Plastic Tree Launch "Strange Fruits" Anniversary Show in 2026
Plastic Tree is taking fans on a nostalgia trip this summer with a special one-man live celebrating their legendary 1...
Doubt's Kii Project vs Mitsu Two-Man Live October 2026
A long-awaited collision is finally happening. Kii-ga-shima (鬼ヶ島), the solo project of Doubt vocalist Kii, will share...
Merry, MUCC, and 蜉蝣 Reunite for "Daisuke Matsuri" One Final Festival
Three titans of the early-2000s Visual Kei scene are stepping back together for one night only. Merry, MUCC, and 蜉蝣 (...
Royz – TRANSFORM Review: Evolution Through Sonic Chaos
Royz has never been a band content with standing still. Since their formation, they’ve carved out a distinctive niche...
LUNA SEA Honor Drummer Shnya at Emotional Farewell Service
LUNA SEA’s legendary drummer Shnya passed away in February after a brief illness, leaving an indelible mark on one of...
グラビティ Launch Official Fanclub 'STRANGER SIDE'
グラビティ (Gravity) have officially launched their first-ever fanclub, and Western supporters of the band now have a dedi...
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST – The Wasteland Review: Desolate Brutality
The Wasteland arrives as a sonic apocalypse—a bleak, uncompromising statement from NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST that feels les...
HYDE on 'JEKYLL' and Its Multiple Personalities: "It's Quite Crazy" — Exploring the Essence of an Artist
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
The Novembers Announce New EP "合奏する、エンジン"
The Novembers are gearing up for a May 2026 release with their latest EP, 合奏する、エンジン (which translates to “Ensemble En...
un autre éden Announces Second Single "conte de fées"
The solo project un autre éden—helmed by 二人静 (Futarishizuka) of Misanthrope—is gearing up to release its second singl...
0.1 no Gosan: What Happened in the Band's Controversy
The Visual Kei community has been buzzing lately about 0.1 no Gosan, and not for the reasons fans usually celebrate a...
Noiru Launches New Project EL【VAHEM】
After stints in Last Cross and Grimm Noir, vocalist Noiru is charting fresh creative territory with a bold new ventur...
GA TO CHOU Welcome Nao and Lanju as New Members
GA TO CHOU (蛾と蝶), the Visual Kei collective known for their theatrical aesthetics and dynamic sound, have strengthene...
Dokubari Guitarist Minato Announces Departure
The Visual Kei community is processing some unexpected news this week: guitarist Minato has announced his departure f...
Dir En Grey Drop "MOBS" Video From MORTAL DOWNER Album
Dir En Grey have unleashed the visual darkness of their latest album with the release of a promotional music video fo...
Dir En Grey's "Mortal Downer" Embraces Despair in 12th Album
Dir En Grey isn’t here to comfort you. With Mortal Downer, their 12th studio album released on April 8, 2026, Japan’s...
D'ESPAIRSRAY Return With First Single in 16 Years
After more than a decade and a half of silence, gothic metal pioneers D’ESPAIRSRAY are finally breaking their hiatus....
Zip.er Release Digital Best-Of Album
Zip.er are giving fans a streamlined way to dive into their catalogue with the release of a new digital best-of album...
VALHALLA Announce Year-Long Release Campaign & First Oneman Tour
VALHALLA are ramping up their presence in a major way. The Japanese Visual Kei outfit has unveiled an ambitious 12-mo...
CORPSE ANOTHER PERSON Reunites After 30-Year Hiatus
In a stunning turn of events that’s sending shockwaves through the Visual Kei community, CORPSE ANOTHER PERSON has of...