コテ系 (Kote Kei) is probably the most recognizable subgenre of ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) because of it’s pleather, roses, spider webs, corsets, mesh and black teardrop makeup – all drawing influence from the mid-90s and early 00s gothic fashion. The term “コテ” (Kote) comes from the onomatopoeia “コテコテ” (Kotekote), and means “over the top” or “extremely” in English – something this genre can definitely be described as.
While often seen as the “original” subgenre of ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) there are still artists, “old” and “new”, who incorporate this style in their work to this very day.
Today we managed to sit down with the founder and leader of BLOOD, Kiwamu.
This interview was quite a hassle to do, since let me tell you, getting dental work done mere hours before an interview isn’t the greatest idea someone can ever have, but there was no way around it. Luckily Kiwamu was very understanding
SUICIDE ALI are about to release their fourth single, titled “THE COLD BODY”, on January 11, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for early January, you can secure your copy as early as November 23 at live venues.
Starwave
THE SOUND BEE HD are about to release their new mini-album, titled “艶” (Tsuya), on December 14, 2011!
The mini-album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for mid-December you can secure your copy early starting at October 28 at the
BLOOD are about to release their new maxi-single, titled “Elizabeth” on October 26, 2011!
But aside from the news about their new single, there’s also something else the band wants to announce to foreign fans: the group will be coming to the United States and Canada for a short tour
Tokami are about to release their new album, titled “Resurrection” on November 8, 2011!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the release date is set for early November, you can secure your copy early starting at October 11 at the release party in 池袋BlackHole
During their “Europe tour 2011” ネガ (NEGA) stopped at Tivoli de Helling on September 20 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio,
