Articles - Archives (2014/01)

An Cafe - Hikagyaku ZiprocK © Sony Music Artists Inc.

Review

An Cafe - Hikagyaku ZiprocK

With their first full album in four years, the band is still cultivating the style that their fans love so much, but have also tried something new.

Jeepta © Jeepta / pure:infinity

Biography

Jeepta

We take a look back on the career of alternative rock band Jeepta and track some of the members' current projects.

Sel'm at Shibuya's Star Lounge © Sel'm. All Rights Reserved.

Live Report

Sel'm at Shibuya's Star Lounge

Sel'm welcomed back their drummer MANJ" at a heated live show in Shibuya.

BLOOD STAIN CHILD © BLOOD STAIN CHILD. All Rights Reserved.

Biography

BLOOD STAIN CHILD

BLOOD STAIN CHILD plays melodic death metal, which is spiced up by synths and occasional hints of trance and techno. Over the years they have performed overseas many times and have worked with musicians and producers from around the world.

SUGIZO Closes 2013 in Shibuya AX © KEIKO TANABE

Live Report

SUGIZO Closes 2013 in Shibuya AX

SUGIZO gives his last concert of the year on December 29th in Shibuya AX, accompanied by three special guests.

DIR EN GREY - DUM SPIRO SPERO © DIR EN GREY

Review

DIR EN GREY - DUM SPIRO SPERO

DUM SPIRO SPERO defines DIR EN GREY's newest musical direction.

VAMPS © VAMPS

Biography

VAMPS

Armed with an energetic rock sound and plenty of charisma, the handsome duo VAMPS have no problems winning the hearts of fans both in their home country and overseas.

Interview with VANIRU in the Netherlands © JaME, Alyssa Schuitemaker

Interview

Interview with VANIRU in the Netherlands

Shortly before their concert at AVO J-rock Festival, the young rock band VANIRU talked with JaME about their beginnings, aspirations and Salvador Dalí.

BIGMAMA © BIGMAMA, All rights reserved

Biography

BIGMAMA

Formed in 2001, Japanese rock band BIGMAMA delight listeners with interesting, emotional rock music, which is accompanied by violin.

Inazuma Rock Fes 2013 © DIESEL Corporation

Live Report

Inazuma Rock Fes 2013

T.M.Revolution gathered various famous artists in his home prefecture for the fifth annual Inazuma Rock Festival.

THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS - LiVERTY © DIESEL Corporation

Review

THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS - LiVERTY

A major debut overflowing with hope for the future.

04 Limited Sazabys © 04 Limited Sazabys

Biography

04 Limited Sazabys

A pop punk band from Nagoya with an upbeat, catchy sound, 04 Limited Sazabys stand out on the scene mostly due to the high, boyish voice of frontman GEN.

KUROYUME © Avex Entertainment Inc.

Biography

KUROYUME

One of the most successful visual kei bands of the 90s, KUROYUME remains one of the most influential in the history of the movement.

SADS © SADS

Biography

SADS

SADS is an alternative rock band that was formed in 1999, following the disbandment of vocalist Kiyoharu's previous group, KUROYUME.

KAT-TUN © JaME

Biography

KAT-TUN

One of the most famous pop groups in Japan, KAT-TUN is a four member boyband that has wooed fans worldwide with songs varying from ballads to rock.

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