【 Dir En Grey 】 The Thread

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【Dir en Grey】THE THREAD
Simply put, the Dir en Grey Thread with some side stuff, I'm aware of the other new thread, yes, but anyways, this was the original xD
Official Dir en Grey Website: Click

All this information credit goes to Sean (Olivia*sSlave*) and Aki (fifth_avenue). I take no credit in researching this stuff/info-- it's all them two, so credits to them =]

Dir en grey

Vocal 京
Guitar 薫
Guitar Die
Bass Toshiya
Drums Shinya

Profile.

Name: Niimura Tooru
Stage Name: Kyo
Hometown: Kyoto
Position: Vocals
D.O.B: 16/02/75
Blood Type: B
Height: 5�3�
Weight: 43kg

Name: Niikura Kaoru
Stage Name: Kaoru
Hometown: Hyougo
Position: Guitar
D.O.B: 17/02/74
Blood Type: A
Height: 5�7�
Weight: 52kg

Name: Andou Daisuke
Stage Name: Die
Hometown: Mie
Position: Guitar
D.O.B: 20/12/74
Blood Type: B
Height: 5�10�
Weight: 62kg

Name: Hara Toshimasa
Stage Name: Toshiya
Hometown: Nagano
Position: Bass
D.O.B: 31/03/77
Blood Type: B
Height: 5�10�
Weight: 58kg

Name: Terachi Shinya
Stage Name: Shinya
Hometown: Osaka
Position: Drums
D.O.B: 24/02/78
Blood Type: B
Height: 5�7�
Weight: 42kg

History.

Formed in 1997, with the sole purpose to spread the feeling of hurt and sorrow caused by weakness, shallowness and egoism of humanity.

Since then, their grotesque ways, their warped affection, and their crazy live shows took the independent record scene by a storm, putting them on the very top.

In 1999, their fame caught the attention of then CEO of East West Japan. Thus signing them to a major record label. They debuted releasing 3 singles at once, very rare for a newcomer.

Of course, all 3 songs hit the top 10 on the charts. After that, all their releases would hit the top 10 on the charts proving that more and more people were sympathizing with their lyrics.

In 2002, their fame hit all of Asia. During their Asia Tour they traveled to Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Shanghai. And in Shanghai, public safety officers had to be called in to calm the excited fans.

When they first formed, their expressions of pain came from struggling and writhe, hiding inside the feelings of hurt and suffering. But as time passed, their pain became a cry also a message.

Now, Dir en grey has changed its target from Japan to the World.
From their unstable beginning, the band itself has gone through many changes and revolutions. It is clear that their music is their tool to send out a message, and they have only just begun.

Discography submitted by Sean/Olivia*sSlave*
Missa 1997 9/25
Jealous 1998 5/10
I'll 1998 8/12
Akuro no oka 1999 1/20
Zan 1999 1/20
Yurameki 1999 1/20
Cage 1999 5/26
Yokan 1999 7/14
Gauze 1999 7/28
Myaku 2000 2/16
[Kr] Cube 2000 6/7
Taiyou no ao 2000 7/26
Macabre 2000 9/20
Ain't Afraid to die 2001 4/18
Kai [remix] album 2001 8/22
Filth 2001 9/12
Jessica 2001 11/14
Embryo 2001 12/14
Kisou 2002 1/30
Child Prey 2002 7/31
Six Ugly 2002 7/31
Drain Away 2003 1/22
Kasumi 2003 4/23
Vulgar 2003 9/10
The Final 2004 3/17
Saku 2004 7/14
Withering to death 2005 3/9
Clever Sleazoid 2005 9/21

Music Samples
Something about the links led to weird sites... Taken down. Eh. If you would like to submit a music sample (or I have time to upload) just message me with them.