Akari Shirase Launches Music Career with "Flavor" EP
Content creator Akari Shirase is officially stepping into the music industry. Known across TikTok as “azatokka~” (lit...
KIRITO Completes "THE SHIFT COMPLETE" Tour with Emotional Final
On June 7th, KIRITO brought his “THE SHIFT COMPLETE” tour to a close at EX THEATER ROPPONGI in Tokyo, delivering a pe...
This Week in Visual Kei: Anniversaries, Hiatuses & New Eras — June 8, 2026
What a week. We’re talking milestone celebrations, unexpected goodbyes, and enough new music to keep your playlist sp...
E.T – Tribe Review: Dark Synth Fury Returns in 2026
E.T’s return with “Tribe” marks a significant moment for the project—a statement of intent that arrives with the weig...
Mastermind Opera Achieve Unprecedented 8-Year PURE ROCK JAPAN Streak
One of Japan’s most prestigious metal live festivals is about to witness a historic milestone. PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE, ...
Ricky.A.P Returns with Acoustic Summer Dinner Show in August
Ricky.A.P is turning up the heat this summer with a decidedly elegant twist. The Visual Kei soloist behind the legend...
Damian Hamada's Creatures Premiere "Vampire's Daughter" Lyric Video
The legendary heavy metal outfit Damian Hamada’s Creatures is ramping up momentum with a lyric video premiere and an ...
FEST. INAZUMA 2026 Reveals Phase 2 Lineup
Lake Biwa’s biggest autumn music festival is back with an expanded artist roster—and the second wave of announcements...
Crack6 (Sensei/PENICILLIN) Announces 'Silentia' Release
Crack6 is gearing up for a major release with Silentia, the latest project from Sensei, the bassist and founding memb...
HYDE Discusses JEKYLL Album in Vienna Interview
HYDE, the legendary vocalist of L’Arc~en~Ciel, sat down for an exclusive interview ahead of the final show of his orc...
Minus Jin-Say Orchestra Streams 109 Songs Across 5 Albums
Minus Jin-Say Orchestra is making a major move for Western accessibility this June. The Tokyo-based Visual Kei ensemb...
SIX LOUNGE Announce Free Streaming Studio Live & 2026 Tour Dates
SIX LOUNGE is giving fans a chance to catch them live from the comfort of their homes this week. The Tokyo-based outf...
T.M.Revolution Performs "Jūōbujin Dandivaine" Anime Theme
A legendary voice in Japanese rock just landed one of next year’s most anticipated anime projects. T.M.Revolution—the...
DIR EN GREY Tokyo Tour Performance Report: An Intense 90-Minute Show Brimming with Unparalleled Charm and Musical Excellence
This interview was originally published in Japanese on spice.eplus.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
Misui's Amane Unveils First Solo Single at Birthday Show
Misui’s main composer is stepping into the spotlight with a solo venture. Amane, the band’s principal songwriter and ...
Buck-Tick Drummer Yagami Toll Celebrates 64th Birthday Live in 2026
Buck-Tick isn’t slowing down—and neither is their legendary drummer. The Visual Kei pioneers have announced a special...
Verde/ Unleashes "Static Eden" with Hyperpop-Infused Metalcore
Verde/ is pushing into bold new territory with “Static Eden,” a devastating single that merges the band’s signature p...
DEZERT Kick Off 15th Anniversary with New Album & Nationwide Tour
Dark visual outfit DEZERT are marking a major milestone this year—and they’re not holding back. The band announced th...
Kizu Announces Hiatus in 2027 After Final Album & Tour
The visual rock world just got heavier news. Kizu, the acclaimed four-piece known for their atmospheric soundscapes a...
キズ Announce Activity Hiatus in February 2027
After nearly a decade of raw emotional intensity, キズ (Kizu) has announced they will enter a partial activity hiatus b...