Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

deadman kicks off 2023 with album “dead reminiscence”, live-limited single

Mar 19, 2023

Revived in 2019, Nagoya rock unit deadman continues activities in 2023 with a three-stop tour and new album dead reminiscence. A live-limited single rapid dog will be distributed for free throughout the tour, w...

Kouki joins Otakon 2023 as musical guest, fashion model

Erica

Mar 17, 2023

Tour and event

Kouki, vocalist of the visual kei rock band, D=OUT returns to the US east coast as a guest at Otakon 2023 in Washington DC. Kouki appears not only as a musical guest but also as a model in the fashion show for ...

SCANDAL’s single “Line of sight” aims to revive rock and roll roots

Nori

Mar 16, 2023

Game, Releases, Tour and event

Osaka quartet SCANDAL began streaming its sixth digital single Line of sight on March 15. The tune was dedicated as the theme music for the card battle game Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base, available to play in...

DIV reunites for concert “NEVER DIVIDED, JUST DIVE” in August

Astrid

Mar 10, 2023

Tour and event, Videos

One of the most popular visual kei acts of the mid-2000s, DIV, announced a reunion concert that will be held on August 13 at Liquid Room Ebisu.Surprisingly, the group released an official documentary, “NEVE...

SiM’s first album in 3 years, begins full-scale overseas operation

NBT

Mar 7, 2023

Anime, New Look, Tour and event

SiM releases its sixth album this summer and signs contracts with overseas management, and agency. In conjunction, the band will put a large focus on its overseas activities this year, including touring outside...

MUCC’s “-yo-” music video provides inside look at band life

Erica

Mar 5, 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Normally, music videos provide a glowing and polished look at the music business—made up, fully styled, with dramatic camera work. However, MUCC's music video for -yo- (耀 ) provides a more raw look at the ins a...

MORRIE celebrates birthday with worldwide livestream concert

NBT

Mar 2, 2023

Online Concert

MORRIE announces his birthday concert "Flesh Odyssey" that takes places at the Tokyo Kinema Club venue on March 4, at 17:00 (JST). Although Japan might be a far away place for many of us, we're lucky that this ...

Rock sensation RADWIMPS defies odds with comeback US tour, soundtrack release

Zephyr

Feb 26, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

If you are an anime fan or a fan of Japanese rock, you are more than likely to know of RADWIMPS to some degree. Despite being active since 2001, the band has gained international notoriety in recent years for h...

Emo Night Tokyo party brings back emo karaoke in February

Rin

Feb 22, 2023

Tour and event

The self-proclaimed "saddest party in Japan", Emo Night Tokyo, is hosting its next event on February 25, this Saturday. Joining the list of activities this month is "emo karaoke", which was introduced in the pr...

Report: Witnessing THE LAST ROCKSTARS US debut in New York City

Erica and G Andrew White

Feb 19, 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

On February 3, titans of rock THE LAST ROCKSTARS made their explosive US live debut in New York City. Fans camped out in front of Manhattan Center, braving freezing winds on the city sidewalk overnight—all for ...

KNOSIS performs string of headline shows in Japan

Elliot

Feb 7, 2023

Tour and event

Ex-Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo Kinoshita announces debut live performances for his new project, KNOSIS. The shows take place in Japan on April 1 in Osaka, April 2 in Nagoya, and April 8 in Tokyo. These shows come...

Enjoy DIR EN GREY in Japan with official travel package!

Erica

Jan 31, 2023

Tour and event

Jrock fans from overseas may struggle with travel to Japan, be it organization, the language barrier, or difficulty getting tickets to see their favorite bands. However, the infamous metal band DIR EN GREY invi...

9 Jrock bands join Slipknot, Korn at Knotfest Japan 2023

Erica

Jan 27, 2023

Tour and event

"Knotfest", a 2-day festival celebrating all things Slipknot and heavy metal returns to Japan for the first time in 7 years!The two-day event takes place April 1—2, 2023, at the venue Makuhari Messe in Chib...

BAND-MAID joins THE LAST ROCKSTARS US tour as opener

Erica

Jan 26, 2023

Tour and event

Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced the face-melting metal maidens BAND-MAID as the opening act for their upcoming Live Debut Tour 2023. BAND-MAID opens at all three US shows.THE LAST ROCKSTARS...