Eraserheads Combo on the Run gives the Beatles of the Philippines space to tell their own story, tracing their rise, tensions, and lasting influence on Filipino music.
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For a band often called the Beatles of the Philippines, the Eraserheads have cemented a legacy few will forget. Director Maria Diane Ventura’s Eraserheads Combo on the Run offers a rare reckoning, giving the band a chance to set the record straight in their own words. Their message of hope lives in what they deliver best: songs about love, friendship, and student life.
This tribute follows Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Marcus Adoro, and Buddy Zabala from their origins as university kids at UP Diliman in 1989 to their rise as the defining voice of a Filipino generation. Also included is their parting of ways and an examination of what led to their 2022 Ang Huling El Bimbo reunion concert. According to this work, a quarter of a million people attended!
… and hye can shred too! Between the various bands hje’s been with and his solo work, Tommy Johansson has built a career that shows his diverse range of talent!
Between reworking classic rock and cartoon themes into metal anthems, his voice and musicianship make him a talent worth spotlighting.
Tommy Johansson is far more than a one-man act, whether he’s tearing through popular songs on YouTube or fronting Majestica. Back in 2000, the band was known as ReinXeed, but as the lineup changed, so did the name. The group built a strong following in Sweden, and Johansson’s self-taught musicianship gives their sound an energy that feels ready for a much wider audience. They are primed to be one of Sweden’s next great exports.
Nuclear Blast Records handles the band’s releases, and for anyone who likes their metal big, melodic, and unapologetically epic, Majestica is well worth checking out. But when Johansson started posting his takes on beloved 80s and 90s cartoon themes very recently, that’s when I took notice. He clearly has a deep affection for the Disney Afternoon catalogue, and his take on TaleSpin absolutely rips for all the right reasons. Then there’s DuckTales, along with a few surprises outside the usual nostalgia lane, including Sailor Moon sung in Swedish.
AiNA THE END’s new song “Luminous” has arrived as the latest opening theme for One Piece, alongside a new music video and fresh Asia tour dates. The release ties into the anime’s Elbaf Arc and adds more momentum to the singer’s growing international reach.
If you haven’t listened to AiNA THE END’s new song “Luminous”, the opening theme for One Piece, it’s now available on streaming platforms and through its music video on YouTube. The track can be heard in the anime’s latest story arc, which debuted on April 5, 2026, on Crunchyroll. This new chapter sends Luffy and the crew into a storyline involving giants.
The music video also reunites AiNA THE END with director G2 YUKI TSUJIMOTO, who previously worked on “革命道中 – On The Way”. That song served as the opening track for DAN DA DAN Season 2 and surpassed 200 million global streams across major platforms. It was also featured on Spotify’s Viral Top 50 Global chart, marking a major breakthrough for the artist both in Japan and abroad.
A filmed version of Bat Out of Hell The Musical delivers all the bombast, noise, and mythic swagger Jim Steinman fans could want, but the attempt to shape his greatest hits into a coherent dystopian love story remains uneven.
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Watching the streaming broadcast of Bat Out of Hell The Musical feels a bit like riding a phantom bike that needs to brake now and then. Jim Steinman’s work is as bombastic as expected, even though the story is essentially a dystopian remix of Streets of Fire. That connection is no accident, since Steinman also penned the anthems for that rock and roll fable.
While the songs from Meat Loaf’s landmark 1977 album remain thunderous and mythical, this filmed stage production shows how difficult it is to build a consistent narrative around music originally written as stand-alone set pieces.
REIRIE make their major-label debut with Amethyst, a five-track EP blending guitar rock, emotion, and R&B, out January 28, 2026, alongside a nationwide tour.
REIRIE, the duo formed by Rei Kuromiya and Rie Kaneko, will make their major-label debut with their first EP, Amethyst, on January 28, 2026. The release arrives via MoooD Records, a label under Bandai Namco Music Live. Ahead of the EP’s launch, the music video “Aishiteyo” is available to view online and see how these two artists want to present themselves. It’s a mix of art nouveau and glam. In between the layers of stage presence and glam is a look that suggets more than leather and lace, but also stillness and motion. Their sound is a mix of J-pop meets Speed Metal, and although their style is hard to pin down, I’d say they are borrowing from not only the Rococo but also historical Gothic.
