Tour and event

The latest Japanese rock tours and events.

DIR EN GREY returns to the US with “TOUR 25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR?”

Oct 8, 2024

DIR EN GREY returns to the US in April 2025 for the first time in over five years, since their 2019 North American tour. The band will headline two special nights in Los Angeles, blending newer tracks with sele...

Schwarz Stein releases “DEMIGOD”, first original album in 20 years

Erica

Oct 7, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

Gothic electronic duo Schwarz Stein mark their highly anticipated return with DEMIGOD, their first original album in 20 years, set to release on October 10. This new album features 12 original tracks and comes ...

Shintaro Sakamoto set to mesmerize LA on “Fall 2024 U.S. tour”

Simon Sei

Oct 5, 2024

Tour and event

Sponsored article Japanese singer-songwriter Shintaro Sakamoto has added a Los Angeles show to his "Fall 2024 U.S. tour". The former Yura Yura Teikoku frontman will perform at the iconic Wiltern on October 14....

The Candy Spooky Theater revives after 10 year hiatus

Erica

Oct 3, 2024

Band status, Tour and event

Just in time for Halloween, The Candy Spooky Theater rises from a decade-long slumber! After a 10-year hiatus, the macabre musical trio reunites for a special solo performance, "Pumpkins Scream in the Dead of N...

Sadie celebrates 20 years with self-cover album “THE REVIVAL OF DARKNESS”, anniversary concert

Sizergyia

Oct 3, 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

Earlier this year, Sadie released their self-cover album THE REVIVAL OF SADNESS. Now the band has decided to announce a follow-up, their second self-cover album titled THE REVIVAL OF DARKNESS, out on December 1...

BUCK-TICK returns with single “Raijin Fuujin – Resonance” and 24th album “SUBROSA”

Erica

Sep 24, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

BUCK-TICK returns with the release of a new single and their 24th full-length studio album before the year's end. The single, titled Raijin Fuujin - Resonance (雷神風神 - レゾナンス), is scheduled for release on Novemb...

KNOSIS plays across Japan on September regional tour

Rin

Sep 13, 2024

Tour and event

KNOSIS has had a busy year so far but Ryo Kinoshita's latest project isn't slowing down anytime soon. After returning from a summer tour in Europe KNOSIS has announced a regional tour in Japan.So far, the b...

JILUKA’s first official US tour hits 4 major cities

Erica

Sep 4, 2024

Tour and event

Electro Gothic Metal band JILUKA is gearing up for a major milestone in their career: their first official US tour. JILUKA's "US TOUR 2024" kicks off this October and November, with the band set to conquer four...

D=OUT’s vocalist Kouki to perform at Visual-kei Night in London

Sizergyia

Aug 29, 2024

Tour and event

Visual-kei Night has announced the 11th edition of their London event, set for September 14, featuring a special performance by D=OUT's vocalist, Kouki. The event will be themed "-Matsuri☆Night-", inspired by t...

HYDE’s album “HYDE [INSIDE]” boasts composers from notable bands, prompts world tour

Sizergyia

Aug 28, 2024

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

HYDE will release his upcoming album HYDE digitally on September 13 and physically on October 16. Said album will include eight previously released songs such as DEFEAT, ON MY OWN, and BELIEVING IN MYSELF, alo...

Madmans Esprit’s melancholy “Kaidan” music video anticipates EP “5 old scars”

Jack

Aug 27, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit released a music video for Kaidan on August 21, ahead of their upcoming first Japanese EP, 5 old scars, set to drop on August 30.Kaidan is a remake of Stairway, a track originally featured on...

Rorschach.inc debuts overseas with Latin America Tour 2025

Erica

Aug 24, 2024

Tour and event

Rorschach.inc is heading overseas for the very first time with their Latin America tour in May 2025. The band will be making stops in four countries—Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Brazil.Stay tuned for pre-sale i...

NAZARE’s landmark World Tour takes exciting turn with US debut

Erica

Aug 15, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

NAZARE's landmark Latin American tour is now officially a "World Tour", as the band sets its sights on the United States. Following a series of electrifying performances across Latin America, the band is gearin...

Mana, Közi, and Kaya take Latin America with two live concerts, tea party events

Erica

Aug 7, 2024

Tour and event

This September, visual kei icons Mana (Malice Mizer, Moi Dix Mois), Kaya (Schwarz Stein, Femme Fatale, solo), and Közi (Malice Mizer, Eve of Destiny, ZIZ) will headline special events in Santiago, Chile, and Me...