Aria van Weye 
Japanese Visual Kei icons DEXCORE are back, and their latest release “Trace” is a genre-defying masterpiece that solidifies their reign as one of the most exciting and technically brilliant bands in the Visual Kei scene today. Fusing goth aesthetics, emotional intensity, and blistering metalcore energy, this song is pure, calculated chaos—and we are OBSESSED.
From the opening seconds, “Trace” sets a tone that is both eerie and explosive. Atmospheric synths swirl before a crushing breakdown erupts, dragging the listener headfirst into DEXCORE’s signature sonic storm. The guitars are sharp and relentless, the drums hit with mechanical precision, and the vocal range—from guttural growls to ethereal melodic lines—is absolutely unreal.
Lyrically, “Trace” explores the fragile remnants of memory and loss, weaving a dark narrative of emotional erosion and longing. But rather than wallowing in sadness, DEXCORE channel their pain into power. It’s a track that bleeds vulnerability and screams defiance—all wrapped in a sleek, gothic-metal package.
What sets DEXCORE apart isn’t just their sound—it’s their total aesthetic mastery. The visuals surrounding “Trace” are dripping in black lace, silver chains, and apocalyptic beauty. It’s theatrical, it’s haunting, and it’s deeply human. DEXCORE don’t just perform music—they embody it.
With “Trace,” DEXCORE remind us why they’re not just another Visual Kei band. They’re genre alchemists, blending goth, metalcore, and elegance into something entirely their own. This is what the future of Visual Kei sounds like—and we’re all lucky to be watching it unfold.
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