Amethyst will be released in three version: the Rei, Rie, and a Standard Edition. The Rei release includes a Blu-ray featuring footage from the free live show held last year in Sept at Kabukicho Tower Stage. The Rie set includes a Blu-ray of the Tokyo performance from Reirie Live Tour 2025 – BaD＝DoLL –, held October 26. As a first-press bonus, each of them will include one randomly selected trading card from a set of six.
Musically, The advance digital single “BaD＝DoLL,” composed by Yuki Tsujimura and MEGMETAL, delivers a charged, dramatic rock sound.
“Aishiteyo,” created by the same team, leans further into raw emotion and heightened intensity, brought to life in the newly released music video.
Additional tracks include “Holy Brighters,” which portrays heroism that pushes forward despite doubt and anxiety, “Not Philosophy,” a song about strength and love expressed through feeling rather than words, and “Contact,” a soulful R&B-based track that embraces pain and inner conflict as part of personal growth.
In support of the release, REIRIE will launch Reirie Live Tour 2026 – Amethyst – in February 2026 around Japan. Locations are as follows:
Feb 1, 2026 – Chiba LOOK [Chiba] Feb 7, 2026 – Hiroshima CAVE-BE [Hiroshima] Feb 8, 2026 – music zoo KOBE Taiyo to Tora [Hyogo] Feb 15, 2026 – HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3 [Saitama] Feb 23, 2026 – F.A.D. YOKOHAMA [Kanagawa] Feb 28, 2026 – KYOTO MUSE [Kyoto] Mar 1, 2026 – OSAKA MUSE [Osaka] Mar 8, 2026 – LIVE HOUSE enn 2nd [Miyagi] Mar 13, 2026 – ell.FITS ALL [Aichi] Mar 15, 2026 – HEAVEN’S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2 [Tochigi] Mar 21, 2026 – Fukuoka DRUM SON [Fukuoka] Mar 31, 2026 – Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO [Tokyo]
Tickets
Premium Ticket: ¥18,000 (incl. tax)
(Premium tickets include guaranteed access to the front area, one cheki photo, and exclusive merchandise) A Ticket: ¥6,600 (incl. tax)
*A separate drink fee is required for all ticket types.
Tracklist (all editions)
BaD＝DoLL
Holy Brighters
Not Philosophy
Contact
AISHITEYO
About REIRIE
Formed in January 2023, REIRIE brings together Rei Kuromiya and Rie Kaneko, who previously performed in separate units before reuniting after several years apart. Their distinctive artistic vision has resonated strongly with fans, particularly women, and their striking visuals and powerful live performances have seen them appear at festivals in Japan and overseas. Their solo concerts continue to grow their nationwide audience.
Seventeen years after its TV debut, Macross Frontier continues to dazzle—and Macross Frontier Galaxy Live☆Final 2025 won’t be forgotten, with a blu-ray to show the largest concert in franchise history with new extras and exclusive artwork. The following is just a sneak peak at what’s being packaged up!
Any fan of Macross will say this franchise is an institution. Whether you’re a fan of the original, or its later iterations, it’s always the music that’s the draw. Whether that’s with Minmei for Firebomber, the talents who can save the galaxy with their voice says something that’s universal. With the upcoming release of Macross Frontier Galaxy Live, those fans who couldn’t experience the concert for real can check out the taped edition.
Even after more than a decade, the franchise continues to reframe its own spectacle, and this latest news is no exception. With another major live release on the horizon—and timed perfectly with a pair of character birthdays—it’s clear this galaxy-spanning fandom shows no signs of slowing down.
From The Press Release
Macross Frontier Galaxy Live☆Final 2025 will arrive on Blu-ray on April 29, 2026. The two-day concert, held July 26–27, 2025 at K Arena Yokohama, drew 38,000 attendees—making it the largest live event in Macross history.
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Tommy Johansson
If you haven’t listened to AiNA THE END’s new song “Luminous”, the opening theme for 
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REIRIE, the duo formed by 
Premium Ticket: ¥18,000 (incl. tax)
Any fan of