# DIR EN GREY **URL:** \ **Category:** Artists\ **Tags:** metal, male-vocalist, rock\ **Created:** [December 19, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342 "2020-12-19T23:16:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 31
**Author:** ![NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/nowheregirl/32/522_2.png) [@NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/NowhereGirl)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/611 "2022-03-31T10:11:10Z")
Now I’m imagining Kyo showing up at the Oboro shoot completely naked and covered in sticky liquid. Tbh, his Utafumi look was really unique and memorable. Probably sucked waiting for him to appear, though. ---
**Author:** ![Ro\_pls](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/ro_pls/32/4466_2.png) [@Ro\_pls](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/Ro_pls)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/612 "2022-03-31T13:29:56Z")
The MODE OF lives really proved how hit or miss some of these older (non-redone) songs sound in modern times. Just off the strength of that I cant find any excitement or draw to partake in the polls. ---
**Author:** ![EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/evilhippy/32/63602_2.png) [@EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/EvilHippy)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/613 "2022-04-06T12:05:43Z")
5th round of Song Battle has started. 1st round: Amber vs Ain’t Afraid to Die [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511677549289500675](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511677549289500675) 2nd round: Gyakujou Tannou Keloid Milk vs Zan [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511678762559033345](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511678762559033345) 3rd round: Pink Killer vs Karasu [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511680443707322374](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511680443707322374) 4th round: Я to the Core vs Aka [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511682495237877761](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511682495237877761) 5th round: Reiketsu Nariseba vs The Pledge [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511683939596845059](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511683939596845059) 6th round: Spilled Milk vs Audrey [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511685730430423041](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511685730430423041) 7th round: Clever Sleazoid (2020) vs Disabled Complexes [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511687234289758216](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511687234289758216) 8th round: Ash vs Zetsuentai [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511689138721878022](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511689138721878022) 9th pair: Unknown.Despair.Lost vs Glass Skin [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511690963990712323](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511690963990712323) 10th pair: Keibetsu to Hajimari vs T.D.F.F. [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511692597982425090](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511692597982425090) **Winners:** Ain’t Afraid to Die Zan Pink Killer Я to the Core Reiketsu Nariseba Spilled Milk Clever Sleazoid Ash Glass Skin T.D.F.F. And from semi-final box: Jesus Christ R’n’R [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511694991470387201](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511694991470387201) vs Kodoku ni Shisu, Yue ni Kodoku (winner) [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1511695004808343561](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1511695004808343561) ---
**Author:** ![Missa](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/missa/32/23435_2.png) [@Missa](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/Missa)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/614 "2022-04-06T12:32:44Z")
Ain’t Afraid to Die vs. Amber is the most titanic battle yet. Amber is top 5 DEG but it will lose ---
**Author:** ![NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/nowheregirl/32/522_2.png) [@NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/NowhereGirl)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/615 "2022-04-06T13:26:56Z")
> [@Ro\_pls](#): > > The MODE OF lives really proved how hit or miss some of these older (non-redone) songs sound in modern times. Hard disagree that the old material doesn’t sound good now. Maybe they just don’t like performing those songs anymore, so the excitement to play them is gone. The songs are still good, though. I haven’t seen any MODE OF concerts, so I can’t relate. Watch some old DVDs like 5 Ugly KINGDOM. They really get into them there. ---
**Author:** ![NewsMan](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/newsman/32/7331_2.png) [@NewsMan](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/NewsMan)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/616 "2022-04-06T13:53:31Z")
If you can track them down, I personally think they’re worth it. I’m a big fan of the MODE OF Kisou and MODE OF Macabre shows (even just listening to the audio without watching, I can feel the energy in songs like JESSICA and Berry). ---
**Author:** ![seelentau](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/seelentau/32/778_2.png) [@seelentau](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/seelentau)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/617 "2022-04-13T11:18:02Z")
Next song battle starting in \<15. Can’t wait for more of my fav songs losing lol ---
**Author:** ![EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/evilhippy/32/63602_2.png) [@EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/EvilHippy)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/618 "2022-04-13T11:41:24Z")
1st round: Ruten no Tou vs Children [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514206752425664514](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514206752425664514) 2nd round: Hades vs Mushi [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514208482068623363](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514208482068623363) 3rd round: Midwife vs Rasetsukoku [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514209786459353095](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514209786459353095) 4th round: The World of Mercy vs 304 Goushitsu Hakushi No Sakura [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514211095111643144](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514211095111643144) 5th round: C vs Berry [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514212718374391811](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514212718374391811) 6th round: Un Deux vs Kukoku no Kyouon [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514213694061785090](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514213694061785090) 7th round: Vinushka vs Akatsuki [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514214569937276934](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514214569937276934) 8th round: Hotarubi vs Namamekashiki Ansoku, Tamerai Ni Hohoemi [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514215376816541696](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514215376816541696) 9th round: Unraveling vs Machiavellism [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514216357826506753](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514216357826506753) 10th round: Values of Madness vs Schwein no Isu [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514217387175792642](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514217387175792642) **Winners in Progress** : Ruten no Tou mushi Rasetsukoku 304 Goushitsu Hakushi No Sakura C Un Deux Vinushka Namamekashiki Ansoku, Tamerai Ni Hohoemi Machiavellism Schwein no Isu Semifinal: The Fatal Believer [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514219929217642499](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514219929217642499) vs Agitated Screams of Maggots [https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY\_JP/status/1514219941053960197](https://twitter.com/DIRENGREY_JP/status/1514219941053960197) ---
