New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 DIR EN GREY have released their 12th studio album MORTAL DOWNER Japanese metal band DIR EN GREY have released their 12th studio album MORTAL DOWNER on April 8, 2026, marking their first full-length release in nearly four years. Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan

In Case You Missed it! 🇯🇵 SERRA Expands ‘Bare Mask’ With a Striking New Visual Statement SERRA has unveiled the official music video for “Bare Mask,” giving fresh visual life to the single released earlier this year. Tokyonoizu.com Have you seen this yet? Let us know! #japan #anime #metalheads

New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 SiM have released a new single, “FiVE TiMES DEAD”, out digitally from April 1, 2026. What follows is very much on the heavier end of SiM’s spectrum — fast, aggressive, and built around that tight mix of metalcore weight and groove they’ve made their own. tokyonoizu.com #japan

✈ Tour News 🇯🇵 YOSHIKI ANNOUNCES "CLASSICAL 2026" AT THE MUSIC CENTER’S WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL IN LOS ANGELES Japan's biggest rock star headlines prestigious two-night engagement July 16-17, following triumphant post-surgery world tour kick-off. Tickets go on sale April 10 tokyonoizu.com #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! アルルカン (ARLEQUIN) return with their 7th album imagine! Following 2025’s Acoustic Anthology, which stripped their sound back, imagine pushes outward again — broader, heavier, and more self-assured without losing that sense of restraint. tokyonoizu.com #japan #visualkei #metalheads

Japanese Music News 🇯🇵 Japanese alt-rock band Another Story have announced their disbandment today, bringing an end to approximately 18 years of activity. According to a statement released by the band, all activities have now come to a close. Read the full breaking story: tokyonoizu.com #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 KISAKI Celebrates 50th Birthday with “Voice in Sadness” Memorial Album Visual kei icon KISAKI marks a major milestone with his half-century birthday commemorative album, “Voice in Sadness,” released March 10, 2026 (in stores March 11) Read more tokyonoizu.com #japan #visualkei

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 NIGHTMARE reveal new single “Reach for” and teaser video Japanese Visual‑kei rock band NIGHTMARE have announced their 33rd single “Reach for,” set for release on March 25, 2026, and have unveiled a short teaser video. Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #visualkei #metalheads

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 HYDE Releases New Solo Album JEKYLL Japanese rock icon HYDE has released his latest solo album JEKYLL digitally on March 11, 2026, with a physical CD edition scheduled to follow on May 13. Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #japanesemetal #metalheads

Japanese Music News 🇯🇵 the GazettE Remove Guitarist Aoi From the Band After 23+ Years! The long-running visual kei band announce the sudden departure of founding guitarist Aoi, with conflicting statements emerging from both sides. Read: tokyonoizu.com Tell us your thoughts! #japan #japanesemetal

Exclusive Interview with BABYBEARD🇯🇵 Few artists blur the line between chaos and charm quite like BABYBEARD. Mixing the bright sparkle of J-pop idols with the raw punch of metal, the group has carved out a unique unapologetic kawaii energy Read interview at: Tokyonoizu.com #japan #metalhead #jpop

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese rock band SPYAIR keeps the flames burning with new song "STILL ON FIRE," released March 4, as a prelude to their upcoming album "RE-BIRTH" set for release on March 18, 2026! Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #metalband #metalheads

Japanese Music News 🇯🇵 Rorschach .inc New Visuals & 2026 Tour for South America/Japan As their 5th anniversary approaches with one-man shows Mar/Apr, South America tour, and June “free admission on the day one-man shows, the new form of Rorschach .inc demands attention! See: tokyonoizu.com #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 FIRST CONTACT has released the official music video for their latest single “EARTH NATION” on YouTube, premiering worldwide on February 25, 2026 in advance of their highly anticipated second album of the same name! Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metal

Exclusive Interview 🇯🇵 FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER The band speak openly about their dream of taking to stages like Wacken, and the mindset that keeps them pushing forward as one of Japan’s most ambitious symphonic metal forces. See: tokyonoizu.com #metalhead #heavymetal #japan

In Memory of Shinya (真矢), Drummer of LUNA SEA (1970 – 2026) Tokyo Noizu are deeply saddened to share the news that Shinya (真矢) drummer of LUNA SEA, passed away February 17, 2026 age 56. Announced by the band in an official statement. A private funeral was held with close family. Tokyonoizu.com

