The ultra-strong rock event "Rock Anthem EX" is scheduled to be held in November 2026!
It was first held at Makuhari Messe in April last year,
"Rock Anthem -BY ROCK LOVERS, FOR ROCK LOVERS-".
The spin-off project, "Rock Anthem EX,"
The venue is EX THEATER ROPPONGI.
The event will be held for three consecutive days with three bands competing against each other each day.
A rock anthem that proclaims "ultra strong style."
This performance, which has "EX (Extra = Special Edition)" in the title,
I want to reach out to a generation that has been away from festivals for a while.
"Super strong style" that inherits that feeling
[URL]
https://rock-anthem.jp/
■ Name
Rock Anthem EX
■Date and Time
11/27 (Fri) OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00 (scheduled)
11/28 (Sat) OPEN 16:00 / START 17:00 (planned)
11/29 (Sun) OPEN 15:00 / START 16:00 (planned)
■ Location
EX THEATER ROPPONGI
(1-2-9 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031)
■Performers
Three groups per day (to be announced later)
■ Social Media
<Rock Anthem Official Website>
https://rock-anthem.jp/
<Rock Anthem X>
https://twitter.com/69_anthem
<Rock Anthem Instagram>
https://www.instagram.com/69_
＜Rock Anthem TikTok＞
https://www.tiktok.com/@69_
■ Planning and Organizing
TV Asahi Corporation / LD&K Corporation
■ Production
LD&K Co., Ltd.
■Contact us
LD&K Co., Ltd.
03-6300-4040 (12:00-18:00)
"Tokyo Night Market" to be held in May, July, and October 2026!
Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Tribute Album Bands Announced! MONGOL800, 04 Limited Sazabys, and ORANGE RANGE will be performing!!
Okinawa-born band "Kariyushi 58" will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut on February 22, 2026.
As the first project of the anniversary year, a tribute album featuring a stellar lineup of artists will be released in March 2026.
The announcement of a joint band tour has been a hot topic, and now the artists participating in the tour have been announced.
The artist is...
3/20 (Fri/Holiday) Tokyo/Zepp Diver City will be hosting "MONGOL800"
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka / Zepp Fukuoka "04 Limited Sazabys"
3/29 (Sun) Osaka / Zepp Osaka Bayside "ORANGE RANGE"
Three exciting and fascinating groups were announced.
General sales will begin at 10:00 on Saturday, December 20th.
It will be interesting to see what kind of projects they will develop as they celebrate their 20th anniversary.
[Tour information]
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch- TOUR"
3/20 (Fri./Holiday) Tokyo・Zepp Diver City with MONGOL800
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka Zepp Fukuoka with 04 Limited Sazabys
Open 18:00 / Start 19:00
3/29 (Sun) Osaka - Zepp Osaka Bayside with ORANGE RANGE
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
Tickets: 7,000 yen (tax included) for all days
General release date: 12/20 (Sat) 10:00~
【release information】
20th anniversary tribute album
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch-"
Released March 18, 2026
[Participating Artists]
04 Limited Sazabys, Anly, BEGIN, ET-KING, G-FREAK FACTORY,
Gagaga SP, HY, MONGOL800, ORANGE RANGE, PUSHIM, Shonan no Kaze,
Ryusei Sakuma, The Papayans
* 13 groups in total / alphabetical order
CD pre-orders now available!!
●Tower Records
https://tower.jp/item/7936908●HMV
https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/16502324●Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0G6CTKHXC
[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Site]
https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th
[Kariyushi 58]
A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.
She debuted in February 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo."
The song "Amma," which directly expresses gratitude to one's mother, resonated with many people and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.
As of March of this year, the song has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube, and it continues to resonate with many people.
Kariyushi 58 will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut in February 2026, and will release their first tribute album in March.
The announcement of a Zepp band tour has also become a hot topic.
Born and raised in Okinawa, they continue to sing "Shima Uta" to the whole country.
["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
http://kariyushi58.com/
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/
["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]
https://orcd.co/kariyushi58
Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai will be holding the "GOKUMON NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026" tour, visiting seven cities in North America!
Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai has announced that they will be holding their first long-term overseas tour, "GOKUMON NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026," visiting seven cities in North America in March 2026.
The tour will kick off in Seattle on March 5th, and will go on to Los Angeles, Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago, and Toronto, before concluding with a performance in New York on March 22nd. It will be a full-scale tour that will take place in major cities in the US and Canada over the course of about two weeks.
Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai has been performing live in the US in 2024 and 2025, steadily gaining experience there.
This North American tour will be a challenge for them to take their overseas activities to the next level, drawing on their past experiences.
It seems likely that attention will continue to be focused on their challenge to further close the gap with their overseas fans and break new ground as a band.
[GOKUMON NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026 Schedule] *All dates are based on local time.
March 5th (Thursday) Seattle (Washington) - El Corazon
Sunday, March 8th Los Angeles, California - The Echo
March 10th (Tuesday) Phoenix, Arizona - Crescent Ballroom
March 16th (Mon) Atlanta (GA) - Vinyl
Wednesday, March 18th Chicago, IL - Reggies
Friday, March 20th Toronto, Ontario - Hard Luck Bar
March 22 (Sun) New York (NY) - SOB's
The new venue, DJ Bar & Club "UTOPIA / DYSTOPIA," will open in Shibuya's Maruyamacho on Wednesday, December 10th, marking the 20th store in the Shibuya area and the 40th store nationwide.
LD&K's 30th anniversary event "LD&K NIGHT 2025 ~ Sanjujirikyoen ~" will be held! Gagaga SP, Kariyushi58, Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai, Natsuko Eclipse and more will be appearing.
The music label LD&K has announced that they will be holding an event to commemorate their 30th anniversary, "LD&K NIGHT 2025 ~Misojiritsukiyouen~," at Zepp Haneda on Sunday, November 16th.
The seven artists performing are Gagaga SP, Kariyushi 58, Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai, Nisshoku Natsuko, Dramatic Alaska, bokula., and Push Pull Pot.
This is a special live performance where artists belonging to LD&K gather together in one night, regardless of genre.
LD&K is a music record company that also operates restaurants, live music venues, recording studios, dance schools, and more across the country. This event, held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of LD&K, has a special price tag to commemorate the 30th anniversary.
▼Event information
LD&K NIGHT 2025 ~Sanjujirikyoen~
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Doors open 13:00 / Performance starts 14:00
Venue: Zepp Haneda
Cast: Gagaga SP / Kariyushi 58 / Utsukubi Gokumon Doukokai / Eclipse Natsuko / Dramatic Alaska / bokula. / Push Pull Pot
[ticket]
¥3,000 (Drinks not included / Standing)
Official advance sale: August 16th (Sat) 21:00 - August 31st (Sun) 23:59
General release: September 13th (Sat)
Special event website:https://ldandk.com/30th/
Uchi-kubi-Gokumon-Doukoukai releases music video for their latest song "WAZA," dedicated to professional wrestling!
The music video for Utsukubigokumon Doukoukai's latest digital single, "WAZA," has been released on YouTube.
The song, which was released digitally on May 28th, is the official theme song for New Japan Pro-Wrestling's "Sekichu Presents BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.32" tournament, and has also been chosen as the fighting music for TV Asahi's "World Pro Wrestling" in June and July, making it a song "dedicated to pro-wrestling."
With the full cooperation of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and TV Asahi, the music video uses footage from past New Japan Pro-Wrestling matches throughout the video. The names of the wrestling moves sung in the song are linked to the actual footage of the moves, making it a powerful video that can be enjoyed by wrestling fans as well as beginners.
This music video has been released on both the Uchi-kubi-Gokumon-Doukoukai official channel and the New Japan Pro-Wrestling official channel.
"WAZA" MV
https://youtu.be/tsS7V1ub7Gk
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Utsukubigokumon Club Youtube Channel
URL:https://youtube.com/@uchikubigokumon-doukoukai
New Japan Pro-Wrestling Co., Ltd. YouTube Channel
URL: https://youtube.com/@njpw
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<About the song>
This is a unique and unprecedented pro-wrestling tribute song, in keeping with Uchi-kubi-Gokumon-Doukoukai's long-standing connection to professional wrestling, in which the names of numerous pro-wrestling moves are shouted at full force over a metal sound.
The song was written specifically for New Japan Pro-Wrestling's annual big event for the junior heavyweight division, "Sekichu Presents BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. 32," and has also been chosen as the fighting music for TV Asahi's "World Pro Wrestling" in June and July.
El Desperado, YOH, and Hiromu Takahashi, all members of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, participated in the recording as guest chorus members. The voices of these famous wrestlers are added to the song, creating a finished product that captures the excitement of being in the ring.
