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…
Category: J-Rock
X Japan issues official statement regarding the passing of band member HEATH
Announcement from X JAPAN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X JAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle withContinue reading…
ASTERISM releases “Shooting Star” music video from U.S. tour
ASTERISM, the Japanese three-piece heavy metal band, has released their new song “Shooting Star” on digital platforms worldwide. The music Continue reading…
YOSHIKI’s “REQUIEM” Tour: A Symphony of Emotion and Resilience (Live Report)
Yoshiki Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 “REQUIEM” Dolby Theatre – Los Angeles – October 20, 2023 Live Report by Christan CContinue 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…
04 Limited Sazabys celebrates fifteenth anniversary
The four piece pop-punk band 04 Limited Sazabys will celebrate their fifteenth anniversary with two days of concerts at the Tokyo Budokan over NovContinue reading…
YOSHIKI: A Maestro’s Journey from Rock to “REQUIEM”
YOSHIKI: A Maestro’s Journey from Rock to “REQUIEM” Interview by Christan Copeland September 26, 2023 2023 has been a remarkably busy year fContinue reading…
Yoshiki Celebrates New Milestones with Chinese Theatre Handprint Ceremony and “Under the Sky” L.A. Premiere
YOSHIKI Imprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre (Live Report) YOSHIKI: Under The Sky (Film Review) Photos and words by Christan Copeland JaContinue reading…
YOSHIKI to Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood
The iconic and beloved Japanese superstar YOSHIKI will leave his mark in a festive imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood. YOSHIContinue 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…