SAISON Announces Yagami Ruru as New Member

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...

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...