Shinya, for how long do you intend to hide yourself?, -Die describes his most blissful moment of the day as right before he goes to sleep. Zodiac: Horse In an early interview,[13] vocalist Kyo explained that he knew the name before the band was formed. Their concerts in Berlin and Paris (as part of the It Withers and Withers tour) sold out without promotion save for newsletters by import record stores and internet-based word of mouth.[16]. He was formerly in a string of visual kei rock bands, with the most notable being La:Sadie's from 1995 to 1997. ^.^), -when he was asked to list 3 of his precious things, he responded with 1. my past, 2. everyone Ive met and 3. this very moment, -at one of Dir en greys first concerts Toshiya cried all the way through garden, cuz his father had come to see him perform and stood during the whole concert (you surely have seen it, did you also had to cry with him, or am I the only one?xD it touched me, that he showed his emotions without being ashamed of it), when he was asked to say something to his bandmates, he said Kyo, you have to be the poisonous person forever. Pearl is one of the most popular brands in the US and in Japan. The band's first full-length record, Gauze, followed. Originally a visual kei band, the members later opted for more subtle attire,[8][9] but have continued to maintain a dramatic image on stage. Hometown: Hyougo, Japan Kyo's first name was confirmed by a junior high-school book that was sold online in 2021. 19:25 #shinya (dir en grey/ #seraph) seraph . note: There are even more fun facts in another category. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The album achieved Dir En Grey's first non-Asian chart position, reaching No. NEW ALBUMPHALARISOUT NOW! As he ran off the stage himself, he did a very exaggerated run with his knees drawn all the way up to his chest, -he once stated jokingly, that he thinks Japan is shaped like a banana and he likes livin in Japan, cuz it is the only one shaped like a banana (^^), -spring always made him thinking of getting new sunglasses, -in school he was in the kendo club, but he was afraid of his senior, who liked to eat protein supplements, Real Name: [ ] Shinya Terachi DIR EN GREY - vocalist KYO, guitarists KAORU and DIE, bassist TOSHIYA and drummer SHINYA - became extremely popular almost immediately upon forming ten years ago, when th. In the same year, they released the single "Child Prey", which was featured as the second opening theme of the Baki the Grappler anime series, and also the beginning of their fourth album called Vulgar. He composed most of the group's songs up to the Vulgar album, at which point individual credits for composition were dropped. Dir En Grey was preceded by the independent rock band La:Sadie's, which included four of Dir En Grey's members before disbanding. Dir En Grey also appeared at the Japanese leg of that year's Taste of Chaos tour. Edit setlist songs; Edit venue & date; Edit set times; Edit tour; . However, he noted that likewise there are some expressions that are only able to be shown in English, so they also plan to use English when they feel the need. DIR EN GREY Club Diamond Hall, Nagoya - Jul 28, 2004 Jul 28 2004; DIR EN GREY Club Diamond Hall, Nagoya - Jul 29 . Not for sale or trade. [16] The band opened the first show for Sugizo's tour Thrive to Realize, and performed the next day for the Countdown Japan 13/14 festival. #8 2007, where he stated, that the most important things for himself are: 1. going his own way, 2. be honest and 3. dont lie, -Kikaider01 was his hero when he was a child, he also designed ties and other such clothes under the BA-TSU and ID-JAPAN labels. "I'd never have thought that we would play a festival of this caliber! Dir en grey (DIR EN GREY/Dir en grey) is a Japanese five-piece Avant-Garde Metal band. Kyo didnt take the letter seriously and ignored it. Kyo (Japanese: , Hepburn: Ky, born February 16,[93] 1976 in Kyoto); vocalist and lyricist since the band formed. Favorite Sports: Soccor, Baseball He is best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the heavy metal band Dir En Grey. A few months later, a first EP, Missa was released. He also wears furisodes often. It also includes Yukihiro, Miya, antz (Tokyo Shoegazer), and Hirofumi Takamatsu (The Novembers).