Visual kei project Musyozoku (哀と凛人の無所属) have won the Road to B7Klan Fest Contest, claiming the final spot on day one of B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST in Paris this July.
The contest reached its conclusion on April 24th at Shibuya REX in Tokyo, where eight acts competed for the remaining slot on the festival line-up. A total of 10,392 votes were cast across the participating artists, with both venue attendees and worldwide livestream viewers eligible to take part in the final vote.
Musyozoku were one of three acts added directly to the final stage by Japanese visual kei magazine hévn, alongside MAMA. and sugar. The remaining five acts, GRAVITY, AKAI YUREI, ORSEAS, TORIKABUTO, and Shanghai-based Nyx, advanced through the initial fan vote held in March.
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As the contest winner, Musyozoku will perform on July 11th at Arena Grand Paris, taking to the stage after the opening set from French metal outfit Souffre. The prize covers travel, accommodation, and related expenses for the Paris performance.
The Road to B7Klan Fest Contest formed the closing stage of B7Klan’s audition process to complete the festival’s bill. B7KLAN J-ROCK FEST takes place on July 11th and 12th 2026 as part of B7Klan’s 20th anniversary celebrations. The full line-up now comprises Versailles, Moi dix Mois, MUCC, D’ESPAIRSRAY, LM.C, An Cafe, KIZU, JILUKA, Azavana, and Musyozoku, alongside European special guests Souffre and Imperial Age.
About Musyozoku
Musyozoku is a self-managed visual kei project formed by vocalist i and guitarist Rito following the disbandment of gulu gulu in March 2023. The full project name, I to Rito no Musyozoku, translates as "the independence of i and Rito", in-keeping with the duo's decision to operate outside of traditional label or management structures. Rito produces much of the band's output, handling composition, recording, mixing, and programming, while i is the lyricist, vocalist, and visual director. A menhera kei strain of visual kei that pairs heavy rock with gothic horror, Musyozoku draw from gothic rock, pairing heavy, often abrasive instrumentation with eerie melodies and unstable vocals. Their debut EP, 'Gedatsu dekinai haikyo yuenchi' (roughly translating to "An abandoned amusement park you can’t escape from"), arrived on January 1st 2026.
Dates and tickets
| Date | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2026 – 12 Jul 2026 | Arena Grand Paris, Paris, France |
Musyozoku
Gedatsu dekinai haikyo yuenchi
Release Date: 01/01/2026
Label: Independent
Stream: Spotify | Apple Music
