Paledusk Welcome John as Official Member, Release "GOLDEN GOAL"
Paledusk have made major announcements during their appearance on All Night Nippon MUSIC WEEK, unveiling both a bold ...
MUCC's YUKKE Birthday Live 2026 Embraces '90s VK Nostalgia
MUCC is pulling out all the stops for vocalist YUKKE’s 47th birthday celebration this November, and the lineup they’v...
This Week in Visual Kei: Tours & Reunions Heat Up — September 14, 2026
It’s been a banner week for Visual Kei announcements, folks. Between international tour expansions, anniversary reviv...
BLAZE Gears Up for First European Tour This October
BLAZE is taking a major step forward in their global ambitions. The Japanese visual kei outfit has announced their in...
TØ-MA Announces Third Single "BLAZE OUT" for September 25
A rising star is making serious waves before officially stepping into the spotlight. TØ-MA, a 2.5-dimensional singer ...
PIERROT – 「PARADOX」 Review: A Masterwork Retrospective
When a band has navigated the treacherous landscape of Japanese visual kei for as long as PIERROT has, a retrospectiv...
ABC vs Janne Respect Cover 2man Live Announces Final Show
The star-studded tribute project ABC vs Janne is coming to an end—but not before one massive final celebration. Follo...
Fatüm Announces "Vox Dei II" Showcase & Venue-Exclusive Album
Fatüm’s second Demonstration Showcase is almost here, and the magia-infused gothic unit has one more reason to get yo...
MUCC's LuV Together 2026: Mouri's VK Family Reunion Begins
When MUCC decided to move their curated festival deeper into heartland Japan, they weren’t just changing venues—they ...
f5ve Add Brisbane Date to Australia Tour 2026
The demand is real—f5ve’s Australian fanbase just proved it in the most definitive way possible. Following the near-i...
NOMELON NOLEMON Launch First Headlining Two-Man Tour "CANVS"
NOMELON NOLEMON is stepping into new territory with their inaugural headlining two-man live series, “CANVS”—and they’...
9GOATS BLACK OUT Announce 20th Anniversary Revival Live in May 2027
Japanese Visual Kei pioneers 9GOATS BLACK OUT are making a triumphant return to the stage. The legendary outfit has a...
MUCC's Tatsurou Discusses "Kido Airyaku": "I Wanted to Make It Intense and Distorted"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
Dark Märchen Release Two Singles to Streaming Platforms
Dark Märchen continues to expand their digital footprint with the arrival of two new singles now available across maj...
DAT Plan Four Streaming Releases Before Year's End
Visual Kei fans looking for fresh material before 2024 wraps up are in for a treat: DAT has just confirmed they’re dr...
This Week in Visual Kei: Tours, Releases & Lineup Shifts — Sept 7, 2026
It’s been a massive week in Visual Kei, folks—the kind where you can barely keep up with all the announcements flying...
Kuroyume Completes Arena Circuit with "Perfect" Tokyo Finale
Kuroyume brought their “The Perfect Days to Die” arena circuit to a triumphant close on September 6 at Tokyo Garden T...
SID – STORIES of SID Review: Legacy Meets Evolution
When a band reaches the level of SID, a compilation or retrospective release becomes more than just a greatest hits p...
Kuromitsu Unveil New Photos & "飼い猫" MV
Emerging Visual Kei outfit Kuromitsu are making waves with fresh visuals and new material as they barrel through thei...
Arlequin Welcomes New Drummer Ryo; Five-Piece Era Begins
Arlequin has officially expanded their lineup, bringing support drummer Ryo into the fold as a permanent member. The ...