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HYDE’s “THE ABYSS” music video showcases breathtaking Austrian locations

Feb 10, 2026

HYDE released his single THE ABYSS on January 29, on his birthday. That's not all, however, as he also performed on the same day to celebrate, making the occasion exceptionally special. To top it off, within th...

HYDE teams up with Good Smile Company for official Nendoroid figure

Erica

Feb 7, 2026

Entertainment

Internationally renowned rock star HYDE has been immortalized as everything from a ball-jointed doll to his own vodka. Now, fans can bring home an irresistibly charming HYDE figure that fits right in the palm o...

Report: HYDE celebrates birthday with “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL” global livestream

Erica

Jan 31, 2026

Releases, Report and review

On January 29, HYDE celebrated his birthday with a special orchestral performance at Tokyo Garden Theatre. The show was streamed worldwide via Live Viewing Japan and simulcast in theaters across all Japan’s 47 ...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025

Erica, NBT, Jack, Mazohyst_Kyo and Jorge M.

Jan 19, 2026

Entertainment

Welcome to our annual JROCK NEWS Top 10 ranking! Each year, we strive to highlight the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who made waves, and 2025 was a fiercely competitive year. From ambitious worldwide tou...

HYDE performs historic live concert in Austria, “Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien”

Erica

Jan 18, 2026

Releases, Tour and event

Tickets are now on sale for HYDE's orchestral performance in Vienna, Austria, HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien, taking place on Monday, May 25. This concert represents a historic milestone as the first t...

HYDE livestreams orchestral birthday concert worldwide, signaling a new chapter

Erica

Dec 27, 2025

Online Concert, Releases, Tour and event

Fans worldwide can celebrate Japanese rock icon HYDE’s birthday with a special live orchestral performance, available both in cinemas across Japan and via global livestream. “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”, r...

HYDE’s sold-out “BEAUTY & THE BEAST” concert to be broadcast live worldwide

Erica

Jul 14, 2025

Online Concert

Although all Japan dates on HYDE's 2025 World Tour are sold out, fans will still have a rare chance to experience the "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR" through a live cinema broadcast across Japan and Asia on Sunday...

HYDE heads to Europe for “HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR”

NBT

May 25, 2025

Tour and event

HYDE has expanded his world tour with four European dates, covering countries France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden! This is part of the upcoming "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR" which marks HYDE's first ret...

JLOCKS haircare partners with visual kei legends for ultimate rockstar products

Erica, NBT and Rin

Apr 1, 2025

Entertainment

Since the dawn of Jrock, fans have strived to recreate the epic hairstyles they see on stage. Now, achieving that iconic look is easier than ever, no stylist required! Enter JLOCKS, the ultimate haircare line f...

Interview with HYDE: Revealing Jekyll to the world

Nori, NBT and Sizergyia

Mar 18, 2025

Interview

HYDE awaits JROCK NEWS in a private conference room near The Novo club in downtown Los Angeles. It's the evening before his HYDE WORLD TOUR finale, yet the legendary vocalist has graciously set aside time to s...

Top 25 anime opening and ending songs 2024

NBT

Jan 26, 2025

Anime, Entertainment

We’re a bit late this time, but let’s just say there were way too many contenders to sift through (and there definitely were)! We’ve compiled the best opening and ending anime theme songs of 2024 based on our s...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack

Jan 2, 2025

Entertainment

Our 2024 top list honors the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who defined the year with groundbreaking achievements and boundary-pushing creativity. These musicians didn’t just transcend borders—they redefi...

Report: “Inside” HYDE’s world tour finale in Los Angeles

Nori

Dec 20, 2024

Featured, Report and review

Jrock superstar HYDE descended upon Los Angeles on November 30 with his haunting carnival, marking the ultimate stop of the HYDE LIVE 2024 WORLD TOUR. HYDE’s travels had swept him across Asia—to Taipei, Hong K...

HYDE’s disturbing music video “LAST SONG” a journey through despair and hope

Sizergyia

Sep 26, 2024

Music Video, Releases

HYDE digitally released his recent album HYDE on September 13, before the physical CD releases on October 16. Furthermore, the previously teased music video for the depressingly sad piano ballad titled LAST SO...

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