CONCERT REVIEW: The Last Rockstars (Yoshiki, Miyavi, HYDE, Sugizo) Live at Hammerstein Ballroom


Japanese supergroup, The Last Rockstars, has landed in the U.S. The band’s shining roster includes Yoshiki (X-Japan) on piano and drums, vocalist HYDE (L’arc-en-ciel), and expert guitarists Sugizo (X-Japan and Luna Sea) and Miyavi. Following an explosive live debut in Tokyo, the band trekked stateside. 

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Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Share Their Debut Single and Video – “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)”


 

Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars, featuring legit superstar artists  Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi, from Japan’s rock scene, have announced their new star-studded band. A teaser video for two new songs, “The Last Rockstars” (lyrics by Yoshiki, composed by Yoshiki) and “Psycho Love” (lyrics by Yoshiki/ Hyde, composed by Hyde) has been released today. It was announced that these two songs are slated to be released very soon. The band will unleash their debut live performances on January 26th & 27th at Ariake Arena and January 29th & 30th at Tokyo Garden Theatre; fan club presale is available now. U.S. shows on February 4th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and February 10th at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles are on sale now. [Los Angeles] [New York]. The band has now shared their debut single and music video, “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)” which you can watch right now. Continue reading


Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Teases Their Debut Single and Video – “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)”


 

Inconceivable Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars, featuring legit superstar artists  Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi, from Japan’s rock scene, have announced their new star-studded band. A teaser video for two new songs, “The Last Rockstars” (lyrics by Yoshiki, composed by Yoshiki) and “Psycho Love” (lyrics by Yoshiki/ Hyde, composed by Hyde) has been released today. It was announced that these two songs are slated to be released very soon. The band will unleash their debut live performances on January 26th & 27th at Ariake Arena and January 29th & 30th at Tokyo Garden Theatre; fan club presale is available now. U.S. shows on February 4th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and February 10th at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles are on sale now. [Los Angeles] [New York]. The band has now shared a new teaser for the debut single, “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)” which you can watch right now. Continue reading


The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show 12-01-22


 

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Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars (Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo and Miyavi) Announces Debut Singles and Tour Dates


 

Inconceivable Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars, featuring legit superstar artists  Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi, from Japan’s rock scene, have announced their new star-studded band. A teaser video for two new songs, “The Last Rockstars” (lyrics by Yoshiki, composed by Yoshiki) and “Psycho Love” (lyrics by Yoshiki/ Hyde, composed by Hyde) has been released today. It was announced that these two songs are slated to be released very soon. The band will unleash their debut live performances on January 26th & 27th at Ariake Arena and January 29th & 30th at Tokyo Garden Theatre; fan club presale is available now. U.S. shows on February 4th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and February 10th at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles are on sale now. [Los Angeles] [New York]. Watch the teaser now for the debut singles.Continue reading


HYDE – Anti


One of the best things about reviewing music, in my opinion, is having a music-savvy senior editor that encourages me to review music that is not in my wheelhouse. I have realized that if I was left to my own devices, I would likely stay in my little Heavy Metal utopia, reviewing only what I picked. I received the promo email from my editor about doing a review of Japanese act HYDE. Full disclosure, the only musical act I was familiar with from Japan was Babymetal. So, when I got the promo of HYDE’s new album, Anti, (UMG), I felt a tiny twinge of trepidation. After all, what do I know about Japanese music? Absolutely nada. How was I going to do a fair an accurate review of this music was my query. As soon as the first track off of Anti, started playing, all my fears of doing an inadequate review dissipated. The music that came pouring into my earbuds was the kind of music that bridges all humanity. HYDE’s music possesses a universal sound that almost any person can enjoy or relate to. On a personal note, I broke out in goosebumps from about 5 seconds into listening to the album, an involuntary reaction my body reserves for only the best soul touching music.Continue reading


Welcome To Rockville 2019 Review


How can you top an unforgettable end to a three day Welcome to Rockville festival in 2018 when Ozzy gave us one hell of a send-off? You take the anticipation of thousands of Tool fans who are busting at the seams waiting for the new album to release, and you give them more of a tease by making Tool the final headliner in this year’s Welcome to Rockville Festival, that’s how. We all heard the rumors that Tool was going to debut two new songs (‘Descending’ and ‘Invincible’) during Welcome to Rockville, and they delivered with this history-making moment that fans have not stopped sharing and talking about, whether they were present to witness it or not. Continue reading


Watch Hyde Perform Their Cover of Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World” In New York


Japanese sensation HYDE (L’Arc-en-Ciel, Vamps) played in New York City last night at Playstation Theater as part of Japan Night alongside WagakkiBand. As the closing of his phenomenal show HYDE performed his cover of Duran Duran’s hit ‘Ordinary World’ as an encore, which appears on his new album ANTI, out now from Spinefarm Records. Watch it below!Continue reading


FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Welcome To Rockville 2019


Welcome To Rockville returns to rule over Florida this weekend as southeasts home for amazing rock and metal experiences. Heading up the bill will be Tool, Korn, Rob Zombie, Incubus, Evanescence, Shinedown, Judas Priest and many more. Taking over Metropolitan Park In Jacksonville, FL, Welcome To Rockville 2019 takes place May 3rd, 4th, & 5th. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday, December 7 At Noon ET at the link below.Continue reading