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DIR EN GREY returned on April 8 with MORTAL DOWNER, the band’s 12th studio album and first in nearly four years since PHALARIS. As the band approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027, the release arrives with a quiet sense of weight and intent. MORTAL DOWNER does not follow expectations set by its predecessors, instead dragging […] The post Review: DIR EN GREY Sinks into Despair on “MORTAL DOWNER” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/eXgOErh via IFTTT

In collaboration with Japan Expo to celebrate their 25th anniversary, JROCK NEWS and Japan Expo are giving three lucky winners the opportunity to attend the Anisong Festa concert in Paris, France on July 10. Each winner receives two tickets: one for themselves and one for a friend. The concert is headlined by Cö shu Nie, […] The post Giveaway: Win tickets to Anisong Festa to see Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/bEYjrHm via IFTTT

Following his “SANCTUARY OF THE DAMNED” show in Los Angeles, KAMIJO will embark on a European tour spanning eight stops. Scheduled for autumn 2026, “SANCTUARY OF EUROPE” will bring KAMIJO’s signature aesthetic and sweeping melodies to stages across Europe. The tour begins in Helsinki, Finland on September 23 and finishes in Budapest, Hungary on October […] The post KAMIJO embarks European 2026 tour “SANCTUARY OF EUROPE” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/VrUs9eB via IFTTT

On April 3, AiNA THE END released the music video of Luminous, the 29th opening theme of the anime One Piece. The song is already available on major digital platforms. The music video showcases a dance led by AiNA THE END, who also co-directed the choreography. At the start, she wakes up in a luxury […] The post “Luminous” music video showcases AiNA THE END’s captivating performance appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/t9YA7J0 via IFTTT

OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM unveils an exclusive screening of their live concert film “OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM LIVE at STADIUM 2025” on May 17, at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, CA. The film documents the final performance of the band’s first-ever stadium tour, which drew a combined audience of approximately 250 thousand people. JROCK NEWS […] The post Giveaway: Win free tickets to OFFICIAL HIGE DANDISM’s concert film, exclusive screening in Hollywood appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ksIREQl via IFTTT

MUCC has announced two standalone European performances to accompany their appearance at the upcoming “B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST” in Paris. The band first takes the stage in Berlin, Germany on July 9, before continuing on to Helsinki, Finland for a second solo show on July 13. Tickets for both dates are on sale now. Concertgoers can […] The post MUCC adds two solo shows to Europe appearance appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/Ftrd2xB via IFTTT

Following a series of teaser clips, DIR EN GREY released the “promotional edit” music video for MOBS on April 24. The song appears on their latest album, MORTAL DOWNER, released earlier this month. The video runs under four minutes, shorter than the album version of the song, which is over six minutes long. While the […] The post DIR EN GREY’s music video “MOBS” channels darkness of album “MORTAL DOWNER” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/4WX3gxz via IFTTT

Chaidura unveiled earlier today the music video for the third single, Plastic Beauty, from the upcoming EP LIMINAL. The new single Plastic Beauty expresses the liminal stage of self-love through a diverse range of musical influences, from aggressive metalcore with glitching electronics to subtle hints of jazz and gospel. Aiding the mixture of genres is […] The post Chaidura exhibits provoking visuals in “Plastic Beauty” music video appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/7GhxpMr via IFTTT

YOSHIKI is set for two exclusive U.S. performances of “CLASSICAL 2026” at “Walt Disney Concert Hall” in Los Angeles on July 16 and 17. The shows mark his return to the U.S. stage following his third cervical spine surgery in late 2024. The two shows, titled “Scarlet Night” and “Violet Night”, respectively, each performance will […] The post YOSHIKI presents 2 distinct shows for “CLASSICAL 2026” in Los Angeles appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/SkmGYqj via IFTTT

Introducing VKNY, a new visual kei and counterculture event set to debut in New York City on May 16 in Brooklyn. The multimedia showcase features six live bands, a themed vendor market, giveaways and more, marking the project’s inaugural edition. Tickets are priced at $31.75 (USD) per person, including all taxes and fees. The event […] The post 6 live artists perform at VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/mWDXhQP via IFTTT

