Tag Archives: V-kei
“SHIVER” – The GazettE
My second contribution to Visual Kei Heaven! Hey everybody! I apologize for the inactivity and lack of drive lately. My fiancé has been working quite a bit in the last week, and while this shouldn’t affect me, I became a … Continue reading
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“Kagerou” – SKULL
Okay, you guys. This is my 57th review. Because of a long-standing inside joke with my beloved fiance, (I know you guys are probably tired of me gushin’ over him, right?) 57 is my unlucky number. Thankfully, I can put … Continue reading
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“Color” – Girugamesh
…but nothing will ever top my favorite Girugamesh song. Finally, Girugamesh is back after their ingenious album NOW, released in December 2009. I thought the album was brilliant, at least. (Driving Time <3 <3) COLOR is their latest single, which … Continue reading
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XodiacK’s New Members and New Look
Praise the high heavens, I haven’t destroyed Visual Kei after all! I hope they can impress just as much as they did with “Shinrabansho -Setsuri-” ~Alisa~
Filed under Japanese Rock, Sakurayume's Collection, Special Articles
“a:FANTASIA” – Nightmare
I’m excited to be reviewing a release by my fiance’s favorite band! Nightmare is back, commemorating their ten year anniversary. Congratulations, guys! Seems like a lot of artists have been observing anniversaries lately. Maybe its just me who notices that. … Continue reading
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“Kakusei” – Shinko Shukyo Gakudan NoGoD
Let’s start off by saying that looks can be deceiving. In a world where tone-deaf oshare kei groups pop up around every corner to rupture my eardrums, I was a bit dissuaded by the cover, PV, and promo pic for … Continue reading
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“Knife” – exist trace
“Knife” is the latest release from revolutionary Visual Kei band exist trace. I say “revolutionary” because this is about the only v-kei group where I second guess the gender of some (if not all) members. Why? Because they’re all women! … Continue reading
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Luzmelt-ing Away the Stress
While the weather outside is starting to heat up, Japanese rock has entered a deep freeze, an ice age if you will. All of us J-rock/V-kei junkies are feeling the chill, as noted by this post on my favorite blog, … Continue reading
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“Sacrifice” – Luzmelt
Okay, y’all. I got about thirty minutes before Between the Lions comes on, and I’m not about to miss my “stories.” Haha. I stumbled upon this single entirely by chance. I liked the cover so I thought I’d give it … Continue reading
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