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In the small pool of visual kei and visual kei-adjacent bands being brought overseas, there’s Fukuro with its self-proclaimed “piano-rock” sound. Embodying said sound, all while wearing suits and ties, are vocalist Yoshiatsu, pianist Daisuke, bassist Yutara, and drummer Lotto. The quartet made their overseas debut back in 2024, performing at Anime Expo before embarking […] The post Interview with Fukuro: inspiration fueled by touring the world appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/q7eDREQ via IFTTT

On January 29, HYDE celebrated his birthday with a special orchestral performance at Tokyo Garden Theatre. The show was streamed worldwide via Live Viewing Japan and simulcast in theaters across all Japan’s 47 prefectures, marking a luxurious and emotional kickoff to his first orchestra tour in five years. If you haven’t watched yet, there’s still […] The post Report: HYDE celebrates birthday with “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL” global livestream appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/gmOsEn5 via IFTTT

The all new visual kei band GUMMY debuted January 21 with the music video for Koori no Ketsumatsu (氷の結末). GUMMY’s lineup consists of vocalist Gara from MERRY (メリー), guitarist “Mad Dangerous” known as “aie” from deadman, bassist KOHTA from PIERROT and drummer “Lotty” known as Lotto from FUKURO(梟). A single red high heel on a […] The post New band GUMMY forms with members of PIERROT, Fukuro, deadman, and Merry appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/yGtFsHw via IFTTT

Experimental alt-pop vocalist Chi- and fellow “creatures” Whoopies No. 1 and No. 2 of CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE blend vibrant creativity in their latest album Whoop It Up “DELUXE Edition”. For the very first time, JROCK NEWS is excited to drill into Chi-‘s ballistic mind. The on-the-rise trio simply can’t be categorized! 2025 marked an incredible […] The post Interview: Vocalist Chi- from CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE Whoops It Up appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Rl2qaxI via IFTTT

The year 2025 saw former “cocklobin” vocalist “nigu” and his solo project, HEROINE from the Nether, release their first album titled MIDNIGHT on April 23, with the title also serving as the concept. However, it wasn’t until recently that the project revealed the full music video for the title track and fifth song, MIDNIGHT. In […] The post HEROINE FROM the Nether’s “MIDNIGHT” music video visualizes former cocklobin vocalist’s project appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ZeAnu0F via IFTTT

Welcome to our annual JROCK NEWS Top 10 ranking! Each year, we strive to highlight the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who made waves, and 2025 was a fiercely competitive year. From ambitious worldwide tours to breakout acts, the scene was anything but quiet. Expect familiar faces, exciting discoveries, and plenty of music to […] The post Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/7ChyToH via IFTTT

Tickets are now on sale for HYDE‘s orchestral performance in Vienna, Austria, HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien, taking place on Monday, May 25. This concert represents a historic milestone as the first time a Japanese rock artist will perform with a Vienna orchestra. The orchestra tour presents a departure from HYDE’s signature high-energy […] The post HYDE performs historic live concert in Austria, “Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/6UxN4or via IFTTT

POLKADOT STINGRAY released their fifth album, Gekirin, on December 24, and there’s no better way to bring the noise for its arrival than the music video for the ninth track, Killer Record. The band presents a danceable and catchy number complete with playful singing, fuzzy, screeching, warm-sounding guitars, slap bass, and intriguing drums. Meanwhile, the […] The post POLKADOT STINGRAY presents playful music video “Killer Record” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/cEbG0z9 via IFTTT

After a short cryptic teaser to start the new year, VELHMORA makes their debut with a heavy three-track EP of the same name, released on January 14. A technologically grotesque music video for the track CRPTD was released a day later on January 15, showcasing a visual representation of the world envisioned in their music. […] The post Former DEVILOOF guitarist debuts dystopian deathcore project VELHMORA appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/y9U5Vtp via IFTTT

Matenrou Opera has released the music video for EMBRYO on January 1, 2026. The video balances restraint with escalation. Each member is inside a confined box with a projected visual image pulsing on the surrounding walls. These images are not there to fill out the space; it’s a fundamental part of the concert. Individual visual […] The post Matenrou Opera kicks off 2026 with “EMBRYO” music video appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/BMjKz1p via IFTTT

