DIR EN GREY TABLOIDS

Random Question Wed #100: The Unraveling

2013-02-20T18:55:52Z

View Poll: The Unraveling

Random Question Wed #99: Rinkaku

2013-01-02T06:13:49Z

View Poll: Rinkaku

It's been almost a year since I last posted one of these. o.o

Mobile QnA 3/25/2012

2012-04-11T20:17:29Z

Mobile QnA 3/25/2012

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Subject: To Shinya-san
What do you do when you feel down?

Shinya: I would read DRAGON FLY again.

Subject: To Toshiya-san
I play the bass but when a song that is fast and changes strings, I could barely play well… I think it’s all up to practice but please tell me if you have a trick or an advice to play better.

Toshiya: Try playing it perfectly in a very relaxed tempo. Then, slowly try to up the tempo…Do your best!

Subject: To Die-san
I really love curry but do you have a favorite curry shop or way of eating curry?

Die: Turban Curry. The L-set (combo meal)

Subject: To Kaoru-san
I think you wear the purple or red shoes a lot lately but can you tell use the brand or who made them?

Kaoru: I wonder where? Please try searching for it.

Subject: To Kyo-san
Why do people only notice things once they are gone? At night, I am scared of that stupid me.

Kyo: Everyone is like that too.

Translator’s Notes: Shinya is referring to their old photobook titled “DRAGON FLY”. Die’s curry place is right here http://turbancurry.web.infoseek.co.jp/

Kaoru Monday...uhhh...Tuesday...

2012-04-10T22:11:17Z

So in the wake of the Easter weekend, I completely forgot to post Kaoru Monday yesterday. I was so busy with work and everything. So you all get Kaoru Monday on Tuesday! :)

Well that is it! Hope everyone that celebrated Easter had a great one! :)

Kaoru Monday!

2012-03-06T01:00:02Z

Hey everyone! Kaoru Monday is here! :) Hope you all have a great day!

Manager Message 2/21/2012

2012-03-02T21:38:56Z

Manager Message 2/21/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Recently

The hustle and bustle is finally quieting down and while Kyo is taking care of his throat the members are the same as always.
The members other than Kyo have gathered several times and they are working on something.

Along with work the members are also working on the FC newsletter so I am receiving a whole mountain load of drafs to check (laughs)

Even if it's not that much but I would like to give an update soon.

Toru Takabayashi

Mobile QnA 1/31/2012

2012-02-12T01:43:34Z

Mobile QnA 1/31/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Subject: To Shinya-san
Please tell us about a recent scary experience if you have any!

Shinya: The following day after a very strong windy day, my sandals which were on the balcony warped to the person's balcony one floor below me. And then on the next day, those sandals also disappeared from there.

Subject: Toshiya-san
Is there a needed muscle training in order to play bass?

Toshiya: Ultimately it's not just grip strength but the whole body.

Subject: To Die-san
I just thought of this now but what does Die-san wash first once you are in the tub?

Die: Bathtub

Subject: To Kaoru-san
Do you still hate shrimp until now? Also is there anything that you are recently addicted to?

Kaoru: Regarding shrimps, due to recent circumstances I had to eat it but spat it out. I want to eat "Hokutetsu Restaurant Himi Beef Curry" a retort curry sold at the Hokuriku Expressway Service Area again!

Subject: To Kyo-san
Are there words you would like to tell fans who come to the lives?

Kyo: Words that I always say during lives

Translator's Notes:
Retort curry is cooked curry which has been put into a perfectly-sealed bag after retort treatment.

Member Diaries 2/8/2012

2012-02-08T13:24:38Z

Member Diaries 2/8/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

An Important Message

The information is also in the official site but due to Kyo's suffering from a vocal cord nodule,
we had no choice but to unfortunately cancel the North America tour this March and April.

He has been consulting with a doctor in recent years but
it has come to this point and the doctor has ordered him to stop.
It is unfortunate but it was decided on in order to be able to go on stage and
do recording in the future, I hope that you will understand.
In fact, he just went to the hospital.
He intends to undergo the best possible treatment for his throat.
Of course he wouldn't be "trying anything" but would be progressing forward cautiously.

Currently he can't talk due to the treatment but,
it is not a hindrance to his daily life so there is no need to worry.
I am not sure how long it will take until he would recover but,
he is also consulting with the members and will do what he can.

