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TRNTY D:CODE // GRAVITY: I’ll never be afraid cuz I know gravity can’t do anything

雪 (Yuki) 4 March 2018 No Comments 🌸 TRNTY D:CODE 🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎶 metal 🎶 metalcore

TRNTY D:CODE is a relatively new project in the ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) genre, but definitely doesn’t have an entirely new line up. Featuring former members of KILLANETH, LOVE LOCK and THE DC the group brings a different type of sound to the scene with a heavier focus on the digital and manipulation aspect of their works.

Their first single “GRAVITY” was released on January 31st of this year, so in this review 雪 (Yuki) is taking a closer look at the single to tell you more about it.

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✨ Review 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 💿 Mini-Album

Jupiter // TEARS OF THE SUN: The love you gave me will shine forever

雪 (Yuki) 18 July 2017 No Comments 🌸 Jupiter 🎵 耽美系 (Tanbi Kei)🎶 metal

After debuting in the summer of 2013 with the single “Blessing of the Future” Jupiter’s lineup has been consistent, in the sense of it existing out of ZIN on vocals, HIZAKI and TERU on guitars, MASASHI on bass and YUKI on drums. In 2015 however, bassist MASASHI and drummer YUKI both announced that they

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NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST // “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 at MTC

雪 (Yuki) 14 May 2017 No Comments 🌸 NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST 🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎶 deathcore 🎶 metal 🎶 metalcore

During their “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST stopped at MTC in Cologne on July 21 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.

We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos

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NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST // “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 at Melkweg

雪 (Yuki) 14 May 2017 No Comments 🌸 NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST 🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎶 deathcore 🎶 metal 🎶 metalcore

During their “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST stopped at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on July 17 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.

We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find

✨ Interview 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei)

摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) // Rising like a phoenix from it’s ashes

雪 (Yuki) 4 May 2017 No Comments 🌸 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera)🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎵 耽美系 (Tanbi Kei)🎶 metal

With the upcoming European tour now is more than a good time to ask the guys of 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) some questions about not just the tour, but also their upcoming album and the mini-album before it. Because if you have followed the band you might know that this is not their first visit to Europe, and

✨ News 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 🎸 Show / Tour

摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) announces European tour “Pantheon Tour Second Movement Euro Tour 2017”

雪 (Yuki) 5 February 2017 No Comments 🌸 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera)🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎵 耽美系 (Tanbi Kei)🎶 metal

The winter has been raging over Europe, but in order to warm everyone up for summer a little early, 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) have announced they’ll be coming to Europe for a tour in late June and early July!

During the tour they will visit Finland, the UK, Germany, Poland, France and The Netherlands

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Versailles // Finally back in Europe after a long hiatus

雪 (Yuki) 7 December 2016 No Comments 🌸 Versailles 🎵 耽美系 (Tanbi Kei)🎶 gothic 🎶 metal 🎶 rock

I don’t think I have to introduce Versailles to any of you, right? Given their track record here in Europe and how pretty much everyone who has ever heard of ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) knows their name?

Well, we all know Versailles has been on a hiatus for a few years now already while vocalist KAMIJO works on his

✨ News 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 🎸 Show / Tour

NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST announces European tour “DEIMOS”

雪 (Yuki) 29 May 2016 No Comments 🌸 NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST 🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎶 deathcore 🎶 metal 🎶 metalcore

For the very first time in their career, the guys from NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST will be visiting Europe for a short tour.

During the tour they will be visiting the UK, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Russia, and eventually end their tour with a tour final in Finland for a total of 9 shows in 7 different

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Dio ~Distraught Overlord~ // One-time-revival European Tour 2016 at MTC

雪 (Yuki) 13 April 2016 No Comments 🌸 Dio ~Distraught Overlord~🎵 コテオサ系 (Koteosa Kei)🎵 コテ系 (Kote Kei)🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎶 gothic 🎶 metal 🎶 rock

During their “One-time-revival European Tour 2016” Dio ~Distraught Overlord~ stopped at MTC in Cologne on April 12 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.

We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You

✨ News 🎵 Country 🎵 Rock 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 🎸 Show / Tour

Dio ~Distraught Overlord~ announces one time revival tour in Europe

雪 (Yuki) 3 March 2016 No Comments 🌸 Dio ~Distraught Overlord~🌸 DIRTRUCKS 🎵 コテオサ系 (Koteosa Kei)🎵 コテ系 (Kote Kei)🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎶 all female 🎶 gothic 🎶 metal 🎶 rock

Dio ~Distraught Overlord~ will be doing a one-time-revival tour through Europe to celebrate the 10th anniversary of French tour organizer B7Klan.

Together with DIRTRUCKS, Dio ~Distraught Overlord~ were two of the very first artists the organizer ever worked with, so to celebrate this milestone

✨ News 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 💿 New Release

ミサルカ WDP (Misaruka WDP) announces new DVD “World Domination Project”

雪 (Yuki) 6 July 2015 No Comments 🌸 ミサルカ (Misaruka)🎵 耽美系 (Tanbi Kei)🎶 metal

ミサルカ (Misaruka) WDP are about to release their new limited DVD, titled “World Domination Project”, which will only be available at the online shop from July 12 to July 14 2015!

The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and keep in mind, it’s availability is very limited.

