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 Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:40 am
The band:
Dir en Grey formed in 1997, after picking up Toshiya when La:Sadies Broke up. (La:Sadies was the band Kaoru, Kyo, Shinya and Die were in before Diru) Their first Single was Garden, which was immediately well-liked. At least well-liked enough to catch the attention of Yoshiki, Drummer/Leader of the infamous X Japan. He took them under his wing after seeing what they were capable of, producing their first full length album Gauze in 1999. They came out with a more polished sound in this album, and their popularity quickly grew. With each new album their sound changes, evolving into something new and different. Some people argue that this is bad, others like the change. Either way, they aren't doing the same old thing over and over; that's what's kept them going for eight years. Their look has evolved too. From long hair and dresses to more casual clothing and suits. Their appearance is still in some cases very Visual Kei, but for the most part they are toned down from their indies days. All in all, Dir en grey is still one of Japan's top rock bands, using their looks, musical and lyrical talent to shock and amaze people all over the world.
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:41 am
The Members:
Kyo (Vocals):
Birthdate - 16/02/1975
Bloodtype - B
Height - 160cm (5'3")
The short, wicked member of the group, Kyo is a lively, bouncing bundle of twisted energy. You've just got to watch him in action for awhile, see the expressions that go across his face, to know that there's something demented going on up there. In the most wonderful of ways, of course.
Kyo was born in Kyoto, Aquarius if you believe in astrology, and is known to enjoy lying during interviews, which means you can never really be sure that what he said has an ounce of truth in it. Kyo is not his real name, but he hates his own and decided to change it, choosing the Kyo from his birthplace Kyoto. He has a powerful, throaty voice that he can do an amazing number of things with, and writes all the lyrics for Dir en grey's songs. He's been known to say that he will never write a happy ending in a song.
Kaoru (Lead Guitar):
Birthdate - 17/02/1974
Bloodtype - A
Height - 170cm (5'7")
Kaoru is the stoic, "leader-san" of the group, a lean, poker-faced figure with the grace and swagger of a stalking panther and the beauty of a longlimbed lion. He rarely smiles -- though when he does, it's a lovely sight! -- and was the one member of the group who scared all the others the first time they met him. Imagine, even Kyo was scared of him.
Kaoru was born in Hyougo, Aquarius if you believe in astrology, and is the one known to keep Dir en grey in order. They say whenever there is differences in making decisions it's always Kaoru who keeps things under control and has the final say. He is the main guitarist, and writes some wonderfully diverse music, from the ghostly haunting melodies of mazohyst of decadence and MACABRE to the manicness of Zan and Berry, to the sweetly sorrowful Akuro no Oka. He can also produce some of the most amazing sounds from a guitar.
Die (Guitar):
Birthdate - 20/12/1974
Bloodtype - B
Height - 178cm (5'10")
Die is the easy-going member of the group, the joker, and one at odds with many things. Tall and full, with a softly beautiful face and a sweet voice, he is always extreme in whatever he may be doing, and his supposedly 'nasty' looks can be very misleading.
Die was born in Mie, Sagittarius if you believe in astrology, and is straightforward, talkative, and able to joke and make the others laugh at anytime. He is said to be kind and gentle, though he tends to disagree. He likes to tease the others, particularly Shinya, who seems to be the easiest to tease. Die is guitarist and sometime songwriter for the group, having written the music for one of my favourite tracks, the mournful 304 goushitsu, Hakushi no Sakura, as well as the more upbeat Yokan, the hard and powerful Schwein no Isu and Children, and the lively Wake and Audrey. He too, like Kaoru, is diverse in what he can write, and it is this diversity that keeps his music fresh and interesting.
Toshiya (Bass):
Birthdate - 31/03/1977
Bloodtype - B
Height - 178cm (5'10")
Toshiya is the vibrant and childish one, full of energy and always ready to play. Beautifully slim and beautifully feminine in appearance, perhaps the most feminine of all, he nonetheless holds endless boyish delight and seems to love nothing more than having fun.
