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DEVILOOF guitarist Aisaku departs band

Sep 22, 2024

On September 14, DEVILOOF announced the departure of their guitarist, Aisaku. Moving forward, they will continue as a four-piece band. Comments from the members, translated into English, are available below. ...

Ashmaze. rebrands to Azavana with former VIRGE Vocalist Ryo, releases “Azabana” music video

Sizergyia

Sep 19, 2024

Lineup change, Music Video, New Look

Ashmaze. announced at their sponsored event titled "Shukumeiron" on September 2, that the band's name will be "Azavana" going forward.Moreover, the last few months have seen them bring on multiple guest voc...

KNOSIS plays across Japan on September regional tour

Rin

Sep 13, 2024

Tour and event

KNOSIS has had a busy year so far but Ryo Kinoshita's latest project isn't slowing down anytime soon. After returning from a summer tour in Europe KNOSIS has announced a regional tour in Japan.So far, the b...

XaaXaa’s mysterious single “Kasa ga nai” coming this October

Erica

Sep 5, 2024

New Look, Releases

XaaXaa releases their latest single, Kasa ga nai (傘がない), on October 9. The title, which means "I don't have an umbrella", evokes a jarring contrast between anxiety and romanticism. In Japanese culture, the imag...

JILUKA’s first official US tour hits 4 major cities

Erica

Sep 4, 2024

Tour and event

Electro Gothic Metal band JILUKA is gearing up for a major milestone in their career: their first official US tour. JILUKA's "US TOUR 2024" kicks off this October and November, with the band set to conquer four...

MIYAVI’s single “We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da)” teases upcoming album “Lost in Love”

Bri

Sep 4, 2024

Music Video, Releases

After teasing fans all week with a social media countdown, MIYAVI unveiled his latest song We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da) on August 30. The track is available on international streaming platforms and a lyri...

D=OUT’s vocalist Kouki to perform at Visual-kei Night in London

Sizergyia

Aug 29, 2024

Tour and event

Visual-kei Night has announced the 11th edition of their London event, set for September 14, featuring a special performance by D=OUT's vocalist, Kouki. The event will be themed "-Matsuri☆Night-", inspired by t...

HYDE’s album “HYDE [INSIDE]” boasts composers from notable bands, prompts world tour

Sizergyia

Aug 28, 2024

Releases, Tour and event, Videos

HYDE will release his upcoming album HYDE digitally on September 13 and physically on October 16. Said album will include eight previously released songs such as DEFEAT, ON MY OWN, and BELIEVING IN MYSELF, alo...

Madmans Esprit’s melancholy “Kaidan” music video anticipates EP “5 old scars”

Jack

Aug 27, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit released a music video for Kaidan on August 21, ahead of their upcoming first Japanese EP, 5 old scars, set to drop on August 30.Kaidan is a remake of Stairway, a track originally featured on...

Rorschach.inc debuts overseas with Latin America Tour 2025

Erica

Aug 24, 2024

Tour and event

Rorschach.inc is heading overseas for the very first time with their Latin America tour in May 2025. The band will be making stops in four countries—Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Brazil.Stay tuned for pre-sale i...

New band sugar debuts under Kizu’s record label “DAMAGE”

Erica

Aug 24, 2024

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The visual kei record label "DAMAGE", helmed by Kizu's vocalist LiME, is thrilled to unveil a hot new talent. Prepare to meet "sugar"—a four-piece band that burst onto the scene on August 19.sugar's debut s...

DAMNED’s “-STAIN-” music video blends loudcore energy with visual kei flair

Erica

Aug 23, 2024

Music Video, New Look

DAMNED continues to forge ahead in the visual kei scene, carving out a distinctive sound that's all their own. On August 23, they released their fourth official music video, -STAIN-. The accompanying single -ST...

XANVALA’s “Jabara” music video unleashes dark intensity

Erica

Aug 20, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Get ready to experience the dark intensity of XANVALA’s latest music video, Jabara (ジャバラ), which premiered on August 20. The video builds anticipation for XANVALA’s third album, BANQUET, set to release on Augus...

NAZARE’s landmark World Tour takes exciting turn with US debut

Erica

Aug 15, 2024

Releases, Tour and event

NAZARE's landmark Latin American tour is now officially a "World Tour", as the band sets its sights on the United States. Following a series of electrifying performances across Latin America, the band is gearin...