Deshabillz Guitarist Erina "Fired" in Hilarious Band Announcement
In a tongue-in-cheek official announcement that had fans doing a double-take, Japanese Visual Kei outfit Deshabillz h...
Project U.D.M: Fresh Energy in Visual Kei's Live Scene
When a new band breaks through Japan’s notoriously competitive Visual Kei landscape, it’s worth paying attention—and ...
B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST Brings Japan's VK Elite to Paris This July
When French live producer Bertrand Torpédo first encountered Visual Kei at Germany’s Rock Am Ring festival around 200...
This Summer, Europe's Largest Visual Kei Event Comes to Paris: Producer Bertrand Torpédo on the Appeal of Visual Kei
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
変革works Unleash Full Catalog on Streaming Platforms
Next-generation radical theatrical rock is here, and 変革works aren’t holding back. The provocative outfit has official...
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After more than 15 years away from the public ear, one of the 2000s Visual Kei scene’s most compelling acts is finall...
LUNA SEA Drummer Shoya Remembered in Rhythm & Drum Magazine Memorial Issue
When LUNA SEA lost their powerhouse drummer Shoya in February at just 56 years old, the Japanese rock world lost one ...
MUCC's Fan-Voted Setlist Chaos at 2026 "MUCC Day" Special
Imagine a live setlist that jumps from a 1999 debut track to a 2023 split single collaboration, with no musical conne...
SHAZNA Set for Live Broadcast Appearance on June 22
The legendary visual kei trio SHAZNA is gearing up for a primetime appearance on one of Japan’s most engaging music p...
BabyKingdom's Forest Fantasy: 10 Years of Musical Theme Parks
BabyKingdom wrapped their spring tour finale with a message that cuts straight to the heart of their decade-long miss...
This Week in Visual Kei: Reunions, Debuts & Festival Buzz — June 15, 2026
What a week to be a Visual Kei fan. From surprise reunions to major festival announcements, the scene just keeps remi...
Henkaku WORKS Drop Anticipated Second Single
The theatrical rock landscape just got a fresh infusion of radical energy. Henkaku WORKS, the band redefining what “n...
Henkaku WORKS – ANTI JOY Review: Paradox & Provocation
Henkaku WORKS has never been a band to accept easy answers, and ANTI JOY no Kyogen to NON SAD no Shinjitsu arrives as...
PENICILLIN Revive "Romance" as Tanzaku CD for Tanabata 2026
Legendary Visual Kei pioneers PENICILLIN are marking their 30th major debut anniversary with a move that feels both n...
Verde/ Announces NEO TOKYO TRIBE Monthly Shows With Star Guest Vocalists
Verde/ is rolling out one of the season’s most exciting live concepts with their NEO TOKYO TRIBE® monthly tour kickin...
Rock Heat Wave 2026: New Nagoya Festival Unites VK Scene
Nagoya’s rock underground is about to get a major injection of energy. This August, a fresh festival concept called R...
D≒SIRE Confirm Ongoing Activities After 30-Year Reunion
It’s rare that a reunion performance becomes so much more than a one-off celebration—but that’s exactly what’s happen...
READY TO KISS Return to Roots with Ikebukuro WHITE BASE Reunion Shows
When a venue closes its doors, sometimes it reopens with deeper meaning. READY TO KISS experienced exactly that when ...
LEX Release "ELDEN RING"; Arena Show Announced
LEX just dropped a darkly humorous new single that channels the desolate atmospherics of a sprawling fantasy game wor...
MUCC's Tatsuro Gets Competitive in Hiragajan Special Broadcast
If you’ve ever watched musicians play games together and wondered what happens when Visual Kei artists go all-out com...