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Dir En Grey
Japanese heavy metal band
Dir En Grey (stylized as DIR EN GREY and previously as Dir en grey) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in February 1997[7] and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will.
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With a consistent lineup of guitarists Kaoru and Die, vocalist Kyo, drummer Shinya and bassist Toshiya, they have released eleven full-length albums. Numerous stylistic changes have made the genre of their music difficult to determine, though it is generally considered to be a form of metal.
Originally a visual kei band, the members later opted for more subtle attire,[8][9] but have continued to maintain a dramatic image on stage.
History
1997–1999: Early career
Dir En Grey was preceded by the independent rock band La:Sadie's, which was formed by vocalist Kyo and bassist Kisaki in November 1995.
They were joined by guitarists Die and Shio, as well as drummer Shinya and made their live debut on January 14, 19