DIR EN GREY

Alternative Metal / Non-Metal / Metal Related / Nu Metal / Progressive Metal / Deathcore • Japan
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Dir En Grey are a Japanese experimental/alternative metal band from Osaka.
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DIR EN GREY Discography

DIR EN GREY albums / top albums

DIR EN GREY GAUZE album cover 3.50 | 5 ratings
GAUZE
Metal Related 1999
DIR EN GREY MACABRE album cover 3.25 | 2 ratings
MACABRE
Metal Related 2000
DIR EN GREY 鬼葬 album cover 4.00 | 2 ratings
鬼葬
Metal Related 2002
DIR EN GREY Vulgar album cover 4.17 | 3 ratings
Vulgar
Alternative Metal 2003
DIR EN GREY Withering to death. album cover 3.80 | 5 ratings
Withering to death.
Alternative Metal 2005
DIR EN GREY The Marrow of a Bone album cover 4.25 | 2 ratings
The Marrow of a Bone
Alternative Metal 2007
DIR EN GREY UROBOROS album cover 4.50 | 4 ratings
UROBOROS
Alternative Metal 2008
DIR EN GREY Dum Spiro Spero album cover 4.25 | 2 ratings
Dum Spiro Spero
Progressive Metal 2011
DIR EN GREY Arche album cover 4.25 | 2 ratings
Arche
Alternative Metal 2014
DIR EN GREY The Insulated World album cover 4.00 | 2 ratings
The Insulated World
Nu Metal 2018
DIR EN GREY Phalaris album cover 3.50 | 2 ratings
Phalaris
Alternative Metal 2022

DIR EN GREY EPs & splits

DIR EN GREY MISSA album cover 2.44 | 4 ratings
MISSA
Metal Related 1997
DIR EN GREY Six Ugly album cover 4.00 | 2 ratings
Six Ugly
Nu Metal 2002
DIR EN GREY The Unraveling album cover 4.00 | 1 ratings
The Unraveling
Alternative Metal 2013

DIR EN GREY live albums

DIR EN GREY demos, promos, fans club and other releases (no bootlegs)

DIR EN GREY re-issues & compilations

DIR EN GREY DECADE 2003-2007 album cover 5.00 | 1 ratings
DECADE 2003-2007
Alternative Metal 2007
DIR EN GREY DECADE 1998-2002 album cover 5.00 | 1 ratings
DECADE 1998-2002
Alternative Metal 2007

DIR EN GREY singles (28)

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-I'll-
Non-Metal 1998
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JEALOUS
Non-Metal 1998
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[Kaede] ~if trans...~
Non-Metal 1998
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アクロの丘
Metal Related 1999
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残-ZAN-
Alternative Metal 1999
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ゆらめき
Non-Metal 1999
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Cage
Non-Metal 1999
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予感
Non-Metal 1999
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【KR】cube
Non-Metal 2000
.. Album Cover
0.00 | 0 ratings
太陽の碧
Non-Metal 2000
.. Album Cover
0.00 | 0 ratings

Non-Metal 2000
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FILTH
Alternative Metal 2001
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JESSICA
Non-Metal 2001
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embryo
Non-Metal 2001
.. Album Cover
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Child prey
Alternative Metal 2002
.. Album Cover
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DRAIN AWAY
Metal Related 2003
.. Album Cover
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かすみ
Metal Related 2003
.. Album Cover
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THE FINAL
Metal Related 2004
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朔-saku-
Nu Metal 2004
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CLEVER SLEAZOID
Alternative Metal 2005
.. Album Cover
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RYOUJOKU NO AME
Alternative Metal 2006
.. Album Cover
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Agitated Screams of Maggots
Alternative Metal 2006
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凌辱の雨
Non-Metal 2006
.. Album Cover
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DOZING GREEN
Alternative Metal 2007
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GLASS SKIN
Non-Metal 2008
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激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
Deathcore 2009
.. Album Cover
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LOTUS
Alternative Metal 2011
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The World of Mercy
Alternative Metal 2019

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DIR EN GREY MISSA

EP · 1997 · Metal Related
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"Missa" is the first EP recording by Japanese rock/metal act Dir En Grey. The EP was released through East West Japan in July 1997. Dir En Grey formed in early 1997 after the demise of La:Sadie's, where several members came from.

Stylistically the material on the six tracks 31:23 minutes long EP is an experimental/alternative rock/metal style, which is actually a bit hard to decribe. The vocalist mostly sings clean vocals and he often reminds me of David Sylvian, when he sang for Japan. The lyrics are predominantly in the Japanese language, with a few excursions into English language territory. The two guitarists often compliment each other with one playing distorted parts while the other plays clean guitar pars, or one plays rhythms while the other plays lead. The rhythm section are pretty active with bassist Toshiya standing out for his busy bass playing.

"Missa" is a decently produced release and you´re able to hear all instruments and vocals in the mix. It lacks a bit of warmth and bottom end heaviness, but other than that it´s a decent sound production. Upon conclusion "Missa" is an interesting debut release from Dir En Grey, although the band´s style and sound is still a bit immature and also slightly confusing on this release. Personally I find it more interesting than a great listening experience. A 2.5 - 3 star (55%) rating is warranted.

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