Kaoru grabbed Shinya, picked him up and set him down on his side in front of the drums, -Kyo says that Shinya looks like a space robot and talks like nutty professor (We made nice tea, we would say nice tea, wouldnt we? Credits. He never practiced but played in the games. and Kaoru (?) Dislikes: Prawns Miyu barks welcome happily and I will say Im back The best is sleeping in bed with him., -he also was asked, what the moon makes him think ofhe replied just with rabbit, -at the Tokyo NKH Hall Concert, as Dir en grey came out for the second part of the concert, each member got on top of the box at center stage. The look on his face is assumed to be the same face he would make if someone handed him a large, dead, smelly fish.. Collects: Doraemon & Warumono figurines With 15 he stopped going to school. (LogOut/ Sign up free. Musician/band. DIR EN GREY ONLINE members only Fade to grey: The members of Dir En Grey (from left: Kaoru, Toshiya, Kyo, Die and Shinya) want to avoid being pigeonholed as just another quirky Japanese rock group. Dir En Grey/Members These are the member profiles of Dir En Grey. It got infected. From May to July, the group opened for the Deftones on their United States tour[25] and afterwards did another European tour, which included their debut shows in Denmark, Finland, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, as well as several festival performances across the continent, including Ankkarock, M'era Luna Festival and Wacken Open Air. my dog, 2. my parents dog and 3. Previous concerts. Dir en Grey was born in 1997 in Osaka, Japan. [20] In June 2002 and July 2006, a number of shows had to be postponed due to Kyo developing acute tonsillitis, and in April 2009 due to inflamed vocal cords and abnormal accumulation of fluid in his larynx. Location: Lakeshore Recreation. There are expressions and nuances that can only be conveyed in Japanese; he values that. Favorite Sports: Baseball [18] Kyo provided vocals for the song "Zessai" on Sugizo's 2017 album Oneness M. Kyo formed another supergroup, Petit Brabancon, in 2021. - YouTube Especially in this time of social distancing and canceled shows, I thought that I would deliver some warmth and good memories to you all!. [6] There is video documentation from the mid-2000 involving the use of blades as well as evidence of strained mental health and fainting, although some of it was performative, and purported to be in place within a tour's usual set-list. "[8], AllMusic's Thom Jurek has compared him favorably to experimental and avant-garde vocalists Mike Patton and Diamanda Gals. "[11], The vocabulary used ranges from vulgar to exalted, with wordplay and double entendres occurring frequently. Toshiya has composed the following songs for Dir En Grey: Toshiya has remixed the following Dir En Grey songs: Siva Ruby & La:Sadie's La:Sadie's DEATHMASK Dir En Grey Dir En Grey & SERAPH. Zodiac: Tiger [48] In June 2013, the band participated in a short European tour. Regarding the announcement, Kaoru (on the Sonisphere UK website) is quoted as saying: Shinya, you sure are manly., -when asked to describe a recent lucky thing, he replied with My home is surprisingly warm. 1997 Kisaki left the band, was replaced with Toshiya and together they finally formed Dir en grey (their past is written detailed in category Dir en grey- band). Dir en grey 2. fans and 3. staff, when he was asked to say something to each bandmate, he responded: Kyo, please dont pierce any more holes. Has been with the group since its inception in 1997. -He once said about women: They can bring such wonderful happiness, yet are utterly terrifying, -it is said, that he had a girlfriend in his past, for who he had almost given up in music. O-Town - O2: An Exclusive V.I.P. The subsequent single, "Clever Sleazoid", later climbed to No. Weight: 93lbs The band's first full-length record, Gauze, followed. [ 1] [19] After more concerts and festival appearances in Germany during the summer, singer Kyo was again hospitalized due to inflamed vocal cords. I become angry when I read that someone thinks the blood is cool to see or whatever, -It marked a point, where I really wanted to push myself to try to convey on my own self more in my lyrics. $6.50 shipping. This name is wide-spread among Western fans. The DVD release offers interviews with the band members. [21] Their 22nd single "Agitated Screams of Maggots" was released on 15 November during the Japanese leg of the Inward Scream tour. Likes: Music, Being alone He is equally