【release】
Digital single "WAZA"
Released Wednesday, May 28th
[Utsukubi Gokumon Club Live]
May 31 (Sat) Zepp Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Finally, the joint Mystery Tour 2025
June 1st (Sun) Zepp Osaka Bayside, Osaka Prefecture Finally, the joint band Mystery Tour 2025
June 8th (Sun) Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall Hyakumangoku Music Festival 2025 ~ Million Rock Festival ~
June 15th (Sun) Zepp Haneda, Tokyo Finally, a joint band Mystery Tour 2025
June 28th (Sat) Toyosu PIT, Tokyo Tsureden 100th Anniversary Tsureden Festival 2025
July 4th (Friday) Osaka GORILLA HALL OSAKA "♀Fes 2025"
July 5th (Sat) Osaka Prefecture, Shinsaibashi area 20 venue circuit All-you-can-watch Osaka 2025
July 6th (Sun) Aichi Prefecture Sakae Area 16 Venue Circuit Unlimited Viewing Nagoya 2025
July 10th (Thursday) Fukui Prefecture Fukui CHOP Kyuso Nekokami 15th Anniversary 47 Prefecture Tour ~Gratitude Nezumi Tour~
July 11th (Friday) Toyama Prefecture Toyama Soul Power Kyuso Nekokami 15th Anniversary 47 Prefecture Tour ~Gratitude Nezumi Tour~
July 20th (Sun) Hokkaido Iwamizawa Park JOIN ALIVE
July 25th (Friday) Yamagata Prefecture Yamagata Music Showa Session Sound Clock Release Tour
July 26th (Saturday) Oga City, Akita Prefecture, Funakawa Port Special Stage OGA NAMAHAGE ROCK FESTIVAL vol.14
August 2nd (Saturday) Toyama Prefecture Toyama Soul Power Backdrop Cinderella and Unza Unza Dance Tour
August 3rd (Sun) Nagano Prefecture NAGANO CLUB JUNK BOX Backdrop Cinderella and Unza Unza Dance Tour
August 10th (Sunday) Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki Prefecture LuckyFes'25
August 23rd (Saturday) Kagawa Prefecture Sanuki Manno National Park MONSTER baSH 2025 DUKE 50th ANNIVERSARY
[Utsukubigokumon Club Profile]
Formed in 2004. A three-piece band consisting of guitarist/vocalist Atsushi Osawa, drummer/vocalist Asuka Kawamoto, and bassist/vocalist Junko. They have a rare style with a male guitarist, a female rhythm section, and a mixed vocal ensemble with male and female vocalists taking turns singing. As for their musical style, their sound is bass-oriented with 7-string guitars and 5-string basses, but their lyrics are full of everyday topics about food and health, creating a huge gap between the two. Due to their unique stance, they call their music genre "loud rock that is close to everyday life."
They were also one of the first bands in the industry to use VJs to display lyrics during their live shows, and the VJs on stage were staff from their agency, a highly unusual arrangement that further enhanced their unique style. Every element of the band has firmly established their position as a unique band.
Despite the band's name, their fan base is wide, with people of all ages and genders, and they have written songs for everything from sports drink commercials to anime theme songs and children's programs, and they have collaborated with everything from professional wrestlers to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, so they know exactly what they want. They are also very active as a live band, having toured numerous times and sold out the Nippon Budokan in 2018, and their 20th anniversary tour in 2024 was a huge success, attracting 10,000 people to the final show. They have become well-known as a regular band at famous festivals in Japan, and recently they have begun to expand overseas.
Official site:https://www.uchikubi.com/
X (old Twitter):https://twitter.com/uchikubigokumon
The new song by Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai in collaboration with New Japan Pro-Wrestling has been chosen as the official BOSJ theme song!
Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai's new song "WAZA" has been chosen as the official theme song for "Sekichu Presents BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.32," New Japan Pro-Wrestling's annual big junior heavyweight event, which begins on Saturday, May 10th.
In addition, this song has been chosen as the fighting music for TV Asahi's "World Pro Wrestling" in June and July.
This song, written specifically for the tournament, is a unique and unprecedented pro-wrestling tribute song that is in keeping with Uchi-kubi-Gokumon-Doukoukai's long-standing connection to professional wrestling, with the names of numerous pro-wrestling moves shouted at the top of their lungs over a metal sound.
El Desperado, YOH, and Hiromu Takahashi, all members of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, participated in the recording of this work as guest chorus members. The voices of these famous wrestlers are added to the work, creating a finished product that seems to capture the excitement of being in the ring.
