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Kyo posted on his official facebook page: Initial Limited Version / Original Version includes a bonus CD of collaborations with and remixes by artists including SUGIZO (LUNA SEA / X JAPAN), HISASHI (GLAY), HITOKI (KUROYUME), SHUJI ISHII (cali≠gari), TK (LING TOSITE SIGURE), MUROHIME SHIN and more. Also included on the bonus CD is a collaboration featuring KIRITO (Angelo), vocalist of PIERROT, an overwhelmingly popular band and rivals when DIR EN GREY debuted. Well, I'm excited as f**k.

『TOUR13 GHOUL』 2014.4.23 RELEASE TOUR2013 GHOUL――15 nationwide shows in 9 cities in Japan beginning at YOKOHAMA BLITZ on September 18, 2013, followed by their month long American tour with 14 shows in 14 cities that kicked off on November 3, 2013, all captured on video. The fourth compilation of 『TOUR13 GHOUL』with footage that documents DIR EN GREY face to face with reality will be released on April 23, 2014! http://direngrey.co.jp/english/e-newrelease.html

B.C will revive for one-day at event "Silverfest 2014" at Birth SHINJUKU at 2014/05/03, at which session "古キ良キ時代セッション" will also perform "古キ良キ時代セッション" members: Vo.咲(saki) (ex-OUTЯAGE, now in hauL) Gt.Jecy (NEMETH) Gt.kazuki (ADDICT) Ba.准(jun) (ex-UnsraW-->Ms.LIAR) Dr.洋平(youhei) (VENOM) for info only, "古キ良キ時代セッション" SET-LIST at 2014/04/03: 霧と繭 (DIR EN GREY) 卍搦め (Dué le quartz) ナイフ (La'Mule) 親愛なるDEATHMASK (黒夢) 切断 (La:Sadie's) 廃人狂イ人形 (Madeth gray'll)

These guys are going to open for sugizo on his solo tour and are also playing Countdown japan. No member information. With the events they are going to play, I bet they're probably all famous. They have an EP announced, called "the daemon's cutlery" http://sukekiyo-official.jp Personal guess: The website definitely resembles the kyo(Dir en grey) solo project website, may be Dir en grey related

the new single『SUSTAIN THE UNTRUTH』is set for release on January 22nd, 2014. announced at the first [a knot] only show of TOUR2013 GHOUL. the new album untitled as of yet will be released sometime in 2014. the band will play two BUDOKAN shows entitled DUM SPIRO SPERO on March 8 and 9. update: the title has been capitalized from Sustain The UNtruth to SUSTAIN THE UNTRUTH.

ex-SKULL members session band "TEST" will perform at Takadanobaba AREA at 2012/04/10 and at 2012/06/05 "TEST" members: Vo.KUYA (ex-THE RUDIE SATAN PARK-->Lithium) Gt.ダイ(die) (ex-HARVY DRIVE-->Sadier Abuse-->SKULL) Gt.kouta (ex-THE RUDIE SATAN PARK-->Schmelz Cure-->SKULL) Ba.裕(yutaka) (ex-MURDEROUS DEALER-->SILENTLINE) Dr.てつや(tetsuya) (ex-羅刹(rasetsu)-->SKULL) SET-LIST at 2012/04/10: 01.特急 02.朔-saku- (DIR EN GREY) 03.ミライコード 04.メトロ 05.東北本線 06.山の手 http://ameblo.jp/skull-kouta/ related thread: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4413&p=206041#p206041

Documentary DVD & Blu-ray 『TOUR12-13 IN SITU-TABULA RASA』 2013.9.25 RELEASE DVD【初回生産限定盤】DVD3枚組 (本編2枚＋特典DISC 1枚) SFBD-0042〜44 ￥8,800 (tax in) DVD【通常盤】DVD2枚組 (本編2枚) SFBD-0045〜46 ￥7,140 (tax in) Blu-ray【通常盤】(本編1枚) SFXD-0004 ￥8,190 (tax in) no track list yet.

