JROCK NEWS has announced its upcoming concert event, “PULSE vol. 2 -11th Anniversary-“, scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026. The event will take place at the Shinjuku ANTIKNOCK venue in Tokyo, showcasing a diverse lineup of five bands from Japan’s heavy music scene.
Headlining the show is the band ACME, accompanied by performances from PARAMENA, BABYBEARD, GUNGIRE, and DREAMY. The concert is part of the outlet’s celebration of its 11th year of reporting on the Japanese rock music industry.
To accommodate international fans, organizers have confirmed a global livestream via TwitCasting. Remote viewers can access the performance on-demand until August 30 at 23:59 JST. Physical tickets for the venue are priced at 4,500 JPY in advance and 5,000 JPY at the door, while virtual access tickets are available for 2,500 JPY.
Follow-up Questions
What is confirmed in this story?
2 Concert with Global Livestream JROCK NEWS celebrates its 11th anniversary on August 23 with the 'PULSE vol.
What should readers watch next?
2 -11th Anniversary-", scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026.
What remains unclear: The available reporting does not yet fully settle the next step in the story.
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Organizers' View vs Industry Context
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Organizers' View
JROCK NEWS positions this event as a milestone for their 11-year history, aiming to bridge the gap between local Japanese fans and international audiences through accessible digital streaming
Industry Context
The inclusion of diverse acts like BABYBEARD and technical metal bands like PARAMENA reflects the platform's strategy to showcase the breadth of modern Japanese heavy music to a global demographic
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