Manga artist Akira Toriyama, best known to the world as the creator of DRAGON BALL, passed away on March 1. He was 68 years old.
According to an official statement from his production company Bird Studio, th...
DEXCORE released their latest music video SKINDEEP late last month, with the single of the same name following suit just yesterday!
The explosive music video transports the band to a dystopian virtual hellho...
D=OUT is set to make 2024 an unforgettable year, with exciting announcements made during their 17th-anniversary tour finale at Shibuya Veats on March 4. Among the revelations is the release of D=OUT's 16th stud...
Starting March 3, 2024, fans can stream and download four renowned works by "Kagrra,"—singles Uzu (渦) and Shiki (四季), and albums Core and Shu (珠). Released by King Records, who represented Kagrra, between 2007–...
This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...
Crossfaith is back in action after almost a year of hiatus, and they truly mean business with their latest single, ZERO! Released on February 19, this track packs a punch with its explosive and fierce sound; de...
TK from Ling tosite sigure confirmed that he would be in charge of the opening song for the upcoming seventh season of the popular TV anime My Hero Academia. It was announced on Twitter following the initial an...
XaaXaa's single Boku to OD (僕とOD) may not be released until March 27, but the music video is already available for your viewing pleasure. The music video made its world premiere on February 23 via YouTube, to a...
At the end of January, DIR EN GREY excited fans with the announcement of a new single, The Devil In Me, releasing April 24. DIR EN GREY have now shared more details from the new single, including the tracklist ...
On February 16, "0.1g no gosan" (0.1gの誤算) released two captivating music videos for the singles Suiren no hanakotoba and Artemis no yutsu -jukou to Maria-. 0.1g no gosan are known for producing extremely high-q...
Starting March 3, 2024, fans can stream and download four renowned works by "Kagrra,"—singles Uzu (渦) and Shiki (四季), and albums Core and Shu (珠). Released by King Records, who represented Kagrra, between 2007–...
Crossfaith is back in action after almost a year of hiatus, and they truly mean business with their latest single, ZERO! Released on February 19, this track packs a punch with its explosive and fierce sound; de...
TK from Ling tosite sigure confirmed that he would be in charge of the opening song for the upcoming seventh season of the popular TV anime My Hero Academia. It was announced on Twitter following the initial an...
Visual kei artist Sana Takizawa held two performances at Anime Los Angeles on both Friday and Saturday. JROCK NEWS had the privilege of attending the Saturday show and sitting down with him for an interview.
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Metal idols Broken By The Scream performed at Anime Los Angeles on both January 5 and 6, thrilling international fans with their death metal screams and adorable idol vocals. JROCK NEWS had the privilege of not...
This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...
Visual kei metal outfit JILUKA announced they will embark on a world tour titled "WORLD TOUR 2024 'K4RMA'" this summer!
JILUKA start their world tour on June 1 with their first show at Akabane ReNY alpha in...
Metal idols Broken By The Scream performed at Anime Los Angeles on both January 5 and 6, thrilling international fans with their death metal screams and adorable idol vocals. JROCK NEWS had the privilege of not...
D=OUT is set to make 2024 an unforgettable year, with exciting announcements made during their 17th-anniversary tour finale at Shibuya Veats on March 4. Among the revelations is the release of D=OUT's 16th stud...
Get ready for FORBIDDEN's upcoming digital single, NIGHT RULER, internationally available for streaming or purchase on January 24, 2024. FORBIDDEN, formed in October 2023, features vocalist Byo (ex-SCREW, KHRYS...
The all-new band "syozyoseze" (生生世世) released their first taste of music with their debut single "DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-" on December 22. "DEMENT-Fukanzen Ningen-" also comes with the first reveal of the band'...
With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...
In 2023, we witnessed long-awaited anime continuations, such as the six-year-awaited Masamune-kun no Revenge R, alongside impactful conclusions, i.e., Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan). As a spoiler though, ...
Takanori Nishikawa, the frontman of T.M.Revolution, joins forces with the fast-food giant McDonald's to create a delectably enchanting commercial. This collaboration serves as a comedic lyrical parody of Takano...
Internationally acclaimed rockstar HYDE becomes the latest of Jrock legends to produce his own alcohol, "PSYCHO LOVE"—a top-tier organic vodka. Starting November 22, a limited supply is up for grabs for fans in...