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 ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook It has been a wild week for social media gurus, that is for sure. If you have kept up with Twitter ...

TOKYO - Four of Japan’s biggest rock stars formed a new band, The Last Rockstars, in a race against time to preserve the spirit of rock music. "We’ve come together to start this challenge for the ...

TOKYO (AP) — Four of Japan’s biggest rock stars formed a new band, The Last Rockstars, in a race against time to preserve the spirit of rock music. “We’ve come together to start this challenge for the ...

The Last Rockstars are here. As revealed this week, X Japan bandleader Yoshiki has formed a new supergroup with three other major players from Japan's rock scene. Indeed, they are called The Last ...

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, ...

A compilation of Japanese rock and metal bands titled Japan is Loud is currently available for free on YouTube, courtesy of purveyors of Rick and Morty and live Dethklok shows, Adult Swim. The ...

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 ...

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 ...