Who is the leader of Dir en GREY?

JaME sat down with Kaoru, guitarist and leader of alt-metal band DIR EN GREY, to talk about the group’s long standing appeal. DIR EN GREY has been pushing the boundaries of their artistry since their inception in 1997.

Is Dir en GREY Jrock?

Dir En Grey (stylized as DIR EN GREY and previously as Dir en grey) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in February 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will….

Where is Dir en GREY from?

Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Dir En Grey/Origin

How old is Kyo from Dir en GREY?

45 years (February 16, 1976)
Kyo/Age

Who is the lead singer of Dir En Grey?

Kaoru (薫, Kaoru, born February 17, 1974 in Hyōgo) is a Japanese musician, best known as the leader and one of the guitarists of the extreme metal band Dir En Grey. He has been with the group since its inception in 1997 and was previously a member of La:Sadie’s.

What kind of guitar does Kaoru use for Dir?

Kaoru is endorsed by ESP Guitars in Japan, who provides him with most of his guitars, picks, and straps. In the past, Kaoru primarily used ESP Custom Shop guitars from his signature-series, Ganesa. He stopped using the Ganesa guitars around 2005 and switched to the Viper series, in which he has his own custom model, the D-KV-420.

Why did Dir En Grey disband in Japan?

Dir En Grey was preceded by the independent rock band La:Sadie’s, which included four of Dir En Grey’s members before disbanding. They disbanded due to leader and bassist Kisaki not wanting to debut as he felt that it was too soon, but guitarist Kaoru believed that they were ready for it.

Which is the best Dir En Grey movie?

1 Gauze (1999) 2 Macabre (2000) 3 Kisou (2002) 4 Vulgar (2003) 5 Withering to Death (2005) 6 The Marrow of a Bone (2007) 7 Uroboros (2008) 8 Dum Spiro Spero (2011) 9 Arche (2014) 10 The Insulated World (2018)