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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.

Acid Black Cherry © Avex Entertainment Inc. / Up-rise Inc.

Biography

Acid Black Cherry

Acid Black Cherry

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.

ADAPTER。 © ADAPTER。

Biography

ADAPTER。

ADAPTER。 is the solo project of former metronome guitarist Fukusuke. Mixing danceable electronic music with Japanese spirit, he crafts catchy techno-rock songs with an occasional touch of exotic flavor.

the fool © the fool

Biography

the fool

While the fool's career lasted only a few years, they were able to attract many fans during their short time together due to performances in Europe and North America.

GLAY © GLAY

Biography

GLAY

While they began as a visual kei band, GLAY has since gone on to become one of Japan's best-selling rock acts, bringing their unique brand of heartfelt pop-rock to colossal audiences each year.

HER NAME IN BLOOD © HER NAME IN BLOOD

Biography

HER NAME IN BLOOD

HER NAME IN BLOOD is a metalcore band based in Tokyo. Despite the harshness of their music, the members don’t take themselves too seriously and aren’t above covering songs by pop artists such as Lady Gaga and Maroon 5 for fun.

Domoto Tsuyoshi © JaME

Biography

Domoto Tsuyoshi

Notable for his emotional voice and offbeat sense of humour, Domoto Tsuyoshi’s solo work is artistic and daring, pulling away from the typical “idol” sound. He experiments with many genres, but the majority of his songs can be described as pop-rock, interspersed with hints of jazz, blues and funk.

MeteoroiD © METEOROID

Biography

MeteoroiD

Formed by three members of RED universe, MeteoroiD is an up-and-coming visual kei band with a sound that combines hard rock and digital effects.

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