Debut song of an 80s visual-kei band
Visual kei bands, with their glamorous and sometimes decadent aesthetics that captivate many, have enduring popularity among both men and women.
Many visual kei bands debuted in the 1980s, but how much do you know about their debut songs?
Here, we’ve put together a roundup of debut songs from 1980s visual kei bands.
Debut songs by 80s visual kei bands (1–10)
To SearchBUCK-TICK
BUCK-TICK made a spectacular major-label debut in 1987.
It’s a high-velocity rock ’n’ roll track rooted in straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll.
The band’s edgy sound—emanating from their dark, enigmatic worldview—and the raw, gut-punch vocal delivery make this a particularly memorable song.
So Bad BoyBY-SEXUAL
The visual-kei band from Osaka is famous for the theme song of the 1991 film ‘Bakumatsu Junjoden.’ Their memorable debut track, ‘So Bad Boy,’ is also a full-throttle, punkish number brimming with a bad-boy vibe.
Keeping that high-energy mood intact, its relentlessly fast, aggressive beat leaves a strong impression.
Dreaming NowAURA
Back then, AURA was a beloved full-color band that could well be called the face of Hokoten and Ikaten-era bands.
As their member colors suggest, their catchy, easy-to-remember melody in “Dreaming Now” makes it a memorable song that anyone will find themselves humming along to.
I’M GETTIN’ BLUEZIGGY
The debut song of a band that could be said to represent the ’80s.
Its catchy, poppy melody—paired perfectly with the spirit of the era—features a phrase everyone knows and can’t help but want to harmonize with.
The term “timeless classic” might well have been coined for this track.
Blue VicesDEAD END
A band formed in the mid-80s that, even within the visual kei scene, possessed a uniquely distinctive musical sensibility and later influenced a variety of other bands.
Their debut single, “Blue Vices,” unquestionably set them apart from their peers as well, with its guitar picking techniques and avant-garde atmosphere.
MOLT GRAINCOLOR
COLOR is one of the original visual kei bands representing the Kansai scene.
Their sound is even more extreme than their appearance, featuring many aggressive, anti-social songs rooted in straight punk rock.
Among them, this track has a unifying energy that makes you want to raise your fist and sing along.
A must-listen!
The Wax MuseumSeikima II
Seikima-II, who are well-known for their appearances on vocal variety shows and infotainment programs, have maintained an unwavering devil-themed concept throughout their career.
Their debut song, which helped popularize heavy metal, is truly a masterpiece that proves the power of their concept.
It’s a genuine classic that I can recommend across generations.