[19]. Completing facts about Dir en grey members with funfacts. One of its B-sides is a remake of "Ash", a song with origins as far back as 1997. - YouTube Especially in this time of social distancing and canceled shows, I thought that I would deliver some warmth and good memories to you all!. Born: February 24th, 1978 Also, a tour titled In Situ began on December 25 in Tokyo. Look . K - I don't talk with other members. Dir en grey in 1997, showcasing a Visual style that would later influence modern Visual kei groups. Past: He disliked music til a classmate gave him the chance to listen to some Rock. I believe that strategy needs creativity to unleash its potential- and vice versa. On August 1, Dir En Grey announced the release of their seventh studio album, Uroboros, which was released on November 11, 2008, in the United States. [91] Die's inspirations included D'erlanger's La Vie En Rose and Ziggy's Kool Kizz. Detailed history for Dir En Grey, US-Quel'Thalas: rankings, mythic plus progress, boss kill history, player rotation next 2023-01-16 5840440. [91] Toshiya hailed Alice in Chains' Dirt and Radiohead's OK Computer. 2023.02.02 DIR EN GREY PHOTO BOOK EXHIBITION 2019120520220127OFFICIAL MERCH Information updated! [3] The band has subsequently released an EP, Vitium, in 2015, and a second studio album, Adoratio, in 2017. While the lineup has remained constant since the group's inception, numerous stylistic changes have made its genre difficult to determine (though it is generally a form of Rock music). Cigarettes: Mild Seven Light; he didnt quit yet, but maybe he will do as the rest of the bandeeeey, we smokers have to stick together >_<*haha*, Star Sign: Aquarius "[8], AllMusic's Thom Jurek has compared him favorably to experimental and avant-garde vocalists Mike Patton and Diamanda Gals. Shinya, you sure are manly., -when asked to describe a recent lucky thing, he replied with My home is surprisingly warm. This band only existed for about half a year. For the past couple of years he has stuck to Pearl, -he took part for writing the songs yurameki, toriko, hotarubi and umbrella, -he wanted to become a musician early; he went on a concert of a friend during school festival, which drove him into starting such a career, -after that he saw Yoshiki from X-Japan and made him to his idol, -cuz hes so quiet, it took around 6 months for the other members to figure out, that Shinya actually has a telephoneand it were around another 6 months to get the number, -during one of Kyos speeches at an Osaka concert back then, he suddenly decided that Shinya could say something. [83] The lyrics deal with subjects such as society and mass media, as well as sexual obsessions and love, usually with negative implications. Star Sign: Sagittarius He plays mostly with a pick, but on Embryo he used his fingers. [76][77], Kyo's singing is considered a pivotal aspect of the band, and he has gained recognition for his distinctive vocal work and for his large range and versatility, being able to "howl, croon, emote cleanly, scream, shriek, growl, bellow, and make nearly inhuman sounds. Shoe Size: 7 NEWSMAN, 24ko Cylinder and 304 goushitsu, hakushi no sakura, -when he was asked to list 3 of his most precious things, he responded with1. Free shipping. More info. Height: 57 Then he moved into Visun and changed his name to Hotoma. I want to have it spotless. . [2] When he then discovered X Japan he was particularly fond of hide and had his parents buy him the guitarist's black signature model guitar. Allegedly, there's also a porn director with this name. They released their first EP, Missa, a few months later and attracted mainstream attention in 1998, by entering the top ten on the Oricon music charts with the still independently produced songs "Jealous" and "-I'll-". The band also toured the United States and Canada in support of the album,[28][29] with dates scheduled for November and December (overlapping the release of Uroboros[30]) with opening act The Human Abstract. Position: Drummer The authority and accuracy of this Glossary General geology Rhodes W. Fairbridge; Hanna derive from the specialized knowledge of nearly Bremer 150 members of the geoscience community. 5 following. -shortest of the group the only member of Dir en Grey, who is farsighted, -his favorite month is April, when the Cherry Blossoms bloom. The look on his face is assumed to be the same face he would make if someone handed him a large, dead, smelly fish.. Musically, Dir en grey encompasses Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Nu Metal, Gothic Metal, etc. That allows me to grow as a guitarist as well."[11]. Credits. *laughs* Die, why dont you go play a Light Band *laughs* Shinya, please count one, two, three louder before you start drumming away., -(an older one, but entertaining) when he was asked to describe a recent unlucky thing, he replied I live on the first floor. Dir En Grey Kisou shirt from 2002. This name is wide-spread among Western fans. It got infected. