Tour and event Archives

DIR EN GREY set to rock Las Vegas at SICK NEW WORLD Festival 2025

16 October 2024

DIR EN GREY is set to deliver their signature dark and intense sound at the SICK NEW WORLD Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 12, 2025. The legendary Japanese band will perform alongside an international p...

Kenshi Yonezu launches “2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK” with debut shows in Asia, Europe, U.S.!

Bri

12 October 2024

Tour and event

The hit Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu announced "KENSHI YONEZU 2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK", which is set to include first-time performances in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Ticket sale dates vary ...

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

Erica

8 October 2024

Tour and event

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

7 October 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

5 October 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

3 October 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

3 October 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

24 September 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

13 September 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

4 September 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

29 August 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

28 August 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

27 August 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

24 August 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...