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To our surprise, metalcore and djent band abstracts are back in action after announcing their disbandment in late 2022. Now four years later, we get the single FRAGMENT, after several months of vague teasing. In terms of sound, FRAGMENT is on the heavier side and seems to continue the “genre-bending” style abstracts showcased before their disbandment. […] The post Djent band abstracts makes sudden return with first single in years, “FRAGMENT” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/UwuQ3yt via IFTTT

That’s right. We, JROCK NEWS, are hosting our second concert in Japan. Last year, in the lead-up to our first-ever live event, we caught up with our member afaenia for a special karaoke booth edition of the Onsen, talking about the work that went into it and what people could expect to see. This year, […] The post JROCK NEWS hosts second livestreamed concert in Japan – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 39 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Xf1ognu via IFTTT

On July 15, the new visual kei duo “yukigesyo_” (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light came a day later, on July 16, showcasing a unique visual style blending organic and synthetic imagery. yukigesyo_ features two very prominent figures within the Japanese music scene. […] The post Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/6YOQUpc via IFTTT

Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, REIREI tours the Tokai region while hosting events for the local community. Bandmates guitarist Mero, vocalist Kurea, guitarist Kondo Ryoji, and drummer Imina often come together off-stage to give more than […] The post Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/5pF9fH1 via IFTTT

coldrain has announced that they’ll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new single EX-HUMANITY, the sixth song taken from the album, revealing coldrain performing while under heavy surveillance. As the band stands on stage at Daikanyama UNIT, with the venue’s name noted in […] The post coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/wbK26xp via IFTTT

D’ESPAIRSRAY will embark on a European tour in March 2027, announced as part of the second leg of their world tour. The D’ESPAIRSRAY WORLD TOUR 2027 ‘REVENANT’ will take them to Finland, Poland, France, and two dates in Germany. They have also published a comment video regarding the European tour dates. Neo Tokyo, a German store […] The post D’ESPAIRSRAY tours Europe in March 2027 as part of “REVENANT” world tour appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/fajAMJl via IFTTT

On July 22, visual kei band Dolly released their long-awaited single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ). Like an enchanted pumpkin carriage, its dreamy music video arrived at midnight on July 22 to introduce the single. It blends fairy tale imagery with the band’s signature gothic aesthetic. The music video weaves performance footage with an illustrated retelling […] The post Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/B63qEN8 via IFTTT