Latest News & Site Updates – Dec, 2025

Yngwie Malmsteen’s scathing statement about past singers ignites massive backlash! Jeff Scott Soto handles it like a pro with “That’s got nothing to do with me.” Fan reactions differ between Japan and overseas…? A candid chat from an HR/HM fan’s perspective.

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Megadeth’s Final Album – Release on January 23

Updates

• Dec 27 – Album info

“It is amazing to get back to small clubs and raise hell on stage” – interview with Adrian Smithhttps://t.co/d2RppvtrhL

— Chaoszine (@Chaoszine1) December 19, 2025

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Smith/Kotzen

Updates

• Black Light/White Noise
  • Mar 20 – Behind the scenes of the MVs

• Latest Interview

Rolling Stone Japan

Dream Theater to Tour Japan for 40th Anniversary Tour: “Largest Scale in Band History”

Updates

• Oct 19 – Tour date and Details

"I’m still grieving the loss of him. I can’t really accept it because, like a lot of people, I don’t want to think about him not being here." Judas Priest legend Rob Halford on his love for Ozzy Osbourne, touring with Alice Cooper and what comes next https://t.co/Fpal8UcpdU

— Metal Hammer (@MetalHammer) December 25, 2025

Updates

• Dec 24 – Tour dates and Details

Updates

• Dec 23 – Happy Holidays – Eric’s Message (Facebook)
• Dec 20 – Billboard Live TAIPEI
• Dec 20 – Osaka Eric Martin Message, Live Photos
• Dec 17 – Yokohama Live Photo – X post
• Dec 14 – Tour dates and Details

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• Dec 23 – Tour dates and Details

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• Dec 23 – Tour dates and Details

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• Dec 21 – Tour dates and Details

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• Dec 21 – Tour dates and Details

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• Dec 21 – Marty Friedman & Kiko Loureiro Special Interview
• Oct 16 – Tokyo: Ticket Lottery Pre-sale Registration
• Oct 05 – Tour dates and Details

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• Dec 21 – Tour Details, band message
• Oct 17 – Tour dates

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• Dec 15 – Social Media Posts
• Nov 20 – Tour merch
• Nov 20 – Music Video “Rockin’ Horse”
• Oct 04 – Tour dates and Details

30th Anniversary Special Live of Music Bar “ROCKROCK” in Amerikamura, Shinsaibashi, Osaka

Updates

• Dec 15 – Live report
• Dec 15 – Social Media Posts
• Nov 15 – BAR / GOODS Information Added
• Oct 04 – Tour dates and Details