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DIR EN GREY

Review: DIR EN GREY sinks into despair on “MORTAL DOWNER”

Nori and Erica
May 6, 2026
Report and review
DIR EN GREY returned on April 8 with MORTAL DOWNER, the band's 12th studio album and first in nearly four years since PHALARIS. As the band approaches its 30th anniversary in 2027, the release arrives with a qu...

DIR EN GREY’s music video “MOBS” channels darkness of album “MORTAL DOWNER”

Erica
Apr 25, 2026
Music Video
Following a series of teaser clips, DIR EN GREY released the “promotional edit” music video for MOBS on April 24. The song appears on their latest album, MORTAL DOWNER, released earlier this month.The video...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” available digitally worldwide

Erica
Apr 8, 2026
Music Video, Releases
DIR EN GREY's 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER arrived on April 8, and now fans worldwide can access it immediately on digital platforms. Even if you’re still waiting on your physical copy, you can stream ...

Visual kei inspired beer debuts at Endless Grain microbrewery

Erica, afaenia and NBT
Apr 1, 2026
Entertainment
Visual kei greats have bravely forayed into the alcohol industry before. Take Y by YOSHIKI wine, for fans who want to dramatically swirl a fine vintage while contemplating a classical orchestra. While these eff...

DIR EN GREY heralds upcoming album “MORTAL DOWNER” with fresh artist visuals

Erica
Mar 25, 2026
New Look, Releases
Only two weeks remain until DIR EN GREY release their 12th studio album, MORTAL DOWNER, on April 8. Stoking anticipation, the band unveiled new artist visuals on March 25; their first in nearly two years, follo...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2025

Erica, NBT, Jack, Mazohyst_Kyo and Jorge M.
Jan 19, 2026
Entertainment
Welcome to our annual JROCK NEWS Top 10 ranking! Each year, we strive to highlight the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who made waves, and 2025 was a fiercely competitive year. From ambitious worldwide tou...

DIR EN GREY’s 12th album “MORTAL DOWNER” slated for 2026 release

Erica
Dec 11, 2025
Releases, Tour and event
DIR EN GREY closed out their domestic tour, TOUR25 EN'EN (蜿蜒), with a major announcement: their 12th full-length album, MORTAL DOWNER, is set for release in 2026.In our interview with guitarist Die earlier ...

DIR EN GREY’s album “MACABRE” reincarnated on vinyl after 25 years

Erica
Oct 28, 2025
Releases
On October 28, DIR EN GREY dropped a surprise announcement that their second album, MACABRE, will be reincarnated on vinyl for the first time.The vinyl is available for preorder now and is set for release o...

Fashion brand MADARANINGEN collaborates with IKUMI for 10-year anniversary

Erica
Sep 26, 2025
Entertainment, News
MADARANINGEN, the fashion label created by Kyo of DIR EN GREY, sukekiyo, and Petit Brabancon, has teamed up with fashion brand IKUMI to celebrate the brands' shared 10th anniversaries. The collaboration runs at...

Report: DIR EN GREY’s first U.S. performance in nearly 6 years, “TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR? [mode of VULGAR]”

Erica, Zephyr and Nori
Aug 3, 2025
Report and review
In April of 2025, after nearly six years away, DIR EN GREY made a powerful return to the U.S. with a sold-out, three-night run in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California. Drawing a combined crowd of approximately 6...

Interview: DIR EN GREY’s Die on their triumphant U.S. return and the road ahead

Erica, Nori and Zephyr
Jul 28, 2025
Interview, Tour and event
In April of 2025, after nearly six years away, DIR EN GREY made a powerful return to the U.S. with a sold-out, three-night run in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California. Drawing a combined crowd of approximately 6...

Obsessed with one song on repeat – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 35

Mazohyst_Kyo
Jun 21, 2025
JROCK ONSEN
It's been another long epic break and more broken promises. Unlike dad we came back though. Just didn't get the milk. Cigarettes? Yeah, got those.This time around check in on our music choices for listening...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack
Jan 2, 2025
Entertainment
Our 2024 top list honors the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who defined the year with groundbreaking achievements and boundary-pushing creativity. These musicians didn’t just transcend borders—they redefi...

DIR EN GREY expands TOUR25 with dates in Anaheim, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

Erica
Dec 17, 2024
Tour and event
DIR EN GREY is expanding their overseas tour, TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR?, with an additional show in Anaheim, California. The band has also announced their first performances in Taiwan and Hong Kong in nearly...
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