lynch.’s Akinori Dismissed from Band Following Arrest, Band Pauses Activities
Remember when we told you about bassist Akinori's run-in with Aichi Prefectural police? Unfortunately, things only went downhill from there. On December 20th, lynch. posted an off ...
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L’Arc-en-Ciel Celebrating 25th Anniversary with Big Shows
Happy L'Anniversary to one of our favorite bands! L'Arc-en-Ciel will officially be celebrating their anniversary with a two-day extravaganza at Tokyo Dome. The 55,000 person capac ...
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Glamhaze to Disband
It only seemed like it was yesterday that we introduced グラムヘイズ (glamhaze) in late December, but now the band has some unfortunate news for their fans. Following the release of the ...
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LUNA SEA’S HOLY KNIGHT
It's a little surprising to realize that LUNA SEA, being veterans of the scene, has never released their own Christmas song. But it looks like the band is going all out with their ...
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Introducing: RAZOR
Here's a new band full of names that you'll probably recognize. RAZOR is a five-member band that will officially kick off activities on November 30th with a one-man show and the r ...
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Ensoku: This is an interview.
If you've ever heard of Ensoku, your first thought is probably, "This is a pen." This band's crazy stage antics and hilarious concepts have won them a place in visual kei fans' he ...
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LIPHLICH’s Full Album, Oneman Tour
Next Wednesday, the 19th, is going to be a big day for visual kei fans, as tons of new releases will be dropping on that day--including LIPHLICH's newest album. LIPHLICH's upcomin ...
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The Magic of exist-trace
When you think of long-lived visual kei groups, exist†trace is up there with some of the greats. The band have been rocking out since 2003, and have been making headlines nonstop ...
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Interview: THE BLACK SWAN’s Black “PERSONA”
THE BLACK SWAN has continued to rise in the ranks of the visual kei industry. After the release of their first full album "OUSIA," they pulled off a successful one-man show in TSU ...
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Yoshiki Classical Takes on Japan, Hong Kong, and New York
Yoshiki has announced that he'll head to Japan, Hong Kong, and New York with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra in tow this winter. "Yoshiki Classical Special World Tour" will take ...
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VAMPS Announces November North America Tour!
Good news for VAMPS fans based in North America: the boys are back! VAMPS has announced that they will headline a tour spanning North America--with stops in the U.S., Canada, and ...
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Introducing: LACK-CO.
We have a new band for you that made their debut this past week! Let's see if you can spot any familiar faces...introducing: LACK-CO. Vo. てんてん (Tenten) Ex. Chemical Pictures, kiss ...
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Versailles Returns to Europe
As if Versailles' comeback wasn't surprising enough, now they're heading overseas again! Next January and February, Versailles will head to Europe for their tour titled, "Renaissa ...
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Arlequin New Look, New Single
Arlequin has updated their website with a new look...and with a new look comes a new release! The band has announced a new maxi single is in the works and will be released on Nove ...
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Elm to Disband in February
A few days ago, Elm announced that they would be putting an end to their nearly 8 years of band activities. While there isn't much explanation given in the announcement, here is o ...
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KAMIJO’s North America Shows Abruptly Canceled
KAMIJO's New York and Mexico shows have been in the works for a while. Unfortunately, just a week before they were set to happen, both shows were abruptly canceled by their Mexica ...
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Visual Summit 2016: The Culmination of Visual Kei History
You may recall S-T's journey through visual kei history with LUNATIC FEST. in 2015. The 2-day event showcased not only some up-and-coming visual kei bands, but also predecessors t ...
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D=OUT All Laugh and Play with New Single
Earlier in March, D=OUT made a sudden announcement that they will departing from PS Company following the end of their contract. How have they been doing since then? Well, it look ...
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It’s Time to Plan Ahead for the hide Summer Festival 2017
On July 18th at the Maihama Amphitheater, over 130 artists gathered for "hide presents MIX LEMONed JELLY." The event was originally produced by hide 20 years ago and featured not ...
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KRAD 2nd Mini-Album And Lives
KRAD fans, does it seem like just yesterday that the band released their second single? Well, are you ready for their second mini-album? The new CD is titled XisDead and will be r ...
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