BABYMETAL releases Live at Wembley album
BABYMETAL will release the live CD of their solo concert at the SSE Wembley Arena on December 28 (UK fans get it a little earlier on Dec. 9). The Continue 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.
BRATS song featured in new Japanese film Slaveman
Japanese girls band BRATS (featuring Rei Kuromiya of LADYBABY/The Idol Formerly Known As) will contribute the song “Nounai Shoukyo Game” (“Brain EContinue reading…
VAMPS Live at El Rey 2016 (Photo Gallery)
VAMPS El Rey Theatre, November 7, 2016 Photos by Emi Nguyen Continue reading…
Ena Fujita’s Cursed EVIL IDOL SONG Gets Europe Release on JPU Records
JPU Records has announced the release of the cursed debut EP EVIL IDOL SONG from Japan’s hot rising star Ena Fujita. The singer-songwriter, receContinue reading…
exist†trace – Royal Straight Magic (Review)
exist†trace ROYAL STRAIGHT MAGIC Review by David Cirone exist†trace’s Royal Straight Magic is a dose of pure energy — from start to finiContinue reading…
Japanese drummer Misai builds her bridge to an American career – Interview (2016)
Misai (Japanese drummer) Interview by David Cirone November 15, 2016 Fiery-haired, Las Vegas-based Japanese drummer Misai has been performingContinue reading…
VAMPS shine bright like a diamond in L.A. (Live Report)
VAMPS El Rey Theatre, November 7, 2016 Concert review by Nhu Nguyen Photos by Emi Nguyen VAMPS is a band full of surprises. When photos of HContinue reading…
BAND-MAID announces first full album Just Bring It
BAND-MAID has announced the release of their first major-label full album titled Just Bring It. The CD will be available January 11 with a specialContinue reading…
VAMPS’ Halloween Party 2016 is all the madness you can handle
VAMPS opened their annual Halloween Party festival event at Kobe’s World Memorial Hall on October 22. Hyde and Kaz’s eye-opening Harley QuinContinue reading…
Ensoku – Interview (2016)
Ensoku Interview by Shannon McNaught October 16, 2016 If you’ve ever heard of Ensoku, your first thought is probably, “This is a Continue reading…