Visual Kei Record Labels
The indie labels, major imprints, and sub-labels behind the scene — who they are, where they're based, and the bands they've built. Data sourced from vk.gy.
PS COMPANY (PSC)
One of the most influential indie labels of the 2000s VK boom. Responsible for breaking the GazettE, ALICE NINE., and a generation of acts that defined the scene internationally.
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FREE-WILL
One of the longest-running indie labels in VK. Home to Dir en grey during their formative indie years, and still active today through KIZU and MERRY.
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DANGER CRUE
Founded in 1981 and one of the oldest labels in Japanese rock. Part of the MAVERICK DC GROUP umbrella and home to an enormous roster of VK heavyweights across four decades.
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MAVERICK DC GROUP
Parent company of DANGER CRUE and one of the most powerful independent groups in Japanese rock. Their infrastructure underpins some of the genre's biggest careers.
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KING RECORDS
Major label with deep VK roots. Particularly strong in the mid-tier scene — lynch., Angelo, and Matenrou Opera are flagship acts, alongside classic names like ZI:KILL and METRONOME.
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AVEX TRAX
Major label with surprising VK heritage — home to Kuroyume and LUNA SEA during their commercial peaks, alongside PENICILLIN and KIYOHARU's solo work.
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FIREWALL DIV.
FREE-WILL's primary imprint for their biggest acts. Dir en grey, MERRY, and 12012 all released through this division during their most prominent years.
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Indie PSC.
The indie arm of PS COMPANY, handling acts in development and early releases before major label activity. Launched several acts that later became scene staples.
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Label data sourced from vk.gy. Band associations reflect historical and current rosters.