DEAD END tribute album "DEAD END Tribute-SONG OF LUNATICS-" will be released at 2013/09/04 (3,150yen) [participating artists] (around 50 artists) 清春(Kiyoharu) (黒夢(kuroyume), Sads) 人時(Hitoki) (黒夢(kuroyume)) Hyde (L'Arc～en～Ciel, VAMPS) tetsuya (L'Arc～en～Ciel, TETSUYA) 室姫深(murohime shin) 宝野アリカ(takarano arika) (ALI PROJECT) 栄喜(Hideki) (SIAM SHADE) 千聖(Chisato) (PENICILLIN) HIRO (La'cryma Christi) SHUSE (†яi¢к, La'cryma Christi) LEVIN (La'crima Cristi) Shinya (DIR EN GREY) 越中睦士(koshinaka makoto) (†яi¢к, Λucifer) TOKIE (unkie, LOSALIOS) Shinobu (Creature Creature, THE LEGENDARY SIX NINE) cali≠gari 咲人(sakito) (NIGHTMARE) ササブチヒロシ(sasabuchi hiroshi) (東京酒吐座(tokyo shoegazer), Creature Creature) HIROKI (D) HIZAKI (Versailles, Jupiter) YUKI (Versailles, Jupiter) 燿-Yo- (摩天楼オペラ(matenrou opera)) Boris 山崎慶(yamazaki kei) (Venomstrip) 岡野ハジメ(okano hajime) (L'Arc〜en〜Ciel producer) MOTOKATSU MIYAGAMI (THE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS) RYUICHI (LUNA SEA) SUGIZO (LUNA SEA, X JAPAN, JUNO REACTOR) 真矢(shinya) (LUNA SEA) Luna (Eins:Vier, RaFF-CuSS, R2Y+J) 都啓一(miyako keiichi) (SOPHIA, Rayflower) IKUO (BULL ZEICHEN 88, Rayflower) BAKI (GASTUNK, MOSQUITO SPIRAL) Marty Friedman aki (ex-Laputa) FIRE (the Badasses) yasu (Janne Da Arc, Acid Black Cherry) you (Janne Da Arc) kiyo (Janne Da Arc) shuji (Janne Da Arc) 高野哲(takano tetsu) (ZIGZO, THE JUNEJULYAUGUST) and more... participating artist announcements: 5th announcement: 2013/08/20 6th announcement: 2013/09/01

it is announced at Paranoid≠circuS presents live "リミッター解除(limiter kaijo)" at Shinsaibashi AtlantiQs at 2013/07/26 that Ba.紅羽-kureha- & Dr.麗流-reiru- have departed after that live btw they will hold their one-man live "鎮魂曲(requiem)" at Shinsaibashi CLAPPER at 2013/09/23 蛇鬼-zyaki- session SET-LIST at 2013/07/26: 01.SE 02.C (DIR EN GREY) 03.Schweinの椅子(Schwein no isu) (DIR EN GREY) 04.羅刹国(rasetsukoku) (DIR EN GREY) 紅羽-kureha- session SET-LIST at 2013/07/26: 01.pulse_ (lynch.) 02.Adore (lynch.) 03.Butterfly (OZ) 04.DETOX (OZ) Paranoid≠circuS SET-LIST at 2013/07/26: 01.ウスバカゲロウ(usubakagerou) 02.アンダードッグ(under dog) 03.April fools' days 04.けものみち(kemonomichi) 05.BoXX-D- 06.咎落ち(togaochi) EN1 01.R-18 02.S.A.C

DIR EN GREY Vo.京(kyo) has opened his new OHP and twitter at 2013/04/05, and his photobook "失格(shikkaku)" "for the human race" will be released, although details have not yet been announced http://kyo-official.jp/ https://twitter.com/kyo_official

Out of these 2 very amazing bands, which one delivers the most unique, melodious sound to the VK scene? I, myself, love Amber Gris, but 9GOATS BLACK OUT has the most amazing music in the japanese music scene, to my ears. What are your thoughts?

DIR EN GREY Vo.京(kyo) has been hospitalized at 2013/05/17 due to his fever caused by tonsillitis, and their live "TOUR2013 TABULA RASA-揚羽ノ羽ノ夢ハ蛹-" at Shibuya Koukaidou at 2013/05/24 will be unaffected http://www.direngrey.co.jp/

[Limited Order-Only Deluxe Version] 3 DISCS (2CD＋DVD) SFCD-0117～119 ￥7,350 (tax in) Order Deadline for [Limited Order-Only Deluxe Version]: 11 February, 2013 ***This edition is very limited so please send in your orders before the deadline to ensure your purchase *2 Release Bonus Item Redemption Postcard Inside! (for purchase of SINGLE 'RINKAKU' & MINI ALBUM 'THE UNRAVELING' [Limited Order-Only Deluxe Version]) [initial Limited Version] 2 DISCS (CD＋DVD) SFCD-0120～121 ￥3,150 (tax in) *2 Release Bonus Item Redemption Postcard Inside! (for purchase of SINGLE 'RINKAKU' & MINI ALBUM 'THE UNRAVELING' [initial Limited Version]) [Original Version] CD Only SFCD-0122 ￥2,625 (tax in) Source: OHP & tumblr

