JILUKA unleashes 5th single “KVLT”
JILUKA finally unleashed their highly anticipated fifth digital single, "KVLT", on February 16. JILUKA consistently delivers high-quality music, building strong expectations among their fanbase. With this relea...
Cursed idol group Mazari performs deadly ritual in “Ushi no koku mairi” music video
Mazari (マザリ), a new idol group shaped around the concept of "curse", has unsealed their third music video, Ushi no koku mairi (丑の刻参り), which showcases a dramatic and deadly ritual. The song Ushi no koku mairi o...
Madmans Esprit’s chilling “Please Stop Loving Me” music video breaks hearts
On February 2, Madmans Esprit released the music video for Please Stop Loving Me ahead of the single release later this month.Please Stop Loving Me encapsulates Madmans Esprit's self-attributed label of "De...
DEVILOOF’s most challenging single “Inshu” is wicked, featuring Sennzai!
DEVILOOF has spent a year crafting the digital single Inshu, a no-compromise production set to release on January 29, ahead of their 10th anniversary. Taking inspiration from the sinister "innate wickedness cul...
Azavana’s fiery music video brings intensity in “Haiiro no Umi wo Oyogu Hotaru”
Azavana will release their first single, Haiiro no Umi wo Oyogu Hotaru at a yet-to-be-announced date. However, to tide fans over, the band has revealed the fiery music video for the title track.Furiously da...
lynch.’s 20th anniversary project celebrates with re-recorded classics in “GREEDY DEAD SOULS / UNDERNEATH THE SKIN”
lynch. has announced, as part of the fourth act of their 10 act, "lynch. 20th ANNIVERSARY PROJECT", that the band will release a retake album titled GREEDY DEAD SOULS / UNDERNEATH THE SKIN, on April 16.The ...
-SKS- ZIGZAG music video “E.v.e” brings warmth to the heart of winter
On December 22, the trailblazing visual kei band Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan ZIGZAG (commonly known as "-SKS- ZIGZAG") unveiled the evocative music video for "E.v.e". This poignant track serves as the closing pi...
Matenrou Opera’s “MUTSU NO HANA” album launches nationwide Japan tour
Visual kei metal legends Matenrou Opera are set to release their latest album, MUTSU NO HANA (六花), on December 18. Known for soaring high-tone vocals and intricate soundscapes, the band has teased the album wit...
DAMNED’s intense single “ArtrA” features remade track “Shadows”
On December 7, DAMNED dropped their latest single, "ArtrA" (アルトラ), delivering a powerful two-track release steeped in raw energy. ArtrA features the title track and its pairing, Shadows, highlighting the dualit...
kein’s major debut EP “PARADOXON DOLORIS” marks first new music in 24 years
On November 20, legendary rock band kein unveiled their major debut EP, PARADOXON DOLORIS, marking their first new release in 24 years. Featuring five powerful tracks exploring themes of paradox and pain, the E...
GUNGIRE debuts hard-hitting music video “Encrypted”, rising force in the metal scene
On November 23, GUNGIRE premiered their first music video, Encrypted, at midnight (JST). The single of the same title will debut on December 7, coinciding with their first one-man show at the legendary venue Sh...
DAMNED releases live music video “Dokuai” with bilingual lyrics
On November 18, DAMNED dropped a live music video for Dokuai (毒愛), capturing the band’s adrenalizing live energy as they perform before a crowd. The video includes Japanese lyrics with English translation, maki...
NUL.’s third album “AVA” brings the intensity of an avalanche
Five years after their 2019 debut, industrial rock trio NUL. unleashed their third album, "AVA", in October 2024. AVA, derived from the word "avalanche", reflects the record's raw intensity and themes of aggres...
DEXCORE’s “PARAMNESIA” music video breaks screens with fierce metal chaos
On November 4, DEXCORE released a music video for their heavy new track PARAMNESIA, in anticipation of a digital release later this monthIn a dimly lit room, vocalist Kagami confronts himself in the mirror ...