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| '''Visual kei''' is a genre within ] that is unique in that the members of such a band take on appearances that can be described to be as vibrant as their music. | '''Visual kei''' is a genre within ], and specially within ], that is unique in that the members of such a band take on appearances that can be described to be as vibrant as their music. | ||
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Visual kei is a genre within Japanese Music, and specially within Japanese rock, that is unique in that the members of such a band take on appearances that can be described to be as vibrant as their music.
Members of visual kei bands often wear white makeup, style their hair with elaborate colors and wild styles, and appear costumes that are often reflective of 17th century styles, sometimes referred to as Gothic Lolita. Although the whole appearance can appear feminine, many visual kei bands are entirely male. The music of these kind of bands are usually classified under goth, punk, or rock.
This trend was almost single-handedly started by X Japan in the 1980s and became popularized by 1990s bands like Malice Mizer and Dir En Grey.
Some Visual Kei Bands
- X Japan
- Luna Sea
- Dir En Grey
- Malice Mizer
- Moi Dix Mois
- Schwarz Stein
- Blood
- Lareine
- Kuroyume
- Madeth Gray'll
- Velvet Eden
- Baiser
- Blam Honey!
- Madeth Gray'll
- Pierrot
- Plastic Tree
- Aliene Ma'riage
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External links
- Midi:Nette - record company started by Mana that produces visual kei bands.