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One of the pioneering all-female bands in visual kei, exist trace (stylized as exist†trace) has returned with “WHO I AM”—their first full-length album in 11 years, released digitally worldwide on November 19. The 11-track record blends fan-favorite songs honed during live performances with brand-new compositions written specifically for this release. Furthermore, it commemorates their 21st […] The post Interview: Inside exist trace’s first full album in 11 years, “WHO I AM” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/yZwvq3k via IFTTT

We’re back at Magical Mirai 2025, the annual event celebrating Hatsune Miku’s birthday with concerts and an exhibition. This year, the event took place not only in Tokyo and Osaka but also in Sendai for the first time. We were lucky enough to attend multiple days, including the press day on August 29 at Makuhari […] The post Vibrant moments from Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2025 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/hBAuZMD via IFTTT

After debuting with their first track, self-titled PHALUX in September, PHALUX is back with their first EP FORTUNA, released November 19. PHALUX’s first EP FORTUNA demonstrates an extreme range of talents. PHALUX is a powerful opener to FORTUNA, showcasing a mix of what the band has to offer with catchy vocals performed by Hikari, chaotic […] The post PHALUX showcases diverse range of talents in first EP “FORTUNA” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Li80k7N via IFTTT

On November 20, DEVILOOF shared the difficult news that drummer Kanta will be leaving the band. He will remain with them until December 13, the day of their 10th-anniversary performance. It could also be noted that Kanta officially joined on December 9, 2018, making this an especially meaningful moment to close out his time with […] The post DEVILOOF drummer Kanta departs band appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/HXsrmwS via IFTTT

JROCK NEWS is proud to serve as the official English translator for music for the anime One Piece! We penned the English version of the ending theme PUNKS by electronic-infused pop project CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE. PUNKS began closing out episodes 1139 and onward starting August 10. In the weeks prior to the song’s airing, CHAMELEON […] The post JROCK NEWS named official translator for anime One Piece ending theme song appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/xzuAkEw via IFTTT

Sawano Hiroyuki, a music composer with a worldwide recognition, from creating soundtracks for games and anime to TV dramas and movies. With a long trajectory in the industry, he has shouldered music creation for notable series such as Attack on Titan, Gundam, Solo Leveling, Kill la Kill, The Seven Deadly Sins and many more. We had the […] The post Interview with Sawano Hiroyuki: Inside the mind behind iconic anime soundtracks appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/FE8DcRM via IFTTT

Amidst their ONE MAN JAPAN TOUR 2025, coldrain unleashed their fifth Extended Play, OPTIMIZE. The five-track collection dropped on October 24 and marks the band’s debut release under German label Century Media Records. Before the full release, the band released singles INCOMPLETE, CHASING SHADOWS, and FREE FALL. German fans were privileged to hear CHASING SHADOWS live at […] The post Review: coldrain’s EP “OPTIMIZE” fuses heartfelt lyrics and brutal soundscapes appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/IpSP9aR via IFTTT

RAZOR released their 16th single In CREATURE on October 17 and, in turn, blessed fans with a music video full of religious motifs. There’s also vocalist Ryoga, chaotically expressing a gamut of emotions, front and center in the faces of his bandmates. Those emotions have Ryoga, who is wearing a red monk robe, frenetically pacing […] The post RAZOR’s “In CREATURE” music video displays vocalist Ryoga’s chaotic emotions appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/SHJr9IW via IFTTT