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A legendary three-band convergence is happening this July. Merry have announced **"Daisuke Matsuri!!"** (Daisuke Festival), a special one-night-only event at Tokyo's Zepp Haneda on **July 30th, 2026** — timed to coincide with vocalist Gala's birthday and part of Merry's 25th Anniversary celebration, *Many Merry Days*. What makes this event historic? For the first time ever, the early 2000s Visual Kei "Big Three" — **Merry, MUCC, and Hizame** — will perform together in a dedicated three-man live. While these bands have shared festival bills countless times, this marks their first headline-only collaboration since the golden age of Japanese visual rock. The lineup includes Merry, MUCC, and three former Hizame members: vocalist Youana, guitarist Kazu, and bassist Shizumi. Gala personally spearheaded the event's conception, determined to make this dream collaboration a reality after more than two decades. **The Festival's Touches:** Ticket ...

The legendary VOCAL SUMMIT returns for its ninth edition this September, and the 2026 lineup is stacked with some of Visual Kei's most respected and technically gifted vocalists. Taking place on **September 20th at EX THEATER ROPPONGI in Tokyo**, the annual vocalist-focused event will showcase seven powerhouse singers performing both solo sets and collaborative sessions that you won't see anywhere else. The bill reads like a who's-who of VK talent: **Keiji Shiina (SURFACE)**, **HAZUKI (lynch.)**, **En (Skyscraper Opera)**, **Tatsuro (MUCC)**, **Kosuke Tazawa (Rayflower / fuzzy knot)**, **Takui Nakajima**, and **Raimu (Kizu)**. This marks a significant return for Shiina, who last appeared at the event several years ago. His inclusion alongside MUCC's Tatsuro—one of the most technically impressive vocalists in the scene—and HAZUKI's atmospheric delivery promises unforgettable performances. The supporting lineup is equally impressive. Guest guitarists **you (e...