Originally a visual kei band, the band dropped that style around 2005 with the release of their fifth full-length album, Withering to death., however as of recently they have reacquired their visual kei aesthetic. Their musical style is difficult to determine; throughout their releases, they have played styles ranging from pop rock to extreme metal. Today, their style can be considered generally a version of alternative metal and avant-garde metal.
The band has been signed to FIREWALL DIV., a subdivision of Free-Will under Sony Music, for their entire career so far. However, 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. 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 Kurobarazoku, "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 January 1997. All but the bassist came back together to form Dir en grey. They recruited Toshiya, a bassist from Nagano and previously in the band D†L, and officially formed Dir en grey in February 1997.
In 1998, the band gained major attention by becoming the first indies band to have a single place in the top ten on Japan's Oricon music charts. After making their major debut in early 1999, they played a sold-out performance at Osakajo Hall on December 18, 1999. This remains one of the band's most memorable solo performances to date.
In 2002, the band's THE JAPANESE FXXKER FAMILY tour brought the band their first international performances. The tour took them to several countries in Asia, including China and South Korea. In Shanghai, fans became so excited that authorities attempted to cancel a planned second concert. The band and their management resisted, and the concert was played as scheduled.
The year 2005 was a very significant year in the band's history. Dir en grey played their first non-Asian shows in the spring and summer of that year. TOUR05 It withers and withers was the one that brought the band from Japan to Europe. The band played shows in three European countries - Belgium, France, and Germany. Two of these performances were MTV's Rock im Park and Rock am Ring festivals. Dir en grey also played a solo live concert in Germany on May 28 which sold 3,500 standing-room tickets to Berlin's Columbia Hall in approximately 6 weeks (also rumored as 3 days). The band's album Withering to death. reached #31 on the Official Finnish Album Chart, and the single "CLEVER SLEAZOID" reached #15 on its Singles Chart. These were the first times Dir en grey had placed on a non-Asian music chart.
Throughout 2009 and 2011, the band released a total of three singles that would later be added onto their 8th album (DUM SPIRO SPERO). These singles included 激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇 (December 2nd, 2009), LOTUS (January 26, 2011), and DIFFERENT SENSE (June 22nd, 2011). On August 1st, the band had made an open letter on their Facebook page accusing the Japanese government of lying about the levels of radiation caused from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. This led to the creation of the band's "Scream for the Truth" movement, which hoped to result in the correct numbers and truth from the government.
On August 3rd, 2011 the band released their 8th studio album DUM SPIRO SPERO (Latin; "While I breathe, I hope"). The material of this album was showcased on the tour of Age Quod Agis throughout Japan, and the Americas. In February of 2012, 京 (Kyo) was diagnosed with vocal nodule dysphonia. This lead to the withdrawal of the band's participation in the Still Reckless tour, and Kyo was required to have surgery performed on his throat.
The band celebrated their first album's (GAUZE) 15th anniversary of August 2014 with the Tour14 Psychonnect: Mode of "Gauze"? Japanese tour. The tour included their live performances of the songs featured on Gauze. On August 5th, Dir En Grey announced their 9th studio album, ARCHE, to be released December 10th, 2014. After its release, the band performed two tours: By the Grace of God and The Unstoppable life, which brought the band back to North America; the first time since 2011.
On 6 February 2016, it is officially announced that the band will release their new single, 詩踏み, on July 27, 2016. They performed tours called Tour16-17 From Depression To ________ mode of Vulgar, Tour16-17 From Depression To ________ mode of Dum Spiro Spero, and Tour16-17 From Depression To ________ mode of 鬼葬 from June to November 2016.
In 2017, the band did further tours themed around previous albums. They also covered Easy Make,Easy Mark by D'erlanger for the D'ERLANGER TRIBUTE ALBUM ～Stairway to Heaven～.
Another compilation album, VESTIGE OF SCRATCHES, was released on January 2, 2018. DIR EN GREY's twenty-ninth single 人間を被る was released on April 25, 2018. One of its B-sides is a remake of Ash, a song with origins as far back as 1997.
On June 29, 2018, DIR EN GREY announced that their tenth studio album The Insulated World was to be released on September 26, 2018. After its release, the band went on a European tour in October 2018, under the title "Wearing Human Skin".
DIR EN GREY's eleventh studio album, "Phalaris", was released on June 15th 2022. The band embarked on a Japanese tour in promotion called "TOUR22 PHALARIS -Vol.I.-".
