Visual Kei mixtapes vol.13: ONYX [chasefaster]

🖤 OLD SCHOOL VISUAL KEI MIXTAPE #13 — ONYX (2000)

🥀 Obscure melodies, dramatic sounds, and the darker side of the new millennium.

ONYX takes us deeper into the Visual Kei scene of 2000, bringing together 13 tracks that reveal the diversity and experimental spirit of the era. From the elegant melancholy of LAREINE to the intensity of Madeth gray'll and the underground atmosphere of Velvet Eden, this selection explores some fascinating corners of Japanese rock. 🖤

Featuring lesser-known bands and tracks that are difficult to find on streaming platforms, this volume is another opportunity to uncover forgotten gems and keep the sounds of this scene alive.

🎧 TRACKLIST

1. Dué le Quartz – Jisatsu Ganbou
2. Veill – Kizu
3. Janne da Arc – Red Zone
4. S – Doku Ari
5. Madeth gray'll – 「Zwei」 Dataisha TO Moumoku NA Chuuzetsuji・・69 Nichime NO Sogai
6. LAREINE – Emeraude ~Umi ni Miserarete~
7. Noir Fleurir – Gin-Iro No Basha
8. Lubis Cadir – Yuri Kago
9. Velvet Eden – Sad Mask
10. GACKT – Vanilla
11. Luinspear – Secret Veil ~Tenmei Naru Hanayome~
12. Zephyr. – Silvery Promise
13. kein – Danro no Kashitsu

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🖤 Thirteen hidden fragments of 2000. For those who love exploring beyond the familiar.

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Visual Kei mixtapes vol.12: OBSIDIAN [chasefaster]

🖤 OLD SCHOOL VISUAL KEI MIXTAPE #12 — OBSIDIAN (1999–2000)

🖤 Darker tones, shifting identities, and the sound of a new millennium approaching.

OBSIDIAN explores the transition from the late 90s into 2000, bringing together 13 tracks that capture a fascinating moment in Visual Kei history. From the infectious energy of L'Arc-en-Ciel to the darker intensity of DIR EN GREY and Aliene Ma'riage, this volume explores the many contrasts of the Japanese rock scene. 🥀

Alongside familiar names, discover lesser-known bands and tracks that are missing from Spotify or difficult to find on streaming platforms. Another collection of sounds worth bringing back from the past.

🎧 TRACKLIST

1. L'Arc-en-Ciel – Driver's High
2. BAISER – Doku
3. SHAZNA – TOPAZ
4. Missalina Rei – TO★KI★ME★KI
5. AZALEA – S no Mezame
6. Klein Kaiser – Kakkou
7. Noi'X – Flowers
8. Luv'ra-Doll – Loop
9. Raphael – Sakura
10. DIR EN GREY – Yokan
11. Elldorado – Kisaragi
12. NéiL – JESTER
13. Aliene Ma'riage – SUICIDE ~Senrei no Shou~

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🥀 One era fading, another beginning. Welcome to OBSIDIAN.

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Visual Kei mixtapes vol.11: SAPPHIRE [chasefaster]

🖤 OLD SCHOOL VISUAL KEI MIXTAPE #11 — SAPPHIRE (1998–1999)

💙 Melancholic harmonies, theatrical melodies, and the darker pulse of late-90s Visual Kei.

SAPPHIRE brings together 13 tracks from 1998–1999, exploring the many musical directions of the scene during this fascinating period. From the melodic elegance of LAREINE to the intensity of DIR EN GREY and the experimental edge of cali≠gari, this volume blends different sounds and moods from Japanese rock. 🥀

Featuring underground discoveries and songs that are difficult to find on streaming platforms, this is another journey through the forgotten treasures of Visual Kei history.

🎧 TRACKLIST

1. LAPUTA – Chimes
2. La'cryma Christi – With-You
3. MIRAGE – Feeling Melody
4. Luv'ra-Doll – Exist a Reason
5. GACKT – Mizerable
6. SHAZNA – Piece of Love
7. LAREINE – fiançailles
8. Shizuku... – Good Bye My Earth
9. cali≠gari – JELLY
10. vellaDonna – Still Alive
11. Missalina Rei – Kagerou Hime
12. Aliene Ma'riage – Boku [shimobe]
13. DIR EN GREY – Cage

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🖤 Thirteen tracks, countless emotions, and another glimpse into the fascinating world of 90s Visual Kei.

