LUNA SEA Drummer Shoya Remembered in Rhythm & Drum Magazine Memorial Issue
When LUNA SEA lost their powerhouse drummer Shoya in February at just 56 years old, the Japanese rock world lost one ...
MUCC's Fan-Voted Setlist Chaos at 2026 "MUCC Day" Special
Imagine a live setlist that jumps from a 1999 debut track to a 2023 split single collaboration, with no musical conne...
SHAZNA Set for Live Broadcast Appearance on June 22
The legendary visual kei trio SHAZNA is gearing up for a primetime appearance on one of Japan’s most engaging music p...
BabyKingdom's Forest Fantasy: 10 Years of Musical Theme Parks
BabyKingdom wrapped their spring tour finale with a message that cuts straight to the heart of their decade-long miss...
This Week in Visual Kei: Reunions, Debuts & Festival Buzz — June 15, 2026
What a week to be a Visual Kei fan. From surprise reunions to major festival announcements, the scene just keeps remi...
Henkaku WORKS Drop Anticipated Second Single
The theatrical rock landscape just got a fresh infusion of radical energy. Henkaku WORKS, the band redefining what “n...
Henkaku WORKS – ANTI JOY Review: Paradox & Provocation
Henkaku WORKS has never been a band to accept easy answers, and ANTI JOY no Kyogen to NON SAD no Shinjitsu arrives as...
PENICILLIN Revive "Romance" as Tanzaku CD for Tanabata 2026
Legendary Visual Kei pioneers PENICILLIN are marking their 30th major debut anniversary with a move that feels both n...
Verde/ Announces NEO TOKYO TRIBE Monthly Shows With Star Guest Vocalists
Verde/ is rolling out one of the season’s most exciting live concepts with their NEO TOKYO TRIBE® monthly tour kickin...
Rock Heat Wave 2026: New Nagoya Festival Unites VK Scene
Nagoya’s rock underground is about to get a major injection of energy. This August, a fresh festival concept called R...
D≒SIRE Confirm Ongoing Activities After 30-Year Reunion
It’s rare that a reunion performance becomes so much more than a one-off celebration—but that’s exactly what’s happen...
READY TO KISS Return to Roots with Ikebukuro WHITE BASE Reunion Shows
When a venue closes its doors, sometimes it reopens with deeper meaning. READY TO KISS experienced exactly that when ...
LEX Release "ELDEN RING"; Arena Show Announced
LEX just dropped a darkly humorous new single that channels the desolate atmospherics of a sprawling fantasy game wor...
MUCC's Tatsuro Gets Competitive in Hiragajan Special Broadcast
If you’ve ever watched musicians play games together and wondered what happens when Visual Kei artists go all-out com...
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...