Be sure to check out the songs, which will have a strong impact and further heighten the excitement of the tournament.
[Tournament Information]
Tournament name: Sekichu Presents BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.32
May 10th (Sat) YohaS Arena, Chiba Prefecture
May 11th (Sun) Iwanuma City Gymnasium, Miyagi Prefecture
Wednesday, May 14th: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
May 15th (Thursday) Korakuen Hall, Tokyo
May 17th (Saturday) Yoyogi National Stadium, Tokyo
May 18th (Sun) Estaforta Arena Hachioji, Tokyo
May 20th (Tuesday) Gunma Prefecture G Messe Gunma
May 22 (Thu) Osaka Prefecture Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium No. 2 Stadium Osaka Prefecture
May 24th (Saturday) Acrylic Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture
May 25th (Sun) Aichi Prefecture Port Messe Nagoya 2nd Exhibition Hall
May 27th (Tue) Kiramesse Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture
May 29th (Thu) Niigata Prefecture Region Plaza Joetsu
June 1st (Sun) Ota Ward Gymnasium, Tokyo
Official site:https://www.njpw.co.jp/series/bosj32
X (old Twitter):https://x.com/njpw1972
[Program information]
TV Asahi "World Pro Wrestling"
TV broadcast: Every Saturday from 1:00am (excluding some areas)
Official site:https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/pro-wrestling/
X (old Twitter):https://x.com/wpw_1969
[Utsukubi Gokumon Club Live Information]
May 10th (Sat) Umi no Mori Park, Tokyo TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL 2025 (METROCK)
May 21 (Wed) Kyoto Prefecture KYOTO MUSE MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN SOUND SCRAMBLE
May 24th (Saturday) Niigata Prefecture Echigo Hillside Park Nagaoka Rice 100 Bales Festival ~ Fireworks, Food and Music ~ 2025
May 31 (Sat) Zepp Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Finally, the joint Mystery Tour 2025
June 1st (Sun) Zepp Osaka Bayside, Osaka Prefecture Finally, the joint band Mystery Tour 2025
June 8th (Sun) Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall Hyakumangoku Music Festival 2025 ~ Million Rock Festival ~
June 15th (Sun) Zepp Haneda, Tokyo Finally, a joint band Mystery Tour 2025
June 28th (Saturday) Toyosu PIT, Tokyo Tsureden Festival 2025 (Sponsored by Wasurenai Neyo)
July 10th (Thursday) Fukui CHOP, Fukui Prefecture Kyuso Nekokami 15th Anniversary 47 Prefecture Tour
July 11th (Friday) Toyama Prefecture Toyama SOUL POWER Kyuso Nekokami 15th Anniversary 47 Prefecture Tour
July 20th (Sun) Iwamizawa Park, Hokkaido JOIN ALIVE 2025
July 26th (Saturday) Funakawa Port, Oga City, Akita Prefecture OGA NAMAHAGE ROCK FESTIVAL vol.14
August 10th (Sunday) Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki Prefecture LuckyFes'25
August 23-24 (Saturday and Sunday) Kagawa Prefecture Sanuki Manno National Park MONSTER baSH 2025 DUKE 50th ANNIVERSARY
【release information】
Digitally distributed single "WAZA"
Scheduled for release on Wednesday, May 28th
[Utsukubigokumon Club Profile]
Formed in 2004. A three-piece band consisting of Atsushi Osawa (guitar/vocals), Asuka Kawamoto (drums/vocals), and junko (bass/vocals). A rare style with a male guitarist, a female rhythm section, and a mixed vocal ensemble with male and female vocalists taking turns singing. Musically, the sound is deep bass-oriented with 7-string guitars and 5-string basses, but the lyrics are full of everyday topics about food and health, creating a huge gap. Due to their unique stance, they call their music genre "loud rock for everyday life." They were also one of the first in the industry to use a VJ to display lyrics during live performances, and the VJ role is handled by an employee of their agency, which is also an unusual arrangement that enhances their unique style. They have firmly established their position as a unique band in every aspect.
Despite the band's name, their fan base is wide, with people of all ages and genders, and they have written songs for everything from sports drink commercials to anime theme songs and children's programs, and they have collaborated with everything from professional wrestlers to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, so they know exactly what they want. They are also very active as a live band, having toured numerous times and sold out the Nippon Budokan in 2018, and their 20th anniversary tour in 2024 was a huge success, attracting 10,000 people to the final show. They have become well-known as a regular band at famous festivals in Japan, and recently they have begun to expand overseas.
