Yoshiki Has His Handprints and Footprints Enshrined in a Special Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood


Legendary Japanese musician and first-time music doc director Yoshiki’s cement handprints and footprints were unveiled at a special ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on January 9th. Yoshiki is the first Japanese artist to receive the rare honor from the Chinese Theatre since the tradition began nearly 100 years ago.Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: The Last Rockstars (Yoshiki, Miyavi, HYDE, Sugizo) Live at Hammerstein Ballroom


Japanese supergroup, The Last Rockstars, has landed in the U.S. The band’s shining roster includes Yoshiki (X-Japan) on piano and drums, vocalist HYDE (L’arc-en-ciel), and expert guitarists Sugizo (X-Japan and Luna Sea) and Miyavi. Following an explosive live debut in Tokyo, the band trekked stateside.

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The Last Rockstars Release Their Music Video For “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)”


 

New Japanese supergroup The Last Rockstars has released the highly anticipated music video for “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)” on the Melodee Music YouTube channel. The four internationally renowned musicians – Yoshiki (drums and piano), Hyde (vocals), Sugizo (guitar), and Miyavi (guitar) – are hard at work in the studio preparing new songs for their upcoming Live Debut tour in 2023.

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Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Share Their Debut Single and Video – “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)”


 

Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars, featuring legit superstar artists Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi, from Japan’s rock scene, have announced their new star-studded band. A teaser video for two new songs, “The Last Rockstars” (lyrics by Yoshiki, composed by Yoshiki) and “Psycho Love” (lyrics by Yoshiki/ Hyde, composed by Hyde) has been released today. It was announced that these two songs are slated to be released very soon. The band will unleash their debut live performances on January 26th & 27th at Ariake Arena and January 29th & 30th at Tokyo Garden Theatre; fan club presale is available now. U.S. shows on February 4th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and February 10th at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles are on sale now. [Los Angeles] [New York]. The band has now shared their debut single and music video, “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)” which you can watch right now. Continue reading


Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Teases Their Debut Single and Video – “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)”


 

Inconceivable Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars, featuring legit superstar artists Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi, from Japan’s rock scene, have announced their new star-studded band. A teaser video for two new songs, “The Last Rockstars” (lyrics by Yoshiki, composed by Yoshiki) and “Psycho Love” (lyrics by Yoshiki/ Hyde, composed by Hyde) has been released today. It was announced that these two songs are slated to be released very soon. The band will unleash their debut live performances on January 26th & 27th at Ariake Arena and January 29th & 30th at Tokyo Garden Theatre; fan club presale is available now. U.S. shows on February 4th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and February 10th at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles are on sale now. [Los Angeles] [New York]. The band has now shared a new teaser for the debut single, “The Last Rockstar (Paris Mix)” which you can watch right now. Continue reading


The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show 12-01-22


 

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Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars (Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo and Miyavi) Announces Debut Singles and Tour Dates


 

Inconceivable Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars, featuring legit superstar artists Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi, from Japan’s rock scene, have announced their new star-studded band. A teaser video for two new songs, “The Last Rockstars” (lyrics by Yoshiki, composed by Yoshiki) and “Psycho Love” (lyrics by Yoshiki/ Hyde, composed by Hyde) has been released today. It was announced that these two songs are slated to be released very soon. The band will unleash their debut live performances on January 26th & 27th at Ariake Arena and January 29th & 30th at Tokyo Garden Theatre; fan club presale is available now. U.S. shows on February 4th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and February 10th at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles are on sale now. [Los Angeles] [New York]. Watch the teaser now for the debut singles.Continue reading