Japanese prog-metal band Dir En Grey have released a 15-second teaser for “Unraveling”, which comes off their upcoming EP The Unraveling (out April 3rd). This 7-track release comes four months after the release of the band’s new single “Rinkaku”. Head on below for the teaser as well as the eerie, unsettling video for “Rinkaku” READ MORE
Japanese prog metal band Dir En Grey have unveiled the album artwork for their upcoming mini album The Unraveling. The artwork was done by artist/sculptor Yasuyuki Nishio and, according to the a post on the band’s Facebook, “…is the result of the fusion between Dir En Grey’s expressions to this day with Yasuyuki Nishio’s perspective of the world, bringing forth yet another release that exhibits an overwhelming sense of existence.” More information on this release can be found here. The album artwork can be seen below.
Dir En Grey also recently released a new single entitled “Rinkaku”. You can download it on iTunes. READ MORE
Japanese progressive metal band Dir En Grey will be releasing The Unravelling on April 3rd, 2013. The 7-track album features brand new songs while special editions have an 8th new song as well as unplugged versions of two songs. The mini-album however will not have their latest single “Rinkaku”, which was released four months ago. Head on below to see the full track list or head here to place your pre-order. READ MORE
Tomorrow sees the release of “Rinkaku”, the new single from Japanese prog extreme metal band Dir En Grey. While we already posted about the new song and the really disturbing video, what we haven’t yet written about is the “Eternal Slumber Remix” done by Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka. Below you can hear his version of the song, which bears all the earmarks of what you could possibly want from Yamaoka. It’s eerie, atmospheric, haunting, and emotionally charged, taking the original and gives it a completely new sound. In short, it’s fantastic and gives me new appreciation for Yamaoka and his skills.
If you’re willing to pay a tad extra for shipping fees, you can pre-order the deluxe edition here. READ MORE
Japanese prog metal band Dir En Grey has released an incredibly odd yet visually arresting video for their new single “Rinkaku”. The video is made up entirely of black and white drawings that are placed close enough to create a semblance of movement. However, it’s still very disjointed. Oh, and did I mention that it’s also incredibly twisted? Five faces melt out of paintings and flood a room with their flesh. A bird watches in terror as its body lays there in a state of decomposition. And more. Basically, it’s a great way to start off your Monday if you want to feel a bit odd and out of place.
As for the song, it’s immediately identifiable as Dir En Grey. Something about their guitar tone and atmosphere are just so unique. And if that wasn’t enough, Kyo’s voice cinches the deal. Check it out below. READ MORE
Japanese progressive metal band Dir En Grey has released a 60-second teaser for their upcoming new track “Rinkaku”. The song will be made available on Dec. 19th, 2012. You can check out the teaser below.
Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka will be doing a remix of “Rinkaku” that will be included on the single. “The new single from DIR EN GREY will be released with two tracks which will include a new rendition of “Kiri to Mayu” previously released on the album ‘MISSA’ (25.07.1997) and a remix of “RINKAKU” by famed sound designer of horror game series ‘Silent Hill,’ Akira Yamaoka. Once again Tue Madsen came on as the Mix Engineer for this release after lending his unrivaled expertise on ‘DUM SPIRO SPERO.’”
Check out Kyo’s Top 10 Horror Movies here as well as our interview with guitarists Kaoru and Die. You can also check out my review of their last album Dum Spiro Spero here. READ MORE
Japanese progressive metal band Dir En Grey have largely been quiet after touring their last album Dum Spiro Spero (review). Now, the band will be releasing a new single entitled “Rinkaku” on Dec. 19th, 2012. A short teaser for the song can be heard below.
The more and more I listen to Dir En Grey, the more and more I love them. I’m really excited to see what comes from them. READ MORE
Japanese prog metal band Dir En Grey have announced that Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka has done a remix of their upcoming brand new single “Rinkaku”, which will come out Dec. 19th. The single is the first new material from the band since 2011′s Dum Spiro Spero (review).
Straight off the band’s official website: The track is unlike anything you have heard before, almost overturning the band’s musical concept on a new scale, coming in with a range full of depth with Kyo’s vocals that evoke classical elements in this beautiful and intricate melodic track which builds up dramatically with the intertwining guitars and bass.
The new single from DIR EN GREY will be released with two tracks which will include a new rendition of “Kiri to Mayu” previously released on the album ‘MISSA’ (25.07.1997) and a remix of “RINKAKU” by famed sound designer of horror game series ‘Silent Hill,’ Akira Yamaoka. Once again Tue Madsen came on as the Mix Engineer for this release after lending his unrivaled expertise on ‘DUM SPIRO SPERO.’
I loved Dum Spiro Spero, so I’ll be thrilled to check out this song AND the remix. How about you? You ready for this kind of epic creepiness? READ MORE
Japanese prog-metal group Dir En Grey have announced via their official Facebook that a new single entitled “Rinkaku” will be released this winter. The band will also be performing at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A on Christmas Day, Dec. 25th. There is no word if this is the beginning of a bigger tour or if it is just a one-off show. A video released by the band can be seen below.
The band’s latest album is Dum Spiro Spero (review). READ MORE
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