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Visual Kei March 2026: Month in Review

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By Tetsu April 01, 2026

VKNews March 2026 Month in Review March proved to be Visual Kei's most transformative month in years—a perfect storm of legacy moves, fresh blood, and the scene's most dramatic personnel shifts in recent memory.

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HYDE Brings Unrelenting Energy to Brooklyn Steel—A Thanksgiving Eve Masterclass

By Nyūsuhito March 11, 2026

On the eve of Thanksgiving, legendary vocalist HYDE—best known as the frontman of Visual Kei pioneers L'Arc~en~Ciel and alternative rock project VAMPS—transformed Brooklyn Steel into a high-octane celebration of his solo catalog and fan favorites. After years away from New York, HYDE proved why he remains one of Japan's most magnetic live performers, commanding the stage with theatrical presence, multiple outfit changes, and genuine connection to his audience. **The Show: Chaos and Spectacle** HYDE opened with "Let It Out," delivered from an elevated podium that immediately established his command of the space. The energy never dipped throughout the two-hour set—from the relentless opening salvo of "After Light," "I Got 666," and "Defeat" to the cinematic moments like "The Abyss," bathed in cool blue lighting. The setlist balanced deep cuts with anthems, including anime theme songs "Tokoshie" (Demon Slayer: Has...

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