Dir en grey’s Tour Canceled
4
Feb, 2012
According to the Showbox at the Market’s twitter, the entire Dir en grey tour starting in March of 2012 has been canceled.
“showboxsea showboxsea .
@DIRENGREY_web has regretfully cancelled their tour, including the 3/7 date@showboxsea. A formal statement will be released shortly.”
Nothing has been posted on the Dir en grey twitter or facebook as of yet, but we will keep you updated.
Source: Twitter
Posted in Lives, News, Overseas, TourTags: Dir en grey
Dir En Grey’s Headline Show
19
Jan, 2012
Dir En Grey just announced that they will be kicking off the USA tour with a headline show in Seattle on March 7th at the Showbox. Tickets go on sale the 21st of this month! And so far they have not announced any new dates except the Seattle show, so keep in tune for more dates!
Source: Showbox, Dir en Grey official twitter
Posted in TourTags: Dir en grey
Dir En Grey to Tour North America
14
Jan, 2012
Dir En Grey is touring North America with five other bands: Asking Alexandria, Trivium, I See Stars, and Motionless in White!
Here are the dates and venues:
3/09- Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
3/10- San Diego, CA @ SOMA
3/11- Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
3/13- Mission, TX @ Never Say Never Festival – Las Palmas Racepark
3/15- Austin, TX – SXSW
3/16- San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
3/17- Dallas, TX @ South By So What Festival – QuikTrip Park
3/21- South Carolina @ TBA
3/23- Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
3/24- Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
3/25- Richmond, VA @ The National
3/27- Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
4/07- Louisville, KY @ Expo Five
Apparently there are more dates and venues to be announced…so don’t feel down if your city isn’t here! There’s still hope!
Interesting that they’re touring with so many other bands! I haven’t heard of any of them before. What about you guys, have you heard of them? Anyone planning on going?
Source: Dir En Grey official twitter&FB page
Posted in TourTags: Dir en grey
CRUSH!2-90’s V-Rock best hit cover songs-
1
Oct, 2011
Back in January of this year, a compilation album called 『CRUSH!-90’s V-Rock best hit cover songs-』 was released.
On November 23rd, they’ll be releasing a second compilation album of the same name and concept!
The title is 『CRUSH!2-90’s V-Rock best hit cover songs-』 and it will cost 3000 yen for sixteen tracks.
Artist and covers featured on the album are as follows:
01. Aoi – Mizerable by GACKT
02. Anne’s Black – ゴキゲン鳥〜crawler is crazy〜 (Gokigen Tori~crawler is crazy~) by SOPHIA
03. ADAPTER。 – FLOWERS OF ROMANCE by CASCADE
04. R指定 (R-Shitei) – ゆらめき (Yurameki) by Dir en Grey
05. amber gris – SHINE by LUNA SEA
06. OZ – 白い闇 by Rouage
07. ギルド (Guild) – グレイシャルLOVE Glacial LOVE) by SIAM SHADE
08. ケミカルピクチャーズ (Chemical Pictures) – JAM by THE YELLOW MONKEY
09. ZUCK – BEAT by 河村隆一 (Kawamura Ryuichi)
10. 9GOATS BLACK OUT – スピード (Speed) by BUCK-TICK
11. ν[NEU] – HOT LIMIT by T.M.Revolution
12. 花少年バディーズ (Hana Shounen Baddies) – 蜘蛛の意図 (Kumo no Ito) by PIERROT
13. HERO – 誘惑 (Yuuwaku) by GLAY
14. Blu-BiLLioN – 未来航路 (Mirai Kouro) by La’cryma Christi
15. メガマソ (Megamasso) – ROCKET DIVE by hide with Spread Beaver
16. Moran – ILLUMINATI by MALICE MIZER
The album is currently available for pre-ordering at CDJapan!
Which cover do you think sounds most interesting? Personally, I’d like to hear Moran’s ILLUMINATI.
