Bassist Mirena will leave kogare following the band’s self-organized event on October 9, 2026, according to the supplied announcement attributed to its X account, @Kogare_koi_1231.
The band plans to continue performing with a support bassist after Mirena’s departure. The supplied text does not identify that musician or give a reason for the lineup change.
Japanese metal artist Isiliel has joined forces with American metal artist Kronowski for “Angel Eyes,” marking Isiliel’s first collaborative single. The announcement was shared through Isiliel’s official X account, which revealed that the track was scheduled for...
A new Japanese all-female metal band, VALKYRIA, has announced its debut, with its first live performance scheduled for October 16, 2026, in Tokyo. The band revealed its formation through its official X account, introducing itself with the message “We are VALKYRIA.”...
Japanese punk-rock veterans Shonen Knife will tour Australia and New Zealand in October and November 2026, with a schedule featuring headline concerts, festival appearances and regional stops across both countries. The Lets Knife: Re-Cut Australia/NZ 2026 tour will...
Heavy metal band LOVEBITES will take a one-year break from live performances in 2027, while continuing to write new music and pursue individual projects, the band announced in a message to fans. The announcement, published on the band's official Facebook page, comes...
Legendary singer-songwriter Haruko Momoi will release her new single “Mikansei” on Nov. 25, 2026. The four-track release features the new title song alongside “Dear My HERO,” “OTAKUNAJIMI” and “Internet ga Naiteru.” Instrumental versions of all four songs are also...
Japanese metalcore band Sailing Before The Wind has announced that drummer Gucci has officially joined the band as its newest member. The band made the announcement through its official X account, introducing Gucci as its new drummer and releasing updated artist...
Japanese idol Tomoka Igari has announced that she will graduate from Kamen Joshi next spring after more than a decade of activities. Igari announced her decision in a message to fans, saying she had spent considerable time thinking about her future before reaching the...
Japanese performer Rea Fujishiro has begun an indefinite hiatus from activities with the group Kitto Taisetsu Datta, citing ongoing health issues. The group announced the decision on Oct. 2, saying Fujishiro had continued to experience health problems. After...
Japanese performer Kanon Senshi has announced her departure from the group WomanSyndrome, citing a decision to pursue activities in a way that better suits her future goals and personal circumstances. In a statement posted on X, Kanon apologized for the sudden...
HATENO member Kanoka Kirishima will graduate from the Japanese idol group on Nov. 3, 2026, the group announced. Kirishima’s final performance with HATENO will be the “Kanoka Kirishima Graduation Live” at Shibuya Milkyway on Nov. 3. Following the concert, she will...
Japanese idol group Scura has announced that it will suspend group activities due to difficulties with its current operating structure. In a statement released on social media, Scura said the management situation has made it difficult for the group to continue its...
Bassist Tetsurō Hirota will leave Japanese rock band SILHOUETTE FROM THE SKYLIT following the group’s live performance on Dec. 11, 2026, according to a statement posted by the band’s official X account. The announcement was made alongside a message from the band and a...