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DIR EN GREY
12+ albums
J-rockvisual keijapanesemetaljrock
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DIR EN GREY (previously typeset as Dir en grey) is a Japanese metal band formed in February 1997. Members: ** Vocals: 京 (Kyo) ** Guitar: 薫 (Kaoru) ** Guitar: Die ** Bass: Toshiya ** Drums: Shinya Biography: With a consistent lineup of vocalist Kyo, guitarists Kaoru and Die, bassist Toshiya, and drummer Shinya, they have released eleven full-length albums. Numerous stylistic changes have made the genre of their music difficult to determine, though it is generally considered to be a form of metal. Originally a visual kei band, the members later opted for more subtle attire, but have continued to maintain a dramatic image on stage. They are currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. Active in Japan and internationally, DIR EN GREY have built a global audience. The album Uroboros was released in seventeen countries around the same period and reached number one on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart, as well as number nine on the Top Independent Albums chart. 1997–1999: Early career DIR EN GREY was preceded by the independent rock band La:Sadie's, which was formed by vocalist Kyo and bassist Kisaki in November 1995. They were joined by guitarists Die and Shio, as well as drummer Shinya and made their live debut on January 14, 1996. Shio seceded after three shows and Kaoru joined them in April 1996. After a very successful independent career and over 80 shows in one year of activity, La:Sadie's disbanded on January 15, 1997. The reasons for the disbandmen