DIR EN GREY new maxi single "輪郭(rinkaku)" will be released in 2012 winter, although details have not yet been announced btw they will hold their live "TOUR 2012 IN SITU" at Tokyo International Forum Hall A at 2012/12/25 related thread: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=17164

DIR EN GREY mysterious countdown has been shown in their OHP with the following message: The continuation of that scary dream DUM SPIRO SPERO http://www.direngrey.co.jp/

『DIR EN GREY UROBOROS at BUDOKAN the MOVIE』 To be streamed online worldwide on USTREAM！ The schedule will announced on May 21st ,Monday（JST）！ ■about 「DIR EN GREY UROBOROS at BUDOKAN the MOVIE」 "UROBOROS" is the internationally acclaimed 7th album by Japanese rock band DIR EN GREY known also for their activities overseas. "UROBOROS" was brought to life in the legendary 2 Days show at the Nippon Budokan on January 9 and 10 of 2010, presented in this documentary film "DIR EN GREY UROBOROS at BUDOKAN The MOVIE" ■Staff credits Director: Yuichiro Iwaki Project: sun-krad / Shirogumi Inc. Producers: Atsushi Inoue / Yuichiro Iwaki / Yuji Akiyama / Shuichi Minamino Music: DIR EN GREY Editing: Shirogumi Inc. Production: sun-krad / Shirogumi Inc. / Musashino Ad Inc. / Presidio Corporation http://www.ustream.tv/channel/direngrey-the-movie http://www.direngrey.co.jp/CINEMA/

DIR EN GREY announced that they will release a documentary from their recent tour "TOUR2011 AGE QUOD AGIS". The documentary has two volumes, and will be a two month consecutive release. Both volumes will be avalible in DVD and Blu-ray format. Documentary DVD & Blu-ray TOUR2011 AGE QUOD AGIS Vol.1 [Europe & Japan] 2012.6.20 RELEASE DVD [initial Limited Version] *Special Package: Digipack with Sleeve Case 3 x DVD DISCS (2 Main Discs + 1 Bonus Disc) SFBD-0028～30 ￥8,800 (tax in) [Original Version] 2 x DVD DISCS SFBD-0031～32 ￥7,140 (tax in) Blu-ray [special Limited Version] [Original Version] 1 Blu-ray DISC SFXD-0002 ￥8,190 (tax in) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Documentary DVD & Blu-ray TOUR2011 AGE QUOD AGIS Vol.2 [u.S. & Japan] 2012.7.18 RELEASE DVD [initial Limited Version] *Special Package: Digipack with Sleeve Case 3 x DVD DISCS (2 Main Discs + 1 Bonus Disc) SFBD-0033～35 ￥8,800 (tax in) [Original Version] 2 x DVD DISCS SFBD-0036～37 ￥7,140 (tax in) Blu-ray [special Limited Version] [Original Version] 1 Blu-ray DISC SFXD-0003 ￥8,190 (tax in) Manufactured by FIREWALL DIV. Distributed by Sony Music Distribution(Japan)Inc. Source: Official site and Facebook

Not sure of release date, but Kisaki talked about it in his last ameba entry. Tracklist: ・AYABIE - 「ESCAPE」（original by MOONCHLD） ・ALSDEAD - 「Illusion City」（original by SEX MACHINEGUNS） ・犬神サーカス団 - 「Rusty Nail」(original by X JAPAN) ・宇宙戦隊NOIZ「KISS ME」（original by 氷室京介 (Vo. of legendary band BOOWY)） ・カメレオ - 「ズルい女」（original by シャ乱Ｑ） ・Kaya - 「揺れながら…」(original by Laputa) ・CRASH 49（Vo.みつ/ν［NEU］・Gt.YOSHIHIRO/ギルド・Gt.Aki/OZ・Ba.華凛/NoGoD・Dr.HIROKI/D）「彼女のModern…」(original by GLAY) ・SARSHI(from HERO）- 「VENUS」（original by 千聖） ・スカーレット - 「HURRY GO ROUND」（original by hide with Spread Beaver） ・DIV - 「WHITE BREATH」（original by T.M.Revolution） ・defspiral - 「ROSIER」(original by LUNA SEA) ・マコト - 「Eternal Flame」（original by SOPHIA） ・MEJIBRAY - 「Cage」（original by DIR EN GREY） ・凛 -the end of corruption world-「Insomnia」(original by ROUAGE) http://ameblo.jp/undercode-kisaki/entry ... 12788.html

