Size: A4
Number of pages: 144 pages
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◆KISS
The second installment of the treasured live recording series "OFF THE SOUNDBOARD" has been released!
A direct interview with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley on the eve of their 50th anniversary!
+Yuichi Masuda, Special Column "5 DECADES OF INNOVATION AND INVASION"
<EXCLUSIVE LIVE REPORT: Overseas Live Report>
◆SMITH/KOTZEN
A wonderful night where the personalities of Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, the 'two leading men', blended together
◆DREAM THEATER
A report on the live performance that captivated the Los Angeles audience with interesting song selections and flawless performance!
<EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Interview article>
◆HARDCORE SUPERSTAR
The long-awaited new album "ABRAKADABRA" from the Swedish 'street metal' band has been released!
Ronnie Atkins
The Pretty Maids frontman, who is currently battling stage 4 lung cancer, has announced his second solo album!
◆SAXON
The 23rd studio album from the legendary heavy metal band born from the NWOBHM era!
◆HAMMERFALL
Swedish orthodox heavy/power metal band releases new album "HAMMER OF DAWN"!
◆SABATON
The modern European power metal band has completed a new album themed around World War I, following on from their previous work!
◆KORN
The modern king of heavy rock talks about the behind-the-scenes of his latest album and the birth of "nu metal"!
+Special feature: The mystery and true identity of New Metal
◆HERO
This up-and-coming Danish artist has released his third album, "ALTERNATE REALITIES," two years after his last release!
◆LANA LANE
Symphonic rock queen Lana Lane returns to the music industry after a 10-year hiatus!
◆MICHAEL ROMEO
The SYMPHONY X guitarist releases his third solo album, a sequel to his previous work!
◆ARJEN NTHONY LUCASSEN'S STAR ONE
Arjen Anthony Lucassen's project, which has restarted after a 12-year hiatus, has announced its third album!
◆OMELAS
The release of their debut album "DAWN" will have a major impact on the Japanese melodic death metal scene!
<SPECIAL EDITION: Special project>
◆Announcement of the results of the 2021 Reader Popularity Poll
BURRN! readers chose the champions in each category, and after a fierce three-way battle, who won the group category?
◆Regular Survey: My Top 5 Favorite KISS Songs
What are the top 5 KISS songs as chosen by our familiar writers and editorial staff?
◆Special series "TALES FROM THE FRONTLINE"
British journalist Howard Johnson's memoir: "DORTMUND FESTIVAL"
◆Special series: "Remembering Ronnie James Dio: Brother, Father, Teacher, Friend"
This is the 19th installment of Ronnie's memoirs, written by reporter Shari Foglio through interviews with people close to him!
<SPECIAL LIVE REPORT IN JAPAN:Live Report>
◆Seikima II
35th Anniversary of Earth Debut, Extended Reunion "Video & Mutant Black Mass Tour 'Evil Chin Mass Inoculation'" Final Performance!
◆DIR EN GREY
A report on the two live shows that marked the end of STUDIO COAST, their 'home' in Tokyo!
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◆TAYLOR MOMSEN [THE PRETTY RECKLESS]
*The reading section is packed with articles such as Yuichi Masuda's column "MUSIC LIFE", Masahiko Kikuni's "ROCKOMANGA!", Beppu 'Veppy' Nobuaki's "Gyakushuu no Kakota" introducing Japanese bands, interpreter Kazumi Someya's "LOST AND FOUND IN TRANSLATION", Rakugo master Tatekawa Danshiro's "There, young master!", audio specialty store "The Stereo Shop" manager Kuroe Masayuki's "THE STEREO XXCKING", artist Takashi Kajiwara's room, book reviews (by Midori Furuya), film reviews (by Fusae Iwasawa), and columns by artists!!
It's packed with news, album reviews, and other information!