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Band Discovery SILVER ASH（银色灰尘） Active: 2000– (semi-active; reunions & recent digitals) · Country: China (Beijing) · Scene: Visual Kei / glam–goth rock fusion History SILVER ASH are widely cited as mainland China’s first visual-kei band, debuting around 2000 in Beijing. Early 2000s output includes a self-titled album and the mini Never End (2003). After line-up changes and periods of inactivity, they resurfaced with Pretty but Evil (2011→2013 international digital) and, more recently, new digital tracks like Crow (乌鸦) and Wūyā (2023–2024). Expect melodic VK hooks blended with glam/goth textures and the occasional symphonic flourish. Their cross-border visibility made them a rare non-Japanese act to get sustained attention in the VK sphere. Line-up & Member Paths Role Member Notes / Other Bands ...

Band Discovery Jeniva（ジェニヴァ） Active: 2004–2006 （one-day revival 2007.10.14） · Area: Tokyo · Scene: tanbi-kei / gothic-leaning visual kei History Jeniva formed in 2004 , paused later that year, then revived in 2005 . Across 2005–2006 they issued a run of singles culminating in 想浮、明くる緋ノ月 (2006) and 灰色に降る雨 (2006), before disbanding on 2006-10-14 after keyboardist Junna announced his secession. They returned for a one-day revival on 2007-10-14 . Sonically they sit in tanbi-kei with gothic/metal colors and melodic speed elements. Line-up & Member Paths Role Member Before → After (highlights) Vocals Sono（苑） GRIDE → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) Drums Yu（悠） (early Jeniva) → support return 2006 → 摩天楼オペラ ...

Band Discovery Since1889（シンスイチハチハチキュウ） Active: 2004–2009 · Country: Japan · Scene: Visual Kei (Loud-kei) History Since1889 formed in late 2004 , debuted live that December, and spent 2005 placing early tracks on V.A. compilations. A busy 2006–2008 run followed—mini, singles, a DVD—before the final singles in 2009 and disbandment that summer. Sonically, they sit squarely in loud-kei : tight, metallic riffing, shout-along hooks, and a live-first energy that translates on their DVD and later singles. Line-up & Member Paths Role Member Before → After (highlights) Vocals Sugihara Kouta （菅原広太） ~E’vE~ → Seira → Juujika no Ketsumatsu → Karua → USAGI → Since1889 → (later session: 蠍 / Sasori) Guitar Yoshiatsu （よしあつ）...

Band Discovery g o s s i p（ゴシップ） Active: 2005–2008 (revival: 2009.06.06) · Country: Japan · Scene: Visual Kei (loud/goth-leaning) History gossip formed in March 2005 (Tokyo) and burned fast: early member changes in mid-2005, a prolific 2006–2007 run of singles and a mini-album, then a final one-man on 2008-02-21 (Takadanobaba AREA) before disbanding. They briefly reunited for a one-day revival on 2009-06-06 . Sonically they blended bruising bass/guitars with cynical, punchy hooks — the mini-album obscene is the clearest snapshot (hello, frozen darkly ). Line-up & Member Paths Role Member Bands Before → After (highlights) Vocals Hiro (緋絽) Visage → gossip → 7 Addict → VARYL → VERXINA Guitar kaname ...

Band Discovery <R’s> ABYSSINIAN（アビシニアン） Active: 2004–2009 (core) · Country: Japan (Hokuriku → Kanto) · Scene: Visual Kei (electronic/industrial edge) History <R’s> ABYSSINIAN were a short-lived underground VK unit that formed mid-2000s (local Hokuriku live houses) and later pushed into Tokyo/Nagoya/Osaka. They built momentum via free/venue-only CDs, then issued one proper maxi-single before fading from public activity. Their vibe mixes classic indie VK melodics with an electronic/industrial layer—more live-house grit than major-label gloss. Sources list activity starting around 2004 (earliest free distributions in late 2004) with shows continuing through the late 2000s. Expect rarity: small pressings, DIY label energy, and videos that surface sporadically. Line-up & Member Paths Role Member Note...

Band Discovery BLACK:LIST Active: circa 2007–2009 · Country: Japan · Scene: Visual Kei / Loud-kei History BLACK:LIST surfaced in the late 2000s VK wave with an aggressive, loud-kei slant—thick bass, distorted twin guitars, and emotive clean/harsh vocal shifts. Their original activity clusters around 2007–2008 with core singles and a run of live/clip releases, with the band disbanding not long after. Despite being short-lived, they left a punchy footprint thanks to tracks like Throw hope away. and MELANCHOLY . They’re often catalogued under visual kei (sometimes tagged “loud-kei”). You’ll also see them appearing on several omnibus/sampler discs of the era, plus multiple live/clip DVDs that are key for finding watchable material. Line-up & Member Paths Role Member Notes / Other Bands ...

Band Discovery Tosinn (トーシン) Active: 2003–2004 · Country: Japan · Scene: Visual Kei (Nagoya-kei leaning) History Tosinn were active from 2003 to 2004 , issuing a short run of singles before disbanding. Their sound mixed gothic textures with the darker energy of early-2000s indies live houses. Vocalist nigu later joined Cocklobin , bringing some visibility back to this otherwise hidden gem. On many archives they’re listed under visual kei . Their sound leaned moody, atmospheric, and Nagoya-kei adjacent — distorted guitars, heavy bass, dramatic vocals. Line-up & Member Paths Role Member Previous Bands Later/Notable Vocals nigu De:zaide → Babysitter Tosinn → Cocklobin Guita...