Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

Petit Brabancon channels ’70s horror in “Resonance of the corpse” live Blu-ray

Nov 26, 2022

Progressive numetal band Petit Brabancon has been called a "monster band", alluding to the titanic abilities of each superstar player. Now the band gets literal with it, channeling retro '70s horror on the pack...

YouTube Music Weekend vol.6 joined by 58 artists: LUNA SEA, BUCK-TICK, BiSH, and more

NBT

Nov 25, 2022

Online Concert

Just before entering the last month of the year, YouTube is back with the fantastic online stream event "YouTube Music Weekend vol.6" that runs from November 25-27.Joining this time are 58 remarkable artist...

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION performs in New York next week!

NBT

Nov 18, 2022

Releases, Tour and event

After overseas shows being cancelled due to the pandemic, STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF) is finally able to go abroad and perform! Mark your calendars for November 23 when SDF brings the party to New York, United...

THE LAST ROCKSTARS preview singles “THE LAST ROCKSTARS” and “PSYCHO LOVE” in teaser video

Erica

Nov 13, 2022

Music Video, Tour and event

On November 11, internationally renowned rock artists YOSHIKI, SUGIZO, HYDE, and MIYAVI shocked the world with the announcement of the new superband THE LAST ROCKSTARS. Now, fans can sample what is to come with...

Report: ONE OK ROCK holds nothing back for North American tour finale

Bri

Oct 29, 2022

Report and review, Tour and event

On Thursday, October 20 alternative rock band ONE OK ROCK returned to the Hollywood Palladium for the final performance of their Luxury Disease North American Tour 2022. The tour marks the band’s first time bac...

NEMOPHILA performing at SXSW, adds more shows for U.S. tour 2023

G Andrew White

Oct 28, 2022

Tour and event

NEMOPHILA announces their appearance at South by Southwest (SXSW) and adds additional shows for Seize the Fate - NEMOPHILA U.S. tour 2023. This announcement follows the first artist lineup released from SXSW, t...

Report: BAND-MAID dominates the Golden Gate City on US TOUR 2022

Nori

Oct 25, 2022

Report and review, Tour and event

Ravenous patrons encircled The August Hall, the crisp San Francisco air filling their lungs as they counted down the hours to Friday night’s “Okyu-ji” table service. For the metal mistresses of BAND-MAID, live ...

Report: 20th-anniversary tour showcases MIYAVI’s evolution

Erica

Oct 21, 2022

Report and review, Tour and event

On October 5, MIYAVI returned to The State Theatre near Washington DC. This show kicked off his 20th-anniversary tour, a whirlwind circuit spanning 18 cities across North America.MIYAVI played at this venue...

Moi-même-Moitié gathers 6 visual kei artists for anniversary tea party

Erica

Oct 17, 2022

Entertainment, Tour and event

Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, gothic lolita brand Moi-même-Moitié will hold an official tea party in Tokyo on December 19. The event, Moi-même-Moitié Official Tea Party -Gensouteki na Teien ni manekareta Se...

Report: BAND-MAID turn Aftershock Festival into hard-rock Japanese café

G Andrew White

Oct 13, 2022

Report and review, Tour and event

A bright sun shines on the Coors Light stage at the Aftershock Festival as BAND-MAID arrives for a small and dedicated crowd. Starting earlier than scheduled on a hot October 9 in Sacramento, CA, the all-female...

Screaming metal idols Broken By The Scream take on Katsucon 2023

Erica

Oct 12, 2022

Tour and event

Screaming metal idols Broken By The Scream (BBTS) prepare to conquer Katsucon 2023 with an unforgettable appearance! BBTS will perform live in concert, meet with attendees for a Q&A panel, and more.Kats...

Report: NEMOPHILA shred at Aftershock Festival, announce North America tour

G Andrew White

Oct 10, 2022

Report and review, Tour and event

On Friday, October 7 at Aftershock Festival 2022, NEMOPHILA took on the U.S. West Coast from the DWPresents stage. This explosive event at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA featured a meteoric list of metal and ...

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu streams 10th-anniversary concert finale via ZAIKO

Erica

Oct 7, 2022

Online Concert

Though Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's Europe and UK tour has been canceled, the final stop on her current domestic tour will be livestreamed internationally. The finale of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's 10th-anniversary tour "UMA 10...

MIYAVI rings in 20th anniversary with anime cover album “MIYAVIVERSE – Anima -“

Erica

Sep 25, 2022

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

On October 5, solo rock musician MIYAVI kicks off his 20th-anniversary tour across North America. But that's not all fans have to look forward to—commemorating the 20th anniversary of his solo debut, the samura...