Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

PassCode’s US tour 2023 begins next month!

Aug 22, 2023

Loud rock-idol group PassCode comes in screaming in September with "PassCode US TOUR 2023 -GROUNDSWELL-". The group will assault the ears of fans in Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles on September 3, 5, and 7. A...

YOSHIKI makes directorial debut with documentary “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY”

Bri

Aug 20, 2023

Entertainment, Tour and event

The world of music is about to witness an unprecedented cinematic experience as international rock sensation YOSHIKI steps into the realm of film direction with his debut feature, "YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY". The ...

Report: Dream Theater unites metalheads across Silicon Valley

Nori

Aug 14, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

Prog bellwether Dream Theater hunkered down in San Jose, California on July 24 with colleagues Animals as Leaders and Devin Townsend for another night of its traveling festival Dream Sonic. With only three stop...

THE MUSMUS’ first music video in four years “Yamiyami”!

NBT

Aug 13, 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Music Video, Tour and event

THE MUSMUS went on hiatus in 2019 due to a series of tragic events, including miscarriage and member departure. However, after four years, the band is back with fresh new activities, and surprises with a music ...

Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci on breaking international barriers

Nori

Aug 11, 2023

Interview, Tour and event

For nearly 40 years, prog metal flagbearer Dream Theater has stood tall and fortified the redoubt of guitar-driven rock. For aspiring amateurs as well as professional musicians across the world (and especially ...

BAND-MAID makes history at Lollapalooza 2023

Bri

Aug 11, 2023

Tour and event

The electrifying sounds of world-renowned girl band BAND-MAID took the stage at this year's Lollapalooza in Chicago, leaving a lasting mark on the iconic music festival. The powerhouse hard rockers have made wa...

Visual kei pioneers JILUKA make North American debut at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2023

Astrid

Aug 8, 2023

Tour and event

Cutting-edge visual kei band JILUKA joins the musical guest lineup for Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA), held from October 26–29 at Renaissance Waverly and Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. AWA marks the gro...

Report: SiM’s sold-out “THE RUMBLING iN LDN” performance serves explosive display of showmanship

Sizergyia

Aug 6, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

Within the space of nearly a year, reggae punk outfit SiM, also known as "Silence iz Mine", recently saw their overseas activities materialize in a big way. In August 2022, the band performed in the US at both ...

Review: BAND-MAID annihilates in single “Shambles”

Nori

Aug 3, 2023

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

Hard rock juggernauts of BAND-MAID come back swinging in digital single Shambles, their first new track in six months. Whereas the previous tune Memorable offered a sentimental retrospective on US TOUR 2022, Sh...

Yugiri and SARSHI rock NekoCon 2023, showcasing visual kei

Erica

Aug 1, 2023

Tour and event

NekoCon, an annual convention celebrating Japanese culture in Hampton, Virginia continues celebrating visual kei rock music with guests Yugiri (DaizyStripper) and SARSHI (Flutter Echo, HERO, Nana). Vocalist Yug...

Japanese band ASTERISM Live at S.O.B.'s in New York 7/11/23

Report: ASTERISM heats up in New York debut

Jonathan Lane

Jul 24, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

Back in the US after four years, MASS METAL powerhouse ASTERISM delivers a free world-class performance in its debut appearance in New York City. Fans lined up outside S.O.B.'s in lower Manhattan on a blazing J...

XaaXaa holds first US performance at Katsucon 2024

Astrid

Jul 15, 2023

Tour and event

XaaXaa prepares to rock America for the first time at Katsucon 2024!The sensational visual kei band, XaaXaa, makes their long-awaited US debut as the esteemed musical guests at Katsucon 2024. Mark your cale...

SiM threatens to rock the world with 6th album “PLAYDEAD”

Erica

Jul 14, 2023

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

SiM, the powerhouse metal rockers renowned worldwide, unleash their long-awaited album PLAYDEAD on September 24. This announcement brings forth a wave of thrilling revelations, including expansive tours...

Luv PARADE’s “DEVIL’S NEW WORLD” concert promises more D’espairsRay songs than ever

Erica

Jul 11, 2023

Tour and event

Luv PARADE takes the stage on September 9 for their highly anticipated one-man performance, DEVIL'S NEW WORLD at the venue Veats Shibuya in Tokyo. This performance marks their grand finale for 2023. Adding to t...