Tag Archives: visual kei

Song of the Day: DuelJewel… Again! 04.08.12

Yup, it’s that time of the year. The sun is shining… The birds are chirping… and everywhere people are sneezing, snorting, and shaking their fists at the happily blooming trees. Spring’s here and it’s come a bit early this year. … READ MORE
Song of the day!! DuelJewel – Hanauta! 04.06.12

When it is time for the cherry blossoms to flower, I always hear this song in my head.  DuelJewel are one of my favorite vkei bands, and one of the few I still follow. They were the first I fell … READ MORE
V-Kei Throwback – D’elsquel 03.13.12

And, here we go, it’s another obscure 90s vkei band I’ve dug up from god-knows-where, and you probably have never heard of (and maybe would be better off not knowing). I have recently come across D’elsquel’s Entice Ballet album at … READ MORE
MIYAVI vs KREVA 09.20.11

Japanese international rockstar, MIYAVI, uploaded a music video for the single, STRONG, to Youtube, which features the famous rapper, KREVA. It’s a creative and cool video shot by Masatsugu Nagasoe, who is famous for his creative and “out of the box” … READ MORE
RIP Taiji Sawada (July 12, 1966 – July 17, 2011) 07.17.11

Taiji Sawada of X Japan and LOUDNESS fame has died at 11am yesterday morning, in Saipan. This event came about after the bassist became agitated on a flight to Saipan, and was arrested for assaulting a flight attendant. He then … READ MORE
“Orient Metal” Set To Take Over The World 07.06.11

Today, I would like to show everyone two PVs that came out… well, today, and are super awesome. Nothing more to it than that For those unfamiliar with ChthoniC, well, they aren’t Japanese. They’re the best known metal band from … READ MORE
Dir En Grey DIFFERENT SENSE PV Out! 06.23.11

Human growth

There are many kinds

It’s all very difficult…

But there is nothing but good things at the end of the path of growth

Never be drowned in greed, just living as humans do

I hope to be able to grow with all of you. READ MORE
Dir en grey 8th Album – Dum Spiro Spero 06.13.11

If one were to google search the phrase, sans Dir en grey’s name, one would find that “Dum spiro spero” is actually a Latin phrase for “While I breathe, I hope”. So many hopes and dreams rest on a band that supposedly will never make a hopeful song…. makes one wonder, doesn’t it?? READ MORE
Top Ten Weirdest Visual-Kei Band Names 04.17.11

As anyone who follows the indie vkei scene for a period of time longer than two months, I have inevitably noticed that new bands have been picking more and more unusual names. While anyone who’s ever been in a band … READ MORE
New Music Releases Delayed, Relief Efforts Underway 03.15.11

While pretty much all idols and bands have been verified as safe and sound by this time, there is still some bad news and good news for the fanboys and fangirls. Bad news is, most labels have decided to postpone … READ MORE
Yoshiki Auctions Piano to Charity 03.15.11

When you think of X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki Hayashi, it is hard to separate him from his piano. Over the years, the image of the golden-haired man playing his piano like Miyavi plays with his guitar has become as iconic … READ MORE
Farewell to Kagrra 03.03.11

“In this society where you can’t even know west or east Pure darkness is approaching The hope that bears tomorrow fades The light gets enchained and disappears” -賽SAI-Kagrra Kagrra were the first visual kei band to be classified as ne0-japonesque. … READ MORE
AYABIE to Star in Movie 02.27.11

It has recently been announced that the visual kei band AYABIE will be starring in the movie “En-enishi-” the premiere of which is to be in May. This is big news for the fans of the band, as there have … READ MORE