🎙Exclusive Interview 🇯🇵 Japanese metal band SAISEIGA All Band Members In our Tokyo Noizu exclusive interview we spoke to them about their journey so far, their influences, and what drives them to keep pushing their sound further. Read at: tokyonoizu.com #metalhead #heavymetal #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Deigan (泥眼) dropped their new video “I’ll Never Miss You” Tokyo-based Japanese visual kei band Deigan (泥眼) dropped their new video, February 18, 2026 for their latest track “I’ll Never Miss You” via their official YouTube channel. Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #visualkei

🎧 In Case You Missed it! 🇯🇵 Japanese rock veterans SUPER BEAVER dropped brand-new track titled “燦然” (Sanzen), chosen as the official theme song for the animated feature Gintama: The New Movie – Yoshiwara in Flames, which premiered in Japan on Feb 13, 2026 Read at Tokyonoizu.com #japan #jrock #anime

🎙Exclusive Interview 🇯🇵 We spoke with all MELT4 band members. Whether you’re new to MELT4 or have been following for a while, their journey from Tokyo stages to major festival line-up's shows a band focused on heavy music and connecting with audiences at home and abroad. See: tokyonoizu.com #japan

🎧 In Case You Missed it! 🇯🇵 Japanese punk-hardcore outfit WORSTRASH released their latest EP "Love Me Kill Me" on Feb 4, 2026 streaming on all major music platforms. The 4-tracks really packs intense energy and melodic hooks! See: tokyonoizu.com #japan #poppunk #jmetal #jrock

🎙Exclusive Interview 🇯🇵 Guitar Wolf founding frontman & guitarist, Seiji! Titans Guitar Wolf have spent nearly 4 decades living up to their name — as loud, raw, and defiantly expressive as rock ’n’ roll gets. Their 14 original studio album, MORE JET releases March 2026! See: tokyonoizu.com #japan

🎧 Japanese Album Retro 🇯🇵 Withering to death. the fifth full-length studio album by Japanese innovators DIR EN GREY, released March 2005 This release marked the band’s first official availability outside Japan — later issuing in Europe and the US See: tokyonoizu.com #japan #heavymetal #metalheads

Exclusive Interview 🇯🇵 RIS-707 is a Tokyo-based artist whose work sits at the intersection of punk, new wave, electronic music and art-driven pop. On the release of new single "RIDER OF THE GOLDEN CARP" [Remix] we sat down with RIS for this exclusive interview. See: tokyonoizu.com #japan

📰 Japanese Music News 🇯🇵 BAND-MAID shared an important message regarding their future activities. A full statement released by the band, outlining plans for 2026 world tour, a temporary hiatus in 2027, and what lies ahead on the road to the 15th anniversary. See: tokyonoizu.com #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese emotional rock band SBE (Surrounded By Enemies) dropped music video for “New generation” on January 27, 2026. The new digital single will be released across most music streaming services on February 7, 2026! Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #heavymetal #metalheads

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 JILUKA music video “DeViLs” Japanese Visual kei Metal band JILUKA dropped music video for “DeViLs” on January 25, 2026. The new digital single will be released across most music streaming services on February 12, 2026! Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #heavymetal #metalheads

🎙Exclusive Interview 🇯🇵 DRUGS, All Band Members! Tokyo Noizu spoke with Japanese rock/metal band DRUGS, in preparations for their 2nd ONEMAN live at Spotify O-WEST on February 17 in Japan, DRUGS also released their second music video “Baku.” on YouTube! Seet: tokyonoizu.com #heavymetal #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 FullMooN music video “Chill” Japanese all-girl rock band FullMooN dropped the music video for “Chill” on January 20, 2026 taken from their latest mini-album JEWEL, which they self-released on November 12, 2025. Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #heavymetal #metalheads

🎧 Japanese Album Retro 🇯🇵 <<< Tokyo Noizu Rewind <<< Look back at Japanese albums that defined scenes and eras. TOXIC is the fifth full-length studio album from Japanese rock band the GazettE and their first major release under Sony Music. Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #heavymetal #metalheads

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese rock band Survive Said The Prophet has released the official music video for their new single “Speak of the Devil” on January 17, 2026 featuring Masato from Coldrain! See: tokyonoizu.com #japan #anime #metalheads

