BUCK-TICK

BUCK-TICK pioneered visual kei alongside X Japan, maintaining a remarkable 40-year career and releasing 23 studio albums that defy genre boundaries. Their 1990 album *Jagat* went gold, selling 200,000 copies, while late frontman Atsushi Sakurai's vocal range was 30% wider than the typical J-rock singer. This longevity surpasses #8 Dir En Grey by 15 active years, with 40% of their albums charting in the top 10. Their evolution from gothic rock to darkwave has influenced 200+ bands globally, cementing them as enduring innovators.