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Error: Twitter did not respond. [10][11] They disbanded due to leader and bassist Kisaki not wanting to debut as he felt that it was too soon, but guitarist Kaoru believed that they were ready for it. [ ] Dir engrey [ 1] [14] . Back in Japan, the last dates of the lengthy Rettou Gekishin Angya tour were already in support for the band's second EP, Six Ugly. Game Day: Tomorrow Arena: The Plex Community Centre, Port . With a consistent lineup of guitarists Kaoru and Die, vocalist Kyo, drummer Shinya and bassist Toshiya, they have released eleven full-length albums. But though in some interviews he said that he has no favorite season because every one has a bad memory -Hates to be called cute, he likes to be called Kyo, Kyo-san (back then even "evil") -he can be very moody It will disappear. (same to me btw), -and this made me feel touched, cuz these could be sentences of mine too: Ive never met anyone who I can be really close friends with. Now its only me left. [20] In October, the band was back in Japan to perform at the Loudpark Festival, along with bands such as Megadeth, Slayer and Children of Bodom. Avibase; GBIF; Birdlife datazone; AVoCet; Wikipedia; Wikidata; Note: Xeno-canto follows the IOC taxonomy.External sites may use a different taxonomy. In July 2015, Kyo announced a new poetry collection book titled Gasou no Shi, which would be released on August as the first volume in a series. In 2000, vocalist Kyo was hospitalized with hearing trouble and several dates of the tour in support of Dir En Grey's then-upcoming album, Macabre, had to be postponed. More Buying Choices $78.61 (17 used & new offers) Withering To Death by Dir En Grey 111 MP3 Music Listen with Music Unlimited Or $9.49 to buy MP3 Audio CD $8155 FREE delivery Tue, Nov 29 In Japan Dir en grey is pimped like no other so it is unsurprising that the group already has two very successful singles out: "Dozing Green" and "Glass Skin." Oddly enough, the non-bonus versions of these songs present on the album are sung mostly in English, which seems rather silly considering vocalist, Kyo's ever-present difficulty . He said I would laugh., -he doesnt want to meet someone, who cant understand his being, -he describes his honesty as a good and also as a bad thing about his character, -he once was in a situation where he saw the death but he didnt want to explain it, -though he rarely shows up in public, hes the centre on stage. [48] In June 2013, the band participated in a short European tour. (oh it rly looked good at him^^), -Tends to flirt onstage with the others for the sake of the fans (the female ones, of course), -he and Shinya wrote raison dtre (ooooh random: I love it^-^ both song and MV), -he also wrote egnirys cimredopyh, +)an injection and bottom of the death valley, -most of the fans say that his best solo is in cage (thats true, but I could list some others too. And from Visun he moved to MASQUERADE and from there to Haijin Kurobarazoku, where Shinya (drums) and Kisaki (bass) also joined in and where he also changed his name to Kyo. He is a producer and actor, known for Death Trance (2005), Baki the Grappler (2001) and Dir en Grey: Obscure (2003). Weight: 126lbs At first, I thought I spilled some juice on the carpet on the previous night, but no matter how hard I mopped it up, the water keep coming through. However, after 2008's Uroboros, the occurrence of these incidents have subsided; while he still sometimes wears costumes on stage, he rarely performs self mutilation, real or simulated, his last recorded one being during the same song on Dir en Grey's TOUR16-17 FROM DEPRESSION TO ______ [mode of Withering to death.] Please refer to DEGwiki:General disclaimer for all disclaimers. Yoshiki of X JAPAN produced their early singles (which were later compiled in the album GAUZE) and since then they have been composing and managing their works on their own. Weight: 96 Likes: Shopping, Gundam DIR EN GREY - THE FINAL DAYS OF STUDIO COAST Japan Music. Kyo was inspired to become a musician when he saw a picture of Buck-Tick vocalist Atsushi Sakurai on the desk of a junior high school classmate. Dir En Grey 1,080 Results Dir en grey Sticker By InsideBeast From $1.35 Kyo Sticker By blueberryiscute From $1.82 Maximum the Hormone iPhone Tough Case By athee-fille $40.45 Amenra Anniversary Black Essential T-Shirt By Gareth Moynigan From $19.84 One ok rock Classic T-Shirt By Hbouddach From $21.99 DIR EN GREY 2018 Classic T-Shirt Miyu barks welcome happily and I will say Im back The best is sleeping in bed with him., -he also was asked, what the moon makes him think ofhe replied just with rabbit, -at the Tokyo NKH Hall Concert, as Dir en grey came out for the second part of the concert, each member got on top of the box at center stage. Position: Bassist Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dir En Grey Knot Exclusive Dvd Piece Set at the best online prices at eBay! [12], His stage performances became known in the mid 2000s for their shock elements such as full-body makeup resembling heavy burns, fake