Live House & Bars
Conpass, Osaka: The Underground Stays Underground
Osaka's Conpass is the kind of room where Japan's metal underground breathes — intimate, uncompromising, essential.
Zepp: Japan's Temple of the Mid-to-Large Metal Show
If a touring band is making serious noise in Japan, chances are they're playing a Zepp.
Namba Hatch: Osaka's Gateway for International Heavy Acts
If an international metal band is hitting Osaka, chances are Namba Hatch is where it's going down.
Roppongi EX Theater: Where the Scene Gets a Little More Dressed Up
Roppongi's mid-sized theatrical venue brings a touch of class to Tokyo's live metal experience.
Antiknock, Shinjuku: Sweat, Hardcore, and Zero Compromise
Shinjuku's Antiknock is Tokyo's hardcore-punk holy ground — loud, sweaty, uncompromising, and essential.
Toyosu Pit: Tokyo's Go-To Room for International Acts
Newer to the scene but already a fixture for mid-scale international metal bookings in the Tokyo area.
Club Citta, Kawasaki: The Stage That Demands Everything You've Got
Kawasaki's Club Citta is the mid-sized room that separates serious acts from hopeful ones — and it earns every reputation it holds.
Shibuya O-East and O-West: Tokyo's Mid-Size Sweet Spot
Two connected Shibuya venues that hit the ideal middle ground between intimate club and arena spectacle.