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...
THE LAST ROCKSTARS music video “Psycho Love” marks MIYAVI’s departure from band
On November 11, THE LAST ROCKSTARS unveiled the full music video for their second single, Psycho Love, while announcing the departure of guitarist MIY...
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 v...
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 diml...
Chaidura explores inner demons with dark single “Possess”
London-based artist Chaidura delves into the shadows with his latest digital single Possess, released on October 25, and is extracted from the latest ...