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MADARANINGEN, the fashion label created by Kyo of DIR EN GREY, sukekiyo, and Petit Brabancon, has teamed up with fashion brand IKUMI to celebrate the brands’ shared 10th anniversaries. The collaboration runs at a pop-up shop inside MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 from September 3–30, culminating in a dual runway show on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at […] The post Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/82QjxlZ via IFTTT

German anime convention “DoKomi” confirmed Japanese artists STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO as producers in charge of its first official song. Both artists will also perform the track at the next DoKomi edition, to be held on May 29–31, 2026. The convention has a long tradition of bringing anisong artists to Europe. Moreover, NANO performed […] The post STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, NANO confirmed artists for official DoKomi Song appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Ekub2Zd via IFTTT

Meet Mellows, a musical juggernaut that combines “cute” and “metal” , as part of JROCK NEWS’ 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event “PULSE vol.1” at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo, on September 13 2025, where Mellows will also be performing as part of the lineup. Check out […] The post Video interview: Mellows forges “cute” with “metal” – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/pVi3lLM via IFTTT

Meet SLOTHREAT, masters of the art of blending melodic metal with ambient sound, as part of JROCK NEWS’ 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event “PULSE vol.1” at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo, on September 13 2025, where SLOTHREAT will also be performing as part of the lineup. […] The post Video interview: SLOTHREAT, weaving modern metal – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/JI79acd via IFTTT

Meet GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band, as part of JROCK NEWS’ 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event “PULSE vol.1” at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo, on September 13 2025, where GUNGIRE will also be performing as part of the lineup. Check out our video interview with GUNGIRE […] The post Video interview: GUNGIRE, Japan’s angriest rock band – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/xiLKCpE via IFTTT

CODOMO DRAGON released their 25th single UNPRAY!! on September 8. Taking the initiative ahead of time, the band dropped the title track’s music video, bringing intensely flashy visuals to gigantic screens. The enclosed three-screen setup serves as the set for their melancholic, yet heavy and discordant number. What’s unleashed is a flurry of dancing lasers, […] The post CODOMO DRAGON’s “UNPRAY!!” music video brings flashy visuals to gigantic screens appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/aAbyilj via IFTTT

After the Success of their 2024 tour, Madmans Espirit will embark on a 2026 European tour. Titled “Severed hopes / Shattered innocence”, the 10 stops of the tour promise an “extraordinary experience that will resonate with everyone’s soul”. Madmans Esprit can’t wait to connect with fans both old and new. While venue locations are yet […] The post Madmans Esprit embarks on 2026 European tour “Severed hopes / Shattered innocence” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/cxCXtyE via IFTTT

Fifteen years after disbanding, the legendary band D’ESPAIRSRAY is making a long-awaited return. The band will reunite for their first solo concert since disbanding: LIVE 2026 “RAPTURE”, scheduled for May 4, 2026, at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo. The comeback also brings the relaunch of their official fan club, [un]Beautiful, which opens for new membership on September […] The post D’ESPAIRSRAY returns with first solo show in 15 Years, “LIVE 2026 ‘RAPTURE'” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/3pU4vCy via IFTTT

During the AnimeNYC 2025 event, the One Punch Man anime panel revealed BABYMETAL as the featured artist for the opening theme of the upcoming anime’s third season. Titled Get No Satisfied, the song marks the kawaii metal band’s first-ever collaboration with an anime series. The panel also confirmed that the anison group JAM Project, who […] The post BABYMETAL joins JAM Project for “One Punch Man” opening appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/F2dwaQN via IFTTT

Meet Dimrays, Osaka’s rising metalcore duo, as part of JROCK NEWS’ 10th anniversary celebration. The milestone will be marked with a live concert and livestream event “PULSE vol.1” at Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK in Tokyo, on September 13 2025, where Dimrays will also be performing as part of the lineup. Check out our video interview with Dimrays […] The post Video interview: Dimrays, Osaka’s rising metalcore duo – JROCK NEWS 10th anniversary appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/K7Ieoyg via IFTTT

On August 30, Lyrica showcased a captivating music video, Wonder & Under Ground. Lyrica’s signature style is present throughout the whole video, with horror-esque visuals and a combination of upbeat and heavy music. The dark, twisting forest circles Lyrica as they begin performing Wonder & Under Ground. The haunting scenery contradicts vocalist Usagi’s jubilant, upbeat […] The post Lyrica’s “Wonder & Under Ground” music video exhibits haunting visuals appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/RGuwik5 via IFTTT