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...
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 M...
DAMNED vocalist Hitone eats live moth in “Suikyou to Majiwaru Kyouhakuteki Kachikan” music video
On January 31, DAMNED dropped the music video for "Suikyou to Majiwaru Kyouhakuteki Kachikan" (酔狂と交わる強迫的価値観), ahead of the single’s February 2025 rele...
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 reveale...
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 G...
-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 vid...
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 ...
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...
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, coinci...