Music Video

14 April 2025

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 an announcement of coldrain signing a global contract with G...

Mysterious visual kei band YATANO KAMEN illuminates with “KIBOU” music video

12 April 2025

Music Video, New Band, New Look

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 mysterious debut reveals nothing about them identity-wise, tha...

ELFENSJóN accentuates djent in single “LUEUR BLANCHE”, from album “ANIMA”

NBT

5 April 2025

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

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 June 18. Before getting the taste of the full album, ELFENSJ...

XANVALA’s blustery night-time “Ruru” music video captures explosive soundscape

19 March 2025

XANVALA released their digital single Ruru (縷々) on March 5, with the band delivering a blustery rooftop music video, combining high-octane musicianship and expressive vocals.An explosive flurry of instrumen...

Farewell to littleHEARTS Shinjuku store, as staff shares top visual kei band picks

NBT

4 March 2025

Entertainment, Music Video, New Band

“littleHEARTS.”, a well-known chain in Japan catering to the visual kei scene, is a haven for fans, offering CDs, exclusive releases, and merchandise. It is truly a gem, as many other similar stores in Japan ha...

Cursed idol group Mazari performs deadly ritual in “Ushi no koku mairi” music video

NBT

16 February 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

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

Jack

7 February 2025

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...

DAMNED vocalist Hitone eats live moth in “Suikyou to Majiwaru Kyouhakuteki Kachikan” music video

4 February 2025

Music Video, New Look

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 release.Beyond the incredible music, behind-the-scenes info ...

Azavana’s fiery music video brings intensity in “Haiiro no Umi wo Oyogu Hotaru”

10 January 2025

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...

-SKS- ZIGZAG music video “E.v.e” brings warmth to the heart of winter

22 December 2024

Music Video, Releases

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

16 December 2024

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...

kein’s major debut EP “PARADOXON DOLORIS” marks first new music in 24 years