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After marking their 20th anniversary with a final celebratory show at Tokyo Garden Theater in December, lynch. is stepping into year 21 with major announcements: a brand new studio album and an extensive national tour. **CLIMAX arrives this summer** *CLIMAX* drops July 1st, 2026—their first full-length original album in over three years (since 2023's *REBORN*). This marks their 12th studio outing. The album title itself carries weight: "climax" signals a peak moment, a crescendo. What concept and emotional depth the band has poured into the record remains to be revealed, though we can expect their signature evolving sound to push boundaries once again. The band's new artist visual perfectly captures the album's aesthetic: members standing composed amid a decaying Western mansion, bathed in shadows yet pierced by light. It's quintessential lynch.—dark, theatrical, and visually arresting. **Two edition formats available** The Limited Edition (¥6,600 /...

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...