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MAQIA inspires courage with single “Kizudarake Hero”

Jun 27, 2026

MAQIA released its empowering digital single "Kizudarake Hero" (傷だらけヒーロー) on June 18, accompanied by a heartwarming music video. The song, composed by guitarist TaJI (formerly of Rides In ReVellion), with lyric...

Yasuharu Takanashi’s “Far East Groove” project returns for European tour 2026

Jorge M.

Jun 25, 2026

Tour and event

Composer Yasuharu Takanashi will start his second European tour in September 2026 under the title "The Battle for Glory". Performing under his musical project "Far East Groove", the composer will make his UK de...

KAMIJO and Mana haunt New York with “The Vampyre Masquerade” event

Mizerable and Erica

Jun 20, 2026

Tour and event

This Halloween, KAMIJO and Mana are bringing gothic elegance to New York City. Announced June 10, this two-part event entitled "The Vampyre Masquerade" promises an unforgettable atmosphere of vampiric proportio...

Report: Inside VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Rin and Lin

Jun 13, 2026

Report and review, Tour and event

On May 16, 2026, visual kei fans from all over gathered in Brooklyn for VKNY's launch event. Although Japanese artists and visual kei bands have been visiting the US more frequently in recent years, large-scale...

PARAMENA redefines djent with new formidable lineup and second album

afaenia

Jun 11, 2026

Lineup change, New Look, Releases

The djent band PARAMENA, whose aim is "defining a new standard of djent", has unveiled a formidable new support lineup following its May 17 solo show, which marked the final performance for former guitarist Say...

XaaXaa’s music video “Chigire Chau” traps viewers in a haunted puppet show

Erica

Jun 9, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

XaaXaa returns with another decadent, dark release; this time, as marionettes. On June 9, their latest digital single Chigire Chau (ちぎれちゃう) arrived alongside a macabre music video.The video unfolds as a nig...

DRUGS’ “AKUMA” music video captures a dark story with horrifying visuals

Jack

Jun 9, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

After the streaming release of the album D/D/D back in April, DRUGS are already back in action with a music video for the new single AKUMA (悪魔), released May 26.Although past releases from DRUGS may have co...

Dolly rises from a deep sleep with upcoming single “Un, Deux, Trois”

Erica

Jun 9, 2026

New Look, Releases

Following the conclusion of their 20th-anniversary activities in 2025, Dolly has announced a brand-new single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ), due out on July 22. The band has also launched their official fan club...

RAZOR’s single “Kyokou no Mokushiroku” featured as “Buzz Rythm 02” June ending theme

Erica

Jun 8, 2026

New Look, Releases

RAZOR has announced that their 17th single, Kyokou no Mokushiroku (虚構ノ黙示録), will be released on June 24. The track has also been selected as the June ending theme for Nippon TV’s television program Buzz Rhythm...

SUPERKNOVA’s “Nihao Dopamine” music video unites Japan and China’s artistry

Jack

Jun 8, 2026

Lineup change, Music Video, Releases

May 25 marks a big news day for SUPERKNOVA not only revealing their newest member, drummer Usanagi Mel (宇佐木める), but also revealing a dazzling music video for Nihao Dopamine (你好ど〜ぱみん☆), releasing as a single Jun...

Video interview with ZAQ: Performing anime music to 37,000 fans at Saitama Super Arena

Jorge M. and NBT

Jun 6, 2026

Anime, Interview

As one of the notable artists in the anisong world, ZAQ is well-known for her performance in anime franchises such as “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!”, “Classroom of the Elite” and "Food Wars!". After ou...

Fukuro’s “CHOCOLATE WAR” music video outpours emotion, dangerous visuals

Jack

Jun 3, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

Fukuro revealed the highly anticipated single CHOCOLATE WAR on May 19 with an accompanying music video. The new song, available digitally worldwide, and visuals showcase a darker side to the band as they outpou...

Seth, KOUKI, and TSUKASA of Sakura Zensen debut overseas in London this October

Sizergyia

May 29, 2026

Tour and event

Visual-kei Night has announced that Sakura Zensen will make their overseas live debut in London, UK, this October, with not one, but two events! The enka vocal trio consists of the iconic Seth of Moi dix Mois a...

D’ESPAIRSRAY’s first single in 16 years “RAPTURE” reaffirms gothic edge

Sizergyia

May 27, 2026

Music Video, New Look, Releases

D'ESPAIRSRAY truly delighted fans when they announced single RAPTURE, and it was at last released on May 13, marking the band’s first new release in 16 years. On the same day, the band also shared a gothic, glo...