X Japan Feature in CarSensor CM, YOSHIKI Approves
X Japan, the legendary pioneers of Visual Kei, are getting the mainstream spotlight treatment in an unexpected way: a...
MALICE MIZER – merveilles l'espace Review: Gothic Elegance Captured
When MALICE MIZER released merveilles l'espace in 2002, they were operating at the intersection of their most theatri...
New Visual Kei Videos — April 2026
April 2026 is absolutely PACKED with visual kei goodness, and we're thrilled to guide you through this month's most e...
Golden Bomber – Memeshikute Review: VK Perfection
When Golden Bomber unleashed *Memeshikute* in 2009, they captured something that had been simmering beneath the surfa...
Xaa-Xaa – Akairo Review: Crimson Catharsis in 2018
Xaa-Xaa's *Akairo* arrives like a bleeding wound—visceral, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. This 2018 CD Maxi,...
GUMMY, a Girls Band of Battle-Hardened Men, Completes Bold and Stimulating Debut EP: "What Matters is That These Four Are Having Fun. We're Far From Getting Bored"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
HYDE Appears in Casillero del Diablo Wine CM: "Love and Quality are Essential for Continuing Activities Long-term"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
This Week in Visual Kei: Releases & Reunions — April 27, 2026
What a week to be a Visual Kei fan. We've got comeback stories, new material flooding in, and some of the scene's big...
DEATHGAZE – DECADE Review: A Landmark Anniversary Statement
When a band titles an album *DECADE*, they're making a statement. For DEATHGAZE, 2013's *DECADE* arrived as both a re...
KIRITO on SHIFT: Beyond the Collapse of Fixed Ideas and Dramatic Change "Whether You Open the Door or Not, the World Changes by Your Own Hand"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
Alternation of Generations: "We Want to Push the Limits of What's Technically Possible with Human Performance While Keeping It Fun"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
Alternation of Generations Release Comeback EP 'REVOLVE' Today
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
lynch. on Tokyo Garden Theatre Performance Video Release: "This Live Performance Holds a Crucial Place in Our 20-Year History"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
DIR EN GREY – MORTAL DOWNER Review: Dark Evolution
DIR EN GREY's MORTAL DOWNER arrives as a meditation on spiritual exhaustion—a sonic journey through despair that refu...
This Week in Visual Kei: Spring Announcements & New Projects — April 20, 2026
What a week for Visual Kei announcements. We're hitting that sweet spot where established acts are gearing up for sum...
X – BLUE BLOOD Review: Japanese Visual Kei's Darkest Hour
There's a palpable darkness that settles over BLUE BLOOD from its first moments—a suffocating, beautiful dread that w...
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Janne Da Arc – Singles 2 [CD+DVD] Review: Career Retrospective
When a band reaches the status of Visual Kei institution, a singles compilation becomes more than just a cash grab—it...
This Week in Visual Kei: April Releases Flood In — April 13, 2026
What a week. If you've been feeling like there's never enough time to keep up with Visual Kei releases, this past sev...
DIR EN GREY – MORTAL DOWNER Review: A Masterwork of Controlled Chaos
DIR EN GREY has never been a band to rest on laurels, and *MORTAL DOWNER* proves they're still willing to push bounda...
DIR EN GREY's New Album Finally Complete After 3 Years 10 Months: Shinya on "Presence and Experience"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.