the GazettE is a Japanese visual kei rock band that formed on January 14, 2002. Associated with metal, visual kei, and alternative metal, the group built a sound that combines heavy guitar work, dramatic arrangements, and the dark aesthetic often linked to modern Japanese rock.
Over the years, the band has included RUKI, 麗, 葵, れいた, 戒, and 由寧, and its releases have been associated with King Records. That lineup history and label connection help place the GazettE within the core of Japan's visual kei and hard rock scene.
For listeners looking for Japanese rock with a strong visual identity and metal influence, the GazettE remains a notable long-running name from the 2000s onward. Their career reflects the blend of style, intensity, and melodic weight that made visual kei one of the most distinctive movements in Japanese music.
