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, ...

As reported earlier, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN is a brand-new award established by the five major organizations in the Japanese music industry — Recording Industry Association of Japan, Japan Association of ...

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 ...

Here are the 10 best Japanese metal albums since 2010, chosen by SiM vocalist MAH. SiM (Silence iz Mine) formed in 2004 and are known for their dynamic mix of metal, reggae and punk, all of which is ...

INDIANAPOLIS — A world-renowned Japanese kawaii rock band just announced they will be coming to downtown Indianapolis to perform this fall. BABYMETAL's fall headline tour will stop at the Egyptian ...

As with his long music career, Yoshiki’s eventual foray into fashion seemed inevitable. “I’m the oldest son, and, usually, the son takes over the family business,” Yoshiki, Variety’s International ...

To many around the world, the first and last name in Japanese rock music is MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS.

The pressure to conform in Japanese society made being a punk risky – even before you factor in the flamethrowers. As a new rash of reissues arrives, 80s stalwarts Lip Cream, Death Side and the Nurse ...