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The South Korean visual kei band, DEAD BOY, unveiled the music video for their second single called “8” on September 30. The release further develops the band’s distinctive visual kei identity. The music video for “8” shifts between two worlds: old-fashioned synth-pop and raging modern metal. As the retro chorus plays, the video evokes the […] The post South Korean visual kei band DEAD BOY fuses synth-pop and metal in single “8” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/ClymdLt via IFTTT

Since ELISE’s debut back in March, we have been on the edge of our seats, waiting impatiently for more music. The self-titled mini-album, ELISE, which finally released June 27, doesn’t disappoint. Featuring six tracks, ELISE has used their vast experience in previous projects to shape a unique perspective on the classic visual kei style. Success […] The post Review: ELISE’s first mini-album “ELISE” displays masterful arrangements appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/HjPqE26 via IFTTT

On October 1, visual kei band XaaXaa released the music video for KESYOU (化生), the band’s fourth digital single this year. Compared to their previous releases, the dark, gothic world of Chigirechau and the playful anthem Gege no Koushin, KEYSOU feels powerfully sincere and direct. This music video’s simpler styling places the focus squarely on […] The post XaaXaa’s music video “KESYOU” explores monsters, growth, and makeup appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/gc430dG via IFTTT

kein’s first full-length album in three years, Iustitia sine misericordia, is just around the corner, arriving October 7. On October 3, kein uploaded an album preview to YouTube, offering fans their first glimpse into the band’s latest work. From the ominous opening track Superbia, the funky guitar riffs of Cradle Lull, to the sentimentally playful […] The post kein shares first look of upcoming album “Iustitia sine misericordia” appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/VUJoeHu via IFTTT

With a star-studded lineup, LEADER revealed the first music video, “Madman?”, on September 26. Following came the single’s digital release on October 1. LEADER is the solo project of Uesugi Kenta (上杉研太), bassist of SUPER BEAVER. For LEADER, Uesugi takes on both vocal and bass duties. In the track Madman?, Kenta Uesugi is joined by a […] The post New band LEADER unites SUPER BEAVER, BUCK-TICK, Crossfaith, MOP of HEAD appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/WT3QCh7 via IFTTT

Finnish visual kei band DIE/MAY continue their decade-long career with the tear-jerking single and music video, Eien no ame ni saku itami (永遠ノ雨ニ咲く痛み). Amplifying their vision further, a music video for the single was released on September 4. DIE/MAY performs the Eien no ame ni saku itami unfiltered, allowing all painful emotions to rise to […] The post Review: DIE/MAY’s single “Eien no ame ni saku itami” echoes intense pain appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/6RLrEPI via IFTTT

On September 7 the visual kei band VALHALLA delivered a digital release of their first album, DOMINION. As a recent band debuting at the tail end of 2025, their album DOMINION gives listeners around the world 15 tracks to experience the dream-like world VALHALLA has created. Totaling 15 tracks, DOMINION introduces you to VALHALLA with […] The post Discover VALHALLA’s album “DOMINION” and its powerful emotions appeared first on JROCK NEWS . from JROCK NEWS https://ift.tt/VDoMGjg via IFTTT