This is a list of visual kei musical groups. This list does not include individual solo musicians.
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12012
is a Japanese visual kei rock band. Formed in 2003 in Osaka Prefecture, the group centers its work around the concept of "madness inside a human" (人間の内面における狂気 '). 12012 is also the penal code for the possession of a danger ...
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9Goats Black Out
9Goats Black Out (stylized as 9GOATS BLACK OUT) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2007. The band was signed with the independent label Dalli.
History
The band was formed in 2007. After the breakup of the band Gullet in 2004, Ryo focu ...
Acme
Acme is Ancient Greek (ακμή; English transliteration: ''akmē'') for "the peak", "zenith" or "prime". It may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Acme'' (album), an album by the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
* Acme and Septimius, a fictional ...
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Aikaryu
was a Japanese visual kei gothic metal band formed in 2002 by Kaworu, Daiki, Uri, Amare, and Death. Guitarist Death soon left and was replaced by Teru. Amare left the group after their first single and was replaced by Takamasa, whom left himself ...
Angelo
Angelo is an Italian masculine given name and surname meaning "angel", or "messenger".
People People with the given name
*Angelo Accattino (born 1966), Italian prelate of the Catholic Church
*Angelo Acciaioli (bishop) (1298–1357), Italian Rom ...
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Anti Feminism
Anti Feminism (stylized as ∀NTI FEMINISM) is the Japanese solo musical project started by vocalist Kenzi in 1991. None of the other members are considered official.
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Arlequin
Arlequin may refer to:
* Harlequin, also spelled Arlequin, a comic servant character
* Arlequin (band), a Japanese rock band
* Arlequin (software), population genetics software
* L'Arlequin, a cinema in Paris
* Los Arlequíns, Mexican pro-wrestl ...
Baroque
The Baroque (, ; ) is a style of architecture, music, dance, painting, sculpture, poetry, and other arts that flourished in Europe from the early 17th century until the 1750s. In the territories of the Spanish and Portuguese empires including t ...
Buck-Tick
Buck-Tick (stylized as BUCK-TICK) is a Japanese Rock music, rock band, formed in Fujioka, Gunma in 1983. The group has consisted of lead vocalist Atsushi Sakurai, lead guitarist Hisashi Imai, rhythm guitarist Hidehiko Hoshino, bassist Yutaka Hig ...
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By-Sexual
By-Sexual (stylized as BY-SEXUAL) was a Japanese visual kei punk rock band from Osaka. They were active from 1988 to 1995, when vocalist Sho left the band and they went on hiatus. In August 1996, the remaining members restarted the group under ...
Cali Gari
Cali Gari (stylized as cali≠gari) is a Japanese visual kei experimental rock band formed with the concept erotic grotesque.
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The Candy Spooky Theater
The Candy Spooky Theater (ザ キャンディー スプーキー シアター) was a Japanese visual kei rock
Rock most often refers to:
* Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids
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Cascade
Cascade, Cascades or Cascading may refer to:
Science and technology Science
*Cascade waterfalls, or series of waterfalls
* Cascade, the CRISPR-associated complex for antiviral defense (a protein complex)
* Cascade (grape), a type of fruit
* Bioc ...
Codomo Dragon
is a Japanese Visual kei, visual kei band formed in 2010. Currently they are on the label B.P Records, their line-up includes Hayato on vocals, Yume on guitar, meN-meN as bassist and Chamu on drums.
Career
The band was formed in Tokyo in Apri ...
Dacco
Dacco are a Japanese visual kei rock band formed by former Psycho le Cému members, Lida and YURAサマ (YURA-sama).
History Biography
Most of the band's songs consist of acoustic guitar (usually played by Lida) and tambourine (played by YURA ...
The Dead Pop Stars
The Dead Pop Stars (stylized as THE DEAD P☆P STARS) is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1992 by ex-Kamaitachi drummer Kenzi. Its current line-up consists of original members Aki and Kenzi on vocals and drums respectively, Hideto and K ...
