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Dir En Grey (ディル・アン・グレイ, Diru An Gurei) is a Japanese band formed in 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. As of 2008, they have recorded seven full-length records and while the group's lineup has remained consistent since its inception, numerous stylistic changes have made its music's genre difficult to determine (though it is generally considered to be a form of rock music). Originally associated with Japan's visual kei movement, the band has opted for less flamboyant attire in recent years.
Style and subject matter
Dir en grey has been categorized in many genres such as alternative metal, alternative rock, experimental, hardcore, nu metal, metalcore, avant garde, progressive and various others. Dir en grey's format has been subject to change throughout their career, initially being a rather experimental form of alternative rock. Some tracks of their debut album Gauze also demonstrated a distinct hardcore punk appeal, which was largely dropped in favor of a more progressive sound on the following albums, Macabre and Kisou. While up to that point some songs had already been more fast-paced, raw and aggressive than others, the band's music took a decisive turn with the release of the EP Six Ugly, from then on sporting more metal influences in general. Dir en grey's style has since gravitated towards riffs and song structures more along the lines of contemporary North American fusion genres, such as nu metal and metalcore, though their latest album, Uroboros, sees them return to the more experimental and oriental sound of their earlier albums. Since its release many sources have begun classifying Dir en grey as progressive metal.

Origin: Osaka, Japan
Genres: Various
Years active: 1997–present
Labels: Firewall Div./SMEJ (JP), Okami (EU), The End Records (US)
Website: Official Site

Members:
Vocal: Kyo (京)
Guitar: Kaoru (薫)
Guitar: DIE
Bass: TOSHIYA
Drums: Shinya