Versailles announced for Knotfest Mexico 2026
Versailles has been confirmed for a performance at KNOTFEST Mexico 2026, the metal festival hosted by Slipknot, December 5, at Estadio Fray Nano iContinue reading…
Category: J-Rock
The pulse of Japan’s rock and visual kei scenes. From the legendary longevity of arena-filling icons to the worldwide tours of modern rock innovators, we provide in-depth news and first-hand reports on the genre’s most influential and enduring performers.
ASH DA HERO announces “BELIEVERS” opening theme for Wistoria: Wand and Sword
ASH DA HERO has announced the release of their new single BELIEVERS” on May 27, 2026. The title track will serve as the opening theme for WistoriaContinue reading…
Nayuta Mikazuki and I Don’t Like Mondays bring Kamen Rider action to KATE cosmetics campaign
I Don’t Like Mondays has unveiled their first digital single of 2026, “Masquerade”. The track has been selected as the tie-in song for Japanese Continue reading…
FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER – Setting Sail for Fantasy (Interview)
FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER Interview by Marc Bowie and David Cirone March 6, 2026 Japanese symphonic metal band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER is carving ouContinue reading…
MAN WITH A MISSION announces Marking New Ground world tour
MAN WITH A MISSION has announced their 2026 world tour titled MAN WITH A MISSION WORLD TOUR 2026 – MARKING NEW GROUND in North and South AmericaContinue reading…
KAMIJO – Light and Shadow in L.A. (Interview)
KAMIJO Interview by Molly Coggshall February 25, 2026 KAMIJO has built a career combining visual artistry, complex orchestration, and bold faContinue reading…
FIRST CONTACT – Interview (2026)
FIRST CONTACT Interview by David Cirone February 15, 2026 FIRST CONTACT is a new project bringing together RYU (Blood Stain Child), Sawa (AldContinue reading…
BABYMETAL teams with Tatsuya Kitani for Hell’s Paradise theme
BABYMETAL has joined with Japanese vocalist Tatsuya Kitani for “Kasuka na Hana”, the theme song for the second season of the anime Hell’s ParadiseContinue reading…
NEMOPHILA releases Metallica and Slipknot cover videos
NEMOPHILA’s official YouTube channel has released live videos of their cover performances of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”, Limp Bizkit’s “StuContinue reading…
KAMIJO announces L.A. solo show Sanctus of the Damned for July
KAMIJO has announced his upcoming solo performance titled KAMIJO Signature U.S. Debut Show: SANCTUS OF THE DAMNED, scheduled for Saturday, July 18Continue reading…