Classy Master Yoshiki Presents His Master Class
X Japan's legendary Yoshiki visited the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music on 6/27/2019 to donate $150,000 and hold a public masterclass.
HIZUMI makes his long-awaited comeback with NUL!
The news of HIZUMI making a comeback to the scene is a dream come true for many fans of D'espairsRay Today, it was announced that HIZUMI is joining forces with MASAMOTO…
Interview with HYDE: Japanese Super Star to Rock the US
HYDE, one of Japan’s most celebrated rockers, is returning to the United States for what is sure to be an electrifying spectacle the which many attendees of the show will have…
sleepyhead, TeddyLoid, and Myth & Roid Light up Tekko 2019
On the evening of Saturday April 13th, 2019, a halo of stars is scheduled to anoint Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center in the form of musical supernovas Myth &…
Monthly Treasure – Ayakashi no Kiko
Active Members: 貘 -Baku- (Vocals) & TaNa (Guitar) Background: Their debut live event as recently as January 20th 2019 in Taiwan. AYAKASHI NO KIKO may seem like new kids on the…
13 Year Hiatus Ends: Janne Da Arc Disbands
Japanese visual kei band Janne Da Arc, a large influence of today’s visual kei scene, has officially announced their disbandment after an indefinite hiatus of 13 years. On March 31,…
[REVIEW] Jrock Vault’s Madmans Espirit Box
Images can be scrolled at the top of the article I had the good fortune of receiving a Madmans Espirit subscription box, courtesy of Jrock Vault. Somehow, the package managed…
FEATURE: History of HYDE
From the most dedicated and loyal fans of Japanese music to even the more casual of listeners, almost everyone who has enjoyed Japanese rock music has heard of the artist…
FEATURE: Why Visual Kei Matters
Visual Kei is a mirror turned in on itself—a kaleidoscope of discourse that defies national boundaries in how it demonstrates that individuals who live hemispheres apart can celebrate a common…