Source: Brand-x, CDJapan
Posted in New release, OmnibusTags: -OZ-, 9GOATS BLACK OUT, ADAPTER。, amber gris, Annie's Black, AOI, Baddies, Blu-BiLLioN, BUCK-TICK, CASCADE, Chemical Pictures, Dir en grey, Gackt, glay, Guild, HERO, hide with Spread Beaver, La'Cryma Christi, Luna Sea, Malice Mizer, Megamasso, Moran, Pierrot, R-Shitei, Rouage, SIAM SHADE, SOPHIA, T.M. Revolution, The Yellow Monkey, v[neu], ZUCK
tracking listing for new Dir en grey album
15
Jun, 2011
We already announced the details for DUM SPIRO SPERO, but now we have cover art and track listing!
1. Kyoukotsu No Nari
2. THE BLOSSOMING BEELZEBUB
3. DIFFERENT SENSE
4. AMON
5. “Yokusou Ni DREAMBOX” Aruiwa Seijuku No Rinen To Tsumetai Ame
6. Juuyoku
7. Shitataru Mourou
8. LOTUS
9. DIABOLOS
10. Akatsuki
11. DECAYED CROW
12. Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
13. VANITAS
14. Ruten No Tou
Thoughts on the cover art, or track listing?
Source: Dir en grey facebook
Posted in Track ListingTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey － 8th Album
25
May, 2011
Just yesterday, Dir en grey announced details of their 8th studio album [DUM SPIRO SPERO].
A groundbreaking 70-min world extending beyond madness
DIR EN GREY will release their 8th studio album “DUM SPIRO SPERO” 2 years and 9 months after “UROBOROS” which garnered overwhelming support as the strongest and the maddest record resonating across the globe.
In our time when heavy rock music has become diversified, the band’s deep and extensive, unique perspective is once again borderless, uncategorized.There are 14 tracks including “Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami” (featured on ‘SAW 3D’ soundtrack), “LOTUS”, “DIFFERENT SENSE” as single-cut tracks in this album.
With the combination of world-noted engineers and the individuality of a Japanese born and bred band.
After all, DIR EN GREY is the only artist that can surpass themselves.
Although the tracklist and album covers are not up yet, but album will be available in 2 types and it will be released on August 3rd.
You may preorder your copy by clicking on the links below:
→8th Album [Regular Edition] @ 3150 yen
→8th Album [2CD+DVD+2LP] [Limited Edition] @ 12600 yen
Source: Dir en Grey’s Official Facebook
Posted in New releaseTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey – New Single
23
Apr, 2011
Dir en grey will be releasing a new single entitled [DIFFERENT SENSE] on June 22nd.
Although the tracklist and covers are still unavailable yet but you can preorder your copy at CDJapan by clicking on the links below.
→Different Sense [Regular Edition] @ 1260 yen
→Different Sense [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] @ 1890 yen
Source: OHP
Posted in New releaseTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey – EU Tour
8
Apr, 2011
As we told you earlier, Dir en grey will return to Europe.
The tour is called [PARADOX OF RETALIATION] and according to Neo Tokyo there will be special VIP upgrades in the future, whatever this would be but we’ll keep you informed about this.
Tourdates
August.06 → Wacken Open Air (Wacken) – Germany
August 07 → Tivoli (Utrecht) – Netherlands
August 09 → Divan du Monde (Paris) – France
August 10 → Divan du Monde (Paris) – France
August 12 → Koko (London) – UK
August 13 → Zeche (Bochum) – Germany
August 16 → Velvet (Rimini) – Italy
August 18 → Club 202 (Budapest) – Hungary
August 20 → Klub Studio (Krakow) – Poland
August 21 → Columbia Club (Berlin) – Germany
August 23 → Nosturi (Helsinki) – Finland
August 25 → Milk Club (Moscow) – Russia
Source: Neo Tokyo newsletter
Posted in OverseasTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey in Europe
5
Apr, 2011
According to Wacken Open Air’s official homepage Dir en grey will be part of the famous Wacken Open Air festival in Germany which will be held between August 4th and August 8th.
