EP LOW KIK goes beyond simply setting where KIK stands as a band. As artists continue to grow, the way they deal with emotions cannot stay the same, and this release is once again completed in a way that clearly reflects “KIK at this moment”. For those who may not be familiar, KIK is a…
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As a New Dracula Due to Hit Cinemas, the Original 1931 Version Takes the Top Spot in Ratings
With a new Dracula movie set to hit cinemas next month in the US, a new study reveals that the 1931 classic Dracula remains the highest-rated Dracula-inspired film of all time. The study, conducted by QR Code Generator, evaluated over 50 movies and TV shows inspired by Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula and ranked them using IMDb scores and Rotten Tomatoes ratings…
YD of Crystal Lake on the New Album, “The Weight of Sound”, Metalcore and the Upcoming Tour
Crystal Lake have long proven that metalcore can be brutal and precise, and that balance is on full display as they prepare to release their sixth studio album, The Weight of Sound, on January 23. When I interviewed YD (Yudai Miyamoto) – the band’s founder and last remaining original member – he spoke less about…
Gabby Onme Step Into a Very Emotional Territory with “Gabby Onme 3.0”
Korean duo Gabby Onme, made up of Adrian and KINDA, return with new music. Their newest EP, Gabby Onme 3.0, just hit the market, and without a doubt, it is compact and emotionally dense. Described by Gabby Onme as “a new chapter”, Gabby Onme 3.0 reflects on the past to sketch the emotional outlines of…
“Dead to Rights” Review
In December 1937, the city of Nanjing was thrust into an unimaginable nightmare. During what has become known as the Nanjing Massacre, Japanese forces captured the Chinese capital, committing atrocities that left tens of thousands dead and countless others traumatised. This dark chapter of history, filled with destruction, brutality, and human suffering, provides the setting…
XLOV Are Headed to Europe – 2026 Tour Dates Confirmed
After a strong year in 2025 that saw unprecedented global attention, XLOV are officially taking their next big step: their first major European tour, with several cities already sold out. Formed in January 2025 and managed by 257 Entertainment, XLOV quickly established themselves as one of the most distinctive groups of the new Asian pop…
Catch The Young To Release Their First Album, “EVOLVE”, on January 19th
Catch The Young are stepping into their most defining era yet. The rising K-rock band has officially announced their first full-length studio album, EVOLVE, set for release on January 19, 2026. Since their debut in November 2023 with Catch The Young: Fragments of Youth, the five-piece has moved with remarkable strength, slowly but surely creating…
DAOU and OFFROAD Confirmed for JIB Dream Fanmeet 6.5 Spring Festival, Ahead of the Main JIB 7 Event in August
Fans, gather your emotional support snacks – the JIB gods have heard your prayers. After a full year of you politely begging, manifesting, threatening to sell your furniture, and sending suspiciously specific hints online, JIB has finally done it. They’re bringing in one of Thailand’s most beloved pairs, the unstoppable duo: DAOUOFFROAD. Yes, those two….
Japanese Metalcore: The Rise of Zilqy – Exclusive Interview
Japanese metalcore has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Emerging from the genre’s Western foundations, downtuned guitars and breakdown-heavy structures, the Japanese scene injects something extraordinary into the genre itself. Bands like Crossfaith, Crystal Lake, Coldrain, and Earthists. have become global touchstones. Japanese metalcore’s brutality is rarely left unchecked, often countered by intense…
RESCENE on Their Third Mini Album “lip bomb”, Training Days and Favourite Berries – Exclusive Interview
It was one of those cold, rainy London days when the city feels quieter than usual. I sat down with a cup of coffee, turned on my speakers, and pressed play on RESCENE’s new mini-album lip bomb. Almost instantly, the music made me feel warm, and it became a charming listening experience. Released a few…
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