We've made all of you who understand DIR EN GREY the best worry but,
I hope that you could wait for a while until they come back on stage.

atsushi inoue

【Important Announcement】 Member Comment Regarding US Tour Cancellation

2012-02-08T03:36:28Z

【Important Announcement】 Member Comment Regarding US Tour Cancellation

Posted by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Important Announcement

After receiving a medical exam from his doctor due to Kyo's (Voice) vocal cord issues, it was determined that he is suffering from vocal cord nodule and vocal cord lesions. Thinking of DR EN GREY's future we followed the doctor's advise and will be cancelling our appearance in the "The STILL RECKLESS Tour" and solo tour scheduled this March to April 2012.

Member Comment:
"We apologize to our fans and partners. We hope that you understand that it was an agonizing decision as a band. We are always grateful for our fan's continued support."

DIR EN GREY
Sun-krad Ltd. Co.

Late late late Kaoru Monday

2012-02-04T17:29:27Z

So yeah, I have been really busy with work and everything that I completely forgot to post this on Monday.

But here you go everyone! Kaoru Monday on a weekend! :)

So I hope your weekend is fulfilled now that I posted this! I promise the next one will be on time. :)

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I hope that you enjoyed it! :D

♥ ♥

Random Question Wed #98: The Still Reckless Tour

2012-02-01T15:31:42Z

View Poll: #1815761

Member Diaries 1/30/2012

2012-01-31T07:21:59Z

Member Diaries 1/30/2012

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

UROBOROS -that's where teh truth is- is finished

The very first tour this year and Osaka-jo is finished.

Sorry that I couldn't update timely.

This the Osaka-jo limited last UROBOROS pick.

[picture of Toshiya's pick set spelling U-R-O-B-O-R-O-S]

Osaka-jo...I want to tell everyone who came and those who couldn't, "Thank You" from my heart.

And also, I would like to give out a sticker that both designer Mr. Yoda and I created together for fun on the next "Aibiki no Mori" to "a knot" members.

[picture of a round sticker with a black background and drawing]

But there is only a limited amount so it might become by lottery.

Cold days will still continue so please be careful not to catch a cold.

Toshiya

Kyo Messages 12/12 - 12/23 - 12/27

2012-01-04T14:36:53Z

All translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Kyo Message 12/12/2011

Subject: Untitled

I was able to take a good picture so...

[link to a locked mobile picture of Kaoru and his guitar on-stage black & white]

2011/12/10
Sonar

Kyo

Kyo Message 12/23/2011

Subject: DIR EN GREY ◆ DIARY

------------------
Untitled
------------------

The Bluebird Theater

The third picture of a member.

Kyo

attachment: [link to a locked picture of Toshiya practicing in front of bass amp black & white]

Kyo Message 12/27/2011

Subject: Untitled

The picture is from America's last day of the tour, Los Angeles December 23.

[link to a locked picture of the Los Angeles skyline in color]

Dring this tour, I was able to discover a lot of things.
One of them was pictures, the other was to further my own growth.
And one more thing, I think it was the no. 1 thing that I discovered that made me grow-up.
But, I will leave it unsaid as of now.

If there is a chance in during that time then, [I shall].

This short-term and intensive mail and diary rape is now over.

See you soon.

...I don't know when though

[link to a locked picture of Kyo's silhouette wearing a hat under a tree on a pavement in black & white]

Kyo

Mobile QnA 12/20/2011 & Mobile QnA 12/30/2011

2012-01-04T14:29:41Z

Both Translated by Risu from www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Subject: To Shinya-san
Do you get nervous when you first go on stage?

Shinya: The stage is completely dark and I can't see anything anyway so I am not nervous.

Subject: Toshiya-san
What were you able to harvest during this tour?
For me I was able to feel the bonds with people.

Toshiya: I am still searching for it now.

Subject: To Die-san
What is that plate that I saw covered with saran wrap on top of your amp during the Hakodate live? I am so curious. If you don't mind, could you please me?

Die: I think that I sort of mind...it's just a ◯◯◯◯.

Subject: To Kaoru-san
We are almost close to the end of the year, and I think a lot of stuff happened in 2011.
If you were to describe this year with one word, what kind of year was it?

Kaoru: Outrageous/Preposterous

Subject: To Kyo-san
What words or quotes support Kyo during hard and sad times?

Kyo: No....words.

Subject: To Shinya-san
For me no matter what I can't stand the cold and I put on several layers of clothes when going out so I was wondering if there a cold prevention item or something you are particular with?

Shinya: Earmuffs
Other than that I am fine even with thin clothing but I can't move without just my earmuffs.