For more details please check the official homepage!
Source: OHP
Posted in OverseasTags: Dir en grey
2 for 1 for JAPAN Special @ Neo Tokyo
30
Mar, 2011
Neo Tokyo, the german shop for J-Music, has a pretty cool campaign along with Gan-Shin & Okami records and everyone should check it out since all profit will be donated to the Japan Red Cross and shipping within the EU will be free.
2 for 1 for JAPAN!
Special sale from 25th of March 2011 until 4th of April 2011! Gan-Shin, Okami Records and Neo Tokyo have teamed up for a special CD and DVD sale! Order two Gan-Shin or Okami Records products at the Neo Tokyo website and receive the cheaper one for free! All profit will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross. FREE shipping to all countries part of the European Union!
If you order 4 products you will receive 2 for free, if you order 6 you will get 3 for free…
The following CDs and DVDs are part of the special:
Abingdon Boys School – Teaching Materials CD
An Cafe – BB Parallel World CD/DVD
An Cafe – Goku Tama Rock Cafe CD
An Cafe – Goku Tama Rock Cafe LTD CD/DVD
An Cafe – Harajuku Dance Rock CD/DVD
An Cafe – LIVE CAFE 2010 KING OF HARAJUKU DANCE ROCK DVD Box
An Cafe – Magnya Carta CD
An Cafe – NYAPPY GO AROUND THE WORLD DVD
Asian Kung Fu Generation – Fan Club CD
BALZAC – HATRED: Destruction=Construction CD
BALZAC – JUDGEMENT DAY CD
BALZAC – Paradox CD
BALZAC – Paranoid Dream of the Zodiac CD
Crossfaith – The Artificial Theory for The Dramatic Beauty CD
D’espairsRay – Coll:Set CD
D’espairsRay – IMMORTAL CD/DVD
D’espairsRay – Mirror CD
DIR EN GREY – UROBOROS CD
DIR EN GREY – UROBOROS Budokan CD/DVD
DIR EN GREY – A KNOT OF DVD
DIR EN GREY – AVERAGE BLASPHEMY DVD
DIR EN GREY – THE MARROW OF A BONE CD
DIR EN GREY – TOUR05 THE ROSE TRIMS AGAIN DVD
DIR EN GREY – TOUR08 THE ROSE TRIMS AGAIN DVD
DIR EN GREY – VULGAR CD
DIR EN GREY – Withering to death. CD
Duel Jewel – We will melt you CD
Gackt – Diabolos CD
GaGaaling – Royal Stranger CD
girugämesh – NOW CD
girugämesh – MUSIC CD
girugämesh – GO CD
girugämesh – CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY DVD
girugämesh – girugämesh CD
GUITAR WOLF – DEAD ROCK CD
HANGRY&ANGRY – Sadistic Dance CD
heidi. – Panorama CD
HYDE – FAITH CD
HYDE – Best of CD
L’Arc~en~Ciel – KISS CD
LM.C – Wonderful Wonderholic CD/DVD
Merry – M.E.R.R.Y. CD
Merry – nu Chemical Rhetoric CD
Merry – Peep Show CD
Merry – under-world CD
Mix Speaker’s,Inc. – BIG BANG MUSIC! CD
Mix Speaker’s,Inc. – MONSTERS ~JUNK STORY in my pocket~ CD/DVD
MUCC – Karma CD/DVD
MUCC – 6 CD
MUCC – Gokusai CD
MUCC – Homurauta CD
MUCC – Kuchiki no Tou CD
MUCC – KYUTAI -Sphere- CD/DVD
Nightmare – Anima CD
Nightmare – the WORLD Ruler CD
Onmyo-za – Inyo-Shugyoku CD
POLYSICS – We ate the machine CD
RENTRER EN SOI – THE BOTTOM OF CHAOS CD
The Back Horn – Taiyo No Naka No Seikatsu CD
the studs – and hate CD
the studs – studs CD
VAMPS – BEAST CD
VAMPS – VAMPS CD
Vidoll – Bastard CD
XodiacK – Shinra Bansho-Setsuri CD
Zoro – Core CD
Pretty cool, hu?
