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Osaka, Japan (1997 – present)
DIR EN GREY is a Japanese metal band formed in Osaka, Japan in 1997 from the disbanded visual kei band La:Sadie’s, that have maintained a consistent lineup of 京 (Kyo) on vocals, 薫 (Kaoru) and Die on guitar, Toshiya on bass and Shinya on drums.
Originally a visual kei band, the band has dropped that style since around 2005 when they released their fifth full-length album, Withering to death.. Their musical style is difficult to determine; throughout their releases, they have played styles ranging from pop to death metal. Today, their style can be considered generally a version of metal or, more specifically, progressive metal/alternative metal.
Their fifth full-length album, Withering to death., was the band’s first to see distribution outside of Japan. It was released in Europe by GAN-SHIN and the United States by Warcon Enterprises. The band has been signed to FIREWALL DIV., a subdivision of Free-Will under Sony Music, for its entire career so far. They’re currently signed to Okami Records for European distribution and The End for United States distribution.
DIR EN GREY, in its earliest form, began as the band of vocalist 京 and drummer Shinya - 廃人黒薔薇族 (haijin kuro bara zoku “Invalid Black Rose Family”). Members and associates of this band formed La:Sadie’s, which eventually included four of the band’s five current members. La:Sadie’s disbanded in 1996. All but the bassist, Kisaki, and former lead guitarist, Shio (replaced by Kaoru), came back together to form Dir en grey.
Originally a visual kei band, the band has dropped that style since around 2005 when they released their fifth full-length album, Withering to death.. Their musical style is difficult to determine; throughout their releases, they have played styles ranging from pop to death metal. Today, their style can be considered generally a version of metal or, more specifically, progressive metal/alternative metal.
Their fifth full-length album, Withering to death., was the band’s first to see distribution outside of Japan. It was released in Europe by GAN-SHIN and the United States by Warcon Enterprises. The band has been signed to FIREWALL DIV., a subdivision of Free-Will under Sony Music, for its entire career so far. They’re currently signed to Okami Records for European distribution and The End for United States distribution.
DIR EN GREY, in its earliest form, began as the band of vocalist 京 and drummer Shinya - 廃人黒薔薇族 (haijin kuro bara zoku “Invalid Black Rose Family”). Members and associates of this band formed La:Sadie’s, which eventually included four of the band’s five current members. La:Sadie’s disbanded in 1996. All but the bassist, Kisaki, and former lead guitarist, Shio (replaced by Kaoru), came back together to form Dir en grey.
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RagingHazelnut wrote:
bitch got throat polyps
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bmwmax10 wrote:
Get well soon, Kyo!
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Arashio wrote:
No seriously, I hope it's not as bad as it sounds. [2]
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AoiTsuki wrote:
No seriously, I hope it's not as bad as it sounds.
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AoiTsuki wrote:
Break during 2 years. New album in 3 years. Last live in 5 years in Tokyo. 50 000¥ tickets. 3 most intense hours ever. Last song = THE IIID EMPIRE (*2). Mass suicide. THE END
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sky-crawlers wrote:
I hope his throat will get well soon!
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DahliaMatsumoto wrote:
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2006681/full/
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Blumbe wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWggPLXeOkU&ob=av2e THEY RIPPED OF THE SOLO FROM JUUYOKU OMG PLEASE SUE
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Wonrei wrote:
to deg. I deg, he degs, she degs.
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Milliame wrote:
I'm deginning to think that Dir en grey stalks this chatbox..
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KILLINSTINCT wrote:
sansdasjupiten: You're not alone, VANITAS is my favorite from DSS too.
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PokeBaal wrote:
3 best DSS songs: DIFFERENT SENSE, Juuyoku and DECAYED CROW. yes i love Kyo's screams
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animelover945 wrote:
no north america tour?????? ; _ ;
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bakemonocunt wrote:
because I don't drink alcohol. :) because I don't drink alcohol. :) because I don't drink alcohol. :) because I don't drink alcohol. :) because I don't drink alcohol. :)
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Pretsy wrote:
Vanitas works better as a full acoustic song (a la new Undecided, hope they'll do the same to that specific song)
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melody-of-death wrote:
VANITAS has significantly grown on me recently, but it's not within my top 3. Maybe it's within my top 5 DSS tracks.
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BlackfuckinFlag wrote:
And drinks: Newcastle Brown Ale (and beer in general) and Minttu.
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sansdasjupiten wrote:
Suddenly I think I'm the only one who likes VANITAS.
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BlackfuckinFlag wrote:
There's no such thing as a top 3 tracks of DSS. They are all really fucking bad.
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