Tour and event Archives

Report: Dream Theater unites metalheads across Silicon Valley

14 August 2023

Prog bellwether Dream Theater hunkered down in San Jose, California on July 24 with colleagues Animals as Leaders and Devin Townsend for another night of its traveling festival Dream Sonic. With only three stop...

THE MUSMUS’ first music video in four years “Yamiyami”!

NBT

13 August 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Music Video, Tour and event

THE MUSMUS went on hiatus in 2019 due to a series of tragic events, including miscarriage and member departure. However, after four years, the band is back with fresh new activities, and surprises with a music ...

Interview: Dream Theater’s John Petrucci on breaking international barriers

Nori

11 August 2023

Interview, Tour and event

For nearly 40 years, prog metal flagbearer Dream Theater has stood tall and fortified the redoubt of guitar-driven rock. For aspiring amateurs as well as professional musicians across the world (and especially ...

BAND-MAID makes history at Lollapalooza 2023

Bri

11 August 2023

Tour and event

The electrifying sounds of world-renowned girl band BAND-MAID took the stage at this year's Lollapalooza in Chicago, leaving a lasting mark on the iconic music festival. The powerhouse hard rockers have made wa...

Visual kei pioneers JILUKA make North American debut at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2023

Astrid

8 August 2023

Tour and event

Cutting-edge visual kei band JILUKA joins the musical guest lineup for Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA), held from October 26–29 at Renaissance Waverly and Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. AWA marks the gro...

Report: SiM’s sold-out “THE RUMBLING iN LDN” performance serves explosive display of showmanship

Sizergyia

6 August 2023

Review, Tour and event

Within the space of nearly a year, reggae punk outfit SiM, also known as "Silence iz Mine", recently saw their overseas activities materialize in a big way. In August 2022, the band performed in the US at both ...

Review: BAND-MAID annihilates in single “Shambles”

Nori

3 August 2023

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

Hard rock juggernauts of BAND-MAID come back swinging in digital single Shambles, their first new track in six months. Whereas the previous tune Memorable offered a sentimental retrospective on US TOUR 2022, Sh...

Yugiri and SARSHI rock NekoCon 2023, showcasing visual kei

Erica

1 August 2023

Tour and event

NekoCon, an annual convention celebrating Japanese culture in Hampton, Virginia continues celebrating visual kei rock music with guests Yugiri (DaizyStripper) and SARSHI (Flutter Echo, HERO, Nana). Vocalist Yug...

Japanese band ASTERISM Live at S.O.B.'s in New York 7/11/23

Report: ASTERISM heats up in New York debut

Jonathan Lane

24 July 2023

Review, Tour and event

Back in the US after four years, MASS METAL powerhouse ASTERISM delivers a free world-class performance in its debut appearance in New York City. Fans lined up outside S.O.B.'s in lower Manhattan on a blazing J...

XaaXaa holds first US performance at Katsucon 2024

Astrid

15 July 2023

Tour and event

XaaXaa prepares to rock America for the first time at Katsucon 2024! The sensational visual kei band, XaaXaa, makes their long-awaited US debut as the esteemed musical guests at Katsucon 2024. Mark your cale...

SiM threatens to rock the world with 6th album “PLAYDEAD”

Erica

14 July 2023

Anime, Releases, Tour and event

SiM, the powerhouse metal rockers renowned worldwide, unleash their long-awaited album PLAYDEAD on September 24. This announcement brings forth a wave of thrilling revelations, including expansive tours...

Luv PARADE’s “DEVIL’S NEW WORLD” concert promises more D’espairsRay songs than ever

Erica

11 July 2023

Tour and event

Luv PARADE takes the stage on September 9 for their highly anticipated one-man performance, DEVIL'S NEW WORLD at the venue Veats Shibuya in Tokyo. This performance marks their grand finale for 2023. Adding to t...

YOSHIKI’s “REQUIEM” cover art by Yoshitaka Amano pays tribute to late mother

Bri

10 July 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Anime Expo is the largest anime convention in North America, bringing together fans of Japanese anime, pop culture, fashion, and music from all over the world—so naturally it was the perfect setting to host the...

the GazettE rocks your living room, streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll

Erica

7 July 2023

Online Concert

Legendary rock band the GazettE is now rocking your living rooms and laptops, streaming exclusively on the platform Crunchyroll. Unleash the power of Crunchyroll Premium as you dive into the ex...