Debut song of a 90s visual kei band
A visual kei band that revolutionized the Japanese music scene with their innovative musicality and glamorous looks.
Even major artists that everyone knows today—such as GLAY, L’Arc~en~Ciel, and DIR EN GREY—once took their very first steps as newcomers.
While influenced by X JAPAN, each established a uniquely rich musical identity and forged a new era.
Here, we introduce the debut songs that became their starting point, hidden behind the bold makeup and costumes.
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Debut songs of 90s visual kei bands (31–40)
As long as life bloomsRaphael
Formed in 1997 and made their major debut in 1999.
They went on hiatus in 2001, later reunited, but disbanded again after about three years—a band with a relatively short active period.
Their hallmark was hard rock and heavy metal incorporating classical elements, and in this song they even use a classical melody in the guitar solo section.
Ask for EyesSleep My Dear
Sleep My Eyes was formed primarily by the roadies of SIlver-Rose, who, alongside Kuroyume, energized Nagoya’s visual scene.
They made their major debut in 1995 with Ask for Eyes and, together with PENICILLIN and media youth, were regarded as one of the three flagship bands of Tears Music Office.
vibrationTRANSTIC NERVE
They were a visual kei band from Himeji that later changed their name to the Underneath and disbanded in 2010.
Even within the visual kei scene, they pursued their own unique evolution, such as syncing programmed sounds with live drums and using a wide variety of guitar effects.
Melty loveSHAZNA
SHAZNA made their major debut in 1997 with “Melty Love.” At the time, the vocalist IZAM’s androgynous look became a hot topic and even a social phenomenon.
After SHAZNA’s debut, the number of visual kei bands adopting a cross-dressing style increased.
SHELLYBlüe
Blüe is a visual-kei band known for its deep sound and pop melody sensibility.
This is their major-label debut single from 1998, “SHELLY.” The layering of piano and band sounds is beautiful, and the vocalist’s pop-leaning melodies come through pleasantly.
Debut Songs by 90s Visual Kei Bands (41–50)
flickerDIR EN GREY
DIR EN GREY was already a well-known band during their indie days, even headlining a solo show at Nippon Budokan.
Produced by YOSHIKI of X JAPAN, they made their major debut by simultaneously releasing three singles, including Yurameki.
On the hill where the aster flowers bloomGilles de Rais
This was a band that energized the indie visual scene alongside LUNA SEA and X.
In their indie days they had a strong punk flavor, but after their major-label debut they began to prioritize accessibility.