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MAQIA released its empowering digital single “Kizudarake Hero” (傷だらけヒーロー) on June 18, accompanied by a heartwarming music video. The song, composed by guitarist TaJI (formerly of Rides In ReVellion), with lyrics by Oga Lento, encourages listeners to live for themselves, even if it means being a little more selfish. Interestingly, the artwork chosen for the […] The post MAQIA inspires courage with single “Kizudarake Hero” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/8meSF4Z via IFTTT

Composer Yasuharu Takanashi will start his second European tour in September 2026 under the title “The Battle for Glory”. Performing under his musical project “Far East Groove”, the composer will make his UK debut alongside shows in Finland, Poland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, and Spain. Formed in 2024, Far East Groove previously embarked on a […] The post Yasuharu Takanashi’s “Far East Groove” project returns for European tour 2026 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/vHl9sOe via IFTTT

This Halloween, KAMIJO and Mana are bringing gothic elegance to New York City. Announced June 10, this two-part event entitled “The Vampyre Masquerade” promises an unforgettable atmosphere of vampiric proportions. Hosted at Webster Hall on October 31, the masquerade begins with a solo rock show from KAMIJO. Following the performance, the DJ Masquerade will begin with […] The post KAMIJO and Mana haunt New York with “The Vampyre Masquerade” event appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/QL7jZGk via IFTTT

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