EXCLUSIVE Angelo PV Premiere

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Tune in Tokyo - Fashion Blog - NRB - Concert Updates

Tune in Tokyo's J-Pop & J-Rock Dance

Tune in Tokyo's all-Japanese dance night at Matsumoto's 2nd St Jazz in LA's Little Tokyo on December 19th! More details here!

Fashion Blog

Angelic has some pretty sweet items now available. Check out the blog for more information and teasers!

New Release Buzz

Again has some updates on new releases, available now and upcoming. Find out more information here.

Concert Information

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Updates on Dir en grey Tour

Important Reminders: Dir en grey Tour

The original venue for San Francisco had been The Warfield and has since been changed to The Grand Ballroom. All tickets will still be honored at the new venue.

Dir en grey's official MySpace has also issued a statement regarding Contest Winners and the Pre-Order Contest. Check out Dir en grey's MySpace for specific information!
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Dir en grey is touring North America with their seventh album release Uroboros. Check out tour dates and how to get tickets here. For more information on Dir en grey, check out our article at the site. And don't forget to share your experience at the forums!

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Lamia Cross - DJ HeavyGrinder - New Release Buzz

Exiled Jrock:  A Profile of Lamia Cross

Lamia Cross: as names go, it is not as unusual as others of the J-Music scene. However, to anyone knowledgeable in world mythology and/or theology, it strikes an odd tune. Lamia on one side, one of the most feared legendary monsters of ancient Greece and the cross on the other, universal symbol of Christianity. While it is a stretch to believe that these symbolisms were the reason behind the name, it successfully depicts the particular character and sound of the band. Following a rather triadic approach of thesis, antithesis and synthesis in their musical philosophy, Lamia Cross—a Japanese/French band—has managed to find its singular voice through a series of opportunities and circumstances, which can only be described as "hitsuzen:" a thing that happens by universal necessity... 

Q&A with DJ HeavyGrinder

"Now for something a little different here on JRR: We first heard about Los Angeles-based DJ HeavyGrinder through her appearances on the anime convention circuit in the States, but she's far more widely known for her work in the global club scene. DJ HeavyGrinder makes stops all over the world from her home base in Los Angeles, and within the last year she released her first electronica album, "Living A Dream," in Japan." (Read the full article at the site)

New Release Buzz - Phantasmagoria, exist†trace, and Megaromania

Phantasmagoria have some limited edition reissues available, so don't miss your last chance to grab them...

There's a new album out from exist†trace called Recreation eve...

And Megaromania have a new maxi single, "Transparent Shine", dropped today.  It's a limited run of only 3,000 copies, though, so get it before it's gone.  KISAKI himself wrote the two songs for the band!

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New Section Revealed: PS Corner

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EXLUSIVE Interview with XodiacK & New Releases

Exclusive Interview with XodiacK

"As a newcomer in the visual kei scene, XodiacK and its members are already quite experienced with countless live battles. Their distinct stage presence has already earned them quite a reputation for mystery, but we hope to shed a bit of light on this group. We are proud to present to you the first international interview with XodiacK's vocalist, null." Read the full article at the site!

New Release Buzz

the GazettE - New Single 'LEECH'. Available now!

Dir en grey - New Album 'UROBOROS'. Available now!

girugamesh - New Album 'MUSIC'. Available in the U.S. Nov. 25th!

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Dir en grey treats NYC

Those who buy Uroboros at the merch booth on tour this week will still have a chance to meet members of Dir en grey - simply buy the cd and hang out after the show for your opportunity.

After the New York City show (November 14th), however, all five members will be signing autographs. Those attending the New York City show, don't miss this chance!
(Read more at Dir en grey's MySpace blog)
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Dir en grey is touring North America with their seventh album release Uroboros. Check out tour dates and how to get tickets here. For more information on Dir en grey, check out our article at the site. And don't forget to share your experience at the forums!

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X JAPAN & Site Updates

X JAPAN Paris and Saitama shows: Pushed to 2009

X JAPAN confirmed the postponement of the Paris and Saitama shows. Check out the article for links and a rough translation.

Staff Blog

"On All Hallow's Eve, your beloved staff members Dix, Reiko, and I sat and wracked our enormous brains for some fun and incredible events to hold on the west coast. Meanwhile we sorted through the big pile of prizes we have just for you guys for future adventures." --Etsu Read more of staff adventures plotting future JRR meetups!

New Release Buzz

LM.C's New Albums 'GIMMICAL☆IMPACT' and 'Super Glitter Loud Box' are now available. Get a glimpse at their contents at the site.

Suicide Ali released a new maxi single 'Tadashi Mahou no Tsukurikata'. Check out the site for more information.

heidi. just released a new single 'Orange Drama'. Take a peek at the goodies found in this new release!

Site Updates

Have you seen the updated layout for JrockRevolution.com? Take a peek at the site today for the awesome new video player, and the spiffy new photo gallery for easy to browse pictures! Don't forget to peruse the events calendar and find all the Dir en grey tour dates and locations just by mousing over them. And, of course, listen to the shoutouts, plus jam to the tunes on the media player.

We're on Facebook, are you?

That's right, we have opened our very own Official Facebook Group, rounding out our network that includes JrockRevolution.com, JRR on Livejournal, and JRR on YouTube. Join up to keep up to date on news, contests, events, concerts and so much more!

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KENZI of ∀NTI FEMINISM in LA today for photos and autographs

Monday Free? Drop by and say hello to KENZI of ∀NTI FEMINISM

KENZI from ∀NTI FEMINISM is going to visit the Anime Jungle Store (aka The Cure Store on 1st Street) in Little Tokyo, DOWNTOWN Los Angeles at 7pm for a photo and autograph session. Details can be found at the Anime Jungle's website. Drop by the forums for more information as the day goes on! Short notice or not, don't miss out on this cool opportunity!

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Meeting Dir en grey impossible? Not anymore.

Dir en grey has issued an exciting development to the tour - a chance to meet the band! How? Simple - buy a copy of Uroboros at the merch booth. According to the official MySpace blog and bulletin: "Members of the band will be doing this as long as there is time before the venue calls "curfew" or the buses need to be packed up to hit the road...all you have to do is buy UROBOROS at the show and hang out a little bit after DIR EN GREY finish performing."
(Read more at Dir en grey's MySpace blog)
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Dir en grey is touring North America with their seventh album release Uroboros. Check out tour dates and how to get tickets here. For more information on Dir en grey, check out our article on the site. And don't forget to share your experience at the forums!

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