BUCK-TICK

major - active (1985 - )

BUCK-TICK, one of the pioneering bands of visual kei, have a sound that is uniquely their own. With lyrics covering topics from the uselessness of life, to love, to the death of a parent, BUCK-TICK always have something to say, and they say it in their own way.

These 20 year veterans easily carry a wide variety of styles under their belts, both in music and in fashion. From pop, to goth, to experimental; this band does it all. In each song there is a special BUCK-TICK "je ne sais quoi" that makes the group identifiable before vocalist Sakurai Atsushi sings a note.

In the early years the band could often be found sporting foot-high hair, gas masks, fish-net stockings, ladies' scarves and matador gear. Happily, as the band has matured, they have settled in to a sleeker, more sophisticated style, featuring classic suits, trench coats, and darker, yet subtle apparel. With the exception of drummer Yagami Toll, BUCK-TICK's hair styles no longer pose a threat to society.