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24 minutes ago, Kelrya said:

He actually did an interview about this either last year or early this year. Idk if there is an English translation out there. Basically there are two reasons, and they extend to WtD as well. The first is that he didn’t want to play the simplistic rock/hardcore/metal drumming style that the rest of the band asked him to play for those records. He wanted to be more creative but they said it didn’t fit the style they were going for or something like that. The other reason is that they decided during that period when they were trying to break into the Western market to stop wearing makeup during performances. Shinya was the one member that was super against this and he nearly quit the band over it because he told himself from the beginning that he wouldn’t be in a band that doesn’t wear makeup. Obviously they have since gone back to wearing makeup. He said he was able to enjoy these albums more for what they are during the “mode of” tours but it remains his least favorite chapter in the bands history.

If true, Shinya essentially saved dir en grey. 💋

I am glad they haven't croaked yet. Their 2016 album was really enjoyable!

good for them!

It's better then their last two singles~

edit: Damn, I wonder how much they paid P!nk to swing around the PV

This is great news!!

Damn, this guy is still kicking!

fruit loop kei!

It honestly could have been way worse....

can't wait!

I love that out of all the vk/kansai vk bands, Vo.魁那 chose to be a Dali stan. One of that tracks on that recent mini album is basically a cover of choo choo 1room ( which is a Mis†ake song).

the english ver of Bad Boy is soooooo good.

Stunt Queen!

Kisaki is simply a #vkhistorian wanting to teach/save the new vk children from forgetting a LEGEND. 

Wings Flap gives me hope of a new decent album.

Kyo cosplaying the pthumerian queen from bloodborne.

I am here for Noulla derivatives! 

聖 looks great!

Hopefully this album isn't too br00tal...

there is only one Quina.

BYO's arm looks suspicious

I need aki to retire that hairstyle!

I second Karma Shenjing

The drummer is so cute!

I HATE that "Tabaha Takes Over" hair but I am happy for her!

3 minutes ago, lichtlune said:

So was all the heavy music over the years just an act or what? What makes Japanese artists completely switch genre's like this so often? 

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Piracy in VK leads to this!!!