🎧 In Case You Missed it View From The Soyuz teamed up with hardcore punk band JasonAndrew for new split single C20 View From The Soyuz atmospheric and heavy “Tales Of The Voiceless” accompanying music video was uploaded on Jan 10, 2026 See links tokyonoizu.com #japan #metal #metalheads

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 HANABIE. "ICONIC" Video: On Friday, Jan 9, 2026 - Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. kicked off new year with a futuristically ferocious official music video for latest track "ICONIC" (via Sony Music Japan). Read more and see links tokyonoizu.com #japan ##jmetal #metalheads

🎙Exclusive Interview 🇯🇵 EUPHOBIA GUITARIST, YOSUKE Tokyo Noizu dive into Yosuke’s personal journey with the guitar, his gear and influences, what keeps him driven as a musician, and how the band is looking to bring EUPHOBIA’s sound to stages around the world! Read at: tokyonoizu.com #Japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 THE ORAL CIGARETTES have released the digital single and music video for “ERASE”, which is the opening theme song for the second season of the TV anime "Hell Teacher Nube". Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #anime #heavymetal #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese symphonic visual kei metal band: MATENROU OPERA premiered the music video 2026.01.01 for their new single "EMBRYO" itself released December 29, 2025! Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #heavymetal #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese independent Metal band OBSESS HEDERA released their 2nd music video "ANTI-FORMALISM" to YouTube on December, 30th 2025. Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #rocknroll #heavymetal #japan

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 LOVEBITES released "The Castaway" music video to YouTube on Christmas Eve 2025.12.24 which is taken from their upcoming 5th album 'Outstanding Power' to be released 2026.02.18! Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metalhead

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese rock band Like-an-Angel released their 2nd Single "Crash to Rise" on 2025.12.17, with the music video uploaded to YouTube around 3 weeks before, Premiered on 2025.11.25. Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metalhead

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese nu-metal / alternative metal band "Leo Sharsy" released the music video for "HERO" to YouTube Dec 17, 2025. The singles taken from latest album "Leo Sharsy 4" which itself was released on Dec 7, 2025. Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metalhead

🎧 In Case You Missed it! 🇯🇵 Japanese emotional alternative rock band "New Side Chapter" released their new single "COMA" to digital music platforms back in Oct 22 with an accompanying official Video released to Youtube on Dec 5, 2025! Read more at Tokyonoizu.com #japan #jrock #metalhead

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese metal band Little Lilith to release their highly anticipated 1st full album "RUIN" nationwide on December 10, 2025, The album serving as a definitive statement of their four-year journey. Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metalhead

🎧 New Music Alert! Legendary Japanese rock band GLAY unleashed single "Dead Or Alive," their first new single in nearly two years! "Dead Or Alive" was written specifically as the opening theme for popular anime series Record of Ragnarok III. Read more: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jrock #anime

🎧 New Music & Tour Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese metal force HANABIE. will release a new EP titled "HOT TOPIC" on January 28, 2026, with a headlining tour of North America to follow in March and April! Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metalhead

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese melodic metal band Unlucky Morpheus releases their long-awaited new full album "Gate of Heaven" on November 26, 2025, This is the bands first full album in around 3 years! Read more and see links: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metalhead

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🎧 In Case You Missed it! 🇯🇵 Japanese five members rock band exist†trace released their long-awaited new original album "WHO I AM" on November 19, 2025. This is exist†trace's first full album in around 11 years! Read more, and see all links at Tokyonoizu.com #japan #jrock #metalhead

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese metal band the FꓤAIL released music video for “unbreakable” Nov 25, 2025. They released their 1st mini-album "Dual Nature" back in July of 2025 containing 7 tracks, and is available now on streaming See: tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal #metalhead

🎧 New Music Alert! 🇯🇵 Japanese 3 piece heavy rock/doom metal band NINGEN ISU released their 24th and first original album in over two years, "Mahoroba" November 19 2025 worldwide on physical format, download and streaming services. Read more and see links tokyonoizu.com #japan #jmetal ##metalhead

✈ Tour News 🇯🇵 Japanese VK metal band DAMNED will embark on their first European tour “JUKAI”, from Nov 26 to Dec 7, 2025 taking in 6 countries: Germany, Slovakia, Spain, Poland, Finland & England. Read more at Tokyonoizu.com #visualkei #jrock #jmetal #metalcore #japan