Music Video

DIV makes a comeback with first single in 8 years, “Never Divided Just Dive”

Oct 2, 2024

DIV, a visual kei band that formed in 2011 and disbanded in 2016, made a surprise comeback in 2023. To celebrate their return, they released Never Divided Just Dive, their first new song in eight years, accompa...

KNOSIS signs to SharpTone records, premieres single “Fuhai” featuring YUKINA of HANABIE.

Erica

Sep 27, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Japanese metal outfit KNOSIS is back with a thunderous new single, Fuhai (腐敗), featuring YUKINA from the Harajuku core band "HANABIE.". This release marks a significant milestone for KNOSIS as they officially j...

HYDE’s disturbing music video “LAST SONG” a journey through despair and hope

Sizergyia

Sep 26, 2024

Music Video, Releases

HYDE digitally released his recent album HYDE on September 13, before the physical CD releases on October 16. Furthermore, the previously teased music video for the depressingly sad piano ballad titled LAST SO...

Ashmaze. rebrands to Azavana with former VIRGE Vocalist Ryo, releases “Azabana” music video

Sizergyia

Sep 19, 2024

Lineup change, Music Video, New Look

Ashmaze. announced at their sponsored event titled "Shukumeiron" on September 2, that the band's name will be "Azavana" going forward.Moreover, the last few months have seen them bring on multiple guest voc...

MIYAVI’s single “We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da)” teases upcoming album “Lost in Love”

Bri

Sep 4, 2024

Music Video, Releases

After teasing fans all week with a social media countdown, MIYAVI unveiled his latest song We Stay Up All Night (La Da Da Da) on August 30. The track is available on international streaming platforms and a lyri...

Madmans Esprit’s melancholy “Kaidan” music video anticipates EP “5 old scars”

Jack

Aug 27, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Madmans Esprit released a music video for Kaidan on August 21, ahead of their upcoming first Japanese EP, 5 old scars, set to drop on August 30.Kaidan is a remake of Stairway, a track originally featured on...

New band sugar debuts under Kizu’s record label “DAMAGE”

Erica

Aug 24, 2024

Music Video, New Band, Releases

The visual kei record label "DAMAGE", helmed by Kizu's vocalist LiME, is thrilled to unveil a hot new talent. Prepare to meet "sugar"—a four-piece band that burst onto the scene on August 19.sugar's debut s...

DAMNED’s “-STAIN-” music video blends loudcore energy with visual kei flair

Erica

Aug 23, 2024

Music Video, New Look

DAMNED continues to forge ahead in the visual kei scene, carving out a distinctive sound that's all their own. On August 23, they released their fourth official music video, -STAIN-. The accompanying single -ST...

XANVALA’s “Jabara” music video unleashes dark intensity

Erica

Aug 20, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Get ready to experience the dark intensity of XANVALA’s latest music video, Jabara (ジャバラ), which premiered on August 20. The video builds anticipation for XANVALA’s third album, BANQUET, set to release on Augus...

D=OUT opens a powerful new chapter with “Tenya wanya” music video

Erica

Aug 13, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On August 13, D=OUT premiered the music video for Tenya wanya (点屋椀屋) from their latest album, Gokudou (極∀道). This marks their 16th full-length album, released in two editions—a fan-club exclusive version, and a...

MIYAVI stars in a dystopian fantasy in “Running In My Head” music video

Bri

Aug 11, 2024

Music Video

Our favorite samurai guitarist MIYAVI is back with a music video for Running In My Head, which premiered on YouTube on August 9. The single serves as the theme song for the anime Code Geass: Rozé of the Recaptu...

Petit Brabancon’s “Vendetta” music video teases forthcoming EP

Erica

Jul 18, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Petit Brabancon is gearing up to release their second EP, Seven Garbage Born of Hatred, on August 7. As the release date approaches, fans are being treated to a brand-new music video for their latest digital si...

XaaXaa’s “Nozokitai” music video blends heavy music, haunting imagery

Erica

Jul 7, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On July 5, XaaXaa unveiled the music video for Nozokitai (のぞきたい), the lead track of their upcoming single which releases on August 1.XaaXaa, known for their youthful yet dark sound, brings chaos and jarring...

sukekiyo’s stunning “Valentina” music video showcases updated recording

Erica

Jul 7, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On July 5, sukekiyo unveiled the music video for Valentina from their forthcoming compilation Ius Cerebri / Sinistro Cerebrum, due out on July 24. Originally released as a demo cassette in 2021, Valentina has b...