Music Video

JILUKA ignites screens with “S4VAGE” music video

Jun 3, 2024

The visual kei band JILUKA dropped a brutal music video for their new single S4VAGE on May 25. This is JILUKA's first single since becoming an independent band. S4VAGE will be available on streaming services in...

Luv PARADE’s music video “TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT” introduces mini-album “JOKER”

Erica

May 28, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On June 1, Luv PARADE releases their debut original mini-album, JOKER. Kicking things off with a bang, the band unveiled the music video for TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT on May 27. As the third track on the mini-a...

HANABIE. showcases cool and mature “GIRL’S TALK” music video

NBT

May 22, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

The girl loud rock band hailing from Tokyo, "HANABIE.", has earlier this month released the digital single GIRL'S TALK on May 10, followed by the music video a day after.Through the new single along with th...

DIE/MAY’s single “KILLING ME” showcases visual kei’s global influence

Erica

May 20, 2024

Music Video, Releases

While visual kei began as a distinctly Japanese phenomenon, its artistic influence has undeniably inspired musicians around the world. At JROCK NEWS, we support not only Japanese artists in the scene but also t...

MUCC’s “Ai no Uta” music video marks major label move to TOKUMA JAPAN

Bri

May 19, 2024

Music Video, Releases

MUCC premiered the music video for Ai no Uta (愛の唄) on May 12, ahead of the single's release on June 4. This song marks MUCC's first major release with the record label TOKUMA JAPAN.The song features some ra...

Kizu’s haunting music video for “Oni” will give you goosebumps

Bri

May 18, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Visual kei band Kizu premiered the music video for "Oni" on May 16. "Oni" is the band's 15th single, with the digital release becoming available for streaming just a few days earlier on May 13.The video is ...

RAZOR’s “INTENSITY” music video captures explosive sound with thrilling visuals

Sizergyia

May 13, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

RAZOR released their 14th single INTENSITY on April 30, along with a music video that's both frantic and exhilarating.Said music video captures the band's explosive sound with volatile shaking, a perfectly ...

DIAURA’s “venom eat” music video brings trippy lasers, infectious sound

Sizergyia

May 7, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIAURA released their 23rd single venom eat (ヴェノミー) on April 3, followed by the accompanying music video on April 21. The music video features a trippy laser-filled light show during their performance.Empha...

Sennzai casts spellbinding melodies for album “Proud Echoes”

NBT

May 5, 2024

Doujin, Music Video, Releases

Sennzai, renowned for her versatile and euphoric vocals, unveiled her ninth album Proud Echoes at M3 on April 28, a doujin event where independent musicians gather. While the full album was available in physica...

D=OUT’s “Kessaku” music video paints a masterpiece

Erica

May 1, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On May 1, the dynamic Japanese rock band D=OUT released the music video for their digital single Kessaku (傑作). The title means "masterpiece" in English. The video's YouTube caption boldly states, "If life is a ...

Torikabuto debuts with horrifying “Rasetsu” music video

Jack

Apr 30, 2024

Music Video, New Band, Releases

On April 18, visual kei band Torikabuto released their first music video Rasetsu (羅刹), unveiling the band’s chilling artistry.Introducing their debut track Rasetsu to the world, composed by Hinachi, Torikab...

DAMNED ignites the stage in live music video “Grimnir”

Erica

Apr 19, 2024

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

DAMNED dropped a live music video for their track Grimnir on April 12. The video captures the band's electrifying stage presence, filmed during a live show at Ikebukuro Edge in Tokyo.Flashing strobe lights ...

DIR EN GREY teases foreboding “The Devil In Me” music video

Erica

Apr 8, 2024

Music Video, New Look, Releases

DIR EN GREY's 34th single, The Devil In Me releases on April 24, 2024. Staying true to their tradition, the band has unveiled a teaser clip for the lead track and its accompanying music video. Although the teas...

deadman’s “Shizukana Kuchizuke” music video sets tone for first album in 19 years

Erica

Mar 29, 2024

Music Video, Releases

On March 29, deadman unveiled the music video for Shizukana Kuchizuke (静かなくちづけ) from their upcoming album Genealogie der Moral—the band's first new album in 19 years. The album is set for official release on Ma...