VAMPS Archives

Report: HYDE creates art in motion at Heian Shrine

7 August 2021

HYDE celebrated his 20th anniversary as a solo artist with a two-day concert at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, on July 31 and August 1. The dazzling event entertained a live audience and was also streamed virtually wor...

Yoshiki and HYDE premiers “Red Swan” on TV Asahi

edoh+

29 September 2018

Releases

The long full version of the new Attack on Titan theme song, Red Swan by Yoshiki and HYDE was premiered on TV Asahi's Music Station Ultra Fes 2018 program on September 17. Red Swan is due for October 3 worldwid...

Lose lifesavings in style with custom HYDE credit card

edoh+

1 September 2018

Entertainment

Japanese credit card company Life CARD has issued a new range of HYDE adorned card range so you can take him out and about in your purses and wallets. This collection has five designs, ranging from HYDE's simpl...

Solo HYDE is back after 12 years with “WHO’S GONNA SAVE US” and “AFTER LIGHT”

edoh+

20 June 2018

Music Video, Releases

After VAMPS' sudden announcement of a hiatus on December 2017, HYDE is back on the solo project with two singles titled WHO'S GONNA SAVE US and AFTER LIGHT. On top of these new singles, he has announced a tour ...

The Hyde cosplay which caused avalanche of double takes

edoh+

11 April 2018

Entertainment

Simply known as MIRUME on Twitter, this cosplayer's portrayal of Hyde made us do a double take during our daily Twitter scrolling routine. The likeness of MIRUME with the frontman of L'Arc~en~Ciel is truly unca...

Most influential Jrockers of 2017

edoh+

29 December 2017

Entertainment

We've curated a shortlist of the most influential Jrockers and bands of 2017 to celebrate the work they have done in in this year. It was incredibly difficult to condense it into a small list, but we believe th...

VAMPS announce sudden hiatus starting from December 2017

Sizergyia

8 December 2017

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

VAMPS undoubtedly have a massive presence regardless of what they're doing but now the band have abruptly announced that they will go on hiatus as of this month. The announcement states, in a rather poetic w...

Top 15 visual kei and Japanese acts of 2017

NBT

4 December 2017

Entertainment

The year of 2017 is no exception when it comes to our tradition of looking back on all the greatest visual kei and Japanese acts of the year! What we have for you today are two lists compiling the best acts we ...

VAMPS surprise and tease us with headlining US tour dates and Calling music video preview

Ziggy

19 March 2017

Music Video, Tour and event

Last month it was announced that VAMPS would be joining American metalcore band, I Prevail, as supporting act on their US tour this year. A month later after that announcement, and VAMPS have announced the addi...

VAMPS take you to the UNDERWORLD with new single, album, and Japanese tour!

Ziggy

21 February 2017

Releases, Tour and event

VAMPS have officially announced that after two and a half years since their last album release, BLOODSUCKERS, a new album is coming your way! The new album, UNDERWORLD, is set to release April 26. The album has...

What music do Japanese people like?

NBT

1 December 2016

Entertainment, Japan, Videos

During a stroll around the street of Japan, YouTuber That Japanese Man Yuta asks Japanese people what music they like. In a nation where pop music is clearly dominating the market, it seems like rock music and ...

Shock and awe with Vamps’ performance at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre

Mazohyst_Kyo

15 November 2016

Report and review

Right after their annual Halloween Party, the duo of Hyde and KAZ hit state side with a bit of shock and awe from Vamps' performance at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre. Your friendly neighborhood Mazo was there. No...

VAMPS HALLOWEEN PARTY 2016 costume photos roundup

edoh+

23 October 2016

Entertainment

Every year, VAMPS would religiously hold HALLOWEEN PARTY to celebrate Japan's favourite dress up holiday. We saw how much everyone enjoyed Hyde's cosplay as Harlequin from Suicide Squad from this year, so we've...

VAMPS to hit US, Canada and Mexico next month plus special guest Citizen Zero

edoh+

20 October 2016

New Look, Tour and event

VAMPS will be touring North America starting this November for six dates, starting from San Franciso and ending in Chicago. They will joined by special guest Citizen Zero from Detroit who have influences from V...

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