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A still of the music video "輪 (Zoetrope)" by ゆうさり (Yuusari) - directed by Shiro Ose. The still is monochrome and shows the ground with puddles of water and a reflection of what appears to be a tower or a long pole. Director Shiro Ose (@shiro_ose on Twitter/X) shared in a tweet that the music video is filmed with a toy camera.

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

The image is a collage composed of three promotional photos from the artists Satanic Punish, GARUDA and Diablevoix. The top photo is a photo of Satanic Punish, currently consisting of 2 members and both dressed in gothic lolita dresses. In the middle photo consists of Yuffie aka GARUDA dressed in a gothic-style dress and wings leaning on a baseball bat decorated with spikes (not seen in this collage). On the bottom photo is Diablevoix in group format with vocalist Haluka at the front dressed in a white dress outfit and bunny ears.

IKIGAI – Vol. 2 brings Satanic Punish, GARUDA, and Diablevoix to the Netherlands and Germany

14 August 2024

After a successful first edition of IKIGAI last year, fans can start looking forward to another edition in September at ...

Music video by Maelstrom for the song "shoes". The still shows a close-up of an analogue clock with bell ringers. One long hand is visible going towards the 1 of the clock. The video is directed by is-アイズ.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 28, 2024)

by Francisca Hagen

14 July 2024

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

The photo shows the duo of Madaseka, Hime Hashimura and Mitsuru, each in contrasting black and white outfits. The background has blue and red colours, and stripes have been added on top of the picture, perhaps to give the idea that the photo can be seen on an old (TV) screen.

Madaseka to Germany for exclusive club show and performance at aniMUC 2024

by Francisca Hagen

18 March 2024

Mada Mita Koto no Nai Sekai, or Madaseka for short, will soon travel to Germany for two exclusive shows. The ...

The photo depicts five members of the Japanese visual kei metal band Zeke Deux, positioned in front of a red curtain backdrop. Each member is uniquely dressed in black attire - seemingly a long jacket and under it a button-down shirt and tie - with diverse hair colours and hairstyles. They are all standing in a line, with vocalist Kakeru standing a bit more in front while holding his arm out showing his hand jewellery with what seems metal nails.

Zeke Deux to return to Europe for an exclusive show in Germany

by Francisca Hagen

15 February 2024

Coming September, the metal band Zeke Deux will travel all the way from Japan to Germany for a one-off concert ...

RYUJIN © Napalm Records - Four band members of the band RYUJIN are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, hakama, their look is inspired by samurai, especially with the addition of the swords, and one of them has an oni mask on. All members are facing forward and surrounded by old Japanese buildings. The dominant colours in this photo are dark; black and green-greyish. The sky is dark and cloudy, illumminated by flashes of lighting. The scene has an air of mystery about it, but is placed in Japan giving an extra touch to the traditional vibe.

RYUJIN to tour Europe as support act for Peter Tägtgren’s PAIN

by Francisca Hagen

2 October 2023

At the start of 2023, the Japanese heavy metal band RYUJIN kicked off the year with some significant moves. They ...

The four men of Phantom Excaliver stand near each other and pose with their hands at their sides, with singer Kacchang flashing a big smile while carrying his signature sword.

Phantom Excaliver to perform in the Netherlands before hitting the stage at Wacken Open Air 2023

by Francisca Hagen

23 July 2023

Before taking the renowned Headbangers Stage at the long-sold-out Wacken Open Air 2023 for the first time after winning the ...

Still from the music video by 辻井くぬえ (Tsujii Qunuee) for the song "ねえ、起きて (Nee, Okite)". The still shows the spiraling ceiling of an (abandoned) building.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 22, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

4 June 2023

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

The four members of LOUDNESS © KATANA MUSIC KK

After three postponements, LOUDNESS’ European tour is not happening after all

by Francisca Hagen

18 March 2023

Amid all the positive festival and tour announcements from Japanese bands and artists, some not-so-nice news suddenly arrived for fans ...

A still from the music video for "3" by the band Sandi gray eyes. The vocalist and guitarist is standing near a busy street during nighttime, vehicles are driving past her and she is surrounded by lights while she is singing a song.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 10, 2023)

by Francisca Hagen

12 March 2023

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

Text of "Bandcamp Friday" and "Suggestions May 2022" on top of a radio, edited in a way that there was a glitch. The result is that there are more radio's in the image. With added filters it is made colourful with the added colours of red, blue and green and mixes of that.

Five Japanese artists and labels to support during Bandcamp Friday (May 2022)

by Francisca Hagen

5 May 2022

We can look forward to another edition of Bandcamp Friday on the 6th of May. It is time to highlight ...

European tour of LOUDNESS postponed for the third time

by Francisca Hagen

5 February 2022

Bad news for the fans of heavy metal band LOUDNESS, as it has been announced that the legendary band will ...

Still from Re:O's music video for the song "GUILD". The musician lies on the ground with her guitar next to her.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 35, 2021)

by Francisca Hagen

5 September 2021

With a large music industry such as Japan has, the second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music ...

LOVEBITES © JVC Kenwood / Victor Entertainment

MV Review: LOVEBITES – Winds Of Transylvania [VladLove Version]

by Peter Dennis

22 February 2021

If (like me) your main obsessions are heavy metal and anime then you’re in for a treat because Tokyo quintet ...

Still of "Nevermore", a music video by Bialystocks

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 7, 2021)

by Francisca Hagen

21 February 2021

With a large music industry such as Japan has, second largest in the world, it is inevitable that music fans ...

SETSUZOKU RECORDS announce IBUKI as first artist

by Francisca Hagen

12 October 2020

After the revelation that ORIONlive would start its own label, named SETSUZOKU RECORDS, it was stated that the first release ...

Mardelas to stream live performance at Roppongi Morph for free

by Francisca Hagen

26 August 2020

Mardelas will be broadcasting a special live stream of their performance at Roppongi Morph via their Twitcasting channel on the ...

ANTHEM © HeavyMetalAnthem.com | Photographer: Mikio Ariga

ANTHEM’s European tour 2020 cancelled

by Francisca Hagen

19 May 2020

Heavy metal band ANTHEM is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and was planning to tour Europe as part of ...

ANTHEM on European tour to celebrate 35th anniversary

by Francisca Hagen

5 March 2020

Heavy metal band ANTHEM is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and decided it was time to expand its activities ...

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IKIGAI – Vol. 2 brings Satanic Punish, GARUDA, and Diablevoix to the Netherlands and Germany

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