This listing is for Dir En Grey 2000/2001 Tour Videos VCD Japanese Heavy Metal Band.
This is a CDr VCD I found going thru a bunch of miscellaneous CD/DVDs I purchased. Figured someone would want this if they are a fan of this 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 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. With a consistent lineup of guitarists Kaoru and Die, vocalist Kyo, drummer Shinya and bassist Toshiya, they have released eleven full-length records. 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, but have continued to maintain a dramatic image on stage. In 2000, vocalist Kyo was hospitalized with hearing trouble and several dates of the tour in support of Dir En Grey's then-upcoming album, Macabre, had to be postponed. Tour 00 >> 01 Macabre eventually took off later the same year and was concluded at Nippon Budokan shortly after the release of the single "Ain't Afraid to Die" in April 2001.
Members:
Kyo
Kyo (Japanese: 京, Hepburn: Kyō, born February 16, 1976 in Kyoto); vocalist and lyricist since the band formed.
Kaoru
Kaoru (薫, Kaoru, born February 17, 1974 in Hyōgo); band leader, lead guitar, backing vocals. He has been with Dir En Grey since its inception in 1997 and was previously a member of CHARM and La:Sadie's. He composed most of the group's songs up to the Vulgar album, at which point individual credits for composition were dropped. He performs many solos for the band. Kaoru cites X Japan guitarist Hide as his biggest influence and the reason he plays guitar, saying "If I had never known him, I wouldn't be who I am today." Since 2014, Kaoru has suffered from nerve paralysis, and has sometimes resorted to taping his guitar plectrum to his hand. Since 2015, he hosts a radio program turned YouTube channel, "The Freedom of Expression".
Die
Die (born December 20, 1974, in Mie); rhythm guitar, backing vocals. Has been with the group since its inception in 1997. In the mid-1990s, he was a member of the bands Ka･za･ri and La:Sadie's. In 2015, Die began a side project, Decays, for which he is the vocalist and guitarist. Die composed several songs for Dir En Grey, such as "304 Goushitsu, Hakushi no Sakura", "Wake", and "Mr.Newsman". Die became interested in rock music after hearing Buck-Tick's album Aku no Hana in junior high school. He developed his love of guitar from D'erlanger's debut album La Vie En Rose and called their guitarist Cipher his "guitar hero."
Toshiya
Toshiya (born March 31, 1977, in Nagano); bass, backing vocals. He has been with the band since its inception, although he was not in La:Sadie's. Toshiya composed "Erode" and "Bottom of the Death Valley". His compositions tend to have a distinct, bass-driven sound.
Shinya
Shinya (born February 24, 1978, in Hirakata, Osaka); drums. In 1995 he helped form La:Sadie's, which disbanded in 1997, after which Dir En Grey was formed. Shinya has composed a handful of songs for Dir En Grey, his compositions alternating between melodic ("Hotarubi", "Fukai") and upbeat tunes ("Raison Detre", "Umbrella").
Please read detailed description! All CDs are USED unless otherwise noted (as NEW Sealed). Some cases or booklets may be damaged/cracked, I will try to insure you have good working condition cases with each order, but I buy all of these used and try to replace bad cases/covers when possible. Thanks for checking out this item! We have many related items listed, so be sure to check our other listings for similar items! Reasonable offers are highly considered, unreasonable ones are not...Sorry... :-)! Still have a ton of "not listed" inventory, so if you looking for something specific, please inquire as we may just be able to find it for you. We ship 6 days a week, so the faster you pay, the faster we ship! Thanks again for your visit and even more so if you purchase something! I'm sure you will be as happy as we are!
• Combined Shipping - Yes, we can combine shipping! Just add all items to cart and checkout! Shipping fees do adjust for multiple items.
• Packaging - eBay and/or Non-branded packaging are used to try and keep costs low and be as recycle friendly as possible.
• Shipping Information - We DO NOT offer Pick-up Service, All orders must be shipped.
1. We ship daily (6 days a week), but mail pickup is usually by 10am CST, otherwise ships next day!
2. Items are shipped at the level (speed) of the service you select. So if you want it faster, select a faster shipping service.
3. All orders will be shipped with tracking and will be securely packaged appropriate to the item(s) being shipped.
4. Insurance is provided with PRIORITY Mail (Expedited shipping level).
5. Carriers - Primarily USPS, but will use UPS and/or FedEx if item requires or is a better fit for their networks.
6. Sellers are not responsible for service transit time. Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination and/or SERVICE LEVELS, particularly during peak (Holiday) periods. (Sellers have NO control over the CARRIERS)
7. Domestic (U.S.A.) Shipping - Domestic (all 50 states, U.S. territories, APO/FPO & P.O. Boxes) shipping rates are calculated based on package weight, size, & destination & costs (packaging, fees, time). We ship within 1 business day after cleared payment.
8. International (Worldwide) Shipping - If you are in a country that is eligible for the Global Shipping Program, per our agreement with eBay, we must ship using the Global Shipping Program. Direct shipping costs are prohibitive to buyers.
9. Shipping charges are not refundable under any circumstances, since FREE Returns are offered.
• Item Conditions/Returns - UNLESS specifically stated as NEW or LIKE NEW, almost all the items are in used condition.
• Payments - The faster you pay, the faster we ship.
• Feedback - We will leave 5 Star feedback once the transaction is completed. We leave feedback monthly due to the amount we have to do each month.