Featured Japanese Music NEWS From TOKYO NOIZU!

ACME second release of 2025 arrives with the release of Explosive new Single “Y.A.B.A!”

Following the April 2025 release of Modern day witch hunt, ACME return roughly six months later with a brand-new single that showcases the band at their most iconic—bright, high-energy, and irresistibly heavy.

Marking the 20th single of their career, ACME’s latest track is titled “Y.A.B.A!” (pronounced wai-ee-bee-ay).

While the band is known for blending a wide range of genres, this time they dive into uncharted territory with a full-throttle “party four-on-the-floor metal” sound—an approach they’ve never taken before.

“Y.A.B.A!” seamlessly merges metal, EDM, and hip-hop, balancing what could be a chaotic mix with sleek, beautifully structured chord progressions. Topped with an instantly catchy J-pop–inspired melody, the track is built to get stuck in your head from the very first listen.

Lyrically, the single stands in sharp contrast to the globally themed Modern day witch hunt. Instead of tackling world-scale issues, “Y.A.B.A!” zooms in on a crisis everyone has faced: that desperate moment of trying to escape a drinking party that’s gone on just a little too long. 

It’s a playful yet relatable slice-of-life theme delivered with ACME’s signature intensity.

Listeners will also catch a surprise—the subtle inclusion of a train departure melody woven into the arrangement, a nod to the band’s trademark “serious playfulness.” The track evokes the spirit of classic ACME while pushing their sound into fresh territory.

With its explosive energy and genre-defying style, “Y.A.B.A!” is guaranteed to erupt into a fan favorite at live shows.

The single "Y.A.B.A!” by ACME is available NOW on Spotify and a number of other streaming platforms.

ACME are also currently on their  2025 – Y.A.B.A! – ONE-MAN LIVE & USA TOUR 

Check our JAPANESE BAND TOUR PAGE for more info!

Japanese comic shock punk band RYUKETSU BLIZZARD released the music video for title track "UNCHAIN OVERKILL" which is taken from the bands first new full album in 7 years of the same name.

"UNCHAIN OVERKILL" went on sale November 5, 2025 and has 14 tracks "in which the crazed energy of the current lineup, the craziest in the band's history, explodes without limit and violently and excessively attacks the ridiculous world"

In case you didn't know, although it's difficult to put this band into any one category, RYUKETSU BLIZZARD are primarily a four member punk band who formed in Osaka Japan in 2008, and are currently active in the Tokyo punk scene.

Tracklist: Album "UNCHAIN OVERKILL”

01. UNCHAIN OVER KILL

02. MONEY THE GOD

03. OKAN OOKINI FOREVER

04. SMA

05. RPG

06. SICK PARADE

07. SYAANAI

08. NIKUSHOKUKEI NO MISASAN NO OKAGEDESHITA

09. I HATE ME

10.STILL FUCKERS

11. KATEBA KANGUN

12. NISHINARI MOTOR CITY MAD BRAIN

13. I LOVE ME

14. MY SWEET HOME OSAKA

The Music Video for "UNCHAIN OVERKILL" from 流血ブリザード/ RYUKETSU BLIZZARD is on YouTube now!

The album "UNCHAIN OVERKILL" by RYUKETSU BLIZZARD is also available on a number streaming platforms, and for download.

Japanese 3 piece rock band TRiDENT released their 1st major EP "BLUE DAWN" on November 5th, 2025 worldwide on subscription and download streaming stores!

Along with the release of the new EP "BLUE DAWN", TRiDENT also released a music video for lead track "黎明ノ詩" (Song of the Dawn). The song was composed and arranged by Nob of MY FIRST STORY, with lyrics by vocalist/guitarist ASAKA.

The EP "BLUE DAWN" by TRiDENT is available now

Tracklist: EP "BLUE DAWN”

1. Reimei no Uta
2. NEW ERA
3. MIRACRAID
4. Koi no Magic Potion
5. TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS

The video for "黎明ノ詩" (Song of the Dawn) by TRiDENT is currently on YouTube.

The band said “This video is our first dramatized music video, and it is a visual work that embodies the message of the song even more deeply”.

Newly formed Japanese metal band Zilqy released their 1st EP "Vacant Throne" on November 5, 2025 worldwide!

Zilqy is an all-female, four piece metal band from Japan who debuted in 2025. The group is comprised of Anna (vocals), Toki (guitar, formerly of Aldious), Miho (bass, formerly of LOVEBITES), and Kano (drums). 

The band describe their sounds has "Blending Western sounds with Japanese melodies and incorporating electro music into their groove, the band's identity is "post-melodic nu metal." 

The EP "Vacant Throne" by Zilqy is also available now on most major streaming platforms.

Tracklist: Zilqy's EP "Vacant Throne"

01. Carry On

02. Disguise

03. Bleeding Love

04. Cannonball

05. Realize

The video for opening track " CARRY ON" by Zilqy is currently on YouTube. It premiered on 22 October 2025 to great acclaim.

