vistlip's "DAWN" Album Drops April 1st With Tour, Live Footage
vistlip are raising the stakes with their most introspective and musically ambitious album yet. *DAWN*, arriving April 1st, 2026, marks a major statement from the five-piece visual kei outfit—and the band is pulling out all the stops to introduce it to the world.
For those unfamiliar, vistlip formed back in 2007 and have spent nearly two decades building a reputation for theatrical, dynamic live shows and increasingly sophisticated songwriting. After going independent in 2023 and releasing the concept album *THESEUS* last January, they're now ready to unveil their next chapter.
**What Makes DAWN Special**
This 13-track album represents a band-wide creative effort: every instrumentalist contributed to the compositions, resulting in genuine sonic variety across the record. Vocalist 智's lyrics cut deeper than ever before, drawing from raw personal introspection and delivering what the band describes as "the sharpest message in vistlip's history."
The lead single, "未明" (Bummei / Before Dawn), sets a powerful tone. Nine additional new tracks flesh out the tracklist, alongside three others, creating a cohesive full-length experience.
**Format Options & Exclusive Content**
vistlip are releasing *DAWN* in three configurations: the standard CD-only lipper edition, a DVD-inclusive vister edition featuring music videos and behind-the-scenes content, and a strictly limited Blu-ray edition (MAVERICK STORE exclusive) packed with footage from their 18th Anniversary live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo last July. That concert video showcases drone cinematography for maximum visual impact—perfectly suited to vistlip's aesthetic.
YouTube already has the "未明" MV (short version), full-album stream previews, and a live performance of "-OZONE-" available for free.
**Tour & Anniversary Show**
vistlip launch the *Drawing Dawn* nationwide tour April–June, hitting venues in Hokkaido, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sendai. They'll cap 2026 with their traditional 19th Anniversary show on July 7th at Zepp DiverCity.
E-Plus presale tickets open March 16th (12:00 JST) for the main tour and April 18th for the anniversary show.
Check the official announcement for full dates and grab your copy of *DAWN* when it hits April 1st. This is essential listening for VK fans.
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