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...
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 pains. T...
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 on Oct...
Brit-Japanese Punk Collective STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD Scores Dream Year-End Slot at J's Shibuya Mega-Event
It's the kind of opportunity most emerging bands can only dream about: as 2025 winds down, the Brit-Japanese punk out...
JaME's 2025 Staff Picks Playlist: The Year's Best Tracks Across J-Rock, Metal & Beyond
If you're the type to let great music slip through the cracks during a busy year, JaME has your back. The legendary J...
YOSHIKI's 2026 Classical Concerts Get Extended Lottery Window After Technical Issues
If you've been trying to snag tickets to YOSHIKI's highly anticipated classical concerts and hit a payment wall, you'...
HYDE Brings Orchestral Elegance to JEKYLL Tour—and YOSHIKI Crashes the Party
If you thought HYDE's solo work couldn't get any more sophisticated, think again. The L'Arc~en~Ciel frontman's ongoin...
Yakouchu Unveils Haunting New Video for "adora"
Japanese Visual Kei act Yakouchu (夜光蟲) is back with fresh material, dropping a brand-new music video for their latest...
sukekiyo Drops New Single "possess" and Announces August 2026 Tour Dates
Dark wave pioneers sukekiyo are back with fresh material. The band has released a new digital single titled "possess"...