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Nice band pic! Also, highly unlikely, but it would make me so happy if they were named after the (delicious) $3 wine from ALDI

Lol, classic. In what other scene can you move seamlessly between those two extremes. That actually IS Ryoga! A rare VK guest feature Because of that, I purposefully did not choose that song, just because BORN is more associated with heavier music. Great song, though!

Everything's gonna be alright.

Beyond the apparent "gender bending" of visual kei, one of the most intriguing aspects of the scene is the rampant genre-bending. Is it a sign of real versatility or just willy-nilly inspiration? Whatever the case may be, today I'm celebrating a special brand of this phenomenon: HEADBANGERZ, or what @doombox helped me to phrase when kawaii goes kowai™! Whether it's through a barrage of double bass drumming, sinister drop Z tuning, or trading in angelic falsettos for demonic harsh vox, some poppy VK groups know how to mosh it out. We all know that production has gotten savvier in the past few years and current bands like DADAROMA, Nocturnal Bloodlust or Deviloof are quite heavy, but allow me to shine a light on some of the poppy bands that are also worthy of our finest devil horns, even if only for a single track. Very few bands actually pull this off, but this Featured List will highlight a few of my favorites. Try not to overthink the fact that these sparkly, rainbow-plastered host boys have the potential to be more br00tal than your hardcore and metal faves. Instead, dial up the volume to 11 and join me in a round of synchronized bangya headbanging. Let's get started! ------------------------------------------------ "ミソギ (misogi)" by キャンゼル (canzel) Your browser does not support the audio element. Release: NeO PRESENCE E.P.S. #3 (2008) Song for comparison: Twilight "S.M.D." by THE KIDDIE Your browser does not support the audio element. Release: elite STAR+ #2 (2009) Song for comparison: soar 毒メスシリンダー (doku messzylinder)" by サウイフモノ (souiumono) Your browser does not support the audio element. Release: くびはねるつるぎ/毒メスシリンダー #2 (2012) Song for comparison: タランチュラ (tarantula) "失望エミュレイター (shitsubou emulator)" by ユナイト (UNiTE.) Your browser does not support the audio element. Release: MEANiNG #3 (2012) Song for comparison: AIVIE "Invarant" by i.Rias Your browser does not support the audio element. Release: DRiVE #2 (2015) Song for comparison: Re:sume "オカルト・キラー (occult killer)" by 愛狂います。 (Aicle.) (2009) "SOUL BRINGER" by SLOD (2010) "Belphegor" by SRASH NOTES GARDEN (2013) "現代病写 (gendaibyou utsushi)" by カメレオ (Kameleo) (2014) "ぼくとタルパ (boku to tulpa)" by グリモア (GRIMOIRE) (2015)* *This one is a stretch, because GRIMOIRE has been fairly heavy in their 4 songs so far, but considering that all of the musicians are ex-PIECE, this one still has the "wow, such heavy" shock factor for me. ------------------------------------------------ And there we have it! I hope you enjoyed reading. Which songs are your favorite from the list? Which HEADBANGERZ do you like that I overlooked? Lemme know in the comments below!

I've only checked out their singles since "Kokoro Monster," but TIMELESS has officially admitted me to the Bang Me support group... halp. Which releases would I need to listen to next?

If it's not a 6 song mini-album, I'll freak.

Definitely looking forward to this! Honestly, the last song I've heard from her was "Put Your Records On," so this new Kimbra/Erykah Badu direction she's going on "Been to the Moon" is a great surprise!

I quite like the song! It's lacking a certain punch, but I don't mind that. I'm just not sure it works as the lead single from the release. What's up with Satoshi's stand-up drumming again though? Is that just what he does now? Interesting! It reminds me of a more electronic version of "milky latte". Plus, the goldfish in the cup reminds me of the goldfish on the cover art for that single!

Am I just not seeing it or is the title of the new song not indicated anywhere in the video?

Would anyone be interested in covering this song for the February Recommended Tracks list? We're always happy to have guest contributors! You can check the January list to see what @yakihiko did for guest blurbs. If you're interested, just be sure to send @CAT5 a PM with your text by Sunday, February 28th!

Okay, art-kei look, art-kei covers... now, we just have to wait for a preview. Please VK gods, let UNiTE. have an art-kei era.

Hmm, I think the J-Urban Thread would encompass this.

Definitely wasn't expecting that... Hopefully, Kou will still continue!

I know many here weren't too excited about their first release, but it looks like そこに鳴る (sokoninaru) is releasing a second mini, YAMINABE. エメラルドグリーン (emerald green)

Omg, the MALICE MIZER outfits are killing me, haha

3, arguably 4, of their members look like they're from UNiTE. I like their more rock-oriented tracks (I could not get on board with that midi-piano from LUNAR PHASE), so I'm looking forward to this!

Never thought I'd see Aztec Camera on MH RESPECT!

I like the previews! My least favorite samples are the singles we already know like "BOMB x BOMB x BOMB" and "UN-DEADHOUSE".