Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

Petit Brabancon previews single “haunted house” on tour

Mar 7, 2026

Petit Brabancon has announced a new single, “haunted house”, composed by drummer yukihiro. The song was previously performed during last year’s tour, and while its official release date has yet to be announced,...

Chaidura’s thrilling single “Addiction” faces internal struggles

Jack

Mar 5, 2026

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

London-based artist Chaidura wrestles with inner demons in his latest track, Addiction, released February 20. The heavy new track will also release on the upcoming EP LIMINAL this June.Addiction blends infl...

BAND-MAID heads for first solo world tour 2026

Jorge M.

Feb 20, 2026

Tour and event

All-female rock sensation BAND-MAID has confirmed their first solo world tour for 2026, set to kick off in Hong Kong this March. The BAND-MAID WORLD TOUR 2026 includes performances across Hong Kong, Japan, Euro...

KAMIJO officially begins U.S. career with “SANCTUS OF THE DAMNED” show

Mizerable

Feb 18, 2026

Tour and event

Following his relocation to the United States, KAMIJO announces his official U.S. debut performance: “Signature Debut Show: SANCTUS OF THE DAMNED”. The concert is scheduled for July 18 at the United Theater on ...

Fukuro heads to Latin America for “ROAD TO LATIN AMERICA” in October

Sizergyia

Feb 18, 2026

Tour and event

Fukuro seem intent on touring the world over as the band, for the first time, will set off on a short three-day Latin America tour titled “ROAD TO LATIN AMERICA” in October.The tour will take them to Brazil...

LiSA embarks first-ever Europe and UK tour 2026

Jorge M.

Feb 14, 2026

Tour and event

LiSA, the celebrated Jpop sensation known for her work in Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) and Sword Art Online, will embark on her first-ever tour in Europe and the UK as a solo artist, marking a well-earned mi...

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

Erica

Jan 18, 2026

Releases, Tour and event

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...