HAGANE Confirmed for Epic Fest 2027 in Denmark

Japanese visual kei band glamscure is set to take its live performances to South America in October 2026, with dates scheduled in Argentina, Brazil, Peru and Chile. The band’s official live schedule lists the “glam・witchcraft・tour” beginning on Oct. 24 at Gier Music...

Japanese metal band HAGANE has signed a worldwide deal with Austrian metal label Napalm Records, excluding Japan, the band announced on Wednesday. The partnership will see HAGANE’s new album, “Through the Night,” released internationally on CD and vinyl. The band said...

Japanese idol group NANIMONO announced on Sept. 30 that member Rinka Shion will suspend her activities indefinitely while she undergoes medical treatment. According to a statement from the group's management, Shion had been experiencing health problems and underwent...

Japanese band Samesame Band has announced that its support drummer, Shoto, will leave the group at the end of this year. In a statement posted by the band, Samesame Band thanked fans for their continued support and said Shoto’s departure was prompted by the discovery...

Tokyo visual kei melodic speed metal band ValhallA has announced that guitarist ITARU will leave the group following its anniversary solo concert on Nov. 7 at Ikebukuro EDGE in Tokyo. The band made the announcement on social media, thanking fans for their support over...

Japanese group LUCIDA has announced that it will disband, bringing an end to its activities after approximately a year and a half. In a statement posted on social media, LUCIDA’s management said the decision followed a series of incidents that had caused a significant...

Ryo, guitarist of Japanese band 4xxERRORCODE, died on Sept. 9 after undergoing treatment for an illness, the band announced on Sept. 28. He was 4xxERRORCODE's guitarist and had been receiving medical care before his death. The band said the announcement was delayed...