Despite only debuting in June, DRUGS has been moving exceptionally fast, finishing 2025 with a total of seven singles. The latest, “Flesh and Halo” and “CARVED IN ALMA”, were released on December 30. DRUGS debuted in June with the single “NEW ORDER”, introducing the world to a new, heavy, and disorienting visual kei ensemble. Including […] The post DRUGS finishes 2025 with a staggering 7 singles! appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/PWZyYrX via IFTTT

Starting the new year off strong, Tokyo-based new wave band In My Vanitasss released a new single! “Violet Visions” is the band’s sixth single and combines new wave with post-punk to create a distinctive, alluring soundscape.  “Violet Visions” is arranged and mixed by the band’s bassist, Caromi, with vocalist Sora (宙) also credited for music […] The post In My Vanitasss rings in new year with 6th single “Violet Visions” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/C71rH3W via IFTTT

Following their European tour, metalcore band HANABIE. announced the release of their new EP for January 28, 2026. They also announced a North American tour, kicking off next Spring. Titled HOT TOPIC, the mini-album features five confirmed tracks, including Spicy Queen and GIRL’S TALK. A normal CD edition and a Blu-ray limited edition are available […] The post HANABIE. announces “HOT TOPIC” EP, 2026 North America tour appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/8BbXuro via IFTTT

Fans worldwide can celebrate Japanese rock icon HYDE’s birthday with a special live orchestral performance, available both in cinemas across Japan and via global livestream. “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”, recorded at Tokyo Garden Theater, will be broadcast live on January 29, 2026, coinciding with HYDE’s birthday. Tickets are on sale now. The livestream not […] The post HYDE livestreams orchestral birthday concert worldwide, signaling a new chapter appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/wQWG2Nk via IFTTT

After closing out their spectacular 30th anniversary year with two massive dome shows, GLAY is kicking off their 31st year stronger than ever. Their latest single, “Dead Or Alive,” released on December 3, serves as the opening theme for the third season of the anime “Record of Ragnarok III”, which began streaming worldwide on Netflix […] The post GLAY’s single “Dead Or Alive” tops Oricon chart as “Record of Ragnarok III” theme appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/74AdL8b via IFTTT

Released on December 5, French-Japanese band Re:Instinct debuted their first single “SILENCE INTO SOUND”. As a first single, SILENCE INTO SOUND shines the light on you with a heartfelt message of hope. Re:Instinct’s debut single, SILENCE INTO SOUND, blends French and Japanese influences to create a unique take on the Japanese rock style. A bold […] The post Re:Instinct debuts first single “SILENCE INTO SOUND” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/y67eNbM via IFTTT

Crystal Lake have been touring relentlessly this year, and we managed to catch up with them back in May while they were in Stockholm, Sweden. During our conversation, we talked about the band’s new lineup and the addition of US-based vocalist John. We also discussed the intentional balance between between English and Japanese, and what […] The post Interview with Crystal Lake: Entering a new era with “The Weight of Sound” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ZwMf9hm via IFTTT

Matenrou Opera unveiled their newest single, EMBRYO, set to release on December 29, 2025. The three-track single marks Matenrou Opera’s final offering of 2025. After their busy year of performing shows, fans have been eager for a fresh sound from the Matenrou Opera. EMBRYO includes the title track, EMBRYO, Shizuku (雫), and an instrumental version […] The post Matenrou Opera rings out the year with single “EMBRYO” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/vTVa4Zd via IFTTT

BABYBEARD is ready to rock with a brand new single, “SEMI-FINAL”. Released on November 30, “SEMI-FINAL” is a symphonic-metal-adjacent track from the pop-metal trio’s upcoming album. In both lyrics and visuals, “SEMI-FINAL” uses cicadas to symbolize resilience through adversity. Cicadas, which are called “semi” (セミ) in Japanese, are infamous for their short yet destructive lives. […] The post BABYBEARD unleashes darkest single yet “SEMI-FINAL” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/F5eg7Sn via IFTTT

European tour organizer B7KLAN will celebrate 20 years of activity next year with a major visual kei festival in Paris, France, taking place July 11–12. With a focus on visual kei, the festival “B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST” will feature 10 Japanese bands and two European acts, adding an extra layer of heat to the summer. This […] The post Visual kei festival in Europe invites D’ESPAIRSRAY, MUCC, Kizu, An Cafe, JILUKA, Azavana, and more appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ZDJ39nc via IFTTT