NOMELON NOLEMON Launch First Headlining Two-Man Tour "CANVS"
NOMELON NOLEMON is stepping into new territory with their inaugural headlining two-man live series, “CANVS”—and they’...
9GOATS BLACK OUT Announce 20th Anniversary Revival Live in May 2027
Japanese Visual Kei pioneers 9GOATS BLACK OUT are making a triumphant return to the stage. The legendary outfit has a...
MUCC's Tatsurou Discusses "Kido Airyaku": "I Wanted to Make It Intense and Distorted"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
Dark Märchen Release Two Singles to Streaming Platforms
Dark Märchen continues to expand their digital footprint with the arrival of two new singles now available across maj...
DAT Plan Four Streaming Releases Before Year's End
Visual Kei fans looking for fresh material before 2024 wraps up are in for a treat: DAT has just confirmed they’re dr...
This Week in Visual Kei: Tours, Releases & Lineup Shifts — Sept 7, 2026
It’s been a massive week in Visual Kei, folks—the kind where you can barely keep up with all the announcements flying...
Kuroyume Completes Arena Circuit with "Perfect" Tokyo Finale
Kuroyume brought their “The Perfect Days to Die” arena circuit to a triumphant close on September 6 at Tokyo Garden T...
SID – STORIES of SID Review: Legacy Meets Evolution
When a band reaches the level of SID, a compilation or retrospective release becomes more than just a greatest hits p...
Kuromitsu Unveil New Photos & "飼い猫" MV
Emerging Visual Kei outfit Kuromitsu are making waves with fresh visuals and new material as they barrel through thei...
Arlequin Welcomes New Drummer Ryo; Five-Piece Era Begins
Arlequin has officially expanded their lineup, bringing support drummer Ryo into the fold as a permanent member. The ...
DEZERT Discusses Their 15th Anniversary and First Experiment 'Alternate4': "How We Face Music and Live Going Forward"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
Hump Back Share "Soft Cave" Mini Album Details, Tour Announcement
Hump Back is gearing up for a major chapter as they unveil their third mini album Soft Cave (やわらかな洞窟), arriving Octob...
Maki Announce 2027 Nationwide Tour + KUZIRA Festival Slot
Maki are keeping momentum rolling strong with a major two-pronged announcement: a fresh nationwide tour launching nex...
ano Completes Hall Tour, Drops "Love Dive" Single
ano just wrapped up an ambitious milestone: their first-ever nationwide hall tour, capping things off with an unforge...
Ta-rot Revive Classic Tracks with 'PSYCHO' / 'Tsurushi-nin' Digital Release
Visual Kei outfit Ta-rot is charging forward with a strategic revival campaign, beginning with the September 5th digi...
GUMMY on Rock Ballad Album 'GIVE ME CHOCOLATE' and the Band's Genuine Side: "We can be ourselves without pretense. That's what GUMMY is"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.
BUCK-TICK – Seventh Heaven (1990): Classic Album Review
By 1990, Buck-Tick had already carved a distinctive niche within visual kei’s explosive early years. Yet Seventh Heav...
Visual Kei August 2026: Month in Review
August 2026 in Review: A Month of Legends, New Blood, and Surprise Comebacks
Kousuke's Halloween Immersive Solo Show Lands Oct 23
If you’ve been wondering what happened to Kousuke after his recent transition to solo activity, the answer is more in...