Mika Nakashima – KISS OF DEATH (Review)
Mika Nakashima KISS OF DEATH (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem “KISS OF DEATH” is the much-anticipated single produced by HYDE especiContinue 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.
KAO=S reveals new video from upcoming album AMRITA
“AMRITA” is the lead track from KAO=S’s upcoming album AMRITA. The album producer, Kenji Nakai, has worked with bands including Red Hot Chili Continue reading…
Tropical Death – Modern Maze (Review)
Tropical Death Modern Maze Review by Marc Bowie Like all rock, unless it’s a retro act, Tokyo-based quartet Tropical Death’s five-song 20Continue reading…
BABYMETAL to launch 2018 world tour in May for U.S. and Europe
Japanese rock phenomenon BABYMETAL have announced 8 American and 5 European tour dates in late spring 2018, starting in Kansas City, Missouri on MContinue reading…
THE GALLO – Interview (2018)
THE GALLO Interview by Shannon McNaught February 27, 2018 If you’ve heard of THE GALLO, it’s probably because you’ve heard Continue reading…
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN – MODE MOOD MODE (Review)
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN MODE MOOD MODE Review by Marc Bowie Released on January 24th, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s MODE MOOD MODE is a swirling stew oContinue reading…
Takeru (ex. SuG) launches new solo project “sleepyhead”
Takeru has broken his silence since the disbandment of SuG to announce his new project, “sleepyhead”. He’s hit the ground running with the releaseContinue reading…
Takanori Nishikawa – Bright Burning Shout (Review)
Takanori Nishikawa Bright Burning Shout (single) Review by Michelle Minikhiem Most of us have heard of the rock and dance powerhouse that is T.M.Continue reading…
Plastic Tree previews 20th Anniversary Live DVD on doorAdore
Time flies. Last year, Plastic Tree toured to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their major debut. They caught some of those impressive throwback Continue reading…
SCANDAL – HONEY (Review)
SCANDAL HONEY Review by Marc Bowie On paper, it shouldn’t have worked. Assemble four women at a dance school with little to no experience wContinue reading…