Releases Archives

Kroi concocts fresh universe of sounds in third album “Unspoiled”

19 June 2024

Tokyo five piece Kroi releases its highly anticipated new album Unspoiled on June 19. The record marks the third full-length since signing with major label PONYCANYON, and brings 14 tracks that build on the ban...

Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN perform anime theme songs for “Nazeboku”

NBT

19 June 2024

Anime, Doujin, Releases

Two prominent doujin circles, Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN, will provide their music as theme songs for the fantasy anime, "Naze Boku no Sekai wo Daremo Oboeteinai no ka?" (Nazeboku), or in English, "Why Does...

UNiTE.’s wondrous “[about us]” music video immerses with vibrant vintage wonderland

Sizergyia

12 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

UNiTE. releases their double A-side single on June 19. The band’s 17th single is titled “” / Haiiro no Shinshou e Uron no Uta ni Karuu Oto. The run-up to said single has led them to reveal the music video for “...

XANVALA’s digital single “CULTURE” sets stage for third studio album

Erica

11 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

XANVALA has just unleashed their latest digital single, CULTURE on June 5, following the premiere of its music video on May 31. CULTURE flaunts XANVALA’s distinctive style, blending razor-sharp, aggressive i...

NEMOPHILA drops third album “EVOLVE” overseas with exclusive bonuses

anyrandomhole

5 June 2024

Releases

The all-female metal group NEMOPHILA releases their third album, "EVOLVE", overseas with special bonuses. The album is scheduled for a July 5, 2024 release through JPU Records. The album comes in two version...

Petit Brabancon streams singles “BATMAN”, “Vendetta” from upcoming EP

Erica

4 June 2024

New Look, Releases

Petit Brabancon is set to release its second EP Seven Garbage Born of Hatred on August 7. Building anticipation for their first EP in nearly a year, the band will release two tracks early: BATMAN on June 28 and...

JILUKA ignites screens with “S4VAGE” music video

Jack

3 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

The visual kei band JILUKA dropped a brutal music video for their new single S4VAGE on May 25. This is JILUKA's first single since becoming an independent band. S4VAGE will be available on streaming services in...

Review: the knowlus marks 10 years with album “Discovery Age”

Mazohyst_Kyo

1 June 2024

Releases, Report and review

A lot of my reviews are for heavy hitters that are massive in scale and aggressive with the musical approach. We all have another side to us, and today I would like to introduce you to some seasoned veterans in...

ASTERISM teams up with Acky Bright for “PLANET OF METAL” album

Bri

1 June 2024

Releases

Instrumental metal band ASTERISM released their seven-song digital album, PLANET OF METAL, for streaming and download worldwide on May 22. What makes PLANET OF METAL special is the collaboration with the manga ...

Luv PARADE’s music video “TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT” introduces mini-album “JOKER”

Erica

28 May 2024

Music Video, Releases

On June 1, Luv PARADE releases their debut original mini-album, JOKER. Kicking things off with a bang, the band unveiled the music video for TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT on May 27. As the third track on the mini-a...

HANABIE. showcases cool and mature “GIRL’S TALK” music video

NBT

22 May 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

The girl loud rock band hailing from Tokyo, "HANABIE.", has earlier this month released the digital single GIRL'S TALK on May 10, followed by the music video a day after. Through the new single along with th...

DIE/MAY’s single “KILLING ME” showcases visual kei’s global influence

Erica

20 May 2024

Music Video, Releases

While visual kei began as a distinctly Japanese phenomenon, its artistic influence has undeniably inspired musicians around the world. At JROCK NEWS, we support not only Japanese artists in the scene but also t...

MUCC’s “Ai no Uta” music video marks major label move to TOKUMA JAPAN

Bri

19 May 2024

Music Video, Releases

MUCC premiered the music video for Ai no Uta (愛の唄) on May 12, ahead of the single's release on June 4. This song marks MUCC's first major release with the record label TOKUMA JAPAN. The song features some ra...

Kizu’s haunting music video for “Oni” will give you goosebumps

Bri

18 May 2024

Music Video, Releases

Visual kei band Kizu premiered the music video for "Oni" on May 16. "Oni" is the band's 15th single, with the digital release becoming available for streaming just a few days earlier on May 13. The video is ...