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ZOMBOID
DIR EN GREY Lyrics
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Gaman dekizu ni shasei no ojikan desu
Kimi no kao e to dobadoba bichabicha
gofun tarazu no ojikan deshita ga
Kannou torippu torappu S torippu desu
Kimi no kuchi e to dokudoku nechanecha
Boku no seishun midori to eri, ai, jun
Bokashi ga jama desu iraira mukamuka
boku mo ima de wa sukkari otona
Bideo wa tomete burasera kayoi no hibi
Arupusu no shoujo muhamuha muramura
shinjuku gyoen mae no chiisana
Kouen to gotanda biru 4F
Sukkari mesamete horahora giragira
ima kara BY ni wa narenai kara
Teokure jimita kangae nigiritsubuse
Danki chuudoku berobero guchagucha
Sweet My Honey
High toransu purei
The lyrics of DIR EN GREY's song Zomboid convey disturbing and sexually explicit themes. The first verse describes someone being filmed while being restrained in some way, unable to resist the objectification and exploitation they are being subjected to. The second verse mentions BDSM pornography from the 1980s, suggesting a reference to the societal acceptability of certain sexual activities. The chorus uses the phrase "Sweet My Honey," which seems to be a commentary on the objectification of love and intimacy within a consumerist society.
The third verse uses language that suggests the singer is now an adult, looking back on their youth with nostalgia. The final verse mentions specific locations in Tokyo, which could suggest the singer is reminiscing about their past experiences in the city. However, the unsettling themes of the song persist throughout, with references to addiction and unhealthy sexual behaviors.
Overall, Zomboid is a dark and intense song that highlights the destructive impact of objectification on vulnerable individuals. The lyrics paint a disturbing picture of a society that is obsessed with power, control, and exploitation.
Line by Line Meaning
Naasu, cosupure 'ni' namerare nagara
I'm unable to resist being named after my nasal sprays and cosplay activities
Gaman dekizu ni shasei no ojikan desu
I'm not capable of holding it in and need to masturbate
Kimi no kao e to dobadoba bichabicha
I want to smear your face with my bodily fluids
gofun tarazu no ojikan deshita ga
It felt like it was five seconds short
Kannou torippu torappu S torippu desu
It's a mixture of lustful hypnotizing and Switching submissive roles
Kimi no kuchi e to dokudoku nechanecha
I want to pour my venomous juices into your mouth
hachijuu nendai SM poruno 'wa'
I was into Japanese pornography involving sadomasochism when I was in my 80s
Boku no seishun midori to eri, ai, jun
My youthful days consisted of greenery, collars, love, and events
Bokashi ga jama desu iraira mukamuka
I'm annoyed and anxious because of my inability to completely express myself
boku mo ima de wa sukkari otona
I'm a total adult now
Bideo wa tomete burasera kayoi no hibi
I've put away my videos, left with nothing but my drunken days
Arupusu no shoujo muhamuha muramura
The girl in the Alps is confused and flustered
shinjuku gyoen mae no chiisana
Right outside Shinjuku Park, a small
Kouen to gotanda biru 4F
A building on the 4th floor of the park and Gotanda
Sukkari mesamete horahora giragira
Waking up completely, I'm fully refreshed and shiny
ima kara BY ni wa narenai kara
From here on, I can't become bisexual
Teokure jimita kangae nigiritsubuse
Grab and squeeze my delayed and stagnant thoughts
Danki chuudoku berobero guchagucha
I'm hopelessly addicted to licking and the sloppy mess
Sweet My Honey
Sweet My Honey
High toransu purei
A high trans play
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One of the filthiest songs I've ever heard. Very intense, relentless, puzzling. The bass is intoxicating and commanding, the guitars slashing and wall-like, the vocals incoherent and concerning, the drumming - like the bass - pounds into animal-like submission. This song describes a dire, very dire state of spiritual decay.
Helio TROPH
It is, in my opinon, one of the filthiest songs of all time. His growls here are not as technical as the work he does on later albums, but they're visceral and very real. The lyrics of course, really tie the whole thing together. Reminds me of being a teenage boy, and all the nasty things that go through your mind.
楓とと
私の葬式にはこの曲流しててほしい
HPLoveMalt
this song still rips
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カッコよすぎ
-さき-
damn right