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Experience D’s 20th anniversary concert “Kekkai Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days” on Blu-ray, DVD

9 April 2024

Visual kei band "D" concluded their 20th-anniversary tour with a sold-out 2-day performance, "Kekkai" Grand Final Toyosu PIT 2Days on March 7 and 8, 2024. If you couldn't attend these landmark concerts ...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2023

Erica, Nori, Astrid and Kayla

1 January 2024

Entertainment

With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 2: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

26 December 2023

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Interview with Japanese Visual Metal part 1: Moi dix Mois, Versailles, D, Matenrou Opera

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

22 December 2023

Interview

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

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

Erica

28 June 2023

New Look, Releases

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 and event

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 and event

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...

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