**Author:** ![seelentau](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/seelentau/32/778_2.png) [@seelentau](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/seelentau)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/619 "2022-04-13T12:03:32Z")
lol Kaoru mentioned Ranshishoku what a tease \>☹ ---
**Author:** ![NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/nowheregirl/32/522_2.png) [@NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/NowhereGirl)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/620 "2022-04-13T12:21:10Z")
These battles feel kind of pointless because the songs chosen are completely different and can’t be compared. Like _Hades vs Mushi_? Those songs have nothing in common. If it were _Mushi vs Zakuro_, that would make so much more sense. Random thought: Ranshishoku sounds very much like a demo version of Zakuro. ---
**Author:** ![EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/evilhippy/32/63602_2.png) [@EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/EvilHippy)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/621 "2022-04-13T12:47:32Z")
Well, Fujieda just picks them blindly from the box. So yeah, very much random choices. ---
**Author:** ![WhirlingBlack](https://forum.jrockone.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/46a35a/32.png) [@WhirlingBlack](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/WhirlingBlack)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/622 "2022-04-13T15:17:17Z")
What’d he say about it? Don’t remember them talking about it much in the last twenty years. ---
**Author:** ![seelentau](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/seelentau/32/778_2.png) [@seelentau](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/seelentau)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/623 "2022-04-13T16:01:06Z")
DIR EN GREY OFFICIAL これやってる水曜はいつもスタジオにいます。 藍紫色は勝ち残るかな。 薫 ---
**Author:** ![EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/evilhippy/32/63602_2.png) [@EvilHippy](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/EvilHippy)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2022, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/624 "2022-03-15T12:36:10Z")
![image](https://forum.jrockone.com/uploads/default/original/3X/f/7/f7fe6ce0374dad43770ecf9cd50040a91522266d.jpeg) EDIT: Fuck it, just screencropped Kyotaku’s post in tumblr. So, apparently, it’s about bull of Phalaris (or Brazen Bull). Not this horse stuff. ---
**Author:** ![NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/nowheregirl/32/522_2.png) [@NowhereGirl](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/NowhereGirl)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/625 "2022-03-15T13:15:32Z")
Somehow I can’t imagine this being heavier or more raw than The Insulated World. That’s the vibe I’m getting from this new piece of info. For anyone who doesn’t know: > from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazen_bull) > The brazen bull, also known as the bronze bull, Sicilian bull, or bull of Phalaris, was allegedly a torture and execution device designed in ancient Greece. According to Diodorus Siculus, recounting the story in Bibliotheca historica, Perilaus (or Perillus) of Athens invented and proposed it to Phalaris, the tyrant of Akragas, Sicily, as a new means of executing criminals. The bull was said to be hollow and made entirely out of bronze with a door in one side. According to legends the brazen bull was designed in the form and size of an actual bull and had an acoustic apparatus that converted screams into the sound of a bull. The condemned were locked inside the device, and a fire was set under it, heating the metal until the person inside was roasted to death. Some modern scholars question if the brazen bull ever really existed, attributing reports of the invention to early propaganda. So yeah, this is really fucked up. For the gamers among you, this is featured in > **(spoilered as it's near the end of the game)** > > Amnesia: The Dark Descent ---
**Author:** ![sume7](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/sume7/32/82100_2.png) [@sume7](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/sume7)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/626 "2022-03-15T23:07:01Z")
Damn br00tal ---
**Author:** ![sume7](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/sume7/32/82100_2.png) [@sume7](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/sume7)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2022, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/627 "2022-03-18T05:28:36Z")
I completely forgot about this scene from Immortals [![](https://forum.jrockone.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/9/89a99f565a22569bbc635811cb63f4142650cf6d.jpeg "Immortals (2011) - Brazen Bull | Torture Scene (HD)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpWwTsjCm44) ---
**Author:** ![Kumanosuke](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/kumanosuke/32/13438_2.png) [@Kumanosuke](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/Kumanosuke)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2022, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/628 "2022-03-18T08:06:37Z")
> [@NowhereGirl](#): > > So yeah, this is really fucked up. Greek and Roman mythology and history in a nutshell ---
**Author:** ![NewsMan](https://forum.jrockone.com/user_avatar/forum.jrockone.com/newsman/32/7331_2.png) [@NewsMan](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/NewsMan)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/629 "2022-03-31T19:55:13Z")
I only see mics on the shells, no trigger modules. Even though they could easily just make MIDI triggers in Massey DRT or a similar plug-in, I’m choosing to hope this means the drum tones will be a little more raw and dynamic than the past few records. ---
**Author:** ![DirDude](https://forum.jrockone.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/bc79bd/32.png) [@DirDude](https://forum.jrockone.com/u/DirDude)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.jrockone.com/t/dir-en-grey/342/630 "2022-04-01T17:38:59Z")
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