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In June, EUPHOBIA, a new metal band with striking black and white visuals, debuted on X. EUPHOBIA touts five members and describes themselves as “Black Metal/Blackened Deathcore”. The band’s debut was followed swiftly by their first single and music video, entitled “INSOMNIA”, which premiered on June 21. The lineup features vocalist Natsu (亡憑), ex. NINTH IN […] The post Black metal band EUPHOBIA debuts, unleashes single “INSOMNIA” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/oLRirQm via IFTTT

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, XaaXaa released their third greatest hits album, Best Album Chuudoku Shoujou San (ベストアルバム 中毒症状〜三〜), on March 30. Aptly titled “Symptoms of Addiction”, the two-disc collection features 23 tracks that trace the band’s evolution while showcasing their signature sound: unpredictable, emotionally charged, and irresistibly catchy. Thanks to Chaotic Harmony Imports, we had […] The post Review: XaaXaa’s “Best Album Chuudoku Shoujou San” shares 10 years of darkness, duality and maturity appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/RFsq2kW via IFTTT

In May 2025, Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A made a striking debut with the release of their first music video, SEVER—a bold introduction steeped in gothic visuals and a dark, unmistakably visual kei sound. Beyond their music, the band also curates events in Singapore that spotlight various facets of Japanese underground culture, making them a […] The post Interview with MAO.A: Bridging cultures, bonding through scars appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/BuYxriU via IFTTT

The past week has been a turbulent one for fans of metalcore band Crossfaith, following serious allegations against former guitarist Daiki. According to publicly released screenshots, Daiki engaged in “inappropriate communication” with a 14-year-old fan via Instagram direct messages and attempted to arrange a meeting. Daiki, who is 37, claims he was unaware of the […] The post Crossfaith suspends activities following allegations against guitarist Daiki appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/jvpBOCd via IFTTT

On Thursday, June 19, Silence iz Mine (a.k.a. SiM) held their first performance in Madrid, Spain. The show was part of SiM’s European tour, Fests & Chaos Tour 2025, which ended on June 22 in Belgium. Celebrating a 20-year career, the metalcore band held concerts in Barcelona and Madrid, one after the other. Mon Live […] The post Report: SiM’s high-energy Madrid debut a total blast appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/uRlX64p via IFTTT

With mysterious countdowns on members’ social media channels, the wait is finally over with the announcement of a new visual kei band, DRUGS, featuring fan-favorite visual kei members from DADAROMA and Mejibray. The lineup consists of vocalist Tsuzuku from Mejibray, guitarist TAIZO from Yakouchu(夜光蟲), bassist Shindo Wataru from Hitotonari(ひととなり), and finally assigned the new role […] The post DRUGS forms with former DADAROMA and Mejibray members, debuts music video “NEW ORDER” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/i8u4c0X via IFTTT

It’s been another long epic break and more broken promises. Unlike dad we came back though. Just didn’t get the milk. Cigarettes? Yeah, got those. This time around check in on our music choices for listening on loop, so feel free and let us know about yours. We also got some awesome tales from Japan, […] The post Obsessed with one song on repeat – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 35 appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/jM2cdxN via IFTTT

UNiTE. has released yet another music video, this time for their 16th song, sheeple repliQo, taken from their album, FANTASTiC, out now! The band continues the “sheeple” naming convention that started with the song sheeple CirQus, delivering a music video showcasing the band’s gothic side. Here, the sheeple repliQo music video also encompasses those themes, but now […] The post UNiTE goes gothic with music video “sheeple repliQo”, from album “FANTASTiC” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/MzcZW0f via IFTTT

The anime adaptation of the trashpunk manga Gachiakuta has confirmed Paledusk as the performers of the opening theme, titled HUGs. This marks the metalcore band’s first-ever anime song. Gachiakuta creators Kei Urana (story, art) and Hideyoshi Andou (graffiti art) requested Paledusk to write the song. Urana-sensei, in particular, has openly expressed admiration for the Fukuoka […] The post Paledusk writes single “HUGs” as opening theme for “Gachiakuta” anime appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Bd2twux via IFTTT

Former NAZARE, gulu gulu, KAKUMAY, and Hueye members have formed the visual kei band BLAZE. The lineup consists of former NAZARE vocalist Mio and bassist Uta, guitarist NERO, who was in KAKUMAY, guitarist Kururu, who was previously in Hueye, and finally drummer Hotaru-chan, who was in gulu-gulu beforehand. The band has also debuted their violently […] The post BLAZE forms from former NAZARE members, debuts music video “MAYDAY” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/jCKVn8S via IFTTT

SUI has announced that his solo project, “DAVID”, will go on indefinite hiatus after July 29, following the upcoming “8th Anniversary One-Man Live” at SHIBUYA PLEASURE PLEASURE. The announcement was posted in both Japanese and English on SUI’s X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts on Friday June 6, at 23:00 JST. With this, the project […] The post SUI’s project DAVID enters third indefinite hiatus appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Dlmkrh6 via IFTTT

On June 12, kein released the music video for Hajou (波状), the closing track from their upcoming EP delusional inflammation, out July 9 via King Records. This marks the band’s second major label release, and it’s already shaping up to be a powerful follow-up to their major debut EP, PARADOXON DOLORIS. The title Hajou evokes […] The post kein’s “Hajou” music video introduces upcoming EP “delusional inflammation” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Dru471o via IFTTT

On June 4, visual kei band Jupiter released their new single Ecliptic with an accompanying music video showcasing their latest dramatic look. The single was released with six songs: Three new songs and an instrumental counterpart for each. The title track, Ecliptic, is a symphonic power metal masterpiece composed by guitarist HIZAKI with angelic vocals […] The post Jupiter’s otherworldly single “Ecliptic” displays power metal mastery appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/UXA4uKa via IFTTT