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...

New Visual Kei Videos — August 2026

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...

VINYL Head to Hokkaido for First Tour; "Now Is Everything"

Sometimes the most powerful statement a band can make isn’t about what comes next—it’s about what’s happening right n...

This Week in Visual Kei: Albums, Tours & Band News — August 31, 2026

It’s been a packed week in the Visual Kei sphere, and honestly, it feels like every corner of the scene has something...

kurayamisaka Zepp DiverCity Live to Stream Nationwide

kurayamisaka has just secured a massive milestone: their biggest-capacity solo performance will now reach fans across...

Zilqy Drop Fastest Track Yet From Debut Album "Birth of Riot"

Zilqy are ramping up the intensity ahead of their first full-length album, dropping a scorching new single that pushe...

Ambition Label Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with Two-Day Event

Ambition, the independent Visual Kei label that’s been quietly building momentum in the underground scene, is marking...

Puppet†Dim – DEMO Review: A Haunting Return to Form

When a band chooses to release a demo in 2026, it’s rarely an accident—and Puppet†Dim’s decision to return with DEMO ...

Mishisan Hosts Second Niconico Radio Show with DASEIN & ν[NEU]

Visual Kei fans tuning into Niconico on September 29th are in for a treat—Mishisan from LOOP ASH is back with the sec...

WHISPER OUT LOUD Announces KEYS IN PURPLE vol.4 Event

WHISPER OUT LOUD is taking control of their own stage with the announcement of KEYS IN PURPLE vol.4, a two-day event ...

黒蜜 Grant Fan's Guitar Wish in Surprise Live Collab

What if your favorite band showed up to teach you guitar in person? That’s exactly what happened for one lucky fan of...

V-Entai TV Broadcasts DIFFERENT:ACCOUNT "Mirai e no Hashi" vol.4

Japan’s Visual Kei community is getting a fresh broadcast experience. V-Entai, the pioneering Nagoya-based VK televis...

go!go!vanillas Release "Trickster" for Tokyo Revengers Anime

Japanese rock outfit go!go!vanillas is gearing up for an exciting collaboration with the Tokyo Revengers anime franch...

Z CLEAR Welcome New Drummer Yū, Launch "序曲" Tour

Z CLEAR is stepping into a bold new chapter. The Hiroshima-based Visual Kei outfit has officially welcomed drummer Yū...

Zeke Deux Pack September–November with Birthday Tour, Europe Dates, Halloween Shows

Zeke Deux are heading into an absolutely stacked final quarter of 2026, and it’s shaping up to be their most ambitiou...

04 Limited Sazabys Return with 'VIEW' EP and Tattoo Artist Collab

After nearly two years away, 04 Limited Sazabys are making a statement with their upcoming EP ‘VIEW’—and they’re brin...

machine Melts Minds at REVIVE SPIRITS TOUR Finale

When machine took the stage at Yokohama ReNY β on August 15th, they didn’t just play a concert—they rewired the colle...

鬼ヶ島 Digital Single "君の夏至になれたら" Out Now

Doubt vocalist Kouki is expanding his artistic horizons with a poignant new single through his solo project 鬼ヶ島 (Onig...