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DIR EN GREY revive Rettou Gekishin Angya for 30th anniversary Japan tour
6 articles Jul 20
I to Rito no mushozoku (哀と凛人の無所属)
NIGHTMARE to perform Manga Barcelona 2026 with two ‘the WORLD’ 20th anniversary shows
D’ESPAIRSRAY to return to Europe in 2027 for first tour since 2010
2 articles Jul 3
X JAPAN and CLAMP’s 1993 animated ‘X’ video hits YouTube for a limited time
DIR EN GREY revive Rettou Gekishin Angya for 30th anniversary Japan tour
I to Rito no mushozoku (哀と凛人の無所属)
NIGHTMARE to perform Manga Barcelona 2026 with two ‘the WORLD’ 20th anniversary shows
X JAPAN and CLAMP’s 1993 animated ‘X’ video hits YouTube for a limited time
New Music Radar: Echo Romeo, Cosmic Kat, Pop! and more
6 articles Jul 20
D’ESPAIRSRAY to return to Europe in 2027 for first tour since 2010
2 articles Jul 3
Overview
Several visual kei acts are making notable returns and releases, including DIR EN GREY celebrating their 30th anniversary with a revival of 'Rettou Gekishin Angya' on tour, NIGHTMARE performing at Manga Barcelona 2026 and marking the 20th anniversary of 'the WORLD', and D'ESPAIRSRAY announcing a European tour in 2027 after a 17-year absence. Meanwhile, YOSHIKI is set to perform with Jonathan Davis and Josh Groban at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and new music from ASAGI, lynch., and SugLawd Familiar & OZworld has been released.
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