wonderful on acoustic and electric. Arc - guitar Dir En Grey is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in February 1997[7] and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. -shortest of the group the only member of Dir en Grey, who is farsighted -his favorite month is April, when the Cherry Blossoms bloom. After parting ways with La:Sadie's bassist Kisaki, Kyo, Kaoru, Die and Shinya along with newly recruited bassist Toshiya founded Dir en grey in early 1997. Zodiac: Tiger "I'd never have thought that we would play a festival of this caliber! If I think about it for a 2nd time, its really easy to sing about those political themes. Dir En Grey 2000/2001 Tour Videos VCD CDr Japanese Heavy Metal Band Listing in the CDs,Music & CD Category on eBid United States | 215556597. One of the shows in support for the album (filmed at the Osaka-jo Hall) would later become the first of several live concerts to be released on VHS and DVD. Favorite Foods: Scorpion, Muffins, Sausage, Pens (take it as a joke! Die (born December 20, 1974, in Mie); rhythm guitar, backing vocals. More info. Indeed, their albums. [44], On August 11, 2012, Dir En Grey won the Extreme Metal Olympics organized by Loudwire, beating Death in the final. -shortest of the group the only member of Dir en Grey, who is farsighted, -his favorite month is April, when the Cherry Blossoms bloom. The migration took place during the Winter holidays of 2020 and at the end of the year, this new site was made public. Favorite Music: X-Japan, The Stalin, Buck-Tick, Shiina Ringo. Musically, Dir en grey encompasses Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Nu Metal, Gothic Metal, etc. have made its genre difficult to determine (though it is generally a form of. Hover to zoom. English. Height: 52-53 -Kaoru always liked the name Audrey. [63], Their compilation album, Vestige of Scratches, was released on January 2, 2018. Though Kyo doesnt talk much about himself, there sure are facts you can trust. My career experience as a performer / VO artist / video editor / creative producer spans the US . WoWProgress #1 WoW Rankings Website. Hometown: Hirakata (Osaka), Japan, Cigarettes: he doesnt smoke (he tried it once but it felt not right for him) and pays attention to his health very much; but he drinks alcohol sometimes and participates at drinking games and he has a weak spot for ice cream, EX Bands: Jinkou Tenshi, Siva, Ruby, Haijin Kurobarazoku, La:Sadies Since then, Die kept also calling him Miya-chan, -it is said, that he stated that he has auditioned for some movies years ago. https://degwiki.com/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=35865, Dir En Grey's entry in the visual-kei database. It is like a dream come true to be playing with such great bands at Sonisphere. While the lineup has. For example, the title of the song "Mitsu to Tsuba", which is about rape, means "Honey and Saliva", but is written with the kanji inverted, suggesting reading them with an inverted pronunciation - "Tsumi to Batsu" - which would translate to "Crime and Punishment", a more appropriate title. Well, when he quit school, he started to work as a roadie for the band Kuroyume. As such, you won't find any copyrighted audio or video on this website. That allows me to grow as a guitarist as well."[11]. [22] Right after a May 2013 show at Shinkiba Studio Coast, he was again hospitalized with tonsillitis. I will return them to you next time. Kyo on vocals, Kaoru on guitar, Die on guitar, Toshiya on bass and Shinya on drums. "[7] Dane Prokofiev of PopMatters said that his "natural ease at and inclination towards striking such a stark contrast between the two opposite ends of the human vocal spectrum can be obtained as only a kind of pre-birth winning lottery ticketyou know, that much coveted prize we call 'talent'. Kaoru, play faster. Shoe Size: 7 [20] In October, the band was back in Japan to perform at the Loudpark Festival, along with bands such as Megadeth, Slayer and Children of Bodom. The cool ones bashed or sweared at otheres; the not so cool kids were vindictive. [26] Their first touring of the year in May was another Japan tour with a conclusion of three shows at Shinkiba Studio Coast, titled Death over Blindness. [76][77], Kyo's singing is considered a pivotal aspect of the band, and he has gained recognition for his distinctive vocal work and for his large range and versatility, being able to "howl, croon, emote cleanly, scream, shriek, growl, bellow, and make nearly inhuman sounds. >v