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Kaneto Juusei’s “Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou” collection to be released digitally

6 July 2024

Kaneto Juusei (鐘ト銃声) is set to release the collection "Kobayashi Akihito no Isshou" (小林アキヒトの一生) for digital streaming and download worldwide on July 7. The surprising announcement dropped on X June 29. The t...

ASTERISM goes to battle in “THE TITAN” music video, ahead of Anime Expo appearance

Bri

6 July 2024

Music Video, New Look, Tour and event

Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM premiered the animated music video for "THE TITAN" on July 3, ahead of their appearance at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The video is brought to life with dynamic illustra...

Petit Brabancon’s high-octane single “BATMAN” available to stream worldwide

Erica

29 June 2024

Releases, Videos

On June 28, Petit Brabancon released their digital single BATMAN on streaming platforms, offering a preview of their forthcoming EP Seven Garbage Born of Hatred. You can stream and download BATMAN on your platf...

Interview: SiM vocalist MAH talks evolution, identity, and international success

Erica, afaenia and Omatsu

26 June 2024

Interview, Tour and event

In a crimson-red graffiti-tagged room at The Fillmore Silver Spring, we caught up with SiM’s charismatic vocalist, MAH, just before their electrifying headlining show. This gig was part of SiM’s "PLAYDEAD" worl...

KNOSIS returns to Europe for summer tour 2024

Rin

26 June 2024

Tour and event

European metalcore fans rejoice! KNOSIS is returning to Europe to visit eight countries, while also supporting the Australian band, Thy Art Is Murder, on the latter dates of their tour. On July 6, KNOSIS wil...

lynch. expresses punchy and unnerving music video “EXCENTRIC”

Sizergyia

22 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

lynch. will release their EP titled FIERCE-EP on June 26, and to bring the hype to new heights, the band delivers the music video for the second track, EXCENTRIC. When taking a look at the music video, it's ...

Interview with ASTERISM: Blending art and metal in innovative album “PLANET OF METAL”

Bri

21 June 2024

Interview, Tour and event

If you haven't yet heard about them, ASTERISM is a three-member heavy metal band, consisting of HAL-CA on guitar, MIYU on bass, and MIO on drums. The trio have developed a reputation with music fans across the ...

Kroi concocts fresh universe of sounds in third album “Unspoiled”

Nori

19 June 2024

Releases

Tokyo five piece Kroi releases its highly anticipated new album Unspoiled on June 19. The record marks the third full-length since signing with major label PONYCANYON, and brings 14 tracks that build on the ban...

Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN perform anime theme songs for “Nazeboku”

NBT

19 June 2024

Anime, Doujin, Releases

Two prominent doujin circles, Unlucky Morpheus and ELFENSJóN, will provide their music as theme songs for the fantasy anime, "Naze Boku no Sekai wo Daremo Oboeteinai no ka?" (Nazeboku), or in English, "Why Does...

BABYBEARD embarks “The Adorable Assault on Australia” tour 2024

NBT

14 June 2024

Tour and event

BABYBEARD, fronted by the charismatic Ladybeard and joined by idols SUZU and MAHRI, is embarking on their "Adorable Assault on Australia" tour this Australian winter. The tour kicks off in Ladybeard's hometo...

Report: SiM dominates The Fillmore Silver Spring in first US headlining tour, “PLAYDEAD”

Erica

12 June 2024

Report and review, Tour and event

On May 15, 2024, JROCK NEWS covered SiM's first-ever US headlining tour, PLAYDEAD in Silver Spring, Maryland. Just last year, I watched them open for DANCE GAVIN DANCE in this very venue. This time, under the s...

UNiTE.’s wondrous “[about us]” music video immerses with vibrant vintage wonderland

Sizergyia

12 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

UNiTE. releases their double A-side single on June 19. The band’s 17th single is titled “” / Haiiro no Shinshou e Uron no Uta ni Karuu Oto. The run-up to said single has led them to reveal the music video for “...

XANVALA’s digital single “CULTURE” sets stage for third studio album

Erica

11 June 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

XANVALA has just unleashed their latest digital single, CULTURE on June 5, following the premiere of its music video on May 31. CULTURE flaunts XANVALA’s distinctive style, blending razor-sharp, aggressive i...

Interview with Kroi: Writing for Toriyama and beyond

Nori and Mazohyst_Kyo

11 June 2024

Interview

Jazzy, free-spirited five-piece band Kroi enjoyed a string of tie-in successes in the anime world. Most notably, the band was tasked with composing for the anime adaptation of SAND LAND by the late manga goliat...