REVIEW: HYDE Returns to His Solo Project With English-Language "ANTI."

Hyde may very well be one of the most legendary Japanese rock stars of all time, let alone being a very early member of the Japanese ...

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ALBUM REVIEW: DIR EN GREY's The Insulated World

Reviewer's Note: I have a Japanese iTunes Account (Hence the "early access") I feel like this moment has been...

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REVIEW: Does Crossfaith 'WIPEOUT' With Their Western-Friendly EP?

If you're a fan of Crossfaith , then you know that their progress isn't always linear when it comes to evolving their sound. ...

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REVIEW: BLESS THIS MESS - Hymn

BLESS THIS MESS from their official Twitter I walked into this album with high expectations, mainly because of how utterly beautiful ...

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REVIEW: VAMPS take us to the UNDERWORLD

VAMPS  followers and rock fanatics are in for a pleasant surprise as the Japanese rock duo release their fourth studio album UNDERWO...

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REVIEW: MUCC - Myakuhaku

This year marks an enormous achievement for our boys in MUCC!  They are currently celebrating a 20 year career involving many differen...

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James Picks the 30 Best Albums of 2016, Part 3

THE BLACK SWAN, via their OHP To read Part 1, albums #30-21, click here . To read Part 2, albums #20-11, click here . Another year ...

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James Picks the 30 Best Albums of 2016, Part 2

cali≠gari via their official fan club's website To read Part 1, albums #30-21, click here . Another year has come and gone, and ...

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