umbrella Announce 2026 Osaka Showcase with Merry, The Aza Aza, Arimura Ryutarou
Osaka-based visual rock outfit **umbrella** has confirmed the return of their annual self-curated event **〈Alley...
BugLug Release New Single "Original Not Found" July 2026
BugLug is gearing up to unleash fresh material this summer with the arrival of their new single "Original Not Fo...
Epic VK Ballads That Never Overstay Their Welcome
Ever found yourself shocked when a song clocking in at 8+ minutes ends, only to realize the time flew by? That's the ...
the GazettE's Aoi Exits Band Amid Unresolved Circumstances
The visual kei world is reeling from unexpected news: guitarist Aoi has departed from the GazettE, one of Japan'...
HYDE Announces 'Jekyll and HYDE in Salzburg' Photo Collection
HYDE continues his Austrian renaissance with the announcement of a second photo collection, *Jekyll and HYDE in ...
LUNA SEA Honor Late Drummer Shnya, Announce 33-Show National Tour
In one of the most emotionally resonant moments in recent Visual Kei history, LUNA SEA held a rescheduled perfor...
NIGHTMARE – √25 Review: 25 Years of Visual Kei Royalty
Some anniversaries feel like obligations. NIGHTMARE's 25th is not one of them. √25 — read it as the square root ...
DIAURA – Ephemeral Review: Their Finest Hour Yet
Fifteen years into their career, DIAURA have earned the right to call a release Ephemeral — because everything t...
THE_PiTY. Say Goodbye to Drummer LEN as Band Enters New Chapter
THE_PiTY. is moving forward as a three-piece. The Tokyo-based visual kei outfit announced this morning that drum...
HYDE Brings Unrelenting Energy to Brooklyn Steel—A Thanksgiving Eve Masterclass
On the eve of Thanksgiving, legendary vocalist HYDE—best known as the frontman of Visual Kei pioneers L'Arc~en~C...
YOSHIKI Takes Paris Fashion Week by Storm with Cinematic MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS Debut
X JAPAN's visionary leader YOSHIKI just proved he's not just a rock icon—he's a global creative force reshaping ...
YOSHIKI Makes Historic Return to the Stage at 2025 MLB Opening Day in Tokyo
One of Japan's most iconic musicians is stepping into the spotlight for a moment that transcends music—and it ma...
XY Expands to 14 Members with Yuya Tegoshi; Reimagined "Crazy Love" Drops Today
YOSHIKI's supergroup XY just made a major power move. The 14-member ensemble—now featuring NEWS vocalist Yuya Te...
YOSHIKI's Yoshikitty Returns to Sanrio Character Ranking for 11th Consecutive Year—Vote Now
In a delightful crossover between Japanese cute culture and international rock royalty, Yoshikitty—the one-of-a-...
YOSHIKI Launches "Scarlet Army" Global Fan Club with Meet & Greet Contest
YOSHIKI is taking fan engagement to the next level. The legendary X Japan drummer and composer has officially an...
ASP's "Terminal Disease" Is Actually a Cure: How WACK's Punks Found Their Sound
When ASP dropped their debut with a deliberately provocative title, it felt like shock value masking growing pai...
HYDE Brings Halloween Spectacle to Japan Tour Finale at Makuhari Messe
HYDE—the legendary vocalist of L'Arc-en-Ciel and acclaimed solo artist—delivered a career-defining performance o...