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CyberDope Formation: New VK Band Unites Scene Veterans

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A fresh force has entered the Visual Kei landscape with the formation of **CyberDope**, a new band that brings together experienced musicians from established acts. The lineup showcases a mix of seasoned talent: Riku handles vocals, while Yamato takes guitar duties (formerly of ARMADEA). The rhythm section pairs Yohsuke on bass—a veteran of both Rosetta. and 9th core paradox—with drummer Masaya, who comes from Scud of fool. This combination of pedigree suggests CyberDope could be a serious contender in the current VK scene. What's particularly interesting about this formation is how it bridges different eras and sounds within Visual Kei. ARMADEA brought theatrical intensity, while the experience members like Yohsuke bring from projects like Rosetta. adds an experimental dimension. Masaya's background in Scud of fool—known for their energetic, eclectic approach—hints at what CyberDope's sound might explore. Band formations like this are vital to Visual Kei's continue...
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Zilqy Announce July Solo Show "From Zero To One"

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Rising Visual Kei act Zilqy is charging forward with their meteoric 2026 momentum, announcing a solo headline show this summer. The band will perform **"From Zero To One"** on **July 11, 2026** at **Veats Shibuya** in Tokyo (doors 5 PM, showtime 6 PM). The title itself carries symbolic weight—a Japanese phrase meaning "becoming" or "manifesting from nothing," perfectly capturing where Zilqy stands right now. For those unfamiliar: Zilqy emerged in late 2025 with their debut EP *Vacant Throne*, and have already achieved what most new bands dream of. Every show on their ongoing "Rise to Liberation" tour sold out instantly, forcing promoters to add extra dates. Today's Shin-Yokohama performance saw multiple unreleased tracks premiered—a sign the band is already evolving beyond their debut material. Part of that sonic evolution comes courtesy of guitarist Toki, who's now incorporated a 7-string ESP ARROW 7 into the rig alongside his t...
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D'ERLANGER Reveal 'Evermore' Album Details & Massive 2026 Tour

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D'ERLANGER is building momentum toward their 19th anniversary, and they're not holding back. The legendary Visual Kei act has just unveiled the full tracklist, cover artwork, and fresh band photos for their 11th studio album *Evermore*, arriving April 22, 2026—the exact date the band reformed nearly two decades ago. The album drops in two formats. The deluxe CD+DVD edition comes as a premium box set with a photo booklet and exclusive DVD content: unreleased fan club live footage from December 2025, plus three songs from last year's special performance, with bonus material breaking down each band member's individual performance moments. The standard CD edition includes a bonus track, "You're gonna be the one that saves me," absent from the deluxe version. All artwork across both editions was created by band member Tetsu, continuing D'ERLANGER's tradition of maintaining complete creative control. The 10 album tracks span *Evermore*'s full...
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Verde/ Unveil "Pulse/" Single & Spring Tour Lineup

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Verde/ is ramping up the intensity with a new single and an ambitious spring tour. The band has unveiled fresh visuals for **"Pulse/"**, set to drop April 1st, 2026—a track that pushes the heavy, loud guitar-driven sound they introduced on last year's *OBSIDIAN/* EP even further into cyberpunk and digital dystopia territory. This is Verde/ at their most aggressive. **What to expect from "Pulse/":** The single comes in three formats—luxury edition (¥4,950), live venue edition (¥2,200), and standard CD (¥1,980)—each packed with different bonuses. The standard edition ships with random photo cards and exclusive goodies depending on where you buy it. Tower Records Shinjuku gets a clear file; HMV adds stickers; ULTRA SHIBUYA offers posters. **The Tour Machine:** To support the release, Verde/ is launching the **SPRING CIRCUIT: PULSE / STATIC EDEN** tour with a star-studded supporting lineup: guitarist Yusuke and bassist Hikari from *Matenrou Opera*, plus dr...
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DEZERT Complete Historic 47-Prefecture Tour, Announce Two New 2026 Tours

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DEZERT have reached a major milestone. The Tokyo-based visual rock band has completed their historic first tour of all 47 prefectures in Japan—and they're already looking ahead to their next chapter. The band celebrated this achievement with a grand finale concert at Makuhari Messe Event Hall, where they delivered 21 songs spanning their catalog. Most notably, they premiered a brand-new track called "音楽" (Music), produced by Ken of L'Arc-en-Ciel, during their first-ever double encore. The song is both a statement piece about the band's relationship with music itself and a love letter to everyone who's walked alongside them—and judging by the crowd sing-along, it landed perfectly. This was DEZERT's second arena-scale show, following their Japan Budokan performance two years ago, signaling their growing momentum in the Japanese rock scene. But here's where it gets exciting: immediately after the finale, the band announced two major touring campa...
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Kaya Announces "WORLD" Single with Three New Tracks

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Iconic gothic metal act Kaya is ready to expand their discography with a brand-new single, *WORLD*, arriving in both streaming and physical formats this spring. For those discovering Kaya for the first time, the band has been a cornerstone of the Visual Kei and gothic metal scene since their formation. Known for their atmospheric, melancholic sound and theatrically dark aesthetic, Kaya has built a devoted international fanbase through emotionally resonant compositions and cinematic production values. The *WORLD* single will hit streaming platforms on **April 20, 2026**, followed by a physical CD+DVD edition on **May 20, 2026** (priced at ¥2,500). The release features three tracks: the title song "WORLD" (written by Aoi Haru), "Queendom" (composed by Euskyss), and "BLESS" (lyrics by Kaya, music by Hora). This collaborative approach—bringing in external songwriters—suggests an exciting creative direction for the band. All three songs will receive fu...
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MASKED Releases Behind-the-Scenes Documentary of 2026 Event

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If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the velvet curtain of visual kei's biggest productions, MASKED just gave you an all-access pass. The collective has released a two-part documentary capturing the making of their ambitious MASKED 2026 photoshoot—a massive undertaking that brought together 47 vocalists from across the contemporary visual kei scene. These aren't just any artists; they represent the current wave of talent pushing the movement forward, from established names to rising acts defining the sound and aesthetics of modern VK. The documentary is split across two episodes (DAY1 and DAY2), offering raw footage from the photoshoots themselves, candid interviews with participating artists, and their reflections on the state of visual kei as a whole. It's the kind of high-production-value content that's genuinely rare in the VK community—most behind-the-scenes material tends to be rough bootlegs or brief clips. This is slick, well-edited, and genui...
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