Lovebites is a fairly young all-female metal band who have taken the world by storm with their works. While their origin lies in Japan and all five ladies are Japanese, they achieved worldwide fame when they won the “Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award” for the “Best New Band” category, and of course through
雪 (Yuki)
She originally started the project in 2009 as a photographer under the name of Arlequin Photography, but developed an interest in journalism and translation ever since. Because of these interests interviews and reviews were added to the project, until it eventually hit the limits as a "photographer" in 2021, and Arlequin Magazine was added to the mix.
雪 (Yuki) is a native Dutch speaker with a graphic design degree, which means she is also the main person behind Arlequin Creations.
After all these years she is still the main person who does interviews the interviews and live photos that you see on Arlequin, but also a large chunk of the reviews and behind-the-scenes work and communication goes through her.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
Lovebites // EUROPEAN & UK TOUR 2018 at Patronaat
During their “EUROPEAN & UK TOUR 2018” LOVEBITES stopped at the Patronaat in Haarlem on November 13 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these
Jupiter // Presenting a new “Theory of Evolution”
After the departure of vocalist ZIN, remaining members HIZAKI, TERU, RUCY and DAISUKE have returned to the scene with a new single, called “Theory of Evolution”, showcasing the skills of their new vocalist KUZE in August of this year.
KUZE is not a newcomer to the music scene, not in the slightest even.
Kenta // “We’re changing constantly, but it’s a rule to remain in the realm of Crossfaith.”
Crossfaith is a Japanese metalcore band from Osaka, and these five guys have been together since the band formed in 2006. Quite an impressive feat, don’t you think?
Their works are mostly known for the combination of metalcore, dubstep and other forms of electronic music that really come to life during
Crossfaith // World Tour 2018 at Patronaat
During their “World Tour 2018” Crossfaith stopped at the Patronaat in Haarlem on October 11 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our
Crossfaith // Turning the Patronaat into a Jägerbomb
Exactly six years after their very first performance in The Netherlands Crossfaith returns to the Patronaat in Haarlem on October 11, with the intention to show the audience that while Crossfaith has evolved as a group, their core essence is still the same.
This time the group is in the middle of a worldwide
Esprit D’Air // “Constellations” European Tour at AVO J-Music Festival
During their “Constellations” European Tour Esprit D’Air stopped at AVO J-Music Festival in Den Haag on September 14 to play their show for the fans visiting the event.
We also went to check out his performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio,
REMNANT // “Darkness Coming” European Tour 2018 at AVO J-Music Festival
During their “Darkness Coming” European Tour 2018 REMNANT stopped at AVO J-Music Festival in Den Haag on September 14 to play their show for the fans visiting the event.
We also went to check out his performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio, Arlequin
HITT // “BACK TO EUROPE” European Tour 2018 at Abunai!
During his “BACK TO EUROPE” European Tour 2018 HITT stopped at Abunai! in Veldhoven on August 26 to play his show for the fans visiting the convention.
We also went to check out his performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio, Arlequin Photography,
HITT // “Back to Europe tour” in Europe
HITT will be returning to Europe for a short tour in late August. The tour is being organized by HIGHFeeL, and will be visiting 5 countries for a total of 6 shows between August 24 and September 2.
It has been quite a few years since we’ve last seen HITT in The Netherlands, the last time being in 2014