XaaXaa’s “Nozokitai” music video blends heavy music, haunting imagery
On July 5, XaaXaa unveiled the music video for Nozokitai (のぞきたい), the lead track of their upcoming single which releases on August 1.
XaaXaa, known...
sukekiyo’s stunning “Valentina” music video showcases updated recording
On July 5, sukekiyo unveiled the music video for Valentina from their forthcoming compilation Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum, due out on July 24. Ori...
Kaneto Juusei’s “Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou” collection to be released digitally
Kaneto Juusei (鐘ト銃声) is set to release the collection "Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou" (小林アキヒトの一生) for digital streaming and download worldwide on July 7...
ASTERISM goes to battle in “THE TITAN” music video, ahead of Anime Expo appearance
Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM premiered the animated music video for "THE TITAN" on July 3, ahead of their appearance at Anime Expo in Los...
Petit Brabancon’s high-octane single “BATMAN” available to stream worldwide
On June 28, Petit Brabancon released their digital single BATMAN on streaming platforms, offering a preview of their forthcoming EP Seven Garbage Born...
lynch. expresses punchy and unnerving music video “EXCENTRIC”
lynch. will release their EP titled FIERCE-EP on June 26, and to bring the hype to new heights, the band delivers the music video for the second track...
UNiTE.’s wondrous “[about us]” music video immerses with vibrant vintage wonderland
UNiTE. releases their double A-side single on June 19. The band’s 17th single is titled “” / Haiiro no Shinshou e Uron no Uta ni Karuu Oto. The run-up...
XANVALA’s digital single “CULTURE” sets stage for third studio album
XANVALA has just unleashed their latest digital single, CULTURE on June 5, following the premiere of its music video on May 31.
CULTURE flaunts XAN...
JILUKA ignites screens with “S4VAGE” music video
The visual kei band JILUKA dropped a brutal music video for their new single S4VAGE on May 25. This is JILUKA's first single since becoming an indepen...
Luv PARADE’s music video “TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT” introduces mini-album “JOKER”
On June 1, Luv PARADE releases their debut original mini-album, JOKER. Kicking things off with a bang, the band unveiled the music video for TONIGHT, ...
HANABIE. showcases cool and mature “GIRL’S TALK” music video
The girl loud rock band hailing from Tokyo, "HANABIE.", has earlier this month released the digital single GIRL'S TALK on May 10, followed by the musi...
DIE/MAY’s single “KILLING ME” showcases visual kei’s global influence
While visual kei began as a distinctly Japanese phenomenon, its artistic influence has undeniably inspired musicians around the world. At JROCK NEWS, ...
MUCC’s “Ai no Uta” music video marks major label move to TOKUMA JAPAN
MUCC premiered the music video for Ai no Uta (愛の唄) on May 12, ahead of the single's release on June 4. This song marks MUCC's first major release with...
Kizu’s haunting music video for “Oni” will give you goosebumps
Visual kei band Kizu premiered the music video for "Oni" on May 16. "Oni" is the band's 15th single, with the digital release becoming available for s...