NEMOPHILA released the music video for "KAIKASENGEN" (Declaration of Blooming) to YouTube on November 2nd, 2025. The song was digitally released back in September.

NEMOPHILA originally performed the song for the first time at "NEMOPHILA Hell's Complete Live Performance" held at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall on May 6th.

The video for "KAIKASENGEN" by NEMOPHILA is currently on YouTube.

The digital single "KAIKASENGEN" by NEMOPHILA is also available now on most major streaming platforms.

SURGE'K released their new single and music video for "Spirit Free" October 29th, 2025 which is the title track from SURGE'K debut mini-album of the same name out November 10, 2025!

SURGE'K are a heavy and alternative rock Band started by KOJI KIMURA (Captain Koji) form MEDIA and featuring Mayo (drums) and yuri (bass) from the popular rock band HADES as supporting artists!, along with A-chan (ex. LADIES ROOM) who is a permanent member on guitar.

KOJI KIMURA said he started this band with the desire to "perform live more regularly." SURGE'K is his first solo project, in which he plays guitar and vocals.

Follow the band on X: SURGEK_JP

Tracklist: mini-album "Spirit Free"

Spirit Free

Noisy Days

Dead Weight

Bash! Bash!

No Chains

The video for "Spirit Free" by SURGE'K is currently on YouTube.

The mini-album "Spirit Free" by SURGE'K will be available from the sound rockets store: soundrockets.theshop.jp

Japanese visual kei rock band THE MADNA released their fantastic 2nd full album: "MANiACHRONiCLE" on Wednesday, October 22, 2025!

THE MADNA is are based in Tokyo and are said to have formed on October 31st Halloween back in 2021. The band consider themselves a mixture colorful pop and hard rock, blending elements of many different subgenres.

Tracklist: Album "MANiACHRONiCLE"

1. Sadistic Torpanation

2. Break Attack Debut

3. HYSTERICAL

4. Gekihaku

5. BLAZE

6. Strawberry Drop

7. BLUE STAR

8. TOXIRUSH

9. VOID

10. Haruhi

The video for single "VOID" by THE MADNA taken from MANiACHRONiCLE is currently on YouTube.

The album "MANiACHRONiCLE" by THE MADNA is available on most major streaming platforms, and to purchase.

Esprit D'Air released their brand new music video for the track "Broken Mirror", which is taken from their upcoming new album Aeons!

Esprit D'Air will be releasing their 4th album "AEONS" on November 7, 2025. The release of AEONS, and everything Esprit D'Air does is all without the support of a record label or management representation!

You can pre-order Aeons now and support the band at: espritdair.com

The video "Broken Mirror" by Esprit D'Air is currently on YouTube.

The single "Broken Mirror" by Esprit D'Air is also available now on most major streaming platforms.

Japanese metal band SABLE HILLS released their new single and music video for "Namu" on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025!

"Namu" features the mantra of "Acala". The mantra's purpose is to invoke Acala's fierce, immovable wisdom to overcome obstacles and negative emotions like greed, hatred, and delusion.

For those that don't know: "Sable Hills Formed in 2015 by brothers Takuya (Vo) and Rict (Gt), they have released three full-length albums to date."

They're signed to German independent record label Arising Empire.

The video "Namu" by SABLE HILLS is currently on YouTube.

The single "Namu" by SABLE HILLS is also available now on most major streaming platforms.

Japanese hard rock band BAND-MAID released the music video for "Present Perfect" ahead of their brand new EP "SCOOOOOP" to be released worldwide on October 22, 2025!

Along with new single "Present Perfect", the new EP "SCOOOOOP" Includes eight songs in total, featuring "Zen" (TV anime "Zenshu." opening theme), "Ready to Rock" (TV anime "Rock Is a Lady's Modesty" opening theme), and "What is justice?" (TV anime "Tougen Anki" ending theme).

Along with a digital release, "SCOOOOOP" is available as a Regular Edition CD, Limited Edition CD+DVD and Limited Edition CD+Blu-ray.

BAND-MAID  "SCOOOOOP" Tracklisting:

1. Present Perfect

2. Ready to Rock

3. What is justice?

4. SUPER SUNSHINE

5. SION

6. Dilly-Dally

7. Zen

8. Lock and Load

The video "Present Perfect" by BAND-MAID is currently on YouTube on their official channel.

The EP "SCOOOOOP" by BAND-MAID is also available on most major streaming platforms.

Japanese rock band Luv PARADE released the music video to YouTube for their new upcoming single: "ARROWS" which will be out October 26, 2025!

"ARROWS," is a song that was first performed at live venues on the band's previous tour.

For those that don't know Luv PARADE features band members from D'ESPAIRSRAY's, along with TAKA from defspiral on vocals!

The single will feature two tracks:

1. ARROWS

2. FREAK PARADE

The video ""ARROWS" by Luv PARADE is currently on YouTube on their official channel.