Subject: To Toshiya-san
How did Toshiya-san stopped smoking?
My friend is saying that he will stop smoking if Toshiya-san told him so.
So please by all means tell him to stop smoking.

Toshiya: I feel that nothing will change if a person is just told to do it. I want for you to think about what do you want to do and find the answer by yourself.

Subject: To Die-kun
Die-kun is tall so was there something that you did in the past in order to grow tall?

Die: It wasn't something that I did on purpose. When people heard that I also drink my friend's portion since he hated milk as part of school lunch, groups started secretly passing me milk. So, I just glugged it down. Thanks to that I often ruined my stomach.

Subject: Kaoru-san
Please tell us the song list that was played before the live during this tour☆

Kaoru:
"DoZo [Guns for Hire Mix]" Puscifer
"My Inner Revenge" UNITED
"Something I Can Never Have [Remastered]" Nine Inch Nails
"Angels" David Sylvian
"Ghosts" Deftones
"I Am Morbid" Morbid Angel
"Pest" Decapitated
"Only One" Kylesa
"In The Laboratory Of Joyous Gloom" Deceased
"Table Tennis (feat. Laura Darlington)" Flying Lotus
"Forever Damned" Vomitory
"It's All Over" Scala & Kolacny Brothers
"I Kill To Survive" Haus Arafna
"Waiting (Geiger Counter Mix)" Ministry
"Cotton Candy" Curve
"Ibiza Bar" Pink Floyd

Subject: To Kyo-san

I am really curious but are you still playing games now?
If so please tell me which game you are recently addicted to?

Kyo: Different kinds

Kaoru Monday

2011-12-27T00:30:03Z

Hey everyone! So sorry this is late. You know how those holidays are, right?

Anywho, here's Kaoru Monday!

So that's it! Hope everyone has a great day and I'll be back next year! ;)

Oh, if you celebrate Christmas, what was your favorite gift that you got? Mine was a picture of Clay Matthews, linebacker of the Green Bay Packers! :D

Member Diaries 12/17/2011 + Member Diaries 12/19/2011 + Member Diaries 12/20/2011

2011-12-22T03:44:08Z

Member Diaries 12/17/2011

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Montreal　Canada

The rainy streets.

[picture of a parking lot with rain outside]

[picture of trees near the parking lot and gray skies]

[picture of a side of a building]

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of the audience area from the stage]

Mr.HARUNA.

[picture of Mr. Haruna]

First Appearance.
Sexy Nora and Mr.K.JOE who appeared live at Niconico

[picture of Mr. K. Joe measuring Nora]
[picture of Mr. K. JOE and Nora]

We first met Mr. K.Joe at the France show and now lives in Canada.
And on the picture, he’s remaking Ms. Nora’s T-shirt.

Toshiya

Member Diaries 12/19/2011

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Toronto　Canada

… a squirrel?

[picture of a squirrel on a lawn]

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of the audience area]

[picture of a small bar]

The stage from behind the PA.

[picture of the stage]

The instruments waiting to be taken out.

[picture of the bass and guitars on a rack]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 12/20/2011

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Chicago　U.S.

Mr. KUROO in front of the delivery area

[picture of Kuroo in front of the delivery area]

A Gospel (choir) ?!

[picture of a choir on-stage]

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of audience area]

[picture of a stained glass window]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 12/13/2011 and Member Diaries 12/14/2011 Part 1 & 2

2011-12-22T03:39:11Z

Member Diaries 12/13/2011

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

33rd Year of Shinya 1

Today is a live at New York.

Before the live, I went to the world’s biggest apple store that just opened 3 days ago.

[picture of the apple store in the Grand Central Station]

[picture of customers huddled over and checking items]

It was so great being integrated with the Grand Central Station. As expected of Apple.

A night before, I ordered Oyako-don at a Japanese restaurant and the rice was topped with salmon and salmon roe, parent and child. 2

[picture of salmon and salmon roe rice bowl]

And so, let’s meet again next year.

Have a happy new year.

The end.

Shinya

Member Diaries 12/14/2011 Part 1 & 2

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

New York U.S.

[picture of St. Patrick’s cathedral with an American flag.]

[pictures of Christmas decor at Rockefeller Center]

[picture of Times Square]

[picture of buildings and streets at dusk]

[picture of the city view at night]

On the 2nd floor, the stage from the PA area.

