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Press Release: Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Returns to U.S. in November, Releases Anime Expo and Japan Expo Highlights

August 20, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Returns to U.S. in November for PLANET OF METAL Tour “ASTERISM LIVE TOUR 2024 -PLANET OF METAL-” Will Have One...

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Visit Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia August 11

August 9, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI TO VISIT ESPORTS WORLD CUP IN SAUDI ARABIA On August 11th (Arabia Standard Time), YOSHIKI will appear at the Esports World Cup currently...

PRESS RELEASE: YOSHIKI to Undergo Critical Third Neck Surgery

August 1, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Undergo Critical Third Neck Surgery Multiple doctors have determined that YOSHIKI of X JAPAN must undergo his third neck surgery immediately. However,...

Media Alert: (Video) Four-octave girl group Bi-ray – produced by YOSHIKI – debuts “Butterfly” (short ver.) on NTV

Bi-ray, the new girl group produced by YOHISKI, gave their debut performance on NTV’s “THE MUSIC DAY” program on July 6. The 4-member / 4-octave girl group performed a short...

Press Release: ASTERISM and Acky Bright premiere “THE TITAN” MV from concept album PLANET OF METAL

Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM and manga artist Acky Bright will return to Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 4-7, 2024, for a series of special events celebrating the release...

ASTERISM – Interview: JRock News (2024)

“In recent years, US music charts have been dominated by hip-hop and pop, and I feel that it’s difficult for metal to appear on the charts, but we as ASTERISM...

Media Alert: XY (produced by YOSHIKI) releases second digital single/MV “GET STUPID” feat. dance/vocal lineup

XY – the new band born from NTV and Hulu Japan’s top-rated talent competition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X – has released two back to back singles, with each highlighting...

Media Alert: XY (produced by YOSHIKI) releases digital single/MV “YG”

XY – the new band born from NTV and Hulu Japan’s top-rated talent competition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X – has released their new digital single “YG” on digital platforms...

Press Release: Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM and Manga Artist Acky Bright Team Up for Concept Album “PLANET OF METAL” — Now Streaming Worldwide!

May 22, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM and manga artist Acky Bright have joined forces to bring fans to PLANET OF METAL. The new concept album...

Press Release: YOSHIKI’s “World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” Adds Three Additional Performances: VIP Packages in High Demand

May 22, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, with early registrations surpassing previous years, three additional shows of “EVENING / BREAKFAST with YOSHIKI 2024 in TOKYO JAPAN”...

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Present “The World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” in August; 2025 Tour Announced for The Last Rockstars

May 21, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Present “The World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show” in August — Overwhelming Demand for Premiere VIP Packages Sets Record High; Special Tickets Announced...

Press Release: JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces US Debut of YOSHIKI’S Personal “yoshikitty” Dolls at “YES, KAWAII IS ART -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” Exhibition

May 15, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAPAN HOUSE LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES US DEBUT OF YOSHIKI’S PERSONAL “yoshikitty” DOLLS AT “YES, KAWAII IS ART -EXPRESS YOURSELF-” EXHIBITION “yoshikitty” is First Sanrio...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Donates 10 million Yen to Red Cross to Support Victims of Taiwan Earthquake

April 9, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Donates 10 million Yen to Red Cross to Support Victims of Taiwan Earthquake YOSHIKI donated 10 million yen to the Taiwanese Red Cross...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Invited to Perform U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for “Hello Kitty Night” on April 16

March 12, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Invited to Perform U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for “Hello Kitty Night” on April 16 Rock Star Made Announcement...

ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION with Premiere of Full Concert Video

March 4, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION (Live in Tokyo 23.11.2023) Worldwide on March 8 Full-Length Live Concert Video Available for...

Press Release: Milan Fashion Week Audience Blown Away by YOSHIKI’s High Fashion Brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS

February 21, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Milan Fashion Week Audience Blown Away by YOSHIKI’s High Fashion Brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS YOSHIKI’s high-fashion brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS debuted on February 20...

Press Release: New High Fashion Brand “MAISON YOSHIKI Paris” Designed by International Rock Star YOSHIKI Will Debut as Part of Official Calendar for Milano Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024/2025

February 7, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New High Fashion Brand “MAISON YOSHIKI Paris” Designed by International Rock Star YOSHIKI Will Debut as Part of Official Calendar for Milano Fashion Week...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Auctions Beloved Crystal Piano to Support Victims of Japan Earthquake, Raising 40 Million Yen

January 16, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Auctions Beloved Crystal Piano to Support Victims of Japan Earthquake, Raising 40 Million Yen International Superstar Said at the Historical TCL Chinese Theatre...

Press Release: TCL Chinese Theatre Unveils International Superstar and Filmmaker YOSHIKI’s Handprints and Footprints in Special Ceremony

January 10, 2024 For Immediate Release TCL Chinese Theatre Unveils International Superstar and Filmmaker YOSHIKI’s Handprints and Footprints in Special Ceremony YOSHIKI is First Japanese Artist to be Honored by...

Press Release: Sanrio Taps Rock Star and Film Director YOSHIKI to Compose and Produce Global Theme Song for Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary

January 8, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Multi-national entertainment giant Sanrio will celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary globally in high style this year with a massive celebration. YOSHIKI – leader of...

Press Release: YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

January 8, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Musician and Film Director’s...

YOSHIKI and The Chainsmokers perform “Closer” from documentary film YOSHIKI: Under the Sky

YOSHIKI collaborates with EDM group The Chainsmokers for a special performance of their #1 song “Closer”. Video clip from the documentary feature film YOSHIKI: Under the Sky, coming to cinemas...

Press Release: Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpone November concert in Los Angeles due to unforeseen circumstances

November 17, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS postpone November concert in Los Angeles due to unforeseen circumstances Japanese rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS announced today...

X Japan issues official statement regarding the passing of band member HEATH

Announcement from X JAPAN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of XJAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023,...

Press Release: Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Music Video “Shooting Star”

November 8, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Music Video “Shooting Star” Featuring Behind-the-Scenes Footage from Their U.S. Tour ASTERISM, the Japanese three-piece heavy metal band,...

Press Release: Ado Japan Tour 2023 “Mars” Now Available for Streaming Worldwide

October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ado Japan Tour 2023 “Mars” Now Available for Streaming Worldwide on Beyond LIVE Enigmatic chart-topping artist presents her captivating live performance at Nippon Budokan,...

Press Release: Documentary film YOSHIKI: Under The Sky (feat. HYDE, SUGIZO, SixTONES) coming to theaters in US/UK

October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US and UK Theatrical Release Dates Announced for New Music Documentary: YOSHIKI: Under The Sky – Directed by International Rock Star and Composer YOSHIKI...

Press Release: YOSHIKI performs with GRAMMY winners St. Vincent and Ellie Goulding at Royal Albert Hall

October 18, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Receives Unending Standing Ovation After Revolutionary Performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall Ellie Goulding and St. Vincent, GRAMMY Award Winning artists, Join Japanese...

Press Release: YOSHIKI Makes History as First Japanese Artist to be Honored by TCL Chinese Theatre with Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Hollywood

September 19, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI Makes History as First Japanese Artist to be Honored by TCL Chinese Theatre with Handprint and Footprint Ceremony in Hollywood Introduced by Gene...

Press Release: YOSHIKI to Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

September 5, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YOSHIKI to Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood Acclaimed as “One of the most...