So, Japanese rock band formed in 1997, Dir en grey has released Uroboros on Nov. 11th, marking their 7th album. I got the special edition which includes two CDs, a DVD, an LP, and a t-shirt. Loving it, favorite band in the world. I also have concert tickets to see them in on the 29th at the LG Wiltern in LA.
Anybody else dig them, anybody else going?
UPDATED WITH VIDEOS AND LINKS!:
The history and fundamentals of Dir en grey: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dir_en_grey
Their official website: http://www.direngrey.co.jp
MUSIC:
Ash ( 1998 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-wJxOYbcnw
Tsumi to Batsu ( 1999 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6fLCjyzlqI
Hydra ( 2000 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbbZ-MrQ8Wk
KR Cube ( 2000 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie-mV2XvCy8
Umbrella ( 2002 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywjbrws89Rw
Jessica ( 2002 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKJT_BTSiK4
Child Prey ( 2003 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf64FseBX0Y
Machiavellism ( 2005 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8z2Vk6pEBw
Dead tree ( 2005 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r02O1Nid5I
Grief ( 2007 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r02O1Nid5I
-Hydra- 666 ( 2008 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKLnV5My67s
Dozing Green ( 2008 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXwg-uq8deM
Glass Skin ( 2008 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAwffX0ytlE
To be honest, Dir en grey is an acquired taste. The first time I ever heard them, I said to myself, "Umm, what am I listening to?" About six months later I see the video of Dead tree and I fell in love with them. Oh, yeah, by the way, this was my first impression of them... Obscure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHMq...feature=related, and no way am I posting the uncensored version.
