Reita of the GazettE passes away suddenly at 42
With great sadness, it was announced on April 15 that Reita, the bassist of the GazettE, has suddenly passed away. No official cause of death has Continue reading…
Author: Molly Coggshall
MIYAVI poised to release first album in 3 years, “Lost In Love, Found In Pain”
MIYAVI is set to release his first album in three years, titled “Lost In Love, Found In Pain”. This announcement came during his most recent tour Continue reading…
Anime Los Angeles announces Broken By The Scream and SANA as musical guests of honor
Anime Los Angeles has announced performances by two popular Japanese artists: all-girl metal band Broken By The Scream and rock artist SANA. Both Continue reading…
Memento mori: remembering legendary BUCK-TICK vocalist Atsushi Sakurai
The haunting and versatile music of legendary rock band BUCK-TICK has echoed through the heart of Japan since 1983. With silky vocals and articulaContinue reading…
LUNA SEA announces re-recorded versions of MOTHER and STYLE
Renowned rock band LUNA SEA will release re-recorded versions of two of their most distinguished albums, MOTHER and STYLE, on November 29. NeContinue reading…
HYDE set to release long awaited fan favorite “6or9”
HYDE returns with another single, titled “6or9”, which is set to release on September 6 (9/6). This will be his second release of the year folContinue reading…
HYDE releases fiery new single “TAKING THEM DOWN”
With edgy lyrics and a dark undertone, HYDE’s newest single “TAKING THEM DOWN” is a song worthy of putting on repeat. Vigorous drumming and heavContinue reading…
Fender to open flagship store in Tokyo this summer
(Image source) Legendary guitar manufacturer Fender will open its first flagship store in Japan this summer in the heart of Tokyo’s fashion andContinue reading…
MAN WITH A MISSION takes over Regent Theater in LA for first US tour in 4 years (Live Report)
MAN WITH A MISSION Regent Theater – May 15, 2023 Live Report by Molly Coggshall photos: MAN WITH A MISSION Instagram Sharp teeth, yellow eContinue reading…
MAN WITH A MISSION and milet team up for Demon Slayer theme “Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village”
J-Pop artist milet, who has consistently stayed on both the Oricon and Billboard charts since her debut in 2019, joins the wolf pack of J-Rock banContinue reading…