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Visual Kei mixtapes vol.10: TOURMALINE [chasefaster]

🖤 OLD SCHOOL VISUAL KEI MIXTAPE #10 — TOURMALINE (1998–1999)

🥀 Distorted memories, restless energy, and hidden corners of late-90s Visual Kei.

TOURMALINE dives into the sounds of 1998–1999, bringing together 13 tracks that capture the diversity of a scene constantly evolving. From the unmistakable presence of BUCK-TICK and LAPUTA to underground bands waiting to be rediscovered, this volume explores the darker and more experimental side of Japanese rock. 💎

Some tracks are hard to find on streaming platforms, making this mix a small archive of sounds that deserve another spin.

🎧 TRACKLIST

1. FANATIC◇CRISIS – P.E.R.S.O.N.A
2. BUCK-TICK – Just One More Kiss
3. MIRAGE – EDGE IN MIND
4. Blanc Neige – Thanatos
5. MUCC – Dilemma
6. Remage – Capsule Complex
7. L'yse:nore – An Injury
8. Raisonne – Over
9. Eliphas Levi – Karei Naru D no Sangeki
10. LAPUTA – Breath
11. La'cryma Christi – Mirai Korou
12. SISTER'S NO FUTURE – FLY TO RIDE ON THE SKY
13. LEGOLGEL – Jikuu Ryokou

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🖤 Thirteen tracks from a scene that never stopped reinventing itself.

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Visual Kei mixtapes vol.9: TOPAZ [chasefaster]

🖤 OLD SCHOOL VISUAL KEI MIXTAPE #09 — TOPAZ (1998)

A year of contrasts, unexpected sounds, and underground discoveries.

TOPAZ explores another side of 1998, bringing together 13 tracks that reflect the diversity of the Visual Kei scene. From the energetic edge of hide's “Rocket Dive” to the darker atmospheres of MIRAGE, L'yse, and ROUAGE, this selection moves between familiar classics and lesser-known treasures. 🥀

Some of these tracks are difficult to find on streaming platforms, making this mix another opportunity to rediscover overlooked corners of Japanese rock history.

🎧 TRACKLIST

1. LAVENDER – Memory
2. Missalina Rei – Uruwashi no Hana
3. MIRAGE – BACTERIA
4. vellaDonna – SABOTAGE
5. Das:Vasser – Despare
6. Shiver – Balance
7. PRESEDIA – Madder Rain
8. L'yse:nore – Amethyst
9. Noi'X – Cold Color
10. hide – Rocket Dive
11. BUCK-TICK – ...In Heaven...
12. ROUAGE – endless loop
13. Seikima II – Sakura Chitte Sakura Saite

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🥀 Hit play and explore another hidden corner of 1998 Visual Kei.

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Visual Kei mixtapes vol.8: RUBY [chasefaster]

🖤 OLD SCHOOL VISUAL KEI MIXTAPE #08 — RUBY (1998)

One year, thirteen tracks, and a scene full of contrasts.

RUBY takes us into 1998, a memorable moment in Visual Kei when catchy melodies, dark atmospheres, and heavier sounds coexisted in fascinating ways. From iconic names like hide, GLAY, and BUCK-TICK to underground acts waiting to be rediscovered, this volume captures different sides of the Japanese rock scene. 🥀

Some tracks are harder to find on streaming platforms, making this mix a chance to revisit forgotten sounds and uncover hidden gems from an unforgettable year.

🎧 TRACKLIST

1. hide – Pink Spider
2. GLAY – Yuuwaku
3. Janne da Arc – Confusion
4. DIR EN GREY – Unknown... Despair... a Lost
5. NéiL – Natirra
6. Vasalla – Feel
7. Blüe – SHELLY
8. CANARY – Liebe
9. SHAZNA – Love is Alive
10. BUCK-TICK – Gessekai
11. Eliphas Levi – Zange No Asa Ni
12. MALICE MIZER – Illuminati
13. Amadeus – Kyouzou no Kami

🎧 Listen to the mixtape on Mixcloud

Press play and revisit the many faces of Visual Kei in 1998.

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