Thursday, March 28, 2024

 

ONE OK ROCK will grace the American shores once more in a litle over a week's time. Just a couple of days ago, their tenth album, "Luxury Disease," was released globally.

 

Today, NEMOPHILA announced two tours. The first one is Japan, and the second one, and more important for me, is for North America.

Well, technically North America, but more like California and Mexico. One of my friends did point out that it's right before SXSW so we may well see them there too.

Thursday, 29 September 2022 13:35

Aftershock Details for BAND-MAID and NEMOPHILA

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We're about a week out from Sacramento's Aftershock Festival, and details and scheduling have been released. Japanese bands BAND-MAID and NEMOPHILA have been announced for 30 minute sets. Expect them to hit hard and heavy in order to make the most of that scant half-hour.

NEMOPHILA's set will be on day 2 at 435 PM at the DWPRESENTS Stage, and BAND-MAID's set will be on day 4 at 310 PM at the Coors Light Stage.

Thursday, 11 August 2022 13:26

BAND-MAID Releases Music Video for Unleash!!!!!

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About a month ago, the news that BAND-MAID would release an anime-style music video was announced. The group has made good on its promise.

So, this was a night of firsts.

First time for me at the Fox Theater. First time for me to see Epica. First time for one of my friends and concert buddies to see both Epica and Sabaton. Not to mention, the first time I'm seeing Sabaton after a dreadful last two years. The pandemic has not been kind to live concerts, and I've seen many a tour be canceled, postponed, or cut short early.  It was a good night.  I've always wanted to see Epica, and Sabaton is one of my go-to bands time after time.  This show was a natural choice for me.  

A couple of months ago, I introduced you to the European bands Nightwish and Beast in Black. This time around, we have one more of the big names of power metal, Sabaton, backed up by the more symphonic Epica. We are currently on the eve of Sabaton's latest American tour, The Tour To End All Tours, which is set to start on September 15. And before the Editor-in-Chief asks, yes, both of these bands are relevant to our coverage here.  If you're a power metal fan, you should see these bands.  They are well worth the journey, and you'll even learn a thing or two.  

Saturday, 06 August 2022 02:56

ATARASHII GAKKO! at Crunchyroll Expo 2022

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ATARASHII GAKKO! took the stage once again in California, this time at Crunchyroll Expo. This marks the third time they have performed in America.

Crunchyroll Expo is fast approaching. On Friday, July 22, anime fans at San Diego Comic Con were given a sneak-preview of one of the musical acts, ATARASHII GAKKO!. In Japan, they're known as 新しい学校のリーダーズ (ATARASHII GAKKO NO LEADERS), and the quartet brings a frenetic pace that transcends any one genre.

Saturday, 16 July 2022 13:29

UPDATED: SCANDAL World Tour 2022 "MIRROR"

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UPDATE: The worst case scenario has come to fruition.  The hopes would be that Tomomi was the only one to become infected and that she would get over it quickly.  It is not unheard of for someone to be back on their feet in less than a week.  Sadly, the exact opposite happened: the rest of the band began showing symptoms.  This is not unexpected, give how close bands are.  Management has officially pulled the stops on the North American leg of the MIRROR World Tour.  Tickets will be refunded.  With any luck we might be able to see the band again after they do the rest of the world tour but that is to be determined.

 Japanese male idol group Travis Japan, made their first appearance at the largest North American anime convention, Anime Expo 2022.

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