shallm Release "Anti After School" Concept EP & MV
shallm has stepped into a bold new chapter with the September 23 release of their debut concept EP Anti After School—...
VKDJ Returns for Vol.2 Visual Rock Streaming Party
Mark your calendars: the second installment of VKDJ is touching down on September 26, bringing another dose of visual...
Four Bands Launch "Reiwa Sofubi" Movement with Autumn Tour
Four Visual Kei acts are breathing new life into a sound that defined the early 2000s Japanese rock scene. The Benjam...
This Week in Visual Kei: Anniversaries, Reunions & New Chapters — September 21, 2026
What a week for Visual Kei. We’ve witnessed legacy acts reclaiming the spotlight, fresh chapters unfolding for establ...
NIGHTMARE – Kyokuyakou Review: Visual Kei Legends Return
After a quarter-century anchoring the visual kei landscape, NIGHTMARE refuses to fade into nostalgia. Kyokuyakou arri...
SHAZNA's "Melty Love" Returns for 30th Anniversary
SHAZNA is marking three decades in the game with a nostalgia-laden revival of one of their biggest hits. The legendar...
GLAY Return with 18th Album "Tabisuru Riyuu wo Machininagara"
GLAY are back with fresh material. The legendary Japanese rock act has announced their 18th studio album, Tabisuru Ri...
GLAY's HISASHI Makes First Guest Appearance on いじくりROCKS
One of Japan’s most enduring rock institutions is heading to the streaming spotlight next week. GLAY’s legendary guit...
DEXCORE Announce December Extra Shows Ahead of 10th Anniversary
As DEXCORE gear up to celebrate a decade in the Visual Kei scene this October, the band has revealed plans to cap off...
INORAN Returns to Asia After 10 Years; Grand Final Looms
After a decade away from the stages of Taiwan and Hong Kong, INORAN—guitarist and founding member of Visual Kei legen...
Paledusk Welcome John as Official Member, Release "GOLDEN GOAL"
Paledusk have made major announcements during their appearance on All Night Nippon MUSIC WEEK, unveiling both a bold ...
MUCC's YUKKE Birthday Live 2026 Embraces '90s VK Nostalgia
MUCC is pulling out all the stops for vocalist YUKKE’s 47th birthday celebration this November, and the lineup they’v...
This Week in Visual Kei: Tours & Reunions Heat Up — September 14, 2026
It’s been a banner week for Visual Kei announcements, folks. Between international tour expansions, anniversary reviv...
BLAZE Gears Up for First European Tour This October
BLAZE is taking a major step forward in their global ambitions. The Japanese visual kei outfit has announced their in...
TØ-MA Announces Third Single "BLAZE OUT" for September 25
A rising star is making serious waves before officially stepping into the spotlight. TØ-MA, a 2.5-dimensional singer ...
PIERROT – 「PARADOX」 Review: A Masterwork Retrospective
When a band has navigated the treacherous landscape of Japanese visual kei for as long as PIERROT has, a retrospectiv...
ABC vs Janne Respect Cover 2man Live Announces Final Show
The star-studded tribute project ABC vs Janne is coming to an end—but not before one massive final celebration. Follo...
Fatüm Announces "Vox Dei II" Showcase & Venue-Exclusive Album
Fatüm’s second Demonstration Showcase is almost here, and the magia-infused gothic unit has one more reason to get yo...
MUCC's LuV Together 2026: Mouri's VK Family Reunion Begins
When MUCC decided to move their curated festival deeper into heartland Japan, they weren’t just changing venues—they ...
f5ve Add Brisbane Date to Australia Tour 2026
The demand is real—f5ve’s Australian fanbase just proved it in the most definitive way possible. Following the near-i...