Toshiya was born in Nagano, Aries if you believe in astrology, and perhaps the most open and forthcoming with his emotions and feelings. When he is happy, you know about it; his beaming grin shows it all. And when something really touches him, you know it too.. he is quite prone to crying about it! (It's very sweet.) Of them all, Toshiya is the most beautiful in a feminine way, and often dresses to show that off, yet he belies this appearance with his boyish antics. He is the bassist for Dir en grey, and a very talented one at that; he has also written Erode and egnirys cimredopyh +) an injection and co-written raison detre with Shinya.
Shinya (Drums):
Birthdate - 24/02/1978
Bloodtype - B
Height - 170cm (5'7")
Shinya is the "baby" of Dir en grey, the youngest and quietest member. His serious expressions and stoic silence mark him as difficult to understand, hard to get to know, and it is a rare occasion to see his pretty, pouting face smiling. Tall and slim, feminine in style and beauty, he is an odd one.
Shinya was born in Osaka, Pisces if you believe in astrology, and is the the most difficult member of Dir en grey to really learn anything about. He is constantly quiet, much more unlikely to answer questions, and never really volunteers any information about himself. In fact it was 6 months before the other members found out what his phone number was as he refused to give it to them! He is also much more serious, slower to smile, and as a result the most likely to get teased. (Particularly by Die. ^_^) But of them all he is said to be the strongest and most willful. He is Dir en grey's drummer, and also has tried his hand at songwriting, having written the music for Toriko, Yurameki and Hotarubi, as well as co-writing raison detre with Toshiya. His music, young and fresh, shows his natural talent, and is improving with time; it will surely continue to do so.
Source:
http://www.crysania.com/tattered/
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:43 am
Discography:
Albums:
1st Album
Missa
(1997.7.25)
1)Kiri to Mayu
2)"S"
3)Erode
4)Aoi Tsuki
5)Garden
6)Byo [] Shin
2nd Album
Gauze
(1999.7.28 )
1)Gauze -mode of adam-
2)Schwein no Isu
3)Yurameki
4)Raison d'Etre
5)304 goushitsu, hakushi no sakura
6)Cage
7)Mitsu no Tsuba
cool Mazohyst of Decadence
9)Yokan
10)Mask
11)Zan
12)Akuro no Oka
13)Gauze -mode of eve-
3rd Album
Macabre
(2000.9.20)
1)Deity
2)Myaku
3)Riyuu
4)Egnirys Cimredopyh
5)Hydra
6)Hotarubi
7)[KR]Cube
cool Berry
9)Macabre
10)Audrey
11)Rasetsukoku
12)Zakuro
13)Taiyou no Ao
4th Album
Kisou
(2002.1.30)
1)Kigan
2)Zomboid
3)24ko Cylinder
4)Filth
5)Bottom of the death valley
6)Embryo
7)Shinsou
cool Gyakujyou Kanou Keloid Milk
9)The Domestic ******** Family
10)Undecided
11)Mushi
12)Shinsou
13)Jessica
14)Karasu
15)Pink Killer
16)Shinsou
5th Album
Six Ugly
(2002.7.31)
1)Mr. Newsman
2)Ugly
3)Hades
4)Umbrella
5)Children
6)Byo [] shin
6th Album
Vulgar
(2003.9.10)
1)Audience Killer Loop
2)The III D Empire
3)Increase Blue
4)Syoku Kurenai
5)Sajyo no Uta
6)Red...[em]
7)Ashita Muki Koufuku, Komaeminaki Myounichi
cool Marmalade Chainsaw
9)Kasumi
10)R to the Core
11)Drain Away
12)New Age Culture
13)Obscure
14)Child Prey
15)Amber
7th Album
Withering To Death
(2005.3.9)
