Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

Interview: SCANDAL reflects on touring challenges and looking forward

Sep 19, 2022

On July 15, SCANDAL made the fourth stop on their North America WORLD TOUR 2022 "MIRROR" in Atlanta, Georgia. JROCK NEWS was in the crowd.This tour, previously planned for 2020 but delayed by the COVID-19 p...

Crossfaith cancels world tour, halts all live activities

NBT

Sep 2, 2022

Band status, Tour and event

To a surprise, Crossfaith suddenly announced today that the band would suspend all activities related to concerts and touring with an immediate effect. This comes after the recently announced world tour initial...

lynch. reboots band, reschedules Nippon Budokan concert

Erica

Sep 1, 2022

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Tour and event

After a mysterious countdown timer appeared lynch.'s homepage, their exciting announcement was finally revealed!When the countdown reached zero, the heavy rock band announced a monumental comeback concert. ...

TAKERU collaborates with SHIN on SuG cover “Sakura Ame”

Erica

Aug 28, 2022

Music Video, Tour and event

Celebrating TAKERU's 15th anniversary as a vocalist, TAKERU (ex-SuG, sleepyhead) released a self-cover of SuG's Sakura Ame (桜雨), and will also appear as a guest at San Japan in San Antonio, TX. A rare collabor...

Haru Nemuri returns to North America for “Shunka Ryougen” tour 2022

NBT

Aug 26, 2022

Tour and event, Videos

Haru Nemuri makes a return to North America this October with a generous monthlong tour in conjunction with the latest released album, Shunka Ryougen.Her passionate and energetic shows at SXSW (South by Sou...

Interview: How touring abroad changed ACME’s worldview completely

Erica

Aug 20, 2022

Interview, Tour and event

On July 18, visual metalcore quartet ACME played their first-ever concert in New York.ACME commanded a packed dancefloor, assaulting them with crisp, high-treble drums, chugging basslines, and melodic guita...

Sick² continues active year with single”Ransou”

Erica

Aug 14, 2022

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

Visual kei band Sick² continues an active year of releases with its third single of 2022, Ransou (爛葬). Ransou hits shelves on September 21, with a special bundle offer for overseas customers from Chaotic Harmon...

BAND-MAID rockets back into action in “Unleash!!!!!” music video

Nori

Aug 12, 2022

Music Video, Tour and event

Hard rocking virtuosas of BAND-MAID unveil the music video for "Unleash!!!!!", the lead track for its upcoming titular EP. Interlaced with anime cuts of the fivesome transforming into Sailor Moon-esque heroines...

Interview: NEMOPHILA before kicking ass at Whisky a Go Go part 3

G Andrew White

Jul 24, 2022

Interview, Tour and event

Before NEMOPHILA took the stage at Whisky a Go Go on July 1, we had a sit-down chat with them. In person, their candidness and sweet personalities were charming and disarming. So, we had to find out how these i...

Kouki and HIZAKI perform together at Nekocon 2022

Erica

Jul 23, 2022

Tour and event

It's been a few years in the making, but Nekocon attendees can finally experience D=OUT's music in person!Vocalist Kouki (D=OUT) and guitarist HIZAKI (Versailles, Jupiter) will perform at Nekocon 2022. Atte...

Crossfaith adds 18 countries to world tour “ATLAS OF FAITH” 2022

NBT

Jul 23, 2022

Tour and event

Despite everything the world has been throwing at us recently, Crossfaith is showing no signs of stopping! After just finishing a European tour earlier this month, they've now made plans to once again tour the ...

SUGIZO unveils signature delay pedal with FREE THE TONE

Nori

Jul 22, 2022

Entertainment, Tour and event

Rock icon SUGIZO collaborates with audio effects manufacturer FREE THE TONE to offer a custom version of its FLIGHT TIME digital delay pedal. The limited 100-unit run in homage to the illustrious lead guitarist...

Report: NEMOPHILA kicks ass at Whisky a Go Go part 2

G Andrew White

Jul 13, 2022

Featured, Report and review, Tour and event

On July 1 NEMOPHILA, in their first international performance, stepped onto the stage of the world-famous venue Whisky a Go Go. Confidently, they stood before a sold-out house with fans hypnotized and stunned i...

SCANDAL struts with new signature Fender guitars and bass

Nori

Jul 11, 2022

Entertainment, Tour and event

Schoolgirls-turned-alt-rock sensation SCANDAL flaunts three new signature instruments in partnership with guitar production giant Fender. The Haruna Telecaster Boost guitar, Mami Stratocaster Omochi guitar, and...