exist†trace – THE LAST DAYBREAK (Review)
exist†trace THE LAST DAYBREAK Review by David Cirone THE LAST DAYBREAK belongs to the guitars this time. While bassist Naoto and drummeContinue 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.
detroit7 – NUDE (Review)
detroit7 NUDE Review by David Cirone Long-time detroit7 fans will recognize NUDE’s cover image right away. Vocalist / guitarist Tomomi NabaContinue reading…
BO-PEEP – VIBE (Review)
BO-PEEP VIBE Review by David Cirone BO-PEEP’s garage-punk, bare-knuckle style returns in full force with VIBE, the all-girl trio’s follow-up Continue reading…
exist†trace – Interview (2011) Pt. 3
exist†trace Interview by David Cirone August 3, 2011 PART 3 exist†trace members Jyou, miko, Omi, Naoto, and Mally gave this interview Continue reading…
exist†trace – Interview (2011) Pt. 2
exist†trace Interview by David Cirone July 22, 2011 PART 2 exist†trace members Jyou, miko, Omi, Naoto, and Mally gave this interview oContinue reading…
exist†trace – TRUE (Review)
exist†trace TRUE Review by David Cirone All-female visual kei band exist†trace’s major-label debut EP TRUE starts out strong, picking up Continue reading…
exist†trace – Interview (2011) Pt. 1
exist†trace Interview by David Cirone June 12, 2011 PART 1 exist†trace members Jyou, miko, Omi, Naoto, and Mally gave this interview on Continue reading…
TAIA – Interview (2011) Pt. 2
TAIA Interview by David Cirone April 19, 2011 Seika, what stories inspire your imagination? SEIKA: Since my childhood, I’ve always loved nContinue reading…
RAMPANT – Interview (2011)
RAMPANT Interview by David Cirone April 12, 2011 Osaka-based hard-rock band RAMPANT made their American debut at Tekkoshocon IX in PittsburghContinue reading…
TAIA – Interview (2011) Pt. 1
TAIA Interview by David Cirone March 15, 2011 TAIA’s logo says quite clearly that you’re from Okinawa, so obviously you’re proud of that asContinue reading…