Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

MIYAVI to release new double digital single ”Afraid To Be Cool / Raise Me Up”

Apr 13, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88zPsUytL6c&nohtml5=FalseMIYAVI surprises us with a funky neon themed trailer for his double digital single Afraid To Be Cool / Raise Me Up to be released on April 29! This...

Arlequin announce second album “Utopia” and 47 prefecture, one-man tour!

Midnight

Apr 4, 2016

New Look, Tour and event, Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXaH5eU1x88Good news for fans of visual kei band Arlequin (アルルカン)! The band has announced the release of their second full album, slated for a June 8 release. The album, titled...

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST release explosive teaser for upcoming mini-album “ZeTeS”

Sizergyia

Apr 4, 2016

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUOyxL_E58EWith mini-album ZeTeS fast approaching, April 20, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST have now revealed a preview for the mini-album as well as more details on what we can expect. ...

NIGHTMARE suddenly announces end-of-year pause due to YOMI’s functional dysphonia

edoh+

Apr 3, 2016

Band status, Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Tour and event

NIGHTMARE announced a sudden pause in activities to allow for the band to recuperate at the end of the year. In a message, vocalist YOMI wrote that he is suffering from functional dysphonia which causes hoarsen...

I Promised Once announces European tour “Dust to Dust”

edoh+

Apr 2, 2016

New Band, Tour and event

I Promised Once, a heavy metal and electronic dance music band which debuted in 2014 has announced its new upcoming tour “Dust to Dust”.Brining a new vibe to the J-rock scene with their German and Japanese ...

BAROQUE announce new domestic tour!

Zephyr

Mar 29, 2016

Tour and event

The Japanese alternative rock band BAROQUE have announced a new domestic tour named GIRL //SO// SWEET GIRL //SO// BRAVE. Baroque, a now two-man band consisting of Ryo and Kei, vocalist and guitarist respectivel...

Get excited! Sukekiyo first single “ANIMA” has been announced

edoh+

Mar 25, 2016

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

DIR EN GREY Kyo's side project Sukekiyo has just announed that they will be releasing their first ever single titled "ANIMA" in April. The single will be sold exclusively at the KYO Official Online and sukekiyo...

More reveals first anniversary show and is looking to recruit a roadie

edoh+

Mar 24, 2016

New Look, Tour and event, Videos

More who has recently released a mini-album titled PARADIGMA on March 16 has announced THE PARADIGMATIC SHOW on YouTube two days ago. Check out the video further down, it's curious how they included the British...

Nothing’s Carved in Stone release music video for “In Future”

Zansouki

Mar 23, 2016

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7uOewGQAvkNothing's Carved in Stone recently announced the release of their newest single, In Future, set to hit the stores on April 6, and a few days ago the band has finally...

STRAIGHTENER announce new single “Sea Glass”, ninth album “COLD DISC” and a new tour

Zephyr

Mar 21, 2016

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

It seems as if 2016 is shaping up to be a very busy year for Straightener, an indie and alternative rock band from Tokyo, as they have recently announced a new single named Sea Glass, their ninth studio album n...

Coldrain caught in a traffic collision in the US

edoh+

Mar 20, 2016

Band status, Tour and event

On March 19, Coldrain posted a very short note on twitter that their show in Tulsa with Silverstein was cancelled and a link to their statement.The statement read: "We were involved in a bus accident la...

Royz unleashes music video packed preview of their upcoming album “S.I.V.A”

edoh+

Mar 18, 2016

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

Visual kei band, Royz brings an album with 11 tracks total and has two editions due to hit the stores on April 6. Fans purchasing from CD Japan will receive an exclusive A3 poster whilst stocks last and editio...

Matenrou Opera to appear at Anime North in Toronto, Canada this spring

Midnight

Mar 10, 2016

Band status, Tour and event, Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADjJVJM_SCMThe symphonic-metal quintet, Matenrou Opera (摩天楼オペラ), will make their Canadian debut at Anime North! The band is scheduled to perform on the second day of the week...

DIO – Distraught Overlord to kick-off EU-tour next month!

Ziggy

Mar 3, 2016

Tour and event

If you haven’t already heard, DIO - Distraught Overlord are back! DIO announced their 10th Anniversary Tour with full original member line-up back in December—this was a much welcomed surprise to DIO as it was ...