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Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2023

Jan 1, 2024

With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 2: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

Dec 26, 2023

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 1: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

Dec 22, 2023

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Versailles’ drummer YUKI retires later this year

Astrid and Kay

Sep 19, 2023

Lineup change

On September 10, 2023, Versailles released an official statement on YUKI's departure from the band. Versailles initially gave notice of the drummer's departure earlier in the year. However, YUKI recently decide...

Versailles’ single “VOGUE” marks first release in over a decade

Astrid

May 20, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Amidst the start of Versailles' summer tour Varoque, the band will release the single VOGUE on June 21.The single contains VOGUE and Wrath of Thunder, along with instrumental versions. Vocalist KAMIJO worke...

D updates signature prolific style with single “REVENANT”

Erica

Apr 7, 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Ringing in the band's 20th anniversary, D releases its long-awaited single REVENANT on April 18. Fans will be thrilled by the grandeur, vampiric storyline, and dramatic song development unique to D, which they ...

Kouki and HIZAKI perform together at Nekocon 2022

Erica

Jul 23, 2022

Tour and event

It's been a few years in the making, but Nekocon attendees can finally experience D=OUT's music in person!Vocalist Kouki (D=OUT) and guitarist HIZAKI (Versailles, Jupiter) will perform at Nekocon 2022. Atte...

Interview with HAKUEI and KAMIJO: A talk between 2 charming musicians

Dorian and Rin

Mar 11, 2022

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Versailles celebrates 15th anniversary with free full concert and more

Erica

Jan 6, 2022

Music Video

Fans of philharmonic metal group Versailles rejoice! In honor of the band's 15th anniversary, Warner Music Japan released an enviable collection of Versailles content to stream on YouTube for free.Offerings...

KAMIJO streams free concert with Versailles, LAREINE, NEW SODMY

Erica and Rin

Jul 1, 2021

Online Concert

Prince of all things gothic KAMIJO has yet another spell to cast on us. On July 3, he will rewind the clock to a time when all of KAMIJO's bands made a miraculous return, to premiere on YouTube!On July 3 at...

KAMIJO puts all his strength into single “Behind The Mask”

Rin

Apr 30, 2021

Releases

KAMIJO (from the band Versailles) has spent at least a year putting all his strength into the compositions of the 12th single, "Behind The Mask". The single includes the songs "Behind The Mask" and "Vampire Roc...

HIZAKI livestreams in celebration of “Rusalka” mini-album

edoh+

Apr 27, 2021

Music Video, Online Concert, Releases

HIZAKI will be livestreaming a concert in celebration of their six track mini-album release, Rusalka.Released on February 14, there are two editions for the physical release and the title track of the mini-...

KAMIJO streams online world tour “Queen of Versailles -LAREINE-“

Nexus

Feb 4, 2021

Online Concert

KAMIJO reveals the date and time of the live broadcasts constituting his online world tour "Queen of Versailles -LAREINE-". The performances will happen on March 26 and March 27 across various time zones.Th...

Interview: The origin story of HIZAKI (Versailles/Jupiter) part 2

Dorian and afaenia

Oct 13, 2020

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership here. In the ...

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