Here is the best Japanese rock/metal band from each of the last five decades, as chosen by Ryujin's Ryoji Shinomoto. There are so many incredible acts under the nebulous heavy music umbrella that have ...

Japanese rock legend Yoshiki has lived a thousand lives. He’s a rock star, musician, songwriter, record producer, composer, founder of a music label, fashion designer, philanthropist, documentarian, ...

Live music is always a treat, and one of the many things that South by Southwest 2026 offers is the chance to see both ...

Vivacious melodies filled the streets of Yokosuka city for three days as dozens of bands brought their music just outside the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet. Dulcet vocals, dynamic saxophone solos and ...

Girl group ILLIT is set to perform at the Rock In Japan Festival 2025 in September, agency Belift Lab said Wednesday. The music festival will take place on Sept. 13 to 15 and 20 to 21 at the Soga ...

The start of a new year brings a moment of reflection, a chance to look back at accomplishments and set sights on the future. For the L’Arc-en-Ciel and VAMPS’ vocalist, Japanese rock icon HYDE, 2024 ...

World is Yours: The Inside Story of Japan's Greatest Band Starring Natsuko Miyamoto Isao Yoshino Naoya Ogura Director Harry Bossert NR 29 min Documentary, Music Facebook X Reddit Embed Movie i Plot ...