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On May 16, 2026, visual kei fans from all over gathered in Brooklyn for VKNY’s launch event. Although Japanese artists and visual kei bands have been visiting the US more frequently in recent years, large-scale standalone events celebrating visual kei and Japanese subcultures as a whole seem to be few and far between on the […] The post Report: Inside VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/SUnVa4x via IFTTT

The djent band PARAMENA, whose aim is “defining a new standard of djent”, has unveiled a formidable new support lineup following its May 17 solo show, which marked the final performance for former guitarist Saya and bassist Fuuta. Joining the band’s upcoming activities are support guitarist Yosei (Crisis Slave), who will handle 7- and 8-string […] The post PARAMENA redefines djent with new formidable lineup and second album appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/da6rBxj via IFTTT

XaaXaa returns with another decadent, dark release; this time, as marionettes. On June 9, their latest digital single Chigire Chau (ちぎれちゃう) arrived alongside a macabre music video. The video unfolds as a nightmarish puppet show, with the band members suspended from their gothic set by taut ropes. A trilling, calliope-like melody drifts through the opening, […] The post XaaXaa’s music video “Chigire Chau” traps viewers in a haunted puppet show appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/0BtlFfS via IFTTT

After the streaming release of the album D/D/D back in April, DRUGS are already back in action with a music video for the new single AKUMA (悪魔), released May 26. Although past releases from DRUGS may have covered dark themes, they always came with a side of color. AKUMA, on the other hand, catches DRUGS […] The post DRUGS’ “AKUMA” music video captures a dark story with horrifying visuals appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/wh8nHIp via IFTTT

Following the conclusion of their 20th-anniversary activities in 2025, Dolly has announced a brand-new single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ), due out on July 22. The band has also launched their official fan club, “Bonnie”. Un, Deux, Trois will be available in both limited and standard editions. The limited edition includes the title track, a newly […] The post Dolly rises from a deep sleep with upcoming single “Un, Deux, Trois” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/gt9L6HE via IFTTT

RAZOR has announced that their  17th single, Kyokou no Mokushiroku (虚構ノ黙示録), will be released on June 24. The track has also been selected as the June ending theme for Nippon TV’s television program Buzz Rhythm 02. The new track and its music video will air on June 5, 12, 19, 26, for a total of […] The post RAZOR’s single “Kyokou no Mokushiroku” featured as “Buzz Rythm 02” June ending theme appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ZldOAwv via IFTTT

May 25 marks a big news day for SUPERKNOVA not only revealing their newest member, drummer Usanagi Mel (宇佐木める), but also revealing a dazzling music video for Nihao Dopamine (你好ど〜ぱみん☆), releasing as a single June 3. As the track title would suggest, Nihao Dopamine takes heavy influence from China in its music video but also blends these […] The post SUPERKNOVA’s “Nihao Dopamine” music video unites Japan and China’s artistry appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/rONMPZS via IFTTT