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…
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…
[REVIEW] New ACME Release “Last Prize” Drops Today!
For our first review of the year, we will be looking at ACME’s newest single release "Last Prize" which was released today! If you don't know who they are already,…
ACME: Grinding Like No Other
ACME demonstrates the hurdles artists face while seeking to share their truth. Forerunners CHISA (vocals) and SHOGO (guitar) offer a foundation of clout as ex-members of DIV (2012-2016) with additions…
