This Week in Visual Kei: Album Drops & Anniversary Moments — July 13, 2026
It’s been a week of celebration in Visual Kei, with established acts marking major milestones while fresh faces conti...
花少年バディーズ Host 'Hanakaku' Festival with Metronome, DOG inThePWO, Ensoku
Visual Kei collective 花少年バディーズ (Hana Shounen Buddies) are bringing a floral-themed summer spectacle to Tokyo’s histor...
Verde/ – Reimei/ Review: A Dawn Statement
Verde/ have always operated in the liminal space between aggression and beauty—the sweet spot where Visual Kei’s thea...
黒蜜 Host Special "黒蜜の日" Event in Tokyo
Fresh off their ambitious 47-prefecture nationwide tour, emerging Visual Kei act 黒蜜 (Kurogomitsu) are doubling down o...
山内総一郎 Unveils Solo Debut Album 'A' With "Beautiful Notes"
Visual Kei fans have reason to celebrate—山内総一郎 is stepping into the spotlight with his highly anticipated solo debut....
T.M.Revolution Returns to THE FIRST TAKE for 30th Anniversary
Three decades into one of Japanese rock’s most enduring careers, T.M.Revolution is marking his milestone 30th anniver...
CHAQLA. Final Studio Broadcast: Members Cook Gyoza & Spill Secrets
After six months of intimate studio conversations, CHAQLA. is bringing their regular live broadcast series to a symbo...
SID Release First Fan-Voted Best Album After 24 Years
After nearly a quarter-century as one of Visual Kei’s most consistent acts, SID is marking a major milestone: their f...
Mazari Release First Artist Book with Four Cover Variants
Nagoya’s most enigmatic dark idol collective is stepping deeper into the spotlight with the release of their debut ar...
vistlip Announce 2026 Live Schedule Ahead of 20th Anniversary
With their 20th anniversary looming in 2027, vistlip are ramping up the momentum—and their live schedule to match. Fr...
Toshl on Album 'IM A SINGER VOL.4': The Pure Heart of Ryuugen Toshl — "It's That Bright, Fun, and Happy Thank You Feeling"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
Ricky Joins Harezaの日 Festival Lineup for August 2nd
Summer just got hotter in Ikebukuro. Ricky, the veteran vocalist behind two decades of Kamen Rider soundtrack dominan...
This Week in Visual Kei: Anniversary Tours & New Music — July 6, 2026
What a week for Visual Kei. We’ve got bands celebrating milestones, fresh releases dropping left and right, and the l...
Verde/ Announces 3rd Anniversary Tour "Pale Black/BLACK DAWN"
Verde/ is marking three years since their inception with an ambitious nationwide tour that promises to be both a retr...
lynch. – CLIMAX Review: Visual Kei Titans Reach Peak Form
After more than two decades of relentless evolution, lynch. arrives at CLIMAX—an album title that demands to be read ...
Fatüm's September Showcase Sells Out VIP Tickets in Hours
The hype around Fatüm’s second Demonstration Showcase is already reaching fever pitch—VIP tickets sold out the moment...
ASAGI Unveils "NAKED HEART IGNITION" Feat. HIROKI
There’s a special kind of magic when Visual Kei artists collaborate to celebrate one another—and ASAGI is about to de...
KAMIJO Plans New York Show, Europe Tour & Special Guest
The aristocratic vocalist is ramping up his international presence with an exciting slate of announcements. KAMIJO, b...
DEZERT Unveil Striking New Artist Photos & 15th Anniversary Hall Tour
DEZERT has revealed a bold new artist photograph that strips away visual excess to showcase the raw presence of the b...
the god and death stars Release Reinterpreted EP with New Lineup
the god and death stars have marked a significant milestone by releasing their first record with a revamped four-piec...