D Archives

D’s single “Schwartzwald no Kemono” unveils vampire lore, captivating ballads

28 June 2023

On July 29, visual kei band D releases their highly-anticipated single Schwartzwald no Kemono (シュヴァルツヴァルトの獣), matched with the coupling song Weiswald no Hanayome (ヴァイスヴァルトの花嫁). Earlier this year, D announced...

D suspends activities following 20th anniversary

Erica

21 May 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases, Tour

After two decades of extraordinary music, legendary visual kei band "D" announced that they will suspend activities in March 2024. However, there is a lot to look forward to this summer, including a tour and a ...

D updates signature prolific style with single “REVENANT”

Erica

7 April 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour

Ringing in the band's 20th anniversary, D releases its long-awaited single REVENANT on April 18. Fans will be thrilled by the grandeur, vampiric storyline, and dramatic song development unique to D, which they ...

D livestreams performance in honor of bassist’s birthday

Erica

24 February 2022

Online Concert

On March 4, gothic fantasy band D celebrates bassist Tsunehito's birthday with a no-audience livestream. The performance will be streamed from Meguro Rock-May-Kan in Tokyo. Viewers around the world can join ...

Kaya crowdfunds ambitious album “ROSE”

Erica

5 February 2022

Releases

Kaya, an artist who transcends genre and gender, began crowdfunding to produce his first full album in eight and a half years, ROSE. His goal aims just shy of 35,000 USD. In addition to supporting album product...

Report: D’s extravagant music video-like concert teases album “Zmei”

Erica

21 October 2021

Online Concert, Releases

On October 16, gothic fantasy-themed band D streamed their third "Music Video Live" concert Orokashii ryuu no yume. After the concert, D suddenly announced a new full album "Zmei" coming November 23. The "Mu...

D’s fiery dream continues in “Orokashii ryuu no yume 2021” online concert series

Erica

12 September 2021

Online Concert

On October 16, visual kei band D returns with the third volume of their online concert series Orokashii ryuu no yume 2021 No Audience Performance in OYA INARIYAMA. The concert will be streamed internationally v...

D celebrates 18th anniversary with single “Draco animus” and livestream

Ziggy

21 March 2021

Online Concert

D commemorates their 18th anniversary with an exclusive release of a fan club limited single Draco animus and an internationally available no-audience livestream performance. Both the livestream and single will...

Top 15 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2020

NBT, afaenia, Mazohyst_Kyo, G Andrew White, Ziggy, edoh+ and Sizergyia

30 December 2020

Entertainment

I think we can all agree that 2020 has been quite a crazy year, right? There's a lot of canceled concerts and a whole load of things that affected the scene. Despite all the setbacks, we've seen the music indus...

D livestreams “Vampire Chronicle 2020” from historic Lockheart Castle

Midnight

25 December 2020

Online Concert, Videos

D will stream its live performance Vampire Chronicle 2020 from the enchanting Lockheart Castle on December 26. Regular viewing tickets start at 2,500 yen and are now on sale via ZAIKO. The Lockheart Castle o...

Japanese livestreams to check out in December

Midnight

5 December 2020

Online Concert, Tour

We apologize for running late with this month's roundup of livestreams. As a note, you can still watch past-streams thanks to the playback feature which allows you to view "dead" streams days after a concert ha...

ASAGI livestreams from prestigious Kanze Noh Theater, ‘Epidemic Extinction Prayer ”Amabie”‘

Midnight

8 October 2020

Online Concert, Tour

On October 9, ASAGI from D will hold an audienceless livestream entitled Epidemic Extinction Prayer ''Amabie'' from the Kanze Noh Theater. This theater that was founded in the 14th century, is not only a sta...

Drummer HIROKI (D) holds 24-hour birthday live on YouTube!

Midnight and afaenia

6 July 2020

Online Concert

As a birthday project for D's drummer HIROKI, a 24-hour live broadcast will take place on the band's official YouTube channel. The event is scheduled to start on July 18 at 21:00 and will end on the eve of his ...

D organizes project with Japan Committee for UNICEF, “Your 1 play helps protect children”

Midnight and afaenia

7 May 2020

Music Video

Visual metal band D are back on our radar with yet another charitable cause. Recently, the band announced the start of a new project with the Japan Committee for UNICEF titled Your 1 play protects children. Thr...

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