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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

Beginning in 2025, ZURI is a new singer-songwriter who unleashes creative prosperity. ZURI explores multiple sonic palettes across his themed tracks, drawing on Jpop, Jrock, math rock, jazz, and funk. No matter the inspiration, ZURI’s tracks always stand out as feel-good, catchy experiences that inspire the inescapable urge to dance. By choice, ZURI chooses to […] The post ZURI explores musical expression through a secret identity appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/CY5rAQF via IFTTT

A new musical project under the name YAO has formed. Its lineup brings together artists ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, rapper and singer Awich, and rapper CHICO CARLITO. This meeting of musical minds has given birth to the hard-hitting, pop-punk party anthem titled 777, released, unironically, on July 7. The song’s release also triggered the upload […] The post New project YAO’s “777” music video features ONE OK ROCK, Paledusk, Avich and CHICO CARLITO appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/iRuTNt3 via IFTTT

JROCK NEWS’ concert event “PULSE” is back and bringing the heat once again this summer! Whether you live in Japan or overseas, you can join us for our live concert event, “JROCK NEWS presents PULSE vol. 2 -11th Anniversary-“. Featuring a lineup of five heavy-hitting bands, including headliner ACME, this event spotlights Japan’s vibrant heavy […] The post JROCK NEWS presents PULSE vol. 2 concert with global livestream appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/LCEYpW9 via IFTTT

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION (SDF) and NANO recently performed together in Germany, premiering “Dream Big”—DoKomi’s first official theme song—on May 29, the opening day of the convention. Two days later, on May 31, the artists held individual concerts and later teamed again up to perform Dream Big. To wrap up the event, the artists also unveiled […] The post Report: STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION and NANO team up in “Dream Big” theme song appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/hscBEi9 via IFTTT

Yoshiatsu, former vocalist of the band Fukuro (梟) and drummer of the band DRUGS, has voluntarily suspended all artistic and public activities following allegations that surfaced online on July 6 that he had pursued relations with a minor. In response, Fukuro announced an indefinite hiatus, while DRUGS confirmed it will disband after a final performance […] The post DRUGS disbands, Fukuro enters indefinite hiatus following allegations against vocalist, drummer Yoshiatsu appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/JIRH6KG via IFTTT

ASAGI revealed a music video with mythical visuals for “Tenringoku” (天輪獄). The single blazed into general release on July 3. Drawing from folklore, ASAGI plays the role of a three-legged golden crow. Viewers are taken into the inner mind of the crow, who is a servant of the sun. ASAGI sports black wings and chains. […] The post ASAGI’s music video “Tenringoku” takes viewers on a cosmic journey appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/8rSf1T5 via IFTTT

lynch. simultaneously physically released their album titled CLIMAX in Japan on July 1, with JPU Records bringing the album to international shores in a digital format. That’s not all, however, as JPU Records will physically release not one, but two international editions of the album on July 17, making it the label’s first physical lynch. […] The post lynch. album “CLIMAX” gets international physical release via JPU Records appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/VOWASN9 via IFTTT

New visual kei band OSHABURI (おしゃぶり) has released their first mini-album Sasshohenaikainjoron (擦傷偏愛感情論) digitally on June 28. The mini-album was previously only available physically from live shows, but finally fans across the world can indulge in OSHABURI’s unique artistic expression. In seven short tracks, OSHABURI unleashes pure childlike chaos. A brief music box intro track […] The post OSHABURI unleashes first mini-album “Sasshohenaikainjoron” on digital streaming services appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Yz1tMjE via IFTTT

Here we are, back in the back. Late, as usual. But at least we brought the milk, unlike some of those people still out there. Anyway, today we are discussing evolutions in music genres. We’re talking about the things that remain constant and the things that change. Most importantly, we are hitting on the idea […] The post Where is Japanese rock heading? – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 38 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/sFIutZX via IFTTT

On July 1, Kizu (キズ) released an abundance of exciting information regarding their new album Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame (極楽より極上の雨), due out August 5. Alongside this information came a thrilling music video for their latest single Houou (鳳凰). Kizu has revealed the tracklist, album art, and limited edition content in the latest information release. […] The post Kizu reveals details of upcoming album “Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/P3xR1GY via IFTTT

Maverick Mom released their first full album, Travessia, on May 13. Travessia takes you on a journey spanning two discs covering new material and revisiting classics from their past. The title Travessia comes from a Portuguese word meaning “crossing”, and this theme of a journey can be seen before a moment of music is even […] The post Review: Maverick Mom’s album “Travessia” takes you on a musical adventure appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/PYyhe7N via IFTTT