Naomichi | Live-Report @ KICHIJOJI SHUFFLE, Tokyo [JP] (2024)

by VMJ | Jul 14, 2024 | Report

Naomichi, the rising star who brought his erotico-rock vibes on stage On the scorching afternoon of July 7th, as the city streets simmered in the Japanese summer heat, the atmosphere inside the venue crackled with anticipation. Naomichi, poised to command the stage,...

MUCC | Honoring their 90s roots while nurturing the next generation of bands – MUCC’s new musical chapter is infused with love

by VMJ | Jul 11, 2024 | Interview

Honoring their 90s roots while nurturing the next generation of bands – MUCC’s new musical chapter is infused with love With over 25 years of dedication to their craft, MUCC hardly needs an introduction. This month, the band hit a major milestone with their...

Luv PARADE | Live-Report @ Shinjuku ReNY, Tokyo [JP] (2024)

by VMJ | Jul 1, 2024 | Report

Luv PARADE’s performance was a showcase of contrast – blending heavy and light songs that spanned Western pop covers with intense Japanese tracks. Their stage presence and appearance balanced cuteness with fierceness, embodying an interesting interplay of...

lynch. | Rising from the lows, lynch. is back with a fierce mindset ready to conquer new zeniths

by VMJ | Jun 26, 2024 | Interview

Rising from the lows, lynch. is back with a fierce mindset, ready to conquer new zeniths lynch., a prominent and successful Japanese metal band formed in 2004 which faced an unexpected turn of events on December 31, 2021, when they announced a temporary hiatus. This...

deadman | Live-Report @ Shinjuku BLAZE, Tokyo [JP] (2024)

by VMJ | Jun 18, 2024 | Report

They alternated between dark, stoner-oriented heavy songs, brooding songs and groovy, danceable tracks. Each transition was seamless, maintaining a haunting atmosphere while keeping the audience on their toes. On June 1st, Shinjuku BLAZE hosted the final date of a...