BLAZE forms from former NAZARE members, debuts music video “MAYDAY”
Former NAZARE, gulu gulu, KAKUMAY, and Hueye members have formed the visual kei band BLAZE.The lineup consists of former NAZARE vocalist Mio and b...
kein’s “Hajou” music video introduces upcoming EP “delusional inflammation”
On June 12, kein released the music video for Hajou (波状), the closing track from their upcoming EP delusional inflammation, out July 9 via King Record...
Jupiter’s otherworldly single “Ecliptic” displays power metal mastery
On June 4, visual kei band Jupiter released their new single Ecliptic with an accompanying music video showcasing their latest dramatic look.The s...
UNiTE. brings homely vibes with a playful sound in “hananone.” music video
UNiTE. will release its sixth album, "FANTASTiC", on June 18. Until then, the band has released the music video for "hananone." the opening track. The...
Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A release debut music video “SEVER”
Singaporean visual kei band "MAO.A" dropped their debut music video, SEVER, on May 18. Blending Japanese and English lyrics with harsh screams, melodi...
DEXCORE suits up under surveillance in “Trace” music video, from 2nd album “WE WERE HERE”
DEXCORE released their second album WE WERE HERE digitally on May 7. The album was originally due to release on April 23, but due to production issues...
lynch.’s “GOD ONLY KNOWS” music video sets the tone for upcoming retake album
lynch. will now release their retake album GREEDY DEAD SOULS / UNDERNEATH THE SKIN on April 30 instead of the original release date of April 16. The b...
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST’s “Nail in the coffin” visualizer mirrors track intensity
Following the April 4 release of their digital single Nail in the coffin, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST released a visualizer video that amplifies the track's f...
coldrain crams impactful earthly visuals in “INCOMPLETE” music video
coldrain's first release of the year is greeted by the digital single titled INCOMPLETE, released on March 20. The band also marked the occasion with ...
Mysterious visual kei band YATANO KAMEN illuminates with “KIBOU” music video
A masked five-member visual kei band YATANO KAMEN (八咫ノ仮面), the likes of which no one has ever seen or heard of before, has suddenly appeared! Their my...
ELFENSJóN accentuates djent in single “LUEUR BLANCHE”, from album “ANIMA”
ELFENSJóN, a creative project by Kurose Keisuke and Ishizue Kachiru, is in the midst of promoting their upcoming album ANIMA that will be released on ...
XANVALA’s blustery night-time “Ruru” music video captures explosive soundscape
XANVALA released their digital single Ruru (縷々) on March 5, with the band delivering a blustery rooftop music video, combining high-octane musicianshi...
Farewell to littleHEARTS Shinjuku store, as staff shares top visual kei band picks
“littleHEARTS.”, a well-known chain in Japan catering to the visual kei scene, is a haven for fans, offering CDs, exclusive releases, and merchandise....
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...