Post by Matsudayo on Mar 16, 2006 7:01:57 GMT -5
Since not everyone who makes it here makes it to the main site not everyone gets to see the lovely informative articles there. And since I can't make updates at this time I'm posting the various articles in thier sections AND to those who have pending articles I'll make forums for your artists and I'll post those articles that you have so nicely submitted in those forums too. Once I get access to my server again I'll make the updates on the site and hopefully add those new articles too. Thank you for your patience.
Dir en Grey By: Nicholas Troyer
Dir en grey's origins lie with a now disbanded band named La:Sadies. From the ashes of La:Sadies some of its former members went on to create the super power that is possibly the most popular Japanese visual band in the west. The curent line-up is Kyo on vocals, Kaoru on Guitar, Die on guitar, Shinya on drums, and Toshiya on bass.
Dir en grey has been in the Japanese rock scene for over 10 years and their impact is still in full swing. With Kyo's controversial lyrics, Toshiya's deep bass, Kaoru and Die's incredible guitars, and Shinya's sometimes impossible seeming drums it's easy to fall in love Diru's music.
Their popularity started in 1998 when there single "I'll" broke indie sales records and hit # 7 on the Oricon chart in Japan. After that Yoshiki of X-Japan’s took them under his wing (in other words a very famous musician placed the band under hislable) and in doing so helped them produce three major singles.
After the release of their first major album, Gauze, and an extensive tour, Dir en Grey released a live video of the infamous Osakajou Concert. With a new single the band let go of Yoshiki's production and their sound returned to a more indies feel.
Dir en Grey has since released many albums including Macabre, Kisou, Six Ugly, and VULGAR. Thier music has changed vastly over the years not only in sound but in image. With 7 years under their belts and plenty more to go, expect Dir en Grey to be a big name in Japanese Rock for many years to come.
Please feel free to add on to this article by placing VALID information below. Further discussion of this band should take place within the forum and NOT in this topic. Thank you
-MH
Dir en Grey By: Nicholas Troyer
Dir en grey's origins lie with a now disbanded band named La:Sadies. From the ashes of La:Sadies some of its former members went on to create the super power that is possibly the most popular Japanese visual band in the west. The curent line-up is Kyo on vocals, Kaoru on Guitar, Die on guitar, Shinya on drums, and Toshiya on bass.
Dir en grey has been in the Japanese rock scene for over 10 years and their impact is still in full swing. With Kyo's controversial lyrics, Toshiya's deep bass, Kaoru and Die's incredible guitars, and Shinya's sometimes impossible seeming drums it's easy to fall in love Diru's music.
Their popularity started in 1998 when there single "I'll" broke indie sales records and hit # 7 on the Oricon chart in Japan. After that Yoshiki of X-Japan’s took them under his wing (in other words a very famous musician placed the band under hislable) and in doing so helped them produce three major singles.
After the release of their first major album, Gauze, and an extensive tour, Dir en Grey released a live video of the infamous Osakajou Concert. With a new single the band let go of Yoshiki's production and their sound returned to a more indies feel.
Dir en Grey has since released many albums including Macabre, Kisou, Six Ugly, and VULGAR. Thier music has changed vastly over the years not only in sound but in image. With 7 years under their belts and plenty more to go, expect Dir en Grey to be a big name in Japanese Rock for many years to come.
Please feel free to add on to this article by placing VALID information below. Further discussion of this band should take place within the forum and NOT in this topic. Thank you
-MH
