THE AVOIDED SUN / SHADOWS, released on September 24. However, at the time of the announcement, the title of the third disc, its title track, music video, and making-of had...

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Mizerable

Oct 2, 2025

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

All-female metal band Zilqy has officially launched their global debut, with an EP and live show on the near horizon! Combining the words "zilch" and "queen" to create their name, Zilqy describes themselves as,...