Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST confirms South America tour 2026

Nov 29, 2025

The heavy hitters NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, a fan-favorite metal band that recently headlined our own JROCK NEWS event, is stepping outside Japan for an upcoming overseas tour. The tour will make four stops in Septe...

Vibrant moments from Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2025

NBT

Nov 25, 2025

Entertainment, Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

We’re back at Magical Mirai 2025, the annual event celebrating Hatsune Miku’s birthday with concerts and an exhibition. This year, the event took place not only in Tokyo and Osaka but also in Sendai for the fir...

MIKU EXPO 2026 is coming to North America!

Mizerable

Oct 31, 2025

Tour and event, Vocaloid/Virtual singer

Prepare those glowsticks, everyone's favorite virtual diva Hatsune Miku is returning to North America for MIKU EXPO 2026! With a tour across Asia scheduled for this November, Miku and her fellow Vocaloids are m...

Dolly celebrates 20th anniversary with concerts, streaming releases, new YouTube channel

Erica

Oct 23, 2025

Online Concert

Fans of Dolly, the ethereal, artcore visual kei band that defined a dreamy corner of Japan's 2000s rock scene, have reason to celebrate. The beloved group has come together to celebrate their 20th anniversary, ...

Sawano Hiroyuki holds headline concert in Los Angeles this November

Jorge M.

Oct 17, 2025

Anime, Tour and event

Music composer Sawano Hiroyuki, known for his work on Attack on Titan, Gundam, Solo Leveling and more, will hold his first headline concert in Los Angeles on November 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater. Tickets a...

Interview with DEVILOOF: Fulfilling a long-awaited promise to overseas fans

NBT, Mazohyst_Kyo and Omatsu

Oct 11, 2025

Interview, Tour and event

After years of anticipation and overcoming many hurdles, Japan’s brutal metal band DEVILOOF is finally heading to Europe for a tour! With the tour "properly" kicking off next month, we took the opportunity to c...

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Mizerable

Oct 2, 2025

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

All-female metal band Zilqy has officially launched their global debut, with an EP and live show on the near horizon! Combining the words "zilch" and "queen" to create their name, Zilqy describes themselves as,...

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, NANO confirmed artists for official DoKomi Song

Jorge M.

Sep 24, 2025

Tour and event

German anime convention "DoKomi" confirmed Japanese artists STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO as producers in charge of its first official song. Both artists will also perform the track at the next DoKomi edition...

Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 13, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines "cute" and "metal" , as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at ...

Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet SLOTHREAT, masters of the art of blending melodic metal with ambient sound, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE...

Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 12, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet GUNGIRE, Japan's angriest rock band, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo,...

Madmans Esprit embarks on 2026 European tour “Severed hopes / Shattered innocence”

Jack

Sep 10, 2025

Tour and event

After the Success of their 2024 tour, Madmans Espirit will embark on a 2026 European tour. Titled "Severed hopes / Shattered innocence", the 10 stops of the tour promise an "extraordinary experience that will r...

D’ESPAIRSRAY returns with first solo show in 15 Years, “LIVE 2026 ‘RAPTURE'”

Erica and afaenia

Sep 9, 2025

New Look, Tour and event

Fifteen years after disbanding, the legendary band D'ESPAIRSRAY is making a long-awaited return. The band will reunite for their first solo concert since disbanding: LIVE 2026 "RAPTURE", scheduled for May 4, 20...

Video interview: Dimrays, Osaka’s rising metalcore duo – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary

afaenia, Erica and NBT

Sep 7, 2025

Interview, Online Concert, Tour and event

Meet Dimrays, Osaka's rising metalcore duo, as part of JROCK NEWS' 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event "PULSE vol.1" at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Toky...