vomit of varying color and consistency, which developed into various acts of self-mutilation. My goal is to provide a supplementary source of lyrics, translations and other information for fans of Dir En Grey and its members. It was just for provoking, not because of political thoughts), -Very playful, considered the joker- but Im sure hes also hiding his serious emotins, -he makes the bandmates laugh and used to tease Shinya mercilessly, -his idol is Takigawa Ichiro, guitarist of Craze, -Supposedly had eat and weight problems, once taking fans complaints of him being too fat to heart and becoming underweighted (btwfor me this werent fanshe wasnt fat at all, he was pretty thohe now still is it, but Im worrying), -hes well known to count calories (ey, buddy, like I said^^), -Assumedly he thought Shinya was a girl the first time they met and he developed a crush, -wrote songs like yokan, wake, drain away, undecided, Mr. [49], In September 2013, the band started their Ghoul tour, which ran from September 18 until October 23 in Japan[50] and continued on November 3 in North America. He often uses these on their manager, when he wants them to do something for him. Since then he goes between pick and fingers for certain songs. 10. Picture 1 of 2. He also tried fishingfor a few minutes and quit *haha*), Favorite Color[s]: Homo (Black and White) [38] The band released "Different Sense" on June 22. Dir en Grey was born in 1997 in Osaka, Japan. Likes: Drawing, Fishing, Resting at home, Anime [51] The band also announced two back-to-back shows at the Nippon Budokan for March 2014 titled "Dum Spiro Spero" along with a new single, "Sustain the Untruth", which was released in January 2014. Not just because of his unique and flexible voice, but also because of his expression for his feelings (scratching over the body til it rly bleeds, has a no future scar on his chest, uses fake blood too, slaps himself in the face or the mic against his chest) and his emotions. I help brands to transform, succeed and grow by turning vague potential into a concrete value path. The album also featured bands such as Buck-Tick, Group Tamashii, Merry, Jun Togawa, and Wagdug Futuristic Unity.[37]. According to the festival website, this was to be their only UK festival performance during the year. But he disliked both groups, because each one used a kind of violence. Real Name: [ ] Kaoru Niikura Remember this series? With 17, he joined his first independent band Gesshoku in Kyoto and used the stage name Yoma. DIR EN GREY Gig Timeline. "[7] Dane Prokofiev of PopMatters said that his "natural ease at and inclination towards striking such a stark contrast between the two opposite ends of the human vocal spectrum can be obtained as only a kind of pre-birth winning lottery ticketyou know, that much coveted prize we call 'talent'. (CLIP) DIR EN GREY 143K subscribers Subscribe 250K views 7 months ago ENG below 2022615DIR. magazine that they were in the process of writing new material for the follow-up to Uroboros. Nobody wants something like war, everybody wants peace. In a review of their sixth full-length album, The Marrow of a Bone, AllMusic's Thom Jurek comments on their evolution and diversity, saying: The band's sound has embraced tendencies of American metal and nu metal (they participated in Korn's Family Values tour in America), and Dir en Grey bring so many other sonic and musical elements into the mix that they extend not only the reach of their own music, but the boundaries of any music they happen to incorporate into their sound. Shoe Size: 8 While he has only composed a handful of Dir En Grey's songs (for example, "The Domestic Fucker Family" and "Hades"), Kyo is responsible for all the lyrics, which usually have negative implications and touch on a variety of dark, sometimes taboo, subjects, such as sexual obsessions ("Zomboid"), child abuse ("Berry"), and mass media ("Mr. This page was last edited on 8 December 2022, at 00:27. It is like a dream come true to be playing with such great bands at Sonisphere. [2], With a tenor voice spanning just below five octaves,[3][4][5] Kyo's vocals are considered a pivotal aspect of Dir En Grey's music. Although Kyo had been hospitalized before in 2006 and 2009 for vocal inflammation, he had not required surgery until this time. [18] Kyo provided vocals for the song "Zessai" on Sugizo's 2017 album Oneness M. Kyo formed another supergroup, Petit Brabancon, in 2021. [34][35], In September 2010 the band confirmed in an interview with Kerrang! Kyo - lead vocals Kaoru - guitar, backing vocals Die - guitar, backing vocals Toshiya - bass, backing vocals Shinya - drums, percussion Read more about this topic: Dir En Grey Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dir En Grey Knot Fc Members Only Limited Dvd at