Trombe 22025 Posted August 13, 2015 青木裕(aoki yutaka)(downy) solo new album (title not yet finalized) will be released, although details have not yet been announced 6 Original Saku, Pretsy, crossparallel and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyx 903 Posted August 13, 2015 Whoa! Consider me very interested! I wonder if it'll sound anything like downy or unkie or whether it'll be something completely different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted August 13, 2015 If this was Robin's solo instead, it'd been a lot more Radiohead-y than anything late Downy-ish - but it's Yutaka now so idk what to expect, intriguing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted August 13, 2015 If this was Robin's solo instead, it'd been a lot more Radiohead-y than anything late Downy-ish - but it's Yutaka now so idk what to expect, intriguing! I can see that. Although I think a Robin solo would be closer to Thom's solo stuff...more overtly electronic. 1 enyx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonsaijodelfisch 328 Posted August 13, 2015 judging from a purely visual standpoint one could feel tempted to suspect some black/doom influences, goatheads and such... consider my interest tickled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyx 903 Posted August 13, 2015 If this was Robin's solo instead, it'd been a lot more Radiohead-y than anything late Downy-ish - but it's Yutaka now so idk what to expect, intriguing! I can see that. Although I think a Robin solo would be closer to Thom's solo stuff...more overtly electronic. Yeah, I'm more inclined towards Cat's way of thinking here. Robin's always shown a lot of interest in electronic music, and let's not forget that he was part of Dhal too. judging from a purely visual standpoint one could feel tempted to suspect some black/doom influences, goatheads and such... It's amusing that you mentioned this considering the fact that I was literally just talking with Cat about the general lack of Japanese doom and the like. It'd be really interesting to hear if he does go down that route. I have a feeling that cover may be his own artwork, since he's previously served as an illustrator for unkie and on the Helping Hand albums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patientZERO 1066 Posted December 10, 2016 Kaoru is confirmed to join Aoki Yutaka’s Solo Album “Lost in Forest”, which will be released January 18, 2017. More info. 3 Original Saku, Deathtopi4 and Ada Suilen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiyoharu is God 283 Posted December 10, 2016 Morrie and Sugizo are also involved. Morrie will be doing guest vocals. 2 Ada Suilen and CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patientZERO 1066 Posted December 10, 2016 Maybe this is me just being a pessimist, but I think this means that Shinya is now the only member of Dir en grey that isn't involved in some sort of side/solo project. I'm fearing the end of Dir en grey more and more ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhirlingBlack 1043 Posted December 10, 2016 Or they're trying to keep the band together by allowing all the members creative outlets outside of the realm of the band? Personally I feel like the band chemistry have gotten a lot better ever since sukekiyo started, for example. And, the band haven't looked happier together in years than they did on this tour, playing pranks on each other and having real fun while on stage. If this was 2005 I'd be worried about disbandment but right now things are looking bright, at least from an outside perspective. 6 platanity, Chi, CAT5 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) 10 minutes ago, patientZERO said: Maybe this is me just being a pessimist, but I think this means that Shinya is now the only member of Dir en grey that isn't involved in some sort of side/solo project. he's hustling quite a bit outside of the band (Asagi solo support drumming is one thing I can recall r.n.), see his instagram for more stuff. 10 minutes ago, patientZERO said: I'm fearing the end of Dir en grey more and more ... take a xanax???? Edited December 10, 2016 by nekkichi 2 suji and CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suji 8317 Posted December 10, 2016 38 minutes ago, patientZERO said: Maybe this is me just being a pessimist, but I think this means that Shinya is now the only member of Dir en grey that isn't involved in some sort of side/solo project. Not only is he involved in support work with Asagi, but also with Kamijo and Toshi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted December 10, 2016 This makes me SO delighted to see!!! I know we international fans like to differentiate between VK and non-VK and we tend to associate the term 'J-rock' more heavily with VK bands and perhaps a few mainstream acts, but collaborations like this completely destroy that narrative, and I love it! You have two renown musicians, Aoki Yutaka from downy (a legendary "non-vk" band) and Kaoru of DIR EN GREY (a legendary "vk" band) and I think (or rather I hope) it promotes a more inclusive vision of "J-rock", at least for us international fans. Great to see Morrie and Sugizo involved too. This is going to be quite an interesting album! Looking forward to it! 1 Zeus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doombox 4421 Posted December 10, 2016 If this is gonna have some doom influences you can sign me the eff up. That teaser definitely has my attention now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
platanity 99 Posted December 10, 2016 i am so happy to hear this. kaoru once recommended downy in an interview, how despite the act is an indie, but the output surpasses its band's position. i could actually see this working good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted December 10, 2016 I need this in my life. DECAYS is cool but this is shaping up to be another beast entirely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokage 5930 Posted December 11, 2016 wtf this is shaping up to become something that might actually be even cooler than sukekiyo.... Aoki, Kaoru, Sugizo and Morrie all working together? boiiii....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patientZERO 1066 Posted December 11, 2016 9 hours ago, WhirlingBlack said: Or they're trying to keep the band together by allowing all the members creative outlets outside of the realm of the band? Personally I feel like the band chemistry have gotten a lot better ever since sukekiyo started, for example. And, the band haven't looked happier together in years than they did on this tour, playing pranks on each other and having real fun while on stage. If this was 2005 I'd be worried about disbandment but right now things are looking bright, at least from an outside perspective. That's true. I really didn't think about it like that. I just fear the worst in situations It's a bad habit. Thanks for a different perspective! They did look pretty happy at the last live I saw them in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro plz 1290 Posted December 11, 2016 I don't listen 2 Downy, Sugizo or whoever else is involved besides Dir (Kaoru). So im interested 2 see where this goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyx 903 Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) Kaoru's been pretty open about his love for downy for a few years now, so him being involved with this doesn't necessarily surprise me even though I'll admit I wasn't exactly expecting it. SUGIZO can be really cool when he gets his creative cap on, so it's nice that he's involved in some capacity too; I wonder if his involvement means that there's going to be a prominent violin component in there somewhere? Don't know anything about Morrie so I can't really comment on his involvement. Edited December 11, 2016 by Pho 1 CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted December 26, 2016 The 2nd and 3rd trailers. This is going to be such a sick release! 1 freesia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted December 26, 2016 Last trailer reminded me of American Horror Story somehow, lol. Dunno how this'll all be, but I'm kinda curious to find out~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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