Ryo Trackmaker Releases "TOXIC" Single
Former Girugamesh drummer Ryo Trackmaker is back with fresh material—and it's called "TOXIC." The solo artist, best k...
LUNA SEA Launch 2026 National Tour in Honour of Late Drummer Shnya
In a deeply moving turn of events, legendary Visual Kei pioneers LUNA SEA have announced a comprehensive 2026 nat...
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 **〈Alleyway S...
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 Fou...
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's mos...
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 S...
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 performance...
KIZU Announce New Album Gokuraku yori Gokujou no Ame
Japanese visual kei outfit KIZU is set to deliver a striking new full-length album this spring. *Gokuraku yori Gokujo...
DIR EN GREY Announce MORTAL DOWNER Album for April 2026
DIR EN GREY are returning with a brand new full-length album, **MORTAL DOWNER**, set to drop on **April 8, 2026**—mar...
DIAURA Announce INCOMPLETE III 15th Anniversary Compilation
After 15 years of pushing the boundaries of Visual Kei, DIAURA is celebrating their milestone anniversary with the re...
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 of 25...
DIAURA – Ephemeral Review: Their Finest Hour Yet
Fifteen years into their career, DIAURA have earned the right to call a release Ephemeral — because everything they 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 drummer L...
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~Ciel a...
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 high ...
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 marks h...
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 Tegoshi...
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-kind ...
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 announc...