Tag Archives: j rock

Vintage JRock – SHOW-YA 05.14.12

Are you a little bit tired of all the super cutesy girl groups constantly vying for your attention? Perhaps you’d like to hear something a little more… heavy? Enter… SHOW-YA. My boyfriend happened to have this PV on his computer, … READ MORE
Dragon Ash Bassist IKUZONE Passed Away 04.24.12

It is with deep sorrow we bring to you the news of IKUZONE’s passing. The event occurred on the night of April 21st. IKUZONE was found collapsed in his studio by his family and taken to the hospital. The official … READ MORE
Song of the Day: DuelJewel… Again! 04.08.12

Yup, it’s that time of the year. The sun is shining… The birds are chirping… and everywhere people are sneezing, snorting, and shaking their fists at the happily blooming trees. Spring’s here and it’s come a bit early this year. … READ MORE
Song of the day!! DuelJewel – Hanauta! 04.06.12

When it is time for the cherry blossoms to flower, I always hear this song in my head.  DuelJewel are one of my favorite vkei bands, and one of the few I still follow. They were the first I fell … READ MORE
RIZE North America Tour – Awesomeness Beyond Belief. (With Fade, Hip Hop Gamer, JR Junior) 03.30.12

The ultra awesome numetal group RIZE just finished their North American tour this week. With two dates in Toronto and one in New York City, Rize gave three great performances and captured the hearts of many new fans. I myself … READ MORE
V-Kei Throwback – D’elsquel 03.13.12

And, here we go, it’s another obscure 90s vkei band I’ve dug up from god-knows-where, and you probably have never heard of (and maybe would be better off not knowing). I have recently come across D’elsquel’s Entice Ballet album at … READ MORE
L’Arc-en-Ciel “20th L’Anniversary LIVE” event- NOVEMBER 29th, 2011 at 7pm 11.15.11

Did you like the Hatsune Miku Live Party at your theater?  Well, now we have the next screening event coming up! L’Arc-en-Ciel “20th L’Anniversary LIVE” – NOVEMBER 29th, 2011 at 7pm L’Arc-en-Ciel, the “Monster Band” from Japan, on Big Screen! … READ MORE
RIP Taiji Sawada (July 12, 1966 – July 17, 2011) 07.17.11

Taiji Sawada of X Japan and LOUDNESS fame has died at 11am yesterday morning, in Saipan. This event came about after the bassist became agitated on a flight to Saipan, and was arrested for assaulting a flight attendant. He then … READ MORE
“Orient Metal” Set To Take Over The World 07.06.11

Today, I would like to show everyone two PVs that came out… well, today, and are super awesome. Nothing more to it than that For those unfamiliar with ChthoniC, well, they aren’t Japanese. They’re the best known metal band from … READ MORE
Dir En Grey DIFFERENT SENSE PV Out! 06.23.11

Human growth

There are many kinds

It’s all very difficult…

But there is nothing but good things at the end of the path of growth

Never be drowned in greed, just living as humans do

I hope to be able to grow with all of you. READ MORE
Shonen Knife to mark 30th anniversary with Ramones tribute album, US tour 06.17.11

Influential, long-running Japanese rock band Shonen Knife will be celebrating their 30th year of existence with a festive covers album. On July 19, the band will release Osaka Ramones, the band’s faithful tribute to one of their biggest musical influences, … READ MORE
Dir en grey 8th Album – Dum Spiro Spero 06.13.11

If one were to google search the phrase, sans Dir en grey’s name, one would find that “Dum spiro spero” is actually a Latin phrase for “While I breathe, I hope”. So many hopes and dreams rest on a band that supposedly will never make a hopeful song…. makes one wonder, doesn’t it?? READ MORE
Yoshiki talks about LA, his Hello Kitty doll, and more 05.20.11

LA Weekly spoke in depth with X Japan drummer and cultural icon Yoshiki about living in Los Angeles, his band, and his Hello Kitty doll. In the article, Yoshiki describes how he has been able to live in LA for … READ MORE