What this is
Nagoya's long-running visual kei metal outfit lynch. brings their characteristically dark, heavy sound to SOUND SHOWER ark in Shizuoka. Formed in 2004, the band blends aggressive riffing with gothic atmosphere and melodic hooks in a style that sits somewhere between Dir en grey's abrasion and a more accessible J-metal sensibility. They remain one of the most consistently active and respected acts in the visual kei scene.
Who should go
Visual kei fans and J-metal enthusiasts will be in their element here. Casual rock fans curious about the heavier end of the Japanese alternative scene are also a reasonable fit.
Good to know
Tickets are most reliably purchased through eplus.jp or pia.jp, both of which accept foreign credit cards; select convenience store pickup (combini ukewatashi) at Lawson to avoid delivery complications. SOUND SHOWER ark is a live music venue in Shizuoka city with a standing floor layout typical of Japanese live houses at this scale. Capacity is modest, so the atmosphere tends to be close and intense — earplugs are worth considering for the front sections. The venue is likely to be cash-preferred for merchandise and drinks, so carry yen. Lynch. shows typically run 90 minutes to two hours including any encore.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.