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Deadman
Deadman or Deadman's may refer to:
* "Deadman" or "dead man", are alternative terms for a dead man's switch
* "Deadman's foot" is another name for a Salamander in metallurgy
* "Deadman anchor" is a buried object (log, concrete, block, etc.) used ...
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Deathgaze
is a Japanese visual kei metal band formed in 2003.
History
Deathgaze was formed in the summer of 2003 by Hazuki, Ai, Naoki, and Kanna. After releasing their first EP, "294036224052", vocalist, Hazuki, left in spring 2004 to form his own band ...
Devil Kitty
Devil Kitty, stylized as DEViL KiTTY and DEVIL KITTY, were a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2002.
History
The band formed in September of 2002 by Yuuga, initially going under the pseudonym Paro. Soon after, Yura (ex-Misery and Kilah) ...
Dezert
Dezert (stylized as DEZERT) is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2011. Their current line-up features Chiaki on vocals, Sacchan on bass, Miyako on guitar and Sora on drums and they have released 7 studio albums to date.
''Real Sound'' ind ...
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Diaura
is a four-member Japanese visual kei rock band, currently signed to their own record label, called NDG, they were formerly under Galaxy Inc. and then Ains. The band formed in December 2010 by yo-ka (ex-Valluna and Megamasso roadie), Kei (ex-Val ...
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Dimlim
DIMLIM was a Japanese visual kei rock band established in 2017, currently on the label DUM LABEL with the members Sho, Retsu and Hiroshi.
Career Formation, VARIOUS and CHEDOARA (2017–2018)
The band was formed in April 2017 by Ryuya, forme ...
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Disacode
DISACODE is a Japanese three-member visual kei rock band formed in 2007.
History
DISACODE was originally formed in January 2007, with female fashion model AKIRA as vocalist and the central focus. The band was dissolved at one point, however a ...
Dio – Distraught Overlord
was a Japanese visual kei metal band from Tokyo, formed on 14 May 2006. Rather than following the usual sound of visual kei, they were a darker, heavier band, which combined metal with melodious tones.
History
Guitarist Erina left the group i ...
Dolly
Dolly may refer to:
Tools
*Dolly (tool), a portable anvil
* A posser, also known as a dolly, used for laundering
* A variety of wheeled tools, including:
**Dolly (trailer), for towing behind a vehicle
**Boat dolly or launching dolly, a device fo ...
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Doremidan
was a Japanese visual kei Rock music, rock band formed on January 1, 2002 by singer Makoto and drummer Reika. The band was signed to Akatsuki label.
Musical styles
The band's musical influence includes music genres like jazz, Swing music, swin ...
DuelJewel
is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in January 1997.
History
DuelJewel began in 1997; during their early beginnings they released several demos. The vocalist Hayato joined in 1997, left, and returned in 1999. The band released their f ...
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Eight
8 is a number, numeral, and glyph.
8 or eight may also refer to:
Years
* AD 8, the eighth year of the AD era
* 8 BC, the eighth year before the AD era
Art
*The Eight (Ashcan School), a group of twentieth century painters associated with the As ...
Fanatic Crisis
Fanatic Crisis (Japanese: ''ファナティック・クライシス'', often stylized as FANATIC◇CRISIS, and simply called FtC by fans) was a Japanese rock band active from 1992–2005. They were called "the big four of visual kei bands" alon ...
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The Gazette
The Gazette (stylized as the GazettE), formerly known as , is a Japanese visual kei Rock music, rock band, formed in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa in early 2002.''Shoxx'' Vol 106 June 2007 pg 40-45 The band is currently signed to Sony Music Recor ...
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Genkaku Allergy
Genkaku Allergy (幻覚アレルギ－) was a Japanese visual kei rock band started by ex-Kamaitachi members Sceana and Kazzy, in 1992. Its sound mixes elements from hardcore punk, heavy metal, noise and industrial music. They signed with Vict ...
