New Band

OSHABURI unleashes first mini-album “Sasshohenaikainjoron” on digital streaming services

Jul 13, 2026

New visual kei band OSHABURI (おしゃぶり) has released their first mini-album Sasshohenaikainjoron (擦傷偏愛感情論) digitally on June 28. The mini-album was previously only available physically from live shows, but finally...

MAQIA inspires courage with single “Kizudarake Hero”

NBT

Jun 27, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

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...

South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY reveals lineup, debut music video “DeAd DreAm”

Jack

May 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Tour and event

The all-new South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY have revealed themselves to the world. After a logo teaser on May 4 with the anticipatory words "coming soon", May 12 finally revealed the lineup: vocalist Yoel...

T.N.T holds performance “SUPERNOVA” at Nippon Budokan in 2027

Jack

May 18, 2026

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

The rising band T.N.T (The Next Trigger) is set to hold a solo performance at Nippon Budokan on February 4, 2027. The performance is titled SUPERNOVA, which not only aligns with the theme of explosions the band...

Fatüm’s debut music video “Canary” showcases extravagant visuals

Jack

May 14, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

After announcing the formation of Fatüm back in April, the stunning visuals of their debut music video Canary were revealed on May 1. This finally demonstrated Fatüm's vision to the world.Canary transports ...

ELISE debuts elegant visuals in “SATELLITE” music video

Jack

Mar 23, 2026

Music Video, New Band

ELISE showcases grace through the stunning music video for SATELLITE, released March 13.ELISE's lineup includes vocalist SAKU (朔) and guitarist AKANE (茜) from the band NICOLAS, bassist HINATA (向葵) from the ...

FUR dazzles audiences with “RU-TU-TU” music video

Jack

Feb 23, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On February 11, new visual kei band FUR released their debut music video, RU-TU-TU. Draped in grand attire, FUR offers a fun, upbeat sound for listeners to delve into.FUR have revealed themselves to the wor...

New band GUMMY forms with members of PIERROT, Fukuro, deadman, and Merry

Jack

Jan 30, 2026

Music Video, New Band

The all new visual kei band GUMMY debuted January 21 with the music video for Koori no Ketsumatsu (氷の結末).GUMMY's lineup consists of vocalist Gara from MERRY (メリー), guitarist “Mad Dangerous” known as “aie” f...

HEROINE FROM the Nether’s “MIDNIGHT” music video visualizes former cocklobin vocalist’s project

Sizergyia

Jan 24, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The year 2025 saw former "cocklobin" vocalist "nigu" and his solo project, HEROINE from the Nether, release their first album titled MIDNIGHT on April 23, with the title also serving as the concept. However, it...

Former DEVILOOF guitarist debuts dystopian deathcore project VELHMORA

Jack

Jan 17, 2026

Music Video, New Band, Releases

After a short cryptic teaser to start the new year, VELHMORA makes their debut with a heavy three-track EP of the same name, released on January 14. A technologically grotesque music video for the track CRPTD w...

Re:Instinct debuts first single “SILENCE INTO SOUND”

Jack

Dec 24, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Released on December 5, French-Japanese band Re:Instinct debuted their first single "SILENCE INTO SOUND". As a first single, SILENCE INTO SOUND shines the light on you with a heartfelt message of hope.Re:In...

PHALUX showcases diverse range of talents in first EP “FORTUNA”

Jack

Nov 24, 2025

New Band, Releases

After debuting with their first track, self-titled PHALUX in September, PHALUX is back with their first EP FORTUNA, released November 19.PHALUX's first EP FORTUNA demonstrates an extreme range of talents. P...

New metal band Zilqy formed by ex-LOVEBITES and Aldious members debuts with EP “Vacant Throne”

Mizerable

Oct 2, 2025

New Band, Releases, Tour and event

All-female metal band Zilqy has officially launched their global debut, with an EP and live show on the near horizon! Combining the words "zilch" and "queen" to create their name, Zilqy describes themselves as,...

Cursed idols MAZARI assembles super visual kei band, members from DEVILOOF, lynch, Matenrou Opera

NBT

Aug 27, 2025

New Band, Tour and event

MAZARI, an idol group built around a “curse” concept, will celebrate their first anniversary on October 11 with a concert. For the show they’ve gathered notable visual kei support musicians, namely, guitarist R...