XaaXaa’s music video “KESYOU” explores monsters, growth, and makeup
On October 1, visual kei band XaaXaa released the music video for KESYOU (化生), the band's fourth digital single this year.Compared to their previo...
kein shares first look of upcoming album “Iustitia sine misericordia”
kein’s first full-length album in three years, Iustitia sine misericordia, is just around the corner, arriving October 7. On October 3, kein uploaded ...
New band LEADER unites SUPER BEAVER, BUCK-TICK, Crossfaith, MOP of HEAD
With a star-studded lineup, LEADER revealed the first music video, "Madman?", on September 26. Following came the single's digital release on October ...
Review: DIE/MAY’s single “Eien no ame ni saku itami” echoes intense pain
Finnish visual kei band DIE/MAY continue their decade-long career with the tear-jerking single and music video, Eien no ame ni saku itami (永遠ノ雨ニ咲く痛み)....
Discover VALHALLA’s album “DOMINION” and its powerful emotions
On September 7 the visual kei band VALHALLA delivered a digital release of their first album, DOMINION. As a recent band debuting at the tail end of 2...
GUMMY puts on delicate display with “Zouka” music video
GUMMY unveiled their second music video, Zouka (造花), on August 25. The new track is featured on GUMMY's second EP, GIVE ME CHOCOLATE, and showcases a ...
SLOTHREAT’s intricate album “APARADOXIA” proves 6-year wait was worth it
Today, on September 9, SLOTHREAT released their second full-length album APARADOXIA, six years after their first album. The 10-track record includes n...
Mawarimichi’s debut single “Yohaku” evokes a sentimental soundscape
The all-new six-piece band Mawarimichi (まわりみち) debuted their first single, Yohaku (余白), on August 21. Yohaku comes with a music video showcasing simpl...
King Gnu electrifies audiences with “GO GHOST”, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” opening theme
King Gnu released GO GHOST, the opening theme song of the anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL on July 29. The track is now available on digital platforms, in...
EMNW enters new chapter with major debut single “LOVING TO GET US BY”
EMNW released their major debut single, LOVING TO GET US BY, on July 31. LOVING TO GET US BY marks a new chapter for EMNW expanding their unique style...
Visual kei duo yukigesyo_ merges genres in album “Byakuya”
On July 15, the new visual kei duo "yukigesyo_" (雪化粧) released their album Byakuya (白夜). Along with the new album, the music video for to the light ca...
Meet REIREI, the visual kei band dedicated to Nagoya’s community
Based in Nagoya, Japan, visual kei band REIREI is dedicated to giving back to their hometown. Combining their love for Nagoya with high-energy rock, R...
coldrain’s “EX-HUMANITY” music video explores surveilled society, from album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”
coldrain has announced that they'll release the album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE on September 25. Accompanying the news is the music video for the new singl...
Dolly’s music video “Un, Deux, Trois” revisits “Cinderella” fairy tale
On July 22, visual kei band Dolly released their long-awaited single, Un, Deux, Trois (アン・ドゥ・トロワ). Like an enchanted pumpkin carriage, its dreamy musi...