Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

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

Jan 18, 2026

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...

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...

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...

Visual kei festival in Europe invites D’ESPAIRSRAY, MUCC, Kizu, An Cafe, JILUKA, Azavana, and more

NBT

Dec 13, 2025

Tour and event

European tour organizer B7KLAN will celebrate 20 years of activity next year with a major visual kei festival in Paris, France, taking place July 11–12. With a focus on visual kei, the festival "B7KLAN J-ROCK F...

MAO.A debuts overseas with headlining Taiwan, Japan tours

Erica

Dec 12, 2025

Tour and event

Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A is pushing further into the international spotlight with the announcement of their first overseas tour. Since debuting in March, the group has made global expansion a priority....

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 ...

NETH PRIERE CAIN adds new members, announces single “Uka no Shirase, Igen naru Eisho”

Mizerable

Dec 8, 2025

Lineup change, New Look, Tour and event

NETH PRIERE CAIN officially added two new members, guitarist DAICHI and bassist Maya, to the band! On November 28, the band's official website announced the exciting lineup additions. Within this post, NETH PRI...

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...

Vibrant moments from Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2025

NBT

Nov 25, 2025

Entertainment, Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

We’re back at Magical Mirai 2025, the annual event celebrating Hatsune Miku’s birthday with concerts and an exhibition. This year, the event took place not only in Tokyo and Osaka but also in Sendai for the fir...

MIKU EXPO 2026 is coming to North America!

Mizerable

Oct 31, 2025

Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Prepare those glowsticks, everyone's favorite virtual diva Hatsune Miku is returning to North America for MIKU EXPO 2026! With a tour across Asia scheduled for this November, Miku and her fellow Vocaloids are m...

Dolly celebrates 20th anniversary with concerts, streaming releases, new YouTube channel

Erica

Oct 23, 2025

Online Concert

Fans of Dolly, the ethereal, artcore visual kei band that defined a dreamy corner of Japan's 2000s rock scene, have reason to celebrate. The beloved group has come together to celebrate their 20th anniversary, ...

Sawano Hiroyuki holds headline concert in Los Angeles this November

Jorge M.

Oct 17, 2025

Anime, Tour and event

Music composer Sawano Hiroyuki, known for his work on Attack on Titan, Gundam, Solo Leveling and more, will hold his first headline concert in Los Angeles on November 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater. Tickets a...

Interview with DEVILOOF: Fulfilling a long-awaited promise to overseas fans

NBT, Mazohyst_Kyo and Omatsu

Oct 11, 2025

Interview, Tour and event

After years of anticipation and overcoming many hurdles, Japan’s brutal metal band DEVILOOF is finally heading to Europe for a tour! With the tour "properly" kicking off next month, we took the opportunity to c...