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Ghost
A ghost is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that is believed to be able to appear to the living. In ghostlore, descriptions of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to rea ...
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Girugamesh
is a Japanese rock band, formed in 2003. Their name is sometimes stylized with a metal umlaut as girugämesh and is derived from the ''Final Fantasy'' character. They disbanded on July 10, 2016, although announced a new song, to celebrate labe ...
Golden Bomber
is a Japanese visual kei "air" rock band formed in 2004 and signed to the independent label Euclid Agency (sublabel ''Zany Zap''). Despite not actually performing the instruments themselves during concerts, they have gained popularity through ...
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Guniw Tools
are a Japanese visual kei rock band. The band's theme is "Integrated Art Direction featuring visual images that come forth from sound."Heidi.
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hide with Spread Beaver
, known professionally as hide, was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan from 1987 to 1997 and a solo artist from 1993 onward. He also formed ...
Inugami Circus-dan
are a Japanese rock band. The band's name literally translates to ''The Dog-God Circus Troupe''. Their visual element consists of the female singer wearing a kimono, and the rest of the band wearing military-style uniforms. They also wear Goth ...
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Izabel Varosa
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Izabel Varosa is a Japanese visual kei rock band. They were formed by KAZUI (g) and Chihiro (g) in 2004 and were picked up in 2005 by Applause Records, an indies label run by Lareine's vocalist, Kamijo. To date, I ...
Jealkb
Jealkb (ジュアルケービー ''juarukeebii'') is a Japanese visual kei rock band made up of seven members, all of them comedians including London Boots Ichi-go Ni-go's Atsushi Tamura.
History
Their debut single ''Metronome'' hit number 1 o ...
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Jiluka
is a Japanese visual kei metal band initially formed in May 2013 but restarted in February 2015. The group are an independent band on the label DPR Japan, consisting of members Ricko, Sena, the main songwriter of the songs, Boogie and Zyean. They ...
Kagrra,
was a Japanese visual kei folk rock band. They were originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records under the name "Crow". The group changed its name when they signed to PS Company in 2000.
History
The band's major debut was in 2004 wit ...
Kra Kra or KRA can refer to:
* Kenya Revenue Authority
* Key result area, a management term
* Kra (band)
* Kra (letter)
* Kra Isthmus
* Kra Peninsula
* Kra River, Malay Peninsula
* Kra languages
* Kra (mythology)
* Krita native file extension
* Ke ...
La'Mule
La'Mule (formerly stylized as La:Mule) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1996. The band became known for its distinctive visual style, featuring blood and bandages.
History
La'Mule were formed in 1996 in Shikoku, Japan. Allegedly the ...
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Laputa
Laputa uh·poo·tuhis a flying island described in the 1726 book ''Gulliver's Travels'' by Jonathan Swift. It is about in diameter, with an adamantine base, which its inhabitants can manoeuvre in any direction using magnetic levitation. The ...
LM.C
LM.C is a Japanese visual kei rock duo playing a mix of electronic rock and pop, which they call "new century electrorock".
History
LM.C was founded by Maya, who was formerly a guitarist for musician Miyavi in his support band Ishihara Gundan, ...
Matenrou Opera
is a Japanese visual kei power metal band. The band was formed in 2007 by Sono and Yuu who were previously the vocalist and drummer of Jeniva.
Merry
Merry may refer to:
A happy person with a jolly personality People
* Merry (given name)
* Merry (surname)
Music
* Merry (band), a Japanese rock band
* ''Merry'' (EP), an EP by Gregory Douglass
* "Merry" (song), by American power pop band Magna ...
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Mix Speaker's,Inc.
Mix Speaker's, Inc. were a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in early 2006. Their members were Aya (Psycho le Cemu, Isabelle), Seek (Psycho le Cému, Isabelle), Keiji (Kamikaze Boys, Isabelle), S (Kamikaze Boys, Isabelle), Miki (Pink Film, Sci ...