[picture of the stage]

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of the audience area]

Toshiya

(Untitled)

[picture of a street decor and the street in black and white]
2011/12/12

NY was cold, I lost 2 items of clothing. It was horrible.

I only have interest in basically monochromatic pictures.
Even amongst the members as well...

Kyo

Member Diaries 12/11/2011 Part 1 & 2

2011-12-13T04:07:36Z

Both translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Untitled

Sometimes even a picture...

[black & white picture of instrument rehearsals from audience area]

2011/12/9 Theatre of the Living Arts Rehearsal

Kyo

After The Philadelphia Live

While listening to [Frank] Zappa, and a picture I received...And [a toast] to Pantera

[picture of a component with a red nano with Hide’s picture near a Heineken bottle]

Kaoru

Member Diaries 12/5/2011 - 12/7/2011 - 12/10/2011

2011-12-13T04:05:45Z

All translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Houston U.S.

Today’s venue.

[picture of the backdrop reading “House of Blues”]

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of a 2-floor audience area]

[picture of Toshiya’s bass amp, bass, mic, and floor fan]

[picture of guitar and bass rack in a line]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 12/7/2011

Dallas　U.S.

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of the audience area from the stage]

Setting up.

[picture of Shinya adjusting the drums]

This post is an obstruction.

[picture of a post in the middle of Toshiya and Kaoru’s side]

The view of the stage from the audience.
We have already played in today and yesterday’s venue in the past.

[picture of the stage from the audience area]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 12/10/2011

Atlanta U.S.

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of the audience area]

Hmm?
Two familiar people are here.

[picture of Boo on the rail and Takabayashi taking videos]

It’s definite that he can’t play drums but...he doesn’t seem out of place.

[picture of Boo posing as though to play on Shinya’s drumest]

Mr. BOO and Mr. TAKABAYASHI arrived in ATLANTA.

[picture of Takabayashi filming the stage with George at the back.]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 11/30/2011 - 12/3/2011 - 12/4/2011

2011-12-13T04:01:08Z

All Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Member Diaries 11/30/2011

Sao Paulo Brazil

The city streets.

[picture of the city streets]
[picture of buildings and houses]

The view from the hotel.

[picture of a pool on a deck and buildings]

The stage from the audience area.

[picture of the stage from the audience area]

The audience area from the stage. And, Ms.NORA

[picture of the audience area with Nora on the stage]
[picture of tour poster for the tour]

Extra/Bonus.

[picture of Toshiya taken from his phone in a hotel bathroom]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 12/3/2011

Buenos Aires Argentina

The city streets.

[picture of the city]

[picture of a park]

[picture of a monument]

[picture of a classic structure with sculptures on a roof]

The view of the audience area from the stage.

[picture of the audience area with a bar at the end]

Mr. GEORGE who is not listening to a word Ms. NORA is saying.

[picture of George and Nora]

The stage from the audience area.

[picture of the stage]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 12/4/2011

Mexico City Mexico

The city streets.

[picture of apartment buildings and the streets]

[picture of the road]

Kids teasing/playing with Ms. NORA

[picture of Nora taking pictures in front of children]

[picture of Nora playing with the kids]

Due to a project, we’re in a middle of a photo shoot.

[picture of the other members walking on the sidewalk]

The mountain is brimming with houses.

[picture of the houses covering a mountain]

...a break.

[picture of George posing with a drink in hand]

And, a photo shoot at the ruins.

[picture of Mayan ruins]

[picture of a birds eye view of the ruins]

[picture of people sitting in front of ruins]

[picture of 2 people posing in front of ruins]

On the move.

[picture of a decorated street for a festival]

[picture of a church and church wall]

[picture of a child leaning on a car in front of the church wall]

And, to the burial spaces.

[picture of a crucifix in the church]

[picture of a statue of Jesus on top of a grave]

[picture of the cemetery]

[picture of dried flowers]

It’s a bit blurry but cacti.

[a blurry picture of cacti on the street]

And, cactus steak.

[picture of a cactus steak]

The stage from the audience area.

[picture of the stage]

A drawing on the wall inside the venue.

[picture of a mural]

We’re published in a newspaper. The picture is old.

[picture of newspaper article with their picture]

Bonus.
An experimental long skirt.
It’s kinda a bit nostalgic.

[picture of Toshiya in dressing room mirror wearing a long skirt]

And so, the South American tour is over and soon, the North American tour will begin.

