Tag: power metal

16 March 2025

With a large music industry such as Japan, the second largest in the world, music fans will inevitably be inundated ...

The photo depicts the (support) members of FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER dressed in a gothic-inspired metal style in a dark lit room, probably located in an (old) factory with red lighting to amplify the atmosphere. Photo by Ato4 Sound Factory (@ato4soundfactory)

Interview with FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER: “We would be so happy if our music could become a part of the world that each of you carries within yourself”

12 March 2025

With the upcoming worldwide release of their debut album Anthems of the Resilient, symphonic metalcore band FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER, consisting of ...

Album Review: FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER – Anthems of the Resilient

12 March 2025

Originally formed in Tokyo in 2017 by guitarist Takuma and vocalist Chihiro, FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER released their debut EP the following ...

The photo shows the steampunk metal band FATE GEAR, dressed in dark gothic and steampunk inspired fashion. The bandleader, 'Captain' Mina, sits in front of the other three standing members.

FATE GEAR will bring 10th Anniversary World Tour to Europe in May

6 March 2025

Celebrating this year their 10th anniversary, the all-female steampunk metal band FATE GEAR started another world tour. They will not ...

BRIDEAR forced to cancel “Into the World Forever” European tour due to vocalist KIMI’s throat condition

20 February 2025

Bad news for BRIDEAR's European fans: their planned Into the World Forever Tour in March and April is not happening. ...

KAMIJO is seated on a red leather sofa surrounded by red rose petals that are also scattered under and around the sofa. He is clad in a white shirt with a black velvet jacket, black and white-coloured gloves, knee-length black boots, and is looking at the camera.

KAMIJO returns to Europe after 6 years for “The Anthem” tour

by Lecros

18 March 2024

For the average visual kei listener KAMIJO is definitely not a stranger, chances are high you’ve heard his voice during ...

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

18 March 2024

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

FATE GEAR’s international adventure continues: fourth European tour on the horizon

17 March 2024

They're on a roll. After a successful third European tour last year, metal band FATE GEAR will return this spring ...

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

15 February 2024

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

Still from the music video for "Hameln" by the band 灰かぶり (The Cinder). The still shows one of the dancers in the music video wearing white shoes and a white dress with colourful marks made by paint as she walks away from the screen and the camera is pointed at the floor. The surroundings of this location looks very dark.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 51, 2023)

24 December 2023

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

Still from Awkmiu's music video for the song "avalanche". The vocalis, dressed in a blueish coloured clothing, blue shirt, pants and an oversized cardigan or jacket (the lighting/editing makes it seem that the clothing is different in colour), is on the beach, dancing, spinning around and singing.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 21, 2023)

28 May 2023

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

AVO Magazine presents: FATE GEAR (for the first time) in the Netherlands

22 May 2023

In just under two months, in July, steampunk power metal band FATE GEAR will tour Europe for the third time, ...

Album cover of MAJUSTICE's "Ancestral Recall". A colourful cover featuring a person reminiscent of a samurai in the centre surrounded by clouds. The album cover gives the impression of being painted with acrylic or oil.

Album Review: MAJUSTICE – Ancestral Recall

7 February 2023

Drawing influence and inspiration from such metal greats as Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friedman and Stratovarius, MAJUSTICE are a Japanese/multinational band ...

FATE GEAR’s third European tour is scheduled for this summer

18 January 2023

It's about to happen at last, steampunk power metal band FATE GEAR scheduled a European tour for this upcoming summer ...

Still from Bob Paulsen's music video for "Doggs". The three band members of the rock band are sitting at a table at a seemingly outside location, waiting for their dinner.

7 New Music Videos You Need To Check Out (Week 41, 2022)

16 October 2022

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

FATE GEAR’s third European tour is postponed to 2023

15 April 2022

We have to wait a little longer for the arrival of the steampunk power metal band FATE GEAR in Europe, ...

FATE GEAR to tour Europe for the third time

10 February 2022

The all-female steampunk power metal band FATE GEAR will return to Europe for a new tour. It will be the ...

Live Report: BRIDEAR & Season Of Ghosts at Camden Underworld in London

20 November 2021

It seems that we are currently living in a golden age of female Japanese metal bands with BAND-MAID, LOVEBITES and ...

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)

5 September 2021

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

First European tour of Aldious will not happen

4 August 2021

The first European tour of all-female power metal band Aldious is cancelled. This was announced by UK-based tour organisation ORION ...

BRIDEAR to tour Europe in fall 2021

6 April 2021

It was not a total surprise, since metal band BRIDEAR did announce the return to Europe in their livestream last ...

CD Review: Aldious – Evoke II: 2010-2020

14 January 2021

A power metal band originating from the sprawling metropolis of Osaka, Aldious have been releasing stellar albums for a decade. ...

First European tour of Aldious gets rescheduled once again

22 December 2020