Source: Neo Tokyo Facebook
Posted in CoolTags: abingdon boys school, Antic Cafe, D'espairsRay, Dir en grey, Duel Jewel, Gackt, GaGaalinG, Girugamesh, HANGRY&ANGRY, heidi, Hyde, L'Arc~en~Ciel, LM.C, Merry, Mix Speaker's Inc., MUCC, Nightmare, onmyo, polysics, Rentrer, the studs, VAMPS, Vidoll, XodiacK, Zoro
Lotus pv
27
Jan, 2011
Has everyone had a chance to order and listen to Dir en grey’s LOTUS release? The pv has been released for those who haven’t heard or seen the new song.
What are your thoughts on the new pv and release?
Source: youtube
Posted in PVTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey PV preview
21
Jan, 2011
Dir en grey, who are going to release their new single [Lotus] on January 26th, have just updated their youtube channel with a longer preview for their PV over here
Do you like it?
Source: official youtube channel
Posted in New release, YouTubeTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey – more single details and new look
27
Dec, 2010
For a few weeks we have known about Dir en grey’s new single [LOTUS] which is going to be on sale on January 26th and here we are with the latest picture, tracklist and cover from Lotus for you. For profile pictures, please check their official homepage.
[CD]
01. Lotus
02. Obscure
03. 冷血なりせば (REIKETSU NARISEBA) (Live take at SHINKIBA STUDIO COAST on July 20, 2010)
[DVD] (Limited Edition)
01. Zan
02. LIE BURIED WITH A VENGEANCE
03. 逆上堪能ケロイドミルク (Gyakujyo Tannou Keloido Milk)
(from their live at SHINKIBA STUDIO COAST on July 21, 2010)
Source: OHP , CDJapan
Posted in Costumes, New releaseTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey – new look
30
Nov, 2010
A few days ago we talked about Dir en grey’s new single which is called [Lotus] and will be on sale on on January 26th 2011.
For profile pictures, please check their official homepage.
Besides that, we’d like to inform you that their new single is up for preorder @ CDJapan
Posted in Costumes, New release, NewsTags: Dir en grey
New single for Dir en grey
25
Nov, 2010
Special thanks to Reiketsu for mailing me this.
It’s been a while since their last release but we have good news for all Dir en grey fans. The band is going to release a new single which is called [LOTUS] on January 26th 2011.
According to their homepage the single will be released in two types.
【Initial Limited Version】 comes with CD＋DVD and will cost 1890 Yen and
【Original Version】 is CD only and will cost 1260 Yen.
For more information please stay tuned.
Source: OHP
Posted in New releaseTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey SAW 3D pv
21
Oct, 2010
Have you guys seen the new pv Dir en grey put out for SAW 3D? Take a look over here. What do you think of the song, pv etc???
Source: youtube
Posted in PVTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey on SAW 3D sound track
12
Oct, 2010
X Japan did the closing song for SAW IV a few years ago and it seems that Dir en grey is following suit and contributing their song Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami.. The soundtrack is set for release on October 26 and the track list has already been released below.
1. Saving Abel, ‘Never’
2. Dead By Sunrise (Chester Bennington), ‘Condemned’
3. Hinder, ‘Waking Up the Devil’
4. Karnivool, ‘Goliath’
5. Nitzer Ebb, ‘Promises’
6. Kopek, ‘Love Is Dead’
7. Saliva, ‘Badass’
8. My Darkest Day, ‘The World Belongs to Me’
9. Default, ‘Turn It On’
10. I-Exist, ‘Firefly’
11. Boom Boom Satellites, ‘What Goes Around Comes Around’
12. Adelitas Way, ‘Scream’
13. Krokus, ‘Hoodoo Woman’
14. Lordi, ‘This Is Heavy Metal’
15. Wagdug Futuristic Unity, ‘Ram the Crush’
16. Dir en grey, ‘Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami’
To get a peek at the song go ahead and head over to the soundtrack’s website. What do you think about bands crossing over and working with overseas companies/productions?