I know this has been widely spread and mentioned in the Events section already, but it seems worthy/important enough to be mentioned on the news forum as well. DIR EN GREY has cancelled all dates of their upcoming American tour (both supporting Asking Alexandria and playing solo dates) due to Kyo's health. Apparently he has been diagnosed with laryngitis, including a case of polyps in his vocal chords. It's yet uncertain when they're going to resume activities. Source 1 Source 2

DIR EN GREY announced today that they are: - re-release the "UROBOROS -with the proof in the name of living...- AT NIPPON BUDOKAN" on Blu-ray in a Extended Cut. - release a remastered and extended version of their 7th album "UROBOROS" DIR EN GREY has also added a new live date, "UROBOROS -that's where the truth is-" will take place on January 22nd, 2011 at Osaka jo hall in Osaka. http://www.direngrey.co.jp/re_uroboros/

V.A. cover album "CRUSH!2-90's V-Rock best hit cover songs-" will be released at 2011/11/23 (3,000yen) [track list] ・葵 - Mizerable (GACKT) ・Annie's Black - ゴキゲン鳥～crawler is crazy～ (SOPHIA) ・ADAPTER。 - FLOWERS OF ROMANCE (CASCADE) ・R指定 - ゆらめき (DIR EN GREY) ・amber gris - SHINE (LUNA SEA) ・OZ - 白い闇 (Rouage) ・ギルド - グレイシャルLOVE (SIAM SHADE) ・ケミカルピクチャーズ - JAM (THE YELLOW MONKEY) ・ZUCK - BEAT (河村隆一) ・9GOATS BLACK OUT - スピード (BUCK-TICK) ・ν[NEU] - HOT LIMIT (T.M.Revolution) ・花少年バディーズ - 蜘蛛の意図 (PIERROT) ・HERO - 誘惑 (GLAY) ・Blu-BiLLioN - 未来航路 (La'cryma Christi) ・メガマソ - ROCKET DIVE (hide with Spread Beaver) ・Moran - ILLUMINATI (MALICE MIZER)

UROBOROS [Remastered And Expanded] & UROBOROS -With The Proof In The Name Of Living...- AT NIPPON BUDOKAN [blu-ray] Extended Cut will be released Jan. 11, 2012. UROBOROS [Remastered And Expanded] details tracklisting: 01. SA BIR 02. VINUSHKA 03. RED SOIL 04. 慟哭と去りぬ 05. 蜷局 06. GLASS SKIN 07. STUCK MAN 08. 冷血なりせば 09. 我、闇とて･･･ 10. HYDRA -666- 11. BUGABOO 12. 凱歌、沈黙が眠る頃 13. DOZING GREEN 14. INCONVENIENT IDEAL album features HYDRA -666-, japanese versions of GLASS SKIN and DOZING GREEN, and extended versions of SA BIR and BUGABOO. also album got Tue Madsen sound (yeah, MOO-like one). UROBOROS -With The Proof In The Name Of Living...- AT NIPPON BUDOKAN [blu-ray] Extended Cut details blu-ray features both days, bonus backstage footage and each member individual cameras.

DIR EN GREY will release a new version of 蜜と唾(TSUMI TO BATSU) on iTunes Store on 2011-08-22 http://itunes.apple.com/de/album/tsumi- ... d453316808 Source: Okami Records Facebook & iTunes Store

In collaboration with the Wizardry game series' anniversary, DIR EN GREY will provide a version of their song ZAN to the latest game. They will also release a CD box called DIR EN GREY / AMON on July 22nd (price 1575 Yen), which will contain: - ZAN -Wizardry Ver.- - AMON (new song from their upcoming album!) - 48-page booklet with photos and individual member interviews

Did the other topic get deleted or something? Can't seem to find it anywhere...If so, new thread! NEW SAMPLES! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058X ... 207&sr=8-1 DUM SPIRO SPERO 01. Kyoukotsu no Nari 02. THE BLOSSOMING BEELZEBUB 03. DIFFERENT SENSE 04. AMON 05. “Yokusou ni DREAM BOX” Arui wa Seijaku no Rinen to Tsumetai Ame 06. Juuyoku 07. Shitataru Mourou 08. LOTUS 09. DIABOLOS 10. Akatsuki 11. DECAYED CROW 12. Hageshisa to, Kono Mune no Naka de Karamitsuita Shakunetsu no Yami 13. VANITAS 14. Ruten no Tou