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Hahaha if only this happened that'd be amazing. Tbh it would probably do the band a favour if Retsu left, he seems to be getting all gassed up on "sadboi" music atm and seems to change what he likes all the time. Like I remember a live stream with him and Ryuya on instagram where he was blasting like Gojira in the background all the way through. Then later on insta questions said he "doesn't listen to that type of music anymore", then MISC happened and due to lack of activity it makes me wonder if he's losing interest in the rock/metal stuff completely. So who knows wtf is going to happen from here. Announcing a disbandment would probably make most sense, before DIMLIM turns into a sadboi rap trio. Though that could be lels....

A lot of people seem to hate Immortalis but personally that's by far my favourite work by the band so far. So much variation and so many amazing, beautiful and all out weird tracks. So thatd be my recommendation as well. 

Hahaha if only this happened that'd be amazing. Tbh it would probably do the band a favour if Retsu left, he seems to be getting all gassed up on "sadboi" music atm and seems to change what he likes all the time. Like I remember a live stream with him and Ryuya on instagram where he was blasting like Gojira in the background all the way through. Then later on insta questions said he "doesn't listen to that type of music anymore", then MISC happened and due to lack of activity it makes me wonder if he's losing interest in the rock/metal stuff completely. So who knows wtf is going to happen from here. Announcing a disbandment would probably make most sense, before DIMLIM turns into a sadboi rap trio. Though that could be lels....

A lot of people seem to hate Immortalis but personally that's by far my favourite work by the band so far. So much variation and so many amazing, beautiful and all out weird tracks. So thatd be my recommendation as well. 

Hahaha if only this happened that'd be amazing. Tbh it would probably do the band a favour if Retsu left, he seems to be getting all gassed up on "sadboi" music atm and seems to change what he likes all the time. Like I remember a live stream with him and Ryuya on instagram where he was blasting like Gojira in the background all the way through. Then later on insta questions said he "doesn't listen to that type of music anymore", then MISC happened and due to lack of activity it makes me wonder if he's losing interest in the rock/metal stuff completely. So who knows wtf is going to happen from here. Announcing a disbandment would probably make most sense, before DIMLIM turns into a sadboi rap trio. Though that could be lels....

Definitely! It's gonna be a mix of headbang until you're dead songs, more ballad-y songs, bass slaps, interesting guitar riffs, nice solid rock songs... so it's really gonna be a best album that shows the band from all kind of sides!

A lot of people seem to hate Immortalis but personally that's by far my favourite work by the band so far. So much variation and so many amazing, beautiful and all out weird tracks. So thatd be my recommendation as well. 

Finally a good chance for me to start getting into their discography.
I saw them live in February and always wanted to give them a listen.

Website is back up along with a new Facebook and an official note page. 
https://www.deviloof.jp/
https://www.facebook.com/DeviloofOfficial/
https://note.com/deviloofofficial
 
Their EU tour also seems to be officially cancelled now instead of just postponed... Seems like they have new management. 

I’m listening to those bonus disc tracks with guest vocalists, and it’s hilarious because all these people actually pronounce the words. It really emphasizes just how much Kyo doesn’t enunciate or straight up ignores whole syllables. 
 
 

I can kind of understand why people lose interest in VK pretty fast. Personally I've been interested in it for a handful of years now but don't have the same love for it I once did. It's a very visually arty scene (duh!) which is attractive and there is decent music to be found alongside it. However, look at the scene, check the news thread here there are countless "new bands" popping up who never amount to anything, most bands who do last do nothing out the ordinary - have some nice visuals but generic music we've all heard MANY times before. Though you do get the odd band who are great and do really appeal and they end up completely changing style or disbanding as well. So basically, the average longevity of VK bands is pretty short and the new bands sound like dull versions of the bands you do like. Seems rare you get mind blowing VK bands nowadays. I still always support the bands I've always been into by buying their stuff and seeing them when in Japan if I can but the majority of bands I liked have either disbanded or changed style (to one I don't get much out of anymore) and most of the new bands are boring (in my opinion) so can see how people give up on the scene. But hell, there's always good music to be found (in any scene) and you can always enjoy the bands who do survive and still listen to the bands who you supported during their active time.

I love how they deleted all previous pv from their yt channel so no one remembers they were once a decent band

Well I look forward to some proper samples from the EP but Cazqui had a really unique style of writing/riffing and although Unleash was decent (though nothing incredible) it just didn't sound like Nocturnal Bloodlust for me anymore and just had a more generic sound about it but now they have these new guitarists maybe that will breath some fresh life back into the band and we're about to get something amazing. Who knows? But the same as some other guys here, am feeling a bit apprehensive about this. haha.

Yeah it definitely has a vibe from their earlier works which is awesome and yeah it's consistently good stuff, wasn't a single song I hated (just think ignite is a bit bland) or anything, but just doesn't have any real memorable moments or unexpected/nice twists and turns that they've had before. It's still a good release, just nothing exceptional for me.

Eh, no. I'm not holding my breath.

does Hayato have a mullet?
Mullet-Kei ftw!

I would just assume that it's not really "official" Dir en Grey stuff, like it's not counted in their discography or put on CD sold as Dir En Grey or whatever, if you get what I mean?
 
+ Lucky that you're getting a copy of the new single physically! When is that even out? I'll keep an eye out online for second hand versions. I'm all in it for the extras, got to be honest I have only listened to the single itself once since getting it. haha.

They did show it off and it's just the boys' faces. So I'm good ... Sena himself recommended pre-ordering from Disc Union.

RAZOR is generally a mandatory purchase so let's go. haha

Felt like I judged the band prematurely because I only based it off their visuals and now after listening to the song I'm convinced it's still shit 

if this is the new vk trend of the decade, then I'm gonna shoot myself

I don't know of an album which doesn't have a booklet...

RAZOR have been a bit stale the last couple of years, but Okite is pretty much AOTY material, with STARS being probably the best thing they've ever done.