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Starwave Records announce new label compilation DVD “Starwave Records Vol.4”

雪 (Yuki) 29 June 2015 No Comments 🌸 Calmando Qual 🌸 LIV'ERT 🌸 Magistina Saga 🌸 MAJOLICA 🌸 nüe 🌸 Scarlet Valse 🌸 Synk;yet 🌸 THE SOUND BEE HD 🌸 Tokami 🌸 ミサルカ (Misaruka)🌸 燭台(怪) (Syokudai (Kakkokai))🎵 コテオサ系 (Koteosa Kei)🎵 コテ系 (Kote Kei)🎵 メンヘラ系 (Menhera Kei)🎵 ラウド系 (Loud Kei)🎵 密室系 (Misshitsu Kei)🎵 白塗り系 (Shironuri Kei)🎵 耽美系 (Tanbi Kei)🎶 gothic 🎶 industrial 🎶 metal 🎶 punk 🎶 rock

Starwave Records will release a new omnibus DVD, titled “Starwave Records Vol.4”, to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Starwave Records on September 9, 2015!
This will be the 4th omnibus release of the label since it was founded, and it will feature music videos from 11 different artists

✨ Review 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 📺 MV

JILUKA // KVLT: Open your mind for this new cult

雪 (Yuki) 8 June 2025 No Comments

With the 2025 World Tour “THE KVLT” in full swing, JILUKA are currently in Europe once again after two very successful tours in 2024. Since that tour they have only released one new song and music video, namely “KVLT”. And this music video was on our to do list since it came out last February already – it just took a little longer to get to it. But with the tour in full swing now, we want to draw your attention to JILUKA’s work once more.

And if you’re still on the fence on whether or not you want to join their KVLT, allow the group to convince you one more time before their live show.

✨ Review 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 💿 Album

DEVILOOF // Devil’s Proof: Bare your fangs and go wild

雪 (Yuki) 1 June 2025 No Comments

DEVILOOF released their very first full album “Devil’s Proof” in November of 2017 already, and ever since it has continuously made appearances on 雪 (Yuki)’s playlist. Sometimes in full, sometimes a stray song. With the band signing to the major label Tokuma Japan in 2023 their first release under that label was either a massive hit or a massive disappointment – depending on who you ask. And with the release of their song “因習” (Inshuu) in late January of this year, 雪 (Yuki) actually saw something that made her think of “Devil’s Proof”.

So here it is, the long, long overdue deep dive into DEVILOOF’s first album, which really showcases the combination of ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) and J-Metal!

✨ Review 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 💿 Single 📺 MV

DAMNED // STAIN: A sense of emptiness brings no comfort

雪 (Yuki) 25 May 2025 No Comments

In September of 2024 DAMNED released the MV for “STAIN”, following the one for “Thanatosis” that came out in April of the same year. V already covered “Thanatosis” for you, so now it’s 雪 (Yuki)’s turn to cover “STAIN”!

Will this be another banger, or will it be a stain on the band’s reputation? (It definitely isn’t, don’t worry, but we couldn’t resist the pun!) 雪 (Yuki) did a deep dive into the song and will tell you all about it in this review!

✨ Review 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 💿 Single

ゼラ (Zera) // Uncanny Valley: Let’s keep dreaming scary dreams

雪 (Yuki) 4 May 2025 No Comments

After the release of the “MISSA” single in September of 2024, ゼラ (Zera) are already back to add a new single to their discography. “Uncanny Valley” was released in late February of this year, and exists out of three tracks and a music video. Does this single provide an answer to the uncanny valley-hypothesis or is the name just a placeholder?

You’ve probably already noticed that we’ve been covering ゼラ (Zera)’s works more often recently, so 雪 (Yuki) couldn’t wait to dive into “Uncanny Valley” to find every little tidbit hidden within. And of course tell you all about it! Let’s put the hypothesis to the test together!

✨ Review 🎵 ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) 💿 Single

Azavana // 灰色の海を泳ぐ蛍 (Haiiro no Umi wo Oyogu Hotaru): Can I still hope for dreams and love?

雪 (Yuki) 27 April 2025 No Comments

The very first single of Azavana, “灰色の海を泳ぐ蛍” (Haiiro no Umi wo Oyogu Hotaru), may be their first single, but it’s definitely not their first release overall. The group already released two mini-albums in November of 2024, but this single really caught our attention with it’s poetic title, and even more poetic lyrics. In this review 雪 (Yuki) takes a deep dive into the single, and is more than happy to tell you more about it as well!

DEVILOOF announces EUROPE TOUR 2025 -THE UNHOLY-

DEVILOOF have announced a European tour, of which the majority will be taking place in late November and early December later this year, but for everyone in Spain there’s a date a little sooner than that at RESURRECTION FEST in late June already. In this post we’re sharing a bit of information about the tour, as well as the ticket options!
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DAMNED announces EUROPE TOUR 2025 “JUKAI”

DAMNED tries to fuse the dark elegance of ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) with the intense energy of metalcore to create a powerful sound that has captivated fans across Japan already, but now they’re gearing up to captivate you around Europe this fall! In this post we’ll explain you more about when they will be appearing where, and how to get tickets for their shows. Will you be attending any of these dates?
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HYDE announces HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 WORLD TOUR

After the release of the “HYDE [INSIDE]” album in September of 2024, HYDE has now revealed his biggest solo world tour to date. With dates in Japan, South America and Europe between late June and November, HYDE’s schedule is looking pretty busy this year. In this post we’ll explain you more about when he will be appearing where, and how to get tickets for his overseas shows. Will you be attending any of these shows?
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NAZARE announces disbandment

After six years of activities NAZARE have decided to cease all of their future activities and disband. While this is a real shame for fans of the group, the band has left their own messages about the situation, thanking everyone for their support. In this post we’ve translated these messages to English for you.
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クルエラ (Cruella) announces new digital single “お人形遊び” (Oningyou Asobi)

クルエラ (Cruella) will be releasing their second digital single later this month. In this post we’re telling you a little more about the single, as well as it’s release date!
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