D'ESPAIRSRAY Return With First Single in 16 Years
After more than a decade and a half of silence, gothic metal pioneers D’ESPAIRSRAY are finally breaking their hiatus....
Zip.er Release Digital Best-Of Album
Zip.er are giving fans a streamlined way to dive into their catalogue with the release of a new digital best-of album...
VALHALLA Announce Year-Long Release Campaign & First Oneman Tour
VALHALLA are ramping up their presence in a major way. The Japanese Visual Kei outfit has unveiled an ambitious 12-mo...
CORPSE ANOTHER PERSON Reunites After 30-Year Hiatus
In a stunning turn of events that’s sending shockwaves through the Visual Kei community, CORPSE ANOTHER PERSON has of...
MUCC to Appear on いじくりROCKS! + Quest Live Plans
After nearly a year apart, MUCC—one of Visual Kei’s most enduring and influential acts—will reunite all three members...
This Week in Visual Kei: Legacy & Renewal — May 11, 2026
What a week for the VK calendar. We’ve had legends cementing their legacies, fresh faces making bold moves, and a few...
Kuroyume Reimagines '90s Classics with CORKSCREW 2026 & Drug TReatment 2026
Legendary Japanese rock duo Kuroyume is making a bold creative statement with their first-ever self-cover project: co...
Verde/ Unveils New Look, Launches Tokyo Monthly Live Tour
Verde/ is hitting reset with a bold visual refresh and an ambitious new live series that promises to shake up Tokyo’s...
Jin-Machine Announce New Lineup with Official Member Inductions
Jin-Machine has officially welcomed two longtime support musicians into the fold, marking a significant milestone for...
Nietzsche Reveal New Look, Announce 2026 Anniversary Shows
Kansai-based visual kei outfit Nietzsche are making waves this spring with a striking new visual reveal and two major...
ASAGI – LEVEL INFINITY (2025) Review: Ambitious and Essential
ASAGI’s 2025 album LEVEL INFINITY is one that refuses to play it safe—and that’s precisely what makes it essential. F...
THE BEETHOVEN Unveil "Angel" Single & 13th Anniversary Tour
THE BEETHOVEN are celebrating 13 years as a band with a bang—a brand new single and a full-scale anniversary tour hit...
KISAKI Celebrates 50th Birthday with Album & Final Masquerade Tour
For over three decades, KISAKI has been a godfather figure in Visual Kei—one of the genre’s true architects and a con...
Sakura Zensen Sell Out Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall Show
The momentum behind one of Japan’s most distinctive acts shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Sakura Zensen, th...
Doubt × RAZOR × SCREW Team Up for July 2026 Festival
Three legendary Visual Kei pillars are joining forces for what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Doubt, RAZOR, and...
Deshabillz Sell Out Debut Single, Announce Nationwide Tour & REI Birthday Bash
Deshabillz are riding a wave of momentum following the swift sellout of their debut 8cm single “Mariana Snailfish” an...
LIZA Debut Shocking "GRIMY CHOCOLATE" MV at Festival
When LIZA took the stage at HOLIDAY SHINJUKU’s “LIZA FEST” on May 2nd, nobody quite expected what came next. After cl...
MUCC Mark 29 Years with Major H2 2026 Live Schedule
On May 4th, legendary Visual Kei outfit MUCC celebrated their 29th anniversary—and they came bearing gifts for fans. ...
FEST. INAZUMA 2026 Lineup Revealed: abingdon boys school, T.M.Revolution & More
Shiga Prefecture’s largest outdoor music festival is back with a fresh identity. FEST. INAZUMA 2026—formerly known as...
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Announce Final Live at Shibuya O-EAST
After 15 years of pushing the boundaries of Visual Kei, THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S are ready to close the chapter on one of ...