The Weekly Quickie: Hide, Vistlip, NoGod, amber gris, NOCTSCURE, xaa-xaa, HERO

 Legendary guitarist Hide turns 50 this year and, to celebrate, we will be treated with a documentary of his life.  Releasing this summer, 『JUNK STORY』will follow Hide's life and music as well as his continuing influence on music today.  In addition, a special 2015 edition of Hide Alive the Movie, originally released in 2013, will be showing in theaters throughout Japan.  The new version contains exclusive footage never seen before, so be sure to check that out.  Check the homepage for venues and showtimes.

The Weekly Quickie: An Cafe, Sukekiyo, Ganglion, NoGod, J Summit New York

It's going to be a very Jrock summer, guys!  It seems like everyone is finding their way out of Japan and stamping their mark on the overseas market.  Starting with:

An Cafe!  It's just been announced that An Cafe will be appearing at Anime Friends 2014 in Sao Paolo, Brazil.  The convention takes place July 17-20 and 20-27.  An Cafe will be appearing on the final day.