Nightmare
A nightmare, also known as a bad dream, Retrieved 11 July 2016. is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, typically fear but also despair, anxiety or great sadness. The dream may contain situations of d ...
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Nocturnal Bloodlust
, sometimes abbreviated as , is a Japanese metalcore/deathcore band formed in Tokyo in 2009. They started to incorporate visual kei aesthetics into their appearance in 2012. As of 2020, they have dropped most of their visual kei aesthetics in fav ...
Panic Channel
Panic Channel (パニックちゃんねる, sometimes written PANIC☆ch) was an independent Japanese visual kei rock band signed to Mission Music Factory. They perform under two personae: パニックちゃんねる is their gothy visual kei ...
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Penicillin
Penicillins (P, PCN or PEN) are a group of β-lactam antibiotics originally obtained from ''Penicillium'' moulds, principally '' P. chrysogenum'' and '' P. rubens''. Most penicillins in clinical use are synthesised by P. chrysogenum using ...
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Pentagon
In geometry, a pentagon (from the Greek πέντε ''pente'' meaning ''five'' and γωνία ''gonia'' meaning ''angle'') is any five-sided polygon or 5-gon. The sum of the internal angles in a simple pentagon is 540°.
A pentagon may be simpl ...
The Piass
are a Japanese visual kei hardcore punk band formed in the early 1990s in Sapporo. Three of the four original members died within a span of two years, however Takayuki continued the band, having gone through many line-up changes, and they are s ...
Psycho le Cému
is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1999. Its members are Aya, Daishi, Lida, Seek, and Yura-sama (Yuraサマ). Psycho le Cému distinguished themselves in the visual kei scene via their cosplay, with their members dressing in colorful, ...
Rentrer en Soi
was a Japanese visual kei rock music, rock band active from 2001 to 2008. In French language, French, the band's name can be literally translated as "to enter in yourself/entering yourself" although this is not grammatically correct. The band wa ...
Royz
Royz is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2009 in Osaka. Currently, Subaru is on vocals, Kuina is on guitar, Koudai is on bass and Tomoya is on drums and they are on the label B.P Records.
Members
* Subaru (昴) – Vocal
* Kuina (杙 ...
Sadie Sadie may refer to:
People Given name or nickname Women
* Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898–1989), first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in the United States and to practice law in Pennsylvania
* Sadie Benning (born 1973), Americ ...
Schwarz Stein
Schwarz Stein is a Japanese visual kei electronic music duo formed by Hora (洞) and Kaya (迦夜) in 2001 (as "Rudolf Steiner"), who disbanded in 2004 and regrouped in 2014.
Biography
History
During its first three years of activity, the gr ...
Sophia
Sophia means "wisdom" in Greek. It may refer to:
*Sophia (wisdom)
*Sophia (Gnosticism)
*Sophia (given name)
Places
*Niulakita or Sophia, an island of Tuvalu
*Sophia, Georgetown, a ward of Georgetown, Guyana
*Sophia, North Carolina, an unincorpor ...
Sukekiyo
Sukekiyo (stylized as sukekiyo and also referred to in katakana form as ) is a Japanese band formed in 2013 by Dir En Grey vocalist Kyo. It is sometimes referred to as a supergroup as every member of the band is or has been in other well-known ac ...
Vistlip
Vistlip (typeset as vistlip) is a five-member Japanese visual kei rock band that formed on July 7, 2007, and is currently signed to Delfi Sound and Marvelous Entertainment.
History
The band was reported to have been driving along Nagae Tunnel do ...
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Vivid
Vivid may refer to:
Music
* Vivid (band), a Japanese rock band
* "Vivid" (song), by Electronic, 1999
*"ViViD", a 2016 song by Loona from '' HeeJin''
Albums
* ''Vivid'' (Vivian Green album), 2015
* ''Vivid'' (Crystal Kay album), 2012
* ''Vivi ...
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Wyse
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