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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

In March of 2026, visual kei icons SHAZNA will tour across three stops in Latin America. Following four performances across Japan, SHAZNA will embark to Mexico, Brazil, and Chile for three exciting concerts! While venue locations have yet to be announced, concert dates have been confirmed. SHAZNA’s first stop in Latin America is Mexico on […] The post SHAZNA visits Latin America for 2026 tour appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/WYZRFGr via IFTTT

Fresh off the release of their recent EP Raku na Shinikata, XaaXaa announced even more music on the way! The band announced a new single, Gankyuu ga Sasaru (眼球が刺さる). The digital release will be available worldwide and includes the coupling track Yasashii Uso (優しい嘘). In addition, the band unveiled a new look for the single. […] The post XaaXaa’s single “Gankyuu ga Sasaru” has all eyes on them appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/aB0LJAC via IFTTT

MAZARI, an idol group built around a “curse” concept, will celebrate their first anniversary on October 11 with a concert. For the show they’ve gathered notable visual kei support musicians, namely,  guitarist Ray (DEVILOOF), bassist Akinori (lynch.), and drummer Hibiki (Matenrou Opera). If you’re new to the underground idol scene, it’s worth noting that most […] The post Cursed idols MAZARI assembles super visual kei band, members from DEVILOOF, lynch, Matenrou Opera appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/kLGrXWx via IFTTT

The soundtrack for the anime New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt delivers the music from the series’ new season in limited two-disc and standard one-disc editions, with the release date scheduled for September 24, 2025. The music will be available on streaming services and major music download platforms the following day. This soundtrack collection compiles […] The post “New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt The Soundtrack” gets worldwide digital release appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/NOEKmxf via IFTTT

JILUKA celebrate their 10-year anniversary with the best-of album “XNDII”, releasing August 22 on all major streaming platforms. JILUKA released more details for their upcoming best-of album on August 13. XNDII will release with a sizable 34 tracks, showcasing JILUKA’s rich and ever-evolving style. Featuring tracks from their first single Screamer to their latest album […] The post JILUKA celebrates 10th anniversary with best-of album “XNDII” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/V4pQn6M via IFTTT

With the spring anime season of 2025 now ended, let’s take this opportunity to wrap it up by looking at our top 10 favorite anime opening theme songs! To ensure these are truly the best picks, we focused solely on the music itself, trying to stay unbiased and setting aside the popularity of the anime. […] The post Top 10 anime opening songs you can’t miss from Spring 2025 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/UbmonPJ via IFTTT

BAND-MAID’s latest single What is justice? slices across digital platforms on July 18 and into living rooms as the ending theme for the gritty role-reversal anime TOUGEN ANKI. Gnashing through with KANAMI’s guitar riffs and AKANE’s bass drum kicks, the tune serves up a fitting palette for the series’s bold inversion of the classic Japanese fable […] The post Interview: BAND-MAID’s Miku Kobato on storytelling through anime appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/M2DEhNL via IFTTT

Paris will welcome solo enka artist and iconic D=OUT vocalist KOUKI on October 1, as he headlines Visual-kei Night in Paris vol.02 -Japanesque-. This marks KOUKI’s long-awaited return to France, for the first time since 2009. Fans will be treated to a one-off solo performance that blends D=OUT’s most beloved hits with covers of legendary […] The post KOUKI performs in Paris for “Visual-kei Night in Paris vol.02 -Japanesque-” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ADbjOIB via IFTTT

Fresh off their 18th anniversary concert at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Matenrou Opera has released the music video for their latest single, AGONY. The single will be sold exclusively at live shows and on Matenrou Opera’s official webshop. AGONY features three tracks: the title song in both its original and instrumental versions, along with the […] The post Matenrou Opera’s “AGONY” music video brings orchestral drama to modern metal appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/tsExLeQ via IFTTT