DIR EN GREY, Number One on Oricon ranking for the first time in career. National tour starts from this weekend
DIR EN GREY’s new mini album “THE UNRAVELING” which was released on April 3rd was ranked 1st for the Oricon CD album daily ranking of April 2nd. This is DIR EN GREY’s first time to be ranked 1st on Oricon ranking in their career. “THE UNRAVELING” was attracting attention before the release since the CD is composed of the new song “Unraveling” and old songs like “Gou”, “Kasumi” and “THE FINAL” remade. On May 24th at Tokyo Shibuya Koukaido, there will... Read More
DIR EN GREY will be releasing a mini-album called “THE UNRAVELING” on April 3
Recently, new information that the band will be doing live shows overseas has been announced. On April 5, two days after their new release, the band will also welcome the start of their new tour titled “TOUR2013 TABULA RASA.” It has already been reported that they will be taking part in the large-scale music festivals “Download in the UK” (June 14) and “Nova Rock in Austria” (June 16), and now, in addition to these, the band will be giving... Read More
DIR EN GREY / Participation in “Nova Rock Festival” in Australia!
DIR EN GREY made an announcement of their stage for “Nova Rock Festival,” to be held during 6/14~16. “Nova Rock Festival” is one of the biggest rock festivals in Australia and has already announced an artist lineup of RAMMSTEIN, KISS and KORN so far. More details on DIR EN GREY’s stage will be updated on the official website, so stay tuned! Official Website: http://www.direngrey.co.jp Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/direngrey Facebook:... Read More
DIR EN GREY / “DIR EN GREY UROBOROS at BUDOKAN the MOVIE” One night only worldwide streaming ! Watch the legendary concert exclusively on USTREAM !
The most internationally successful Japanese bands, DIR EN GREY.They were the first Japanese band to be on the cover of “KERRANG!” magazine.They went on North American tours with established bands such as KORN and DEFTONES, and attended many rock festivals including the world’s biggest heavy metal festival “Wacken Open Air”. Also, MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” chose their music videos (“Saku” and “DOZING GREEN”) for the best music videos.The band is gaining... Read More
DIR EN GREY / Last Live of the Year in LA
With the final live at “House of Blues” on Sunset Strip in Hollywood on 12/23/2011, the curtains drew for DIR EN GREY’s North/Mid American tour. DIR EN GREY’s “TOUR 2011 AGE QUOD AGIS” started on 11/23 in Santiago, Chile, then moved on around 18 locations in 7 countries in total. From the southern hemisphere in scorching summer to the northern hemisphere in fierce winter, and from east coast to west coast, they sure went across the American... Read More
DIR EN GREY ‘s regular program for Niko-Niko Doga
DIR EN GREY decided to start their monthly regular program “DIR EN GREY×Boo CHANNEL” for Niko-Niko Doga, internet live broadcasting station.. From August 2nd (Tue), 20:00(JST), this program will be started. They will talk about their new album 『DUM SPIRO SPERO』 through live broadcasting. Niko-Niko Live Broadcasting DIR EN GREY Regular Program “DIR EN GREY×Boo CHANNEL” August 2nd (Tue) 20:00～(JST) : DIR EN GREY (Die) , Boo (MC) http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv57921522 “TOUR2011... Read More
North American tour after 14 months in addition to Europa, Japan and South America
As the new album “DUM SPIRO SPERO” is being released on 8/3 after a long break of 2 years and 9 months, DIR EN GREY is sending out new information on their tour. They recently announced their tour schedule for Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico and soon after, they just broke the news to us that they will continue on their tour to North America. “TOUR2011 AGE QUOD AGIS” 12/4(Sun) USA / Houston, Texas / House of Blues *Support Act: The Birthday Massacre 12/ 5(Mon) USA... Read More
DIR EN GREY
As DIR EN GREY continue to solidify their fan base in Europe and in the US, their music genre is still uncategorized as it is unnecessary to even try to classify them in any way. They are DIR EN GREY. From the day the band formed in 1997, up until the day they debuted in the US, their music and styles have changed tremendously. But one thing remains the same; their endless pursuit and attitude towards their music. That is what attracts the fans worldwide. Because while many trends... Read More
