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YOSHIKI and Hiroshi Fujiwara Form Star-Studded Duo “BLUEBYRDS” First Single “NOTHING” and Album “BLUEBYRDS” Out Now

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Paris, October 4, 2024 — YOSHIKI’s high-fashion brand, MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS, made its debut at Paris Fashion Week on September 30. During the after-party, Hiroshi Fujiwara made a surprise appearance and, together with YOSHIKI, announced that they have formed a new musical duo, “BLUEBYRDS.” Released globally on September 30, the first single, “NOTHING,” features a … Read more

Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION (Live in Tokyo 23.11.2023) Worldwide on March 8

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Full-Length Live Concert Video Available for 24 Hours Starting March 9 at 3pm (JST) Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM will release their new live album THE DECISION (Live in Tokyo 23.11.2023) on streaming platforms worldwide on March 8.   To celebrate the support of their international fans, the band will post the full-length live video … Read more

Rock Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, MIYAVI – Returns to L.A. for Concert at YouTube Theater on November 29

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Rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI, HYDE, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI – have announced their performance on November 29 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. This will be their only U.S. show this fall.   Tickets are on sale now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A005EFCE3645868   Earlier this year, THE LAST ROCKSTARS released their first single and launched … Read more

New X JAPAN Single “ANGEL” Debuts #1

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The new single “Angel” from Japanese rock icons X Japan, debuted #1 across five charts, #2 on two more and top twenty on many others. “Angel” marks the first new single from the legendary band in eight years.   With music and lyrics by X Japan leader, composer, drummer, and pianist YOSHIKI, “Angel” is one … Read more

THE LAST ROCKSTARS Announce BAND-MAID As Opening Act For U.S. Tour Dates

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Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS – YOSHIKI (drums and piano), HYDE (vocals), SUGIZO (guitar), and MIYAVI (guitar) – has announced the all-female rock group BAND-MAID as the opening act for the U.S. dates of their Live Debut 2023 tour. THE LAST ROCKSTARS have sold out all six of their scheduled concerts in Tokyo, Los Angeles, … Read more

Streaming Jrock music – Spotify

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Let’s be honest. Music from Japan isn’t cheap. Buying a physical CD can easily run you $50 with shipping overseas. Buying a digital copy from iTunes is cheaper, but not everyone can afford this. What’s a Jrock fan to do? Enter Spotify. Spotify is a free streaming music site available on your desktop or as … Read more

X JAPAN ANNOUNCES FIRST SINGLE FROM UPCOMING NEW STUDIO ALBUM

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X Japan’s First Single “Born To Be Free” To Be Released November 6th Track Will be Available To Hear From 10am GMT Tuesday 13th October 2015: http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-10-13/x-japan-stream-historic-single-release LOS ANGELES (October 12th, 2015) – X JAPAN announced today that the iconic Japanese rock group will release, for the first time ever, a studio recording of their much … Read more

Interview: Die of DIR EN GREY

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    Dir en grey is a band with a unique vision. As they hit their last few stops on this year’s tour, we were able to have the honor of sitting down to have a conversation over the phone with guitarist, Die to discuss this unique vision as well as the GHOUL tour, solo … Read more

Interview: Die of DIR EN GREY

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    Dir en grey is a band with a unique vision. As they hit their last few stops on this year’s tour, we were able to have the honor of sitting down to have a conversation over the phone with guitarist, Die to discuss this unique vision as well as the GHOUL tour, solo … Read more