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Yazawa Eikichi © Eikichi Yazawa / GARURU RECORDS. All Rights Reserved.

Biography

Yazawa Eikichi

Known primarily in the West for the ending theme to the anime "Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge", Yazawa Eikichi is one of Japan's musical gods. Even in his 60s, his long and successful career shows no signs of coming to an end.

GREMLINS © 2014 GREMLINS all rights reserved

Biography

GREMLINS

The new brainchild of NIGHTMARE's Hitsugi and ex-AYABIE's Kenzo.

DIR EN GREY - Sustain the Untruth © DIR EN GREY

Review

DIR EN GREY - Sustain the Untruth

Sustain the Untruth brings excitement for the upcoming album and the future of DIR EN GREY.

Hisaishi Joe © Hisaishi Joe / Wonder City

Biography

Hisaishi Joe

Hisaishi Joe is known as one of the most prolific composers of Japan and has gained recognition internationally through his collaborations with acclaimed animator Miyazaki Hayao and director and actor Takeshi "BEAT" Kitano.

Kavka Shishido - Wagamama/Miss. Miss Me © SHISHIDO KAVKA All Rights Reserved

Review

Kavka Shishido - Wagamama/Miss. Miss Me

Kavka Shishido proves just how formidably fun a drummer-vocalist can be.

Hemenway - The Music © Hemenway

Review

Hemenway - The Music

This huge debut album is a a bit of a mixed bag.

T.M.R.NEW YEAR PARTY '14 LIVE REVOLUTION © DIESEL Corporation

Live Report

T.M.R.NEW YEAR PARTY '14 LIVE REVOLUTION

20,000 people visited the Nippon Budokan for T.M.Revolution’s New Year Party.

AYABIE © TOY'S FACTORY

Biography

AYABIE

AYABIE rose from the ashes of ayabie in 2010 and is is now a major band with oshare kei, pop and rock influences.

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.

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