Moi dix Mois is the solo project of Mana, formerly the leader and guitaris… Read Full Bio ↴Moi dix Mois is the solo project of Mana, formerly the leader and guitarist of the influential Japanese visual kei band MALICE MIZER. He started the band in Tokyo, Japan in 2002, three months after MALICE MIZER went on hiatus. The current lineup consists of Mana (guitar, synths, programming), project support members: K (guitar and backing vocals), Seth (lead vocals), Sugiya (bass), and Hayato (drums).

Mana has described the music of Moi dix Mois to be a clear mix of classical and metal but he also said he's always looking for a music style that only he can create, mixing the beautiful, the dark, and the violent, along with his undying love of Hostess Fruit Pies.

It's difficult to classify Moi dix Mois in one genre, though their style have notable influences from industrial metal, symphonic metal and gothic metal. First two albums (so-called Juka era) were mostly influenced by symphonic metal, gothic metal and gothic rock and Seth-era started more brutal industrial metal combined with symphonic metal style and even alternative metal influences are audible.

In Japan they are tied to the visual kei scene (mostly because of Mana's fame and not because of their style), in western countries they are associated to the Gothic scene as they are featured on gothic music magazines like Orkus and Astan and played as Midnight Act in the big gothic festival Wave Gotik Treffen in 2006.

Moi dix Mois is self-signed throught Mana's own label Midi:Nette

Line up:
Mana - guitar, keyboards, composer, producer (ex-摩天楼 (bass), Malice Mizer)
Seth - vocals (a.k.a. Seji, Z, M.J.SEIJI, etc, ex-Brain Hacker, Amadeus, HIZAKI, After Image, also in Art Cube)
Ryux - guitar (a.k.a. R.Y.U., ex-OMEGA DRIPP)
Sugiya - bass
Hayato - drums (ex-Blüe)

Ex members:
K - guitar & voice (deceased)
Juka - vocals (moved on to VII-Sense and Hizaki Grace Project)
Tohru - drums [ex-[artist]Merry Go Round, Of-J, JILS)
Kazuno - bass

http://www.moidixmois.net/

Vizard
Moi dix Mois Lyrics

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vice in vice vizard
wail on desolate gale
the sorrow bring forth you
deep wail and cry of true hearth and soul.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moi dix Mois's song Vizard can be interpreted as a representation of the emotional turmoil and pain that one may experience in life. The opening line "vice in vice vizard" can be seen as a depiction of the two-faced nature of people and their hidden desires. The line "wail on desolate gale" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the screams and cries that are unheard and ignored. The sorrow that is talked about in the next line can be seen as a representation of how pain is often ignored and silenced by society.

The following line "deep wail and cry of true hearth and soul" can be seen as a plea for one's true emotions to be heard, understood and validated. It highlights the fact that people often suffer in silence as their feelings are considered invalid by society. The lyrics overall convey a deep longing for true emotional connection and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

vice in vice vizard
Double-sided mask of deception

wail on desolate gale
Cries of despair against a harsh wind

the sorrow bring forth you
Pain and sadness envelop and define you

deep wail and cry of true hearth and soul
Genuine and heartfelt screams and tears

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