Toshiya

Member Diaries 11/24 - 11/25 - 11/27

2011-11-30T13:28:14Z

Member Diaries 11/24/2011

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

The last for this year

In the next issue of the newsletter, I have encapsulated in “Aibiki no Mori” my current self.
I hope that I was able to communicate to the people I wanted to communicate with.

And so, we have arrived safely in Chile.
It was a really long flight so every one is in tired mode.
Finally, the last tour for this year has begun.

Toshiya

Member Diaries 11/25/2011

Translated by Nao at wwww.orchestrated-chaos.com

Santiago Chile

First floor, the stage from the audience area.

[picture of the stage]

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of audience area]
[picture of Chilean Flag with “DIR EN GREY SCREAM FOR TRUTH”]

Toshiya

Member Diaries 11/27/2011

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Lima Peru

The city as we got out of the airport.

[picture of the city with a taxi in front]
[picture of the city streets]

The coast.

[picture of a beach]

The view from the hotel.

[picture of the view from the hotel]

Inca Kola.
Around 1 member is addicted to it.
I don’t hate it either.

[picture of Inca Kola]

Purple corn’s juice.
Some liked it, some hated it.

[picture of the chicha/purple corn drink]

The audience area from the stage.

[picture of the audience area/open space with risers]

The view of the stage from the audience seats.
Looks like an open-air venue.

[picture of the stage from the audience area]

The half Peruvian and Japanese Mr. GEORGE.

[picture of George adjusting Kaoru’s guitar]

A triumphant return to this venue.

[picture of a fan art on the wall of the venue]

Toshiya

Mobile QnA 11/26/2011

2011-11-30T13:21:57Z

Mobile QnA 11/26/2011

Translated by Risu at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Subject: For Shinya-san
What was the cause of Shinya-san’s addiction to home electronics?

Shinya:
I’ve only bought new models of mobile phones and computers soon after they are released even from before so I’m not really addicted to home electronics.

I’ve been also told that I always buy Apple products because they are Apple products but incidentally I am currently using Apple products now so I’ve always bought it since before. Even so Apple is the greatest!

Subject: For Toshiya-san
I really love Toshiya-san! I am proud to be a DIR EN GREY fan!
Is there a book that you are reading and recommend? Also what about it do you recommend?

Toshiya: I am currently reading “The Sky Crawlers”.

Subject: For Die-san
During the tour what food did you think was delicious?

Die: Shiki no An.

Subject: For Kaoru-san
Please tell us about the features of your new guitar’s that appeared during this

Kaoru: It’s obvious.

Subject: For Kyo-san
Was there something that Kyo-san attained during this tour? I was brought to tears when I saw Kyo-san sing and I definitely want to see a live again!

Kyo: I was reminded again of definitely not making any compromise as a singer even if I would sacrifice something.

Kaoru Monday

2011-11-22T16:34:03Z

Hi everyone. So sorry this is a day late but I was at a concert last night that I didn't have time to post this. So here it goes! :)

Mobile QnA 10/16/2011

2011-10-21T01:48:25Z

Mobile QnA 10/16/2011

Translated by Nao at www.orchestrated-chaos.com

Subject: Shinya-san
Is there any appliance that you want right now or are interested in?

Shinya:
The iPhone 4S. It will arrive tomorrow at the tour venue! It’s been
only 4 months since I changed to the iPhone4 white but I can’t wait!
Excited!
*This was answered on October 14.

Subject:To Toshiya-san
In order to maintain your health is there anything you are careful about?

Toshiya: Nothing special.

Subject: To Die-san
Please tell us your most convincing Kansai-ben?

Die: I don’t know any!! (He answered in Kansai-ben)

Subject: Kaoru-san,
I realized that when things are difficult or I feel pain, I find myself listening to Dir en grey songs.
When Kaoru-san is going through something difficult or is in pain, what do you do?

Kaoru: I don’t do anything.

Subject: To Kyo-san
A question to Kyo-san, who I respect.
I recently think that I am no good; do you think that people need weakness?

Kyo:
It’s definitely needed, but if you don’t finish it within you then, I
think it’s not good which is why I am also re-examining myself.

Translator's notes:
Kansai-ben
is a dialect in the western region of Japan called Kansai, where Osaka
is located and four of the members were born. Toshiya was born in
Nagano.

Late Kaoru Monday

2011-10-18T17:27:44Z

Hi everyone. So sorry this months Kaoru Monday is late. I've been so busy lately with the new job that I completely forgot about posting it until kameikosui reminded me yesterday.

So here it is!

I hope everyone has a great week! <3