DEZERT Discusses Their 15th Anniversary and First Experiment 'Alternate4': "How We Face Music and Live Going Forward"

This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.

Hump Back Share "Soft Cave" Mini Album Details, Tour Announcement

Hump Back is gearing up for a major chapter as they unveil their third mini album Soft Cave (やわらかな洞窟), arriving Octob...

Maki Announce 2027 Nationwide Tour + KUZIRA Festival Slot

Maki are keeping momentum rolling strong with a major two-pronged announcement: a fresh nationwide tour launching nex...

ano Completes Hall Tour, Drops "Love Dive" Single

ano just wrapped up an ambitious milestone: their first-ever nationwide hall tour, capping things off with an unforge...

Ta-rot Revive Classic Tracks with 'PSYCHO' / 'Tsurushi-nin' Digital Release

Visual Kei outfit Ta-rot is charging forward with a strategic revival campaign, beginning with the September 5th digi...

GUMMY on Rock Ballad Album 'GIVE ME CHOCOLATE' and the Band's Genuine Side: "We can be ourselves without pretense. That's what GUMMY is"

This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.

BUCK-TICK – Seventh Heaven (1990): Classic Album Review

By 1990, Buck-Tick had already carved a distinctive niche within visual kei’s explosive early years. Yet Seventh Heav...

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Kousuke's Halloween Immersive Solo Show Lands Oct 23

If you’ve been wondering what happened to Kousuke after his recent transition to solo activity, the answer is more in...

VINYL Head to Hokkaido for First Tour; "Now Is Everything"

Sometimes the most powerful statement a band can make isn’t about what comes next—it’s about what’s happening right n...

This Week in Visual Kei: Albums, Tours & Band News — August 31, 2026

It’s been a packed week in the Visual Kei sphere, and honestly, it feels like every corner of the scene has something...

kurayamisaka Zepp DiverCity Live to Stream Nationwide

kurayamisaka has just secured a massive milestone: their biggest-capacity solo performance will now reach fans across...

Zilqy Drop Fastest Track Yet From Debut Album "Birth of Riot"

Zilqy are ramping up the intensity ahead of their first full-length album, dropping a scorching new single that pushe...

Ambition Label Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with Two-Day Event

Ambition, the independent Visual Kei label that’s been quietly building momentum in the underground scene, is marking...

Puppet†Dim – DEMO Review: A Haunting Return to Form

When a band chooses to release a demo in 2026, it’s rarely an accident—and Puppet†Dim’s decision to return with DEMO ...

Mishisan Hosts Second Niconico Radio Show with DASEIN & ν[NEU]

Visual Kei fans tuning into Niconico on September 29th are in for a treat—Mishisan from LOOP ASH is back with the sec...

WHISPER OUT LOUD Announces KEYS IN PURPLE vol.4 Event

WHISPER OUT LOUD is taking control of their own stage with the announcement of KEYS IN PURPLE vol.4, a two-day event ...

黒蜜 Grant Fan's Guitar Wish in Surprise Live Collab

What if your favorite band showed up to teach you guitar in person? That’s exactly what happened for one lucky fan of...

V-Entai TV Broadcasts DIFFERENT:ACCOUNT "Mirai e no Hashi" vol.4

Japan’s Visual Kei community is getting a fresh broadcast experience. V-Entai, the pioneering Nagoya-based VK televis...