1. Merciless Cult
2. C
3. SAKU
4 KODOKU NI SHISU, YUENI KODOKU.
5. ITOSHISA HA FUHAI NITSUKI
6. Jesus Christ R'nR
7. GARBAGE
8. Machiavellism
9. dead tree
10. THE FINAL
11. Beautiful Dirt
12. Spilled Milk
13. HIGEKI HA MABUTA WO OROSHITA YASASHIKI UTSU
14. KODOU
8th Album
The Marrow of a Bone
(Japan- 2007.2.7 | America- 2007-2-20)
1. Conceived Sorrow
2. Lie Buried With a Vengeance
3. The Fatal Believer
4. Agitated Screams of Maggots
5. Grief
6. Ryoujoku no Ame
7. Disabled Complexes
8. Rotting Root
9. Namamekashiki Ansoku, Tomadoi Ni Hohoemi
10. The Pledge
11. Repetition of Hatred
12. The Deeper Vileness
13. Cleaver Sleazoid
Singles:
JEALOUS
(1998.5.10)
1) JEALOUS
2)Unknown.. Despair..A Lost.
-I'll-
(1999.1.20)
1)I'll
2)Toriko
Akuro No Oka
(1999.1.20)
1)Akuro No Oka
2)Zan. (D.P.Y. Mix)
ZAN
(1999.1.20)
1)ZAN
2)Yurameki (S.N.Y Mix)
Yurameki
(1999.1.20)
1)Yurameki
2)Akuro No Oka (K.N.Y Mix)
Cage
(1999.5.26)
1)Cage
2)S (Z-z Mix)
Yokan
(1999.7.14)
1)Yokan
2)Cage (>|< Mix)
Myaku
(2000.2.16)
1)Myaku
2)Ash
3)Myaku (8 1/2 Convert)
[KR] Cube
(2000.6.7)
1)[Kr]Cube
2)JEALOUS -Reverse-
3)[Kr]Cube -K.k Vomit Mix-
Taiyo No Ao
(2000.7.26)
1)Taiyo No Ao
2)Children
Ain't Afraid to Die
(2001.4.18 )
1)Ain't Afraid to Die
2)Ain't Afraid to Die (With Frosted Ambience)
3)Ain't Afraid to Die (Irresistable Mix)
FILTH
(2001.9.12)
1)FILTH
2)Gyakushu Tannou Keloid Milk
3)FILTH (Northern Police Part II)
JESSICA
(2001.11.14)
1)JESSICA
2)24 KO Cylinder
3)Grenade Launch Mix '16 Ticket Remix
Embryo
(2001.12.19)
1)Embryo
2)Zomboid (Reishiki Mix)
3)Embryo (Uteute Boogie Woogi Elegy)
Child Prey
(2002.7.31)
1)Child Prey
2)KIGAN -Kigan- [Live]
3)Hydra [Live]
4)Rasetsukoku [Live]
Drain Away
(2003.1.22)
1)Drain Away
2)Drain Away (Neo Tokyo Trans)
3)Kyakujou Tannou Keloid Milk (New Jap Mix)
4)JESSICA (Wave Mix)
Kasumi
(2003.4.23)
1)Kasumi
2)Fukai
3)Umbrella [Live]
-Saku-
(2004.7.14)
1)Machiavellism
2)-Saku-
3)G.D.S
THE FINAL
(2005.3.17)
1)THE FINAL
2)Increase Blue [Live]
3)Red...[Em] [Live]
4)The IIID Empire [Live]
CLEVER SLEAZOID
(2005.9.21)
1)CLEVER SLEAZOID
2)C [Live]
3)Garbage [Live]
4)Dead Tree [Live]
Ryoujoku No Ame
(2006.6.27)
1)Ryoujoku No Ame
2)THE FINAL [Live]
3)Higeki wa Mabuta wo Oroshita Yasashiki Utsu [Live]
4)Mr. NEWSMAN [Live]
Sources:
http://www.direngrey.co.jp/englishsite/discography.html
http://www.projectj.net/
http://us.yesasia.com/en/index.aspx
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Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:41 pm
News!:
Dir en Grey had sold out all of the performances they had on their tiny little US tour, with very little promotion and information going out to the public. This proves a strong fanbase in the US. Thanks to the stir they've been causing, they are now officialy a part of KoRn's Family Values Tour. They will be on a full length tour across the US, stopping in many major cities.
Also, May 16th was (Finally) The release date for Withering To Death in the United States! The CD comes with a DVD, which has a few PVs on it as well as some footage from their 2004 tour The Code of Vulgar[Ism].
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