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28/08/2025

[ARCHIVE—CONCERT REPORT] Ten years ago, Visual-kei legends the GazettE Official released their eighth studio album, DOGMA. Celebrating this anniversary, we are fetching another article from our archive to reminisce about the band’s WORLD TOUR 16 DOGMATIC –TROIS– this .

Back in 2016, we attended their concert at E-Werk Cologne, immersing ourselves in their cinematic show. It’s good memories that fill us with nostalgia and gratitude, but also sadness to remember the late bassist Reita, who passed away way too early. May he rest in peace! ❤️‍🩹

Check out the report on our website now! 👉 https://en-core.rocks/2025/08/28/the-gazette-world-tour-2016-dogmatic-trois-concert-report/

✏️: Wanda Proft

Visual-kei legends the GazettE embarked on their three-part WORLD TOUR 16 DOGMATIC –TROIS– in 2016. We were at the cinematic show in Cologne!

22/05/2025

[LIVE REPORT] Japanese Metalcore powerhouse are about to return to Europe next month. Last year, they were hitting Europe twice. We’ve already covered their first tour in June. Now, here is our report from their tour in September, featuring the two concerts in Bochum and Berlin.

Read the full concert report on our website: 🎶👉 https://en-core.rocks/2025/05/22/jiluka-live-in-bochum-and-berlin/�
authors: PInku and Wanda
�photos: Wanda Proft

After their first ever european Tour was sold out really fast, JILUKA came back already three months later with their K4RMA WORLD TOUR – THE RETURN, adding six more shows to the original tour.. Since we already attended their first appearance in Cologne, there was no way we could not go to their f...

22/05/2025

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[NEW TOUR - DEVILOOF]
EUROPE TOUR 2025 - THE UNHOLY -

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming tour of in Europe 🧨💥

Formed in 2015, DEVILOOF has rapidly risen as one of the most extreme and innovative bands in the Japanese metal scene. Known for their brutality and theatrical visuals, the band fuses elements of deathcore, slamming brutal death metal, and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Their debut mini-album PURGE (2016) marked a breakthrough, reaching No.12 on Japan’s indie charts—an unprecedented achievement for a band in such a niche genre. Their latest single, INSHU(因習), is hailed as the most technically challenging piece in DEVILOOF’s discography.

Fearless, ferocious, and unapologetically original, DEVILOOF push boundaries while honoring its roots and offering a thrilling dive into the darker side of Japanese music.

🇪🇸 26 Jun ・ RESURRECTION FEST
🇫🇮 25 Nov ・ HELSINKI at On The Rocks
🇵🇱 26 Nov ・ WARSAW at Hybrydy
🇬🇧 28 Nov ・ LONDON at Downstairs at The Dome
🇫🇷 29 Nov ・ PARIS at FGO Barbara
🇳🇱 30 Nov ・ AMSTERDAM P60
🇩🇪 02 Dec ・ COLOGNE MTC
🇩🇪 03 Dec ・ HAMBURG at Headcrash
🇩🇪 04 Dec ・ MUNICH at Kranhalle

🎟️ Sales start on the 29th of May at 12:00 pm CEST on envolprod.com

22/05/2025

It’s spring and we are officially back! 🌸🌸🌸

Here are a few words about our return:
https://en-core.rocks/2025/05/22/spring-return/

And to our dear social media followers, we are ramping up our activities on Instagram. So, don’t miss to follow us there! 😘

We are thrilled to share that EN.CORE ROCKS is back! Spring has recharged our spirits, and we are returning with more content and new ideas.

21/11/2024

[Give-away] You can win NUL.’ new album, AVA, on CD! Celebrating our collaboration with the Japanese Industrial Rock band NUL., we are having a raffle. Here is what you need to do:

1. Follow us +
2. comment on this post why you would like to win +
3. share this post!

Deadline for the raffle is the 2nd of December 2024, at 1:00pm European Standard Time. Team members of EN.CORE ROCKS are not allowed to participate.

