Interviews

ASK I FALL are an international metalcore band based in Tokyo. Despite some early line-up changes, the group is now solidified around vocalist Rid, guitarist Nishiva, bassist Matthew and drummer...

Formed in 2011, DEATHROLL is a one-man project led by multi-instrumentalist Kazu. With a dark and discombobulating sound, DEATHROLL captures the true essence of Norwegian black metal whilst simultaneously putting...

To say it has been a busy time for Esprit D’Air bandleader Kai would be an understatement. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer, Kai has seen recent success with his...

Broken By The Scream are an alternative idol group formed in 2016, with the current line-up consisting of ​​Io Nodukidaira (野月平イオ), Tsubaki Nanaougi (七々扇ツバキ), Ayame Yabusame (流鏑馬アヤメ) and Kagura Uriin...

In October of last year, the Malaysian-based company Toybox Projects presented the first edition of Toybox Showcase, where they introduced four Japanese indie bands to a worldwide audience through a...

In October of last year, the Malaysian-based company Toybox Projects presented the first edition of Toybox Showcase, where they introduced four Japanese indie bands to a worldwide audience through a...

In October of last year, the Malaysian-based Toybox Projects presented the first edition of Toybox Showcase, where they introduced four Japanese indie bands to a worldwide audience through a live...

In October of last year, the Malaysian-based Toybox Projects presented the first edition of Toybox Showcase, where they introduced four Japanese indie bands to a worldwide audience through a live...

A lot has happened since our interview with Christian Preiss in 2019, which is not surprising, as we are now three years and many releases further. For that reason was...

Having recently released their first official international album Bloody Bride (via UK label SETSUZOKU RECORDS) all-female metal band BRIDEAR seem set to conquer the world with their hard-hitting yet accessible...

Re:O is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist that started making music as a solo musician in 2020. Performing on stage seemed to be another story, mostly due to the COVID-19...

Kai is the person behind the self-produced and self-signed rock/metal band Esprit D’Air. On stage he will be the vocalist and guitarist backed by a band but behind the scenes,...

The name of HIRΦNO KAMINOSE might be new for many fans of Japanese music, but the person behind this name is totally not new to the same music industry. For...

With the tagline, 'An Adorable Assault to the Senses', pop-metal idol group BABYBEARD presented itself a few weeks back. It was already known that Ladybeard, renowned for his work as...

January 2015, after feeling some regrets about leaving his previous band 10 years earlier to concentrate on his work, drummer Hajime decided to start a new band. A chance meeting...

Daisuke Tsutsui is the frontman of electro-rock band Dn-Lahmar Galaxy7, a band that recently returned with a digital album. Observant viewers may have noticed that the band name is now...

With a new step taken by joining forces with the UK-based label Setsuzoku Records and a new album coming up, it was high time to talk with vocalist and guitarist...

Through the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic, a new young band emerged in Tokyo. Despite facing difficulties, as many other people have, four musicians were able to find a...

From the start that the multi-instrumentalist Velladon started producing music under his own name, he has been putting out many intriguing sound sources, without sticking to one specific musical genre....

The Tokyo-based rock band Pinky Doodle Poodle has been active in the United States since 2018. The duo, consisting of George doing the guitar work and songwriting and Yuria being...

After his extensive tour through Australia, musician Kenta Hayashi, for some better known as the 444Hz Loop Pedal Ninja, was supposed to tour Italy in February and March. Due to...

For those who were lucky enough to see RYU's renewed project, SOMEI YOSHINO, at one of the European performances last October, know that the music is still as we are...

In an earlier extensive article, you could read Kihiro's current plans after pulling the plug for the rock band LOKA. Currently working hard as a solo musician, it is now...

In 2018, AVO Magazine began with a new series where we interview readers of AVO Magazine about their first trip to Japan. In the meantime, a couple of readers were...