Source: soundtrack site
Posted in CoolTags: Dir en grey
DIR EN GREY’s North American tour
14
Jul, 2010
As posted on the band’s MySpace…
(July 14, 2010) – DIR EN GREY announces a co-headlining tour with Apocalyptica that begins in Toronto on August 23 and concludes September 12 in Seattle, Washington. A fan pre-sale will begin here this Friday, July 16, and tickets will go on sale to the general public the following Friday, July 23.
Dir En Grey is considered the biggest Japanese rock band ever, and their intense live shows are the perfect way to experience their global appeal. With seven studio albums and tours on nearly every continent under their belt, the band continues to win over new fans with their extreme, unclassifiable sound and mesmerizing performances.
As Billboard noted around the band’s first US appearances in 2006, “Dir en grey has transcended the language barrier in the United States through its music — which mixes pop elements with metal, incorporating lyrics that vocalist Kyo sings and screams — and its appearance.“
Dir En Grey – vocalist KYO, guitarists KAORU and DIE, bassist TOSHIYA and drummer SHINYA – became extremely popular almost immediately upon forming ten years ago and have steadily garnered international critical acclaim and a devoted fan base worldwide. The Los Angeles Times wrote that frontman “Kyo is a staggering vocalist” and “has stockpiled an extreme range of vocal inflections, from a guttural mutter to a tonsil-ripping scream—no electronic effects needed.”
In January 2010, the band wrapped up two years of touring in support of 2008′s UROBOROS by playing two sold out shows at Tokyo’s legendary Nippon Budokan arena and on June 22 Dir En Grey released a CD & DVD set from these shows, titled UROBOROS -with the proof in the name of living…- AT NIPPON BUDOKAN. While many trends come and go Dir En Grey’s music crosses borders and transcends the language barrier worldwide.
Dir En Grey and Apocalyptica dates:
08/23 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
08/24 – New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
08/26 – Boston, MA @ Royale
08/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
08/28 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
08/30 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
08/31 – St. Louis, MO@ Pageant
09/01 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
09/02 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave.
09/04 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
09/05 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
09/07 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
09/08 – Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern
09/10 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency
09/12 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
Source: DIR EN GREY Official MySpace
Posted in Overseas, TourTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey playing in Russia
18
May, 2010
Dir en grey have added to their tour 「THE UNWAVERING FACT OF TOMORROW」 abroad this summer by announcing 2 gigs in Russia. They will be playing in Moscow on the 5th August at the Tochka Club, and at the Glav CLUB in St. Petersburg on the 6th.
For information on tickets, see the band’s Official myspace.
Since their first gig abroad in Germany in 2005, the band have travelled over 18 different countries, however, it will be their first time in Russia. According to contacts of the band, they had a number of offers to perform there before but they could never get round to going due to scheduling.
Great news for long awaited Russian fans! Who will be attending Dir en grey’s first gigs there?
Source: barks.jp, Dir en grey Official myspace
Posted in Lives, OverseasTags: Dir en grey
Dir en grey performing in UK
7
May, 2010
This may be old news to most up to date fans, but just in case; Dir en grey will be performing in the summer in UK as part of their ‘THE UNWAVERING FACT OF TOMORROW TOUR 2010′. They will be performing in the ‘SONISPHERE 2010′ festival which will run from 30th July ~ 1st August in Knebworth, though there is still no official information on what day and what stage they will be playing on.
The band will also be doing a one man gig in London at the ‘KOKO’ club on the 3rd August. The gig is for 14yrs plus only, and tickets are now on sale at £20.00 each.
For more information on the SONISPHERE festival see their official site, and to buy tickets for their one-man gig see the KOKO venue site.
Who is going to either the festival or the gig?
Source: OHP, Official myspace, barks.jp
Posted in Lives, Oneman, OverseasTags: Dir en grey
