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Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025

Erica, NBT, Jack, Mazohyst_Kyo and Jorge M.

Jan 19, 2026

Welcome to our annual JROCK NEWS Top 10 ranking! Each year, we strive to highlight the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who made waves, and 2025 was a fiercely competitive year. From ambitious worldwide tou...

JLOCKS haircare partners with visual kei legends for ultimate rockstar products

Erica, NBT and Rin

Apr 1, 2025

Entertainment

Since the dawn of Jrock, fans have strived to recreate the epic hairstyles they see on stage. Now, achieving that iconic look is easier than ever, no stylist required! Enter JLOCKS, the ultimate haircare line f...

General ticket sales start for KAMIJO “THE AMERICAS TOUR 2025 -MASTERPIECE-“

Azael Dredgen Yor

Feb 21, 2025

Tour and event

On February 22, general ticket sales open for KAMIJO's upcoming overseas tour "THE AMERICAS TOUR 2025 -MASTERPIECE-", scheduled from May 24 to June 1, 2025. The tour will visit cities including São Paulo, Santi...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack

Jan 2, 2025

Entertainment

Our 2024 top list honors the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who defined the year with groundbreaking achievements and boundary-pushing creativity. These musicians didn’t just transcend borders—they redefi...

KAMIJO heads for Europe tour 2024 “The Anthem”

NBT

Feb 17, 2024

Tour and event

Excitement surges as KAMIJO announces details on his European tour for 2024, spanning seven cities. Titled 'KAMIJO Europa Tour 2024 "The Anthem"', the tour offers an opportunity for fans to experience KAMIJO li...

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

Peertje, Rin and afaenia

Dec 26, 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

Dec 22, 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 ...

Versailles’ single “VOGUE” marks first release in over a decade

Astrid

May 20, 2023

Releases, Tour and event

Amidst the start of Versailles' summer tour Varoque, the band will release the single VOGUE on June 21.The single contains VOGUE and Wrath of Thunder, along with instrumental versions. Vocalist KAMIJO worke...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2022

NBT, Erica, Rin, Nori and G Andrew White

Dec 29, 2022

Entertainment

This year has been quite a special one, with Japan opening up to the world again, and at the same time, we saw more Japanese bands seeking to perform abroad.Our toplist for the year 2022 gathers notable vis...

Interview with HAKUEI and KAMIJO: A talk between 2 charming musicians

Dorian and Rin

Mar 11, 2022

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 ...

Versailles celebrates 15th anniversary with free full concert and more

Erica

Jan 6, 2022

Music Video

Fans of philharmonic metal group Versailles rejoice! In honor of the band's 15th anniversary, Warner Music Japan released an enviable collection of Versailles content to stream on YouTube for free.Offerings...

Top 15 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2021

NBT, Dorian, NoMusicNoReason, Erica, G Andrew White, Sizergyia, Mazohyst_Kyo and Ziggy

Dec 30, 2021

Entertainment

We're not sure if the world has gotten any better this year, however, thanks to the amazing music and related activities that kept our spirits up, we're ready to move on to the next year!To end this unprece...

KAMIJO streams free concert with Versailles, LAREINE, NEW SODMY

Erica and Rin

Jul 1, 2021

Online Concert

Prince of all things gothic KAMIJO has yet another spell to cast on us. On July 3, he will rewind the clock to a time when all of KAMIJO's bands made a miraculous return, to premiere on YouTube!On July 3 at...

KAMIJO puts all his strength into single “Behind The Mask”

Rin

Apr 30, 2021

Releases

KAMIJO (from the band Versailles) has spent at least a year putting all his strength into the compositions of the 12th single, "Behind The Mask". The single includes the songs "Behind The Mask" and "Vampire Roc...

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