Official site:https://www.uchikubi.com/
X (old Twitter):https://twitter.com/uchikubigokumon
Kariyushi 58 to appear live on NHK's "Asaichi"!
Kariyushi 58 has been scheduled to appear live on NHK's "Asaichi" on Friday, May 9th.
He appeared live on the 9:00pm "Special Selection! Entertainment" corner, and in addition to studio talk,
A live performance is also planned.
In March of this year, the music video for Kariyushi 58's hit song "Amma" surpassed 100 million views.
Next year, 2026, will mark the 20th anniversary of their debut, so be sure to check them out.
[Program information]
NHK "Asaichi"
Broadcast time: 8:15-9:55
[Program HP]
https://www.nhk.jp/p/asaichi/ts/KV93JMQRY8/
*Due to the nature of the live broadcast, the content may be subject to change.
[Kariyushi 58 profile]
A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.
Their sound is a mix of Okinawan music, rock, and reggae, and their messages are conveyed through simple words, making them popular across generations.
She debuted in February 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo."
The song "Amma," which directly expresses gratitude to one's mother, resonated with many people and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.
This year marks the 19th anniversary of their debut, and the band, born and raised in Okinawa, continues to sing their unique "shima uta" (island songs) to audiences all over the country.
["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
http://kariyushi58.com/
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/
["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]
https://orcd.co/kariyushi58
Gagaga SP has announced the release of a cover album called "Oka of Youth," which covers songs by artists who shared the youth punk boom!
Gagaga SP, which is celebrating its 28th year since its formation,
They have been working hard together since the youth punk boom,
Gagaga SP covers songs by their favorite artists
The release of "Youth Ode Cover Album" has been decided.
The album contains 10 songs selected by the members.
Sambomaster and B-DASH, who led the youth punk boom,
Maximum the Hormone, from the same generation;
They cover famous songs by their fellow band STANCE PUNKS and others.
Among them, Bivattchee's "Hanbunko" was composed by bassist Yasunobu Kuwahara, who passed away in February of this year.
This was a song that she had a strong desire to cover,
This cover inherits Kuwabara's thoughts.
Gagaga SP, who call themselves "Japan's oldest youth punk band",
This will be a must-have cover album for the generation that experienced the youth punk boom of the early 2000s.
[Work information]
Title: "Seishun Ouka Cover Album" (reading: Seishun Ouka Cover Album)
Release date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Price: 3,000 yen (excluding tax) / 3,300 yen (including tax)
Product number: OSRCD-023
Label: Oresama Records
Release format: CD and digital distribution
<収録曲>
01.GOING STEADY "If You Cry"
02. MONGOL800 "To You"
03. Bivattchee "Half and Half"
04. Maximum the Hormone "Anal Whiskey Ponce"
05. Japanaharinet "Melancholy World"
06. B-DASH "Love POW"
07.175R "Sing to the Sky"
08. Taiyo-zoku "Firefly Love Song"
09. Sambomaster "The World Calls It Love"
10. STANCE PUNKS "No Boy No Cry"
<reservation>
Reception starts today at 20:00
tower records
https://tower.jp/item/6826826
HMV
https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/15841940
[Gagaga SP Profile]
Formed in 1997 in their hometown of Kobe.
By filtering folk music through the punk filter, they created a completely new form of punk, making their shocking debut in 2000 with "Kyoko-chan."
They then captured the hearts of punk kids with astonishing speed, making their major debut in 2002 with "Graduation."
He immediately leaps into the center of the scene.
In 2007, he founded his own label, Oresama Records.
In 2008, her cover of the song "Ningentte Ii na" (Nissan Serena TV commercial) under the name Gagaga DX became a hot topic as it recorded 1 million downloads as a ringtone.
Since 2010, they have continued to be active at the heart of the music scene, holding events such as the outdoor festival "Osada Grand March" in their hometown of Kobe, which attracts 15,000 people.
In February 2025, bassist Yasunobu Kuwabara suddenly passed away, but the band overcame the sudden news and is now continuing its activities with the same enthusiasm as ever, with support members.
<GAGAGA SP HP>
https://gagagasp.jp
<GAGAGA SP Official X>
https://x.com/ga3sp_official
<GAGAGA SP Official Instagram>
https://www.instagram.com/ga3sp_official/