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YOSHIKI presents 2 distinct shows for “CLASSICAL 2026” in Los Angeles

Apr 23, 2026

YOSHIKI is set for two exclusive U.S. performances of "CLASSICAL 2026" at "Walt Disney Concert Hall" in Los Angeles on July 16 and 17. The shows mark his return to the U.S. stage following his third cervical sp...

6 live artists perform at VKNY, New York City’s premiere visual kei event

Erica

Apr 23, 2026

Tour and event

Introducing VKNY, a new visual kei and counterculture event set to debut in New York City on May 16 in Brooklyn. The multimedia showcase features six live bands, a themed vendor market, giveaways and more, mark...

Kagami (DEXCORE) delivers raw emotion in “You are” from first solo album

Jack

Apr 21, 2026

Music Video, Releases

On April 16 Kagami, vocalist of DEXCORE, unveiled the music video for the track "You are" from his first solo album "Alone."."You are" is the finale of Kagami's 11-track album Alone. which features seven br...

ONE OK ROCK premieres EP “Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025” alongside concert film

Erica

Apr 17, 2026

Releases

Internationally acclaimed rock band ONE OK ROCK releases their live EP, Live from DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 digitally on April 30. The EP launches alongside the US and Mexico release of their concert film, ONE OK R...

DRUGS unleashes album “D/D/D” on streaming platforms

Jack

Apr 15, 2026

Releases

DRUGS has surprised fans with the streaming release of their first album "D/D/D" on April 2. Serving as a perfect introduction to DRUGS, D/D/D comes complete with seven previously released singles and baku (貘)....

Review: Madmans Esprit’s album “Dandelion; Danjeol” delivers heavier production, dynamic metal compositions

Jack

Apr 9, 2026

Releases, Report and review

The wait for Madmans Esprit's fourth full-length album, Dandelion; Danjeol is finally over. Fans have been on the edge of their seats impatiently waiting for March 30 to see what the band has been concocting si...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” available digitally worldwide

Erica

Apr 8, 2026

Music Video, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER arrived on April 8, and now fans worldwide can access it immediately on digital platforms. Even if you’re still waiting on your physical copy, you can stream ...

SiM roars with chaotic single “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”

Mizerable

Apr 7, 2026

Music Video, Releases

Have you ever lost your wallet and, while desperately hunting it down, thought, “If only I had a fitting song for this moment”? SiM's newest release, “FiVE TiMES DEAD (by my wallet)”, is the perfect soundtrack ...

Cö shu Nie, yama, Nakagawa Shoko take center stage in Paris at “Anisong Festa 2026”

Jorge M.

Apr 4, 2026

Anime, Tour and event

Japan Expo, the French convention with a focus on Japanese culture, has earlier this week launched ticket sales for Anisong Festa 2026, an anime music festival on July 10 at Parc des Expositions de Paris. The f...

Yukka’s single “Yurei Railway” challenges your perspective on life

Jorge M.

Apr 3, 2026

Releases

Japanese singer-songwriter Yukka (ゆっか) has released her latest single, Yurei Railway. The music video was also released on March 5, and you can watch it below.Composed and written by the artist herself, Yur...

Review: BLAZE’s album “DETERMINATIONS.” unleashes sentimental, brutal soundscapes

Jack

Apr 2, 2026

Releases, Report and review

BLAZE unleashed the album “DETERMINATIONS.” on February 18. Previous releases were sold exclusively at live shows in Japan. However, DETERMINATIONS. is the first complete album available to fans worldwide, acce...

Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery

Erica, afaenia and NBT

Apr 1, 2026

Entertainment

Visual kei greats have bravely forayed into the alcohol industry before. Take Y by YOSHIKI wine, for fans who want to dramatically swirl a fine vintage while contemplating a classical orchestra. While these eff...

Kizu digitally releases singles “JP:PARASITE” and “Houou” amid album delay

Jack

Mar 31, 2026

Releases

On March 26, Kizu (キズ) announced that the upcoming album Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame (極楽より極上の雨) will be postponed once again. The first postponement was announced October 12 of last year and pushed the album ou...

Interview: Exploring HYDE’s heavy music and imagining “Moon Child 2” movie

NBT and Nori

Mar 30, 2026

Interview

Despite the rising cost of touring, HYDE remained determined to complete his two-year world tour "HYDE LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR", culminating in a finale in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 23, 2025. For this show, ...