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Deep Dives Into Tokyo Underground

Band profiles, venue guides, scene reports, and practical advice from 15 years inside Japan's metal, punk, and hardcore underground.

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The Unwritten Rules of Tokyo Metal Shows
Mar 30, 2026By Matt Ketchum

The Unwritten Rules of Tokyo Metal Shows

Essential etiquette and cultural insights for navigating Tokyo's underground metal scene like a local, from pit behavior to door staff interactions.

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Earthdom: Tokyo's Underground Metal Cathedral
Mar 29, 2026By Matt Ketchum

Earthdom: Tokyo's Underground Metal Cathedral

A comprehensive guide to Earthdom, the legendary Shibuya basement venue that has been the epicenter of Tokyo's doom, sludge, and experimental metal scene for over two decades.

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