K-pop group TWICE returned to the Bay Area in Oakland for their fourth North American tour, an early stop on what is already shaping up to be a physically demanding schedule. Having gone to all their previous North American tours, I was excited to see them again from the pit on day 1.

Read more: TWICE “THIS IS FOR” World Tour Oakland Day 1 Concert Report

Hiroyuki Sawano is one of Japan's hottest composers with a career that spans over twenty years. His SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] project has spent the past decade delivering a variety of vocal music for many series, including Attack on Titan, Gundam, and Fate. This concert marks his first ever show in Los Angeles, and the first proper SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] concert in America, bringing fans the complete experience with numerous vocalists and a full band. Sawano has only performed outside of Japan a handful of times, with his last stateside appearance being at Anime NYC 2023 alongside SennaRin, making this a special treat for fans in the United States. As you may have seen, we also published an interview with him about his career, which you can check out here.

Read more: Concert Report: Hiroyuki Sawano at the Peacock Theater 11/14/25

K-pop icon DJ HYO (aka Hyoyeon of Girls’ Generation) lit up Temple Nightclub in San Francisco last night with a high-energy set that kept the crowd moving into the early morning hours. But before things really took off, the night started off mellow.

Read more: DJ HYO Heats Up Temple Nightclub in San Francisco Impressions 2025

The Masonic again played host to Babymetal, much like 2024. And much like 2024, they made it a very international affair. Tonight on the first night of a two-show series the stage would see bands from India, Ukraine, and Japan. Three very different countries and cultures with one thing in common: metal.

Read more: Babymetal, Jinjer, and Bloodywood at The Masonic 2025