HYDE graces the cover of 'PMC Vol.40', releasing May 21 (Thursday)! Featuring the latest interview & tour recap report, unreleased photobook cuts, and more.
HYDE will be featured on the cover of 'Pia MUSIC COMPLEX Vol.40', releasing on May 21. The issue celebrates his 25th solo debut anniversary, covering his new album 'JEKYLL', orchestra tour, unreleased photobook cuts, and appearance at SUMMER SONIC.
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『Pia MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol.40』 Cover: HYDE
HYDE will grace the cover of 『Pia MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol.40』, set to be released on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today, we unveil the cover visual!
This special feature will extensively cover HYDE's “JEKYLL” as he celebrates his 25th solo debut anniversary this year. In addition to newly shot gravure photos, we will deliver HYDE's latest long interview, as he prepares for the release of his original album 『JEKYLL』 on Wednesday, May 13, and is currently holding the orchestra tour “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL” based on the album's songs since January this year. He also answered questions about L'Arc-en-Ciel headlining “SUMMER SONIC 2026”, one of Japan's largest international festivals. In addition to a comprehensive report on the domestic leg of the “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”, the issue will also feature unreleased cuts from HYDE's latest photobook 『Jekyll and HYDE in Salzburg』, making it a permanent保存版 (collector's item)!
Photobook 『Jekyll and HYDE in Salzburg』
Furthermore, on May 25 (local time), HYDE will hold a special performance in Vienna, Austria, where he has served as a tourism ambassador since 2024, performing with the Vienna Orchestra for the first time as a Japanese rock artist. This marks HYDE's current position, with high expectations for his diverse activities.
Other contents include: “SUMMER SONIC 2026”, BABYMETAL's spring festival, ONE OK ROCK×UVERworld, YOASOBI's ultimate stadium battle report, Paledusk's “What is Paledusk?? TOUR 2026”, and more, packed with rich content.
Those who pre-order through Tower Records, HMV, or Rakuten Books will receive a postcard featuring newly shot photos of HYDE (different designs per shop) as a bonus. Quantities are limited, so please pre-order early.
【Contents】
Cover: HYDE
Thorough interview on HYDE's “JEKYLL”
Report on “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”
Also featuring unreleased cuts from the photobook 『Jekyll and HYDE in Salzburg』
“SUMMER SONIC 2026”
BABYMETAL / ONE OK ROCK / Paledusk, etc.
*Specifications, composition, and content may change without prior notice.
【Product Overview】
『Pia MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol.40』
Price: 1,430 yen (1,300 yen + tax) Release Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
Specifications: A4 variant, 112 pages + special supplement (16-page booklet), full color / perfect binding
Sales locations: National bookstores, online bookstores, CD shops, etc.
＜Reservations＞
BOOK Pia https://book.pia.co.jp/book/b10168883.html
Tower Records https://tower.jp/item/8021077
HMV https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/16863769
Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18621978/
Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4835651138 and others
HYDE will grace the cover of 『Pia MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol.40』, set to be released on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today, we unveil the cover visual!
This special feature will extensively cover HYDE's “JEKYLL” as he celebrates his 25th solo debut anniversary this year. In addition to newly shot gravure photos, we will deliver HYDE's latest long interview, as he prepares for the release of his original album 『JEKYLL』 on Wednesday, May 13, and is currently holding the orchestra tour “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL” based on the album's songs since January this year. He also answered questions about L'Arc-en-Ciel headlining “SUMMER SONIC 2026”, one of Japan's largest international festivals. In addition to a comprehensive report on the domestic leg of the “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”, the issue will also feature unreleased cuts from HYDE's latest photobook 『Jekyll and HYDE in Salzburg』, making it a permanent保存版 (collector's item)!
Photobook 『Jekyll and HYDE in Salzburg』
Furthermore, on May 25 (local time), HYDE will hold a special performance in Vienna, Austria, where he has served as a tourism ambassador since 2024, performing with the Vienna Orchestra for the first time as a Japanese rock artist. This marks HYDE's current position, with high expectations for his diverse activities.
Other contents include: “SUMMER SONIC 2026”, BABYMETAL's spring festival, ONE OK ROCK×UVERworld, YOASOBI's ultimate stadium battle report, Paledusk's “What is Paledusk?? TOUR 2026”, and more, packed with rich content.
Those who pre-order through Tower Records, HMV, or Rakuten Books will receive a postcard featuring newly shot photos of HYDE (different designs per shop) as a bonus. Quantities are limited, so please pre-order early.
【Contents】
Cover: HYDE
Thorough interview on HYDE's “JEKYLL”
Report on “HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL”
Also featuring unreleased cuts from the photobook 『Jekyll and HYDE in Salzburg』
“SUMMER SONIC 2026”
BABYMETAL / ONE OK ROCK / Paledusk, etc.
*Specifications, composition, and content may change without prior notice.
【Product Overview】
『Pia MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol.40』
Price: 1,430 yen (1,300 yen + tax) Release Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
Specifications: A4 variant, 112 pages + special supplement (16-page booklet), full color / perfect binding
Sales locations: National bookstores, online bookstores, CD shops, etc.
＜Reservations＞
BOOK Pia https://book.pia.co.jp/book/b10168883.html
Tower Records https://tower.jp/item/8021077
HMV https://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/16863769
Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18621978/
Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4835651138 and others