»Five years have passed since our formation,« HIZUMI states, »and I believe that the creation of the record ›AVA‹ has further expanded our potential. Please look forward to the continued evolution of NUL.,« says HIZUMI, vocalist of NUL. Enjoy listening to the new album available for streaming and on CD! And find the full press release on our website:
https://en-core.rocks/pr/pr-nul-releasing-3rd-full-length-album-ava/

If you work in music media and we haven’t contacted you yet, feel free to reach out via [email protected]. As EN.CORE ROCKS we are not only an online magazine, but aim to strengthen the music scene and build a network. We are stronger together and are looking forward to hearing from you!

20/11/2024

[PR] We are excited to share that we’ve partnered up with the Japanese Industrial Rock band NUL. for the album promotion of their 3rd album, AVA! »I believe this album will allow you to enjoy a new NUL. sound while destroying the NUL. of the past,« says vocalist HIZUMI about the album he created together with his bandmates, guitarist MASATO and programmer/producer Toshiyuki Kishi. The hard-hitting release that reflects the theme of aggression and destruction. AVA, derived from ›avalanche‹, crushes down on the listener with relentless force while also revealing moments of unexpected, soothing tunes. Enjoy listening to the new album available for streaming and on CD! And find the full press release on our website:

https://en-core.rocks/pr/pr-nul-releasing-3rd-full-length-album-ava/

If you work in music media and we haven’t contacted you yet, feel free to reach out via [email protected]. As EN.CORE ROCKS we are not only an online magazine, but aim to strengthen the music scene and build a network. We are stronger together and are lookin forward to hearing from you!

Industrial Rock band NUL. released their highly-anticipated third full-length album, ›AVA. »I believe this album will allow you to enjoy a new NUL. sound while destroying the NUL. of the past,« says band vocalist HIZUMI.

12/11/2024

[TOUR NEWS] Legendary Visual-kei Rock band , formed in 2000, will embark on their first European tour in 2025 with their ›NIGHTMARE The WORLD TOUR Kyokutō Ranshin Tengoku [極東乱心天國]‹! Tickets are on sale now and we can’t wait to see NIGHTMARE live and to rock with you!

Learn all about the tour on our website: 🎶👉 https://en-core.rocks/2024/11/08/nightmare-europe-tour/

09/11/2024

09/11/2024

09/11/2024

[TOUR NEWS] Latin America has been blessed with a lot of Visual-kei artists lately. Now, get ready for the next one embarking on his first-ever solo tour. Miku, mostly known as the vocalist of the Oshare-kei band An Cafe, will come to Latin America for three shows in total. One of these shows is already sold out, be sure to grab your tickets fast!

Learn all about Miku’s Latin America Tour ›– NYAPPY PARTY LATIN AMERICA – MIKU AROUND THE WORLD‹ on our website: 🎶👉

Miku, mostly known as the vocalist of the Oshare-kei band An Café, will come to Latin America, blessing the continent with yet another Visual-kei artist!

15/10/2024

𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 極東乱心天國
JANUARY 2025
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Nightmare is a legendary Japanese visual kei rock band. Formed in 2000, they quickly garnered attention all over Japan, and gained international recognition for their contributions to several anime soundtracks including 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲, one of the most iconic series of all time.

In January 2025, Nightmare will embark on their 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿, marking a monumental milestone in their career—their 25th anniversary.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime event. Don't miss it.

Tickets go on sale October 22 at 12:00 at envolprod.com

18.JAN Helsinki (FI) Ääniwalli
19.JAN London (UK) O₂ Islington Academy
21.JAN Paris (FR) Alhambra
23.JAN Cologne (DE) Kantine
25.JAN Hamburg (DE) Grosse Freiheit
28.JAN Munich (DE) Feierwerk
30.JAN Budapest (H) A38
31.JAN Warsaw (PL) Proxima
02.FEB Madrid (E) Chango Club

15/10/2024

[TOUR NEWS] MONO (Japan), the Japanese Post-Rock legends who just released their newest, epic work, called OATH, this June, are returning to Europe with a chamber ensemble for their very special 25th anniversary tour!

Get all tour details on our website: 🎶👉

Japanese Post-Rock legends MONO, who just released their album OATH this June, are returning to Europe with a very special 25th anniversary tour!