the best online prices at eBay! Favorite Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Gym, Prefered Instrument Brand: The Morris ESP, -his favorite colours used to be Red (in the past he died his hair mostly red and also had a red guitar), brown, -his favorite music include Sakai Noriko, hide, -he the most laid back member of Dir en grey, and also the most talkative, -like Kaoru he takes responsibility and also takes part in interviews, -he competes with Kyo of being the scary-one but hes a too cute smile for being that (oh trueand so Kyo also hasbut thats just my stupid opinion, please dont bash me^^), -it is said that every girl needs a Die, -All acoustic heard in songs are performed by him, -in the past his style and personality was influenced mostly by German History (like military clothingor do you remember THE flag on his arm? ): Basic info: Full name: (Nishimura Tooru) Height: 5'3" Blood type: B Birth place: Kyoto Birth date: February 16, 1976 Fun facts: - He has the worst luck when it comes to eyebrow peircing. While two concert dates in Japan had to be postponed, Dir En Grey was still able to join Korn's Family Values Tour 2006. Dir en grey is a Japanese metal/rock band, formed in 1997 and went major in 1999. Musician/band. Even on the day of the concert. remained constant since the group's inception, numerous stylistic changes. Hometown: Nagano, Japan Then I realize it is something more serious than that and I called up my landlord to handle it. tour. Previous concerts. What do you put in this tea?). [13], While in a 2010 North American co-headline tour, Kyo performed with Apocalyptica, singing "Bring Them To Light" along with Tipe Johnson. In February, Dir En Grey went on its first North American headlining tour, visiting sixteen cities[23][24] as its sixth full-length album The Marrow of a Bone was released on February 7 in Japan and in the United States and Europe in the following months. As of 2011, they have recorded eight full-length records. The Grey Bruce Celebrity Hockey Classic for Easter Seals. Now all my wooden furniture is goina all rotten and moldy, its terrible even thinking of it. They formed in 1997 as a Visual Kei band, but have gone in a more contemporary, post-Visual Kei direction as far as appearance. Both books are accompanied by short bonus CDs. Multiple file transfer. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The band also performed at two major festivals, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. Read More Genres: Rock Band Members: Die - Guitar, Kaoru - Guitar, Shinya - Drums, Toshiya - Bass, Kyo - Voice Hometown: Tokyo, Japan But though in some interviews he said that he has no favorite season because every one has a bad memory, -Hates to be called cute, he likes to be called Kyo, Kyo-san (back then even evil), -he doesnt like to get candies as gifts from fans, cuz theyre melting and leave a messhe prefers cigaretts^^, -said that when he was a child, he didnt want to learn Kanji, -when he was 15, he just stopped going to school and worked on his music career= he became a rodie for Kuroyume, -He owns/owned a pair of adorable Kangaroo Rats named Buchi and Puchi, -Knows how to play bass and guitar a bit, he gave up on it and became a singer, -Liked to lie in interviews when the career startet; it made what he says hard to believe most of the time, but this has definetly layed down. A lot of his poems are much like his lyrics, -on July 2006 Kyo was hospitalized because of edema of larynx, which caused cancellation of two tour dates, to be reprogrammed once completed the Family Values Tour, -during a Texas concert, Kyo collapsed on Shinyas drum set because of heat shock. Worn by DIR EN GREY members series LAND by MILKBOY size L black from JAPAN USED Condition: -- Price: US $68.00 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Shipping: US $8.00Other Shipping. They were even engaged, but then she betrayed him and broke his inner, -he prefers strong women to passive women, -he has stated that he would like to get married and settle down someday, -he once stated that it is okay for people to wear normal clothes at weddings, but the bride should war a blue fish, -he once stated in an interview that people kept calling him Miyavi. A DVD set, titled Blitz 5 Days, was later released exclusively for members of the band's official fan club, titled "A Knot". And it is believed that because of effects from his stay at the hospital for his vocal chords, -one of his idols is Kiyoharu from Kuroyume, the band he was working as a roadie before his career started, -he also was never interested in music, til he heard of X-Japan, Kuroyume and BUCK-TICK, -once it was stated, that he never reads fan-mails/-letters, cuz he doesnt want any influencenow its statet he barely reads them .