On April 16 Kagami, vocalist of DEXCORE, unveiled the music video for the track “You are” from his first solo album “Alone.”. “You are” is the finale of Kagami’s 11-track album Alone. which features seven brand new tracks as well as remakes of Tenkiame (天気雨), D.p, Boku (僕) and Torso (トルソー). The track “You are” […] The post Kagami (DEXCORE) delivers raw emotion in “You are” from first solo album appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/c7Gjs2I via IFTTT

Internationally acclaimed rock band ONE OK ROCK releases their live EP, Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 digitally on April 30. The EP launches alongside the US and Mexico release of their concert film, ONE OK ROCK Detox Japan Tour 2025 At Nissan Stadium In Cinemas. US showtimes for the film are available here. Marking […] The post ONE OK ROCK premieres EP “Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025” alongside concert film appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/fGZDARU via IFTTT

DRUGS has surprised fans with the streaming release of their first album “D/D/D” on April 2. Serving as a perfect introduction to DRUGS, D/D/D comes complete with seven previously released singles and baku (貘). Initially released physically on February 17, the streaming release now offers DRUGS the opportunity to reach new fans around the world. […] The post DRUGS unleashes album “D/D/D” on streaming platforms appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/vE6nuDV via IFTTT

The wait for Madmans Esprit’s fourth full-length album, Dandelion; Danzetsu is finally over. Fans have been on the edge of their seats impatiently waiting for March 30 to see what the band has been concocting since revealing the haunting music video for Dandelion. The last full album Naneun naleul tonghae ulileul boneun neoleul tonghae naleul […] The post Review: Madmans Esprit’s album “Dandelion; Danzetsu” delivers heavier production, dynamic metal compositions appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/VmNBQf4 via IFTTT

DIR EN GREY’s 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER arrived on April 8, and now fans worldwide can access it immediately on digital platforms. Even if you’re still waiting on your physical copy, you can stream or download DIR EN GREY’s latest record without delay! Alongside the digital launch, MORTAL DOWNER comes in four physical editions. […] The post DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” available digitally worldwide appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/uKJ7TVF via IFTTT

Have you ever lost your wallet and, while desperately hunting it down, thought, “If only I had a fitting song for this moment”? SiM’s newest release, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”, is the perfect soundtrack for a high-octane search! Released April 1, SiM’s first song of 2026 mixes aggressive metal and reggae, and punk […] The post SiM roars with chaotic single “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/lTqXzQ0 via IFTTT

Japan Expo, the French convention with a focus on Japanese culture, has earlier this week launched ticket sales for Anisong Festa 2026, an anime music festival on July 10 at Parc des Expositions de Paris. The festival has secured the headliners Cö shu Nie, yama, and Nakagawa Shoko, all notable in the anime scene for […] The post Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko take center stage in Paris at “Anisong Festa 2026” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/vgyDidM via IFTTT

Japanese singer-songwriter Yukka (ゆっか) has released her latest single, Yurei Railway. The music video was also released on March 5, and you can watch it below. Composed and written by the artist herself, Yurei Railway challenges your perspective on life. In this music video, Yukka boards a train at the end of life. Yet instead of […] The post Yukka’s single “Yurei Railway” challenges your perspective on life appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ozIEvCa via IFTTT

BLAZE unleashed the album “DETERMINATIONS.” on February 18. Previous releases were sold exclusively at live shows in Japan. However, DETERMINATIONS. is the first complete album available to fans worldwide, accessible on major digital platforms and in physical format through CDJapan. The artwork for the album was created by Jin (儿), vocalist of ARTiCLEAR, and matches […] The post Review: BLAZE’s album “DETERMINATIONS.” unleashes sentimental, brutal soundscapes appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/uWfVM2E via IFTTT

Visual kei greats have bravely forayed into the alcohol industry before. Take Y by YOSHIKI wine, for fans who want to dramatically swirl a fine vintage while contemplating a classical orchestra. While these efforts are noble, a catastrophic gap remained: an approachable, every day beer for visual kei fans to enjoy at the livehouse or […] The post Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/s8tHYDr via IFTTT