Music Video

kein’s “Hajou” music video introduces upcoming EP “delusional inflammation”

Jun 12, 2025

On June 12, kein released the music video for Hajou (波状), the closing track from their upcoming EP delusional inflammation, out July 9 via King Records. This marks the band's second major label release, and it'...

Jupiter’s otherworldly single “Ecliptic” displays power metal mastery

Jack

Jun 12, 2025

Music Video, Releases

On June 4, visual kei band Jupiter released their new single Ecliptic with an accompanying music video showcasing their latest dramatic look.The single was released with six songs: Three new songs and an in...

UNiTE. brings homely vibes with a playful sound in “hananone.” music video

Sizergyia

Jun 7, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

UNiTE. will release its sixth album, "FANTASTiC", on June 18. Until then, the band has released the music video for "hananone." the opening track. The lyrics and composition were created by vocalist Nozomi, mar...

Singaporean visual kei band MAO.A release debut music video “SEVER”

Erica

May 25, 2025

Music Video, New Band, Releases

Singaporean visual kei band "MAO.A" dropped their debut music video, SEVER, on May 18. Blending Japanese and English lyrics with harsh screams, melodic bridges, and pounding metal, the track reveals a band unaf...

DEXCORE suits up under surveillance in “Trace” music video, from 2nd album “WE WERE HERE”

Sizergyia

May 15, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DEXCORE released their second album WE WERE HERE digitally on May 7. The album was originally due to release on April 23, but due to production issues, the release, both digitally and physically, was postponed....

lynch.’s “GOD ONLY KNOWS” music video sets the tone for upcoming retake album

Sizergyia

Apr 24, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

lynch. will now release their retake album GREEDY DEAD SOULS / UNDERNEATH THE SKIN on April 30 instead of the original release date of April 16. The band announced this was due to production reasons.Before ...

coldrain crams impactful earthly visuals in “INCOMPLETE” music video

Sizergyia

Apr 14, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

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

Sizergyia

Apr 12, 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

Apr 5, 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

Sizergyia

Mar 19, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

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

Mar 4, 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

Feb 16, 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

Feb 7, 2025

Music Video, New Look, Releases

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

Erica

Feb 4, 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 ...