Dir en grey’s return to The Gramercy Theatre in New York City felt like a homecoming. The intimate 500 capacity venue sold out months in advance of the show on November 11, 2015. Tickets were hard to find and everyone wanted to attend this show. Dir en grey has previously played Gramercy Theater in 2009 … Read more
Vitium (n.)- 1.) crime 2.) vice 3.) fault, defect, blemish, error. Vice (n.)- immoral or wicked behavior. Trying to come to a common place within my thoughts while listening to VITIUM, Sukekiyo’s latest release, was difficult. I had received the deluxe edition a day early, which left me with an extra twenty-four hours to process … Read more
Vitium (n.)- 1.) crime 2.) vice 3.) fault, defect, blemish, error. Vice (n.)- immoral or wicked behavior. Trying to come to a common place within my thoughts while listening to VITIUM, Sukekiyo’s latest release, was difficult. I had received the deluxe edition a day early, which left me with an extra twenty-four hours to process … Read more
Philadelphia and New York City It has been two years since Dir en grey last toured North America, and judging by the crowd reactions, it was clear the band was dearly missed. This tour is named “GHOUL” and the band took the name to heart. For most shows, vocalist Kyo had his face painted in … Read more
First, an introduction. I’m Mami, the drummer and vocalist of Blue Chee’s. I am also an actress, and a solo singer songwriter. I’m Rika, I play bass and vocal. I have two daughters, and I want to be the best for my daughters and the Blue Chee’s band. I moved to Taiwan a year … Read more
First, an introduction. I’m Mami, the drummer and vocalist of Blue Chee’s. I am also an actress, and a solo singer songwriter. I’m Rika, I play bass and vocal. I have two daughters, and I want to be the best for my daughters and the Blue Chee’s band. I moved to Taiwan a year … Read more
As noted on their Facebook Page: “Following a medical examination after feeling sick and experiencing high fever, Kyo (Voice) has been diagnosed with tonsillitis. “Despite Kyo being adamant about carrying out the ”TOUR2013 TABULA RASA -揚羽ノ羽ノ夢ハ蛹-” show scheduled on 24.05.2013 at Shibuya Public Hall, a special LIVE show for those who purchased the limited … Read more
After over a decade of releasing material which includes twenty-eight singles, eight albums, and an assortment of compilations as well as sixteen years of being a band all together, Dir en grey is back to release their third EP titled ‘The Unraveling.’ This release is the biggest release since the band took a short hiatus … Read more
After over a decade of releasing material which includes twenty-eight singles, eight albums, and an assortment of compilations as well as sixteen years of being a band all together, Dir en grey is back to release their third EP titled ‘The Unraveling.’ This release is the biggest release since the band took a short hiatus … Read more
DIR EN GREY FORCED TO CANCEL 2012 U.S. TOUR DATES DUE TO FRONTMAN KYO’S THROAT CONDITION Japanese rockers DIR EN GREY released DUM SPIRO SPERO (The End Records) in August of last year to critical acclaim and wrapped up 2011 by conquering the globe with their pummeling and artful live performances on tour. Unfortunately, after extensive examination of his vocal … Read more