Masterpieces and popular songs by DIR EN GREY

DIR EN GREY is a Japanese visual kei rock band with worldwide recognition.

They have achieved global success, being invited to festivals even in metal powerhouses like Finland.

Despite consistently releasing albums, there are still many hidden gems that remain under the radar.

Many bands broaden their musical range as their careers progress, but DIR EN GREY’s sound has grown more refined year by year.

We’ve included their latest tracks as well, so please enjoy while experiencing their evolution.

Playlist

Masterpieces and popular songs by DIR EN GREY
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	ZAN -Remnant-DIR EN GREY		Their major-label debut song sparked buzz for its provocative performance.
2	LOTUSDIR EN GREY		Released in 2011, an accessible and majestic track
3	scale (as of a fish or reptile)DIR EN GREY		A dark, heavy, fast-tempo song
4	poem stompingDIR EN GREY		Introduction to the band's latest single
5	heartbeatDIR EN GREY		A track that highlights Kyo-san’s seductive high notes
6	UnravelingDIR EN GREY		A song themed around a ball of yarn and the collapse of a house
7	THE FINALDIR EN GREY		A suicide-themed song released in 2004.
8	RED SOILDIR EN GREY		A high-speed intense track included in UROBOROS
9	flickerDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY’s heartbreak song
10	SakuDIR EN GREY		A fast-paced short single track
11	wear a human (as a disguise)DIR EN GREY		A song that challenges common sense and questions your true self
12	I’llDIR EN GREY		Indie-era 1990s visual kei singles
13	JealousDIR EN GREY		Early indie singles, establishment of a unique worldview
14	DRAIN AWAYDIR EN GREY		A 2003 visual kei track. Characterized by mixture elements and synths.
15	DIFFERENT SENSEDIR EN GREY		Released in 2011, high-speed and high-key vocals
16	CLEVER SLEAZOIDDIR EN GREY		A song released by Dir en grey in 2007. It indicates a transitional phase in their style.
17	Revelation of mankindDIR EN GREY		A heavy track that explores the darkness of human nature
18	hazyDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY’s new song expresses love and conflict
19	RanunculusDIR EN GREY		Introduction to introspective musical works
20	Ferocity, and the searing darkness entwined within this chestDIR EN GREY		23rd single debuted at No. 2
21	The World of MercyDIR EN GREY		An otherworldly realm woven by grand music and Kyo’s vocals
22	ObscureDIR EN GREY		A music video whose grotesque PV sparked controversy
23	Fierceness, and the searing darkness tangled within this chestDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY’s fusion of metal and folk music
24	CageDIR EN GREY		Major 4th single released in 1999
25	pulseDIR EN GREY		The appeal and characteristics of DIR EN GREY’s song “Myaku”
26	Dead TreeDIR EN GREY		The album’s core war-themed track
27	reasonDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY's shocking song depicting suicide
28	premonitionDIR EN GREY		Vocal: Kyo, Guitar: Kaoru, Guitar: Die…
29	Agitated Screams of MaggotsDIR EN GREY		Expressing social criticism and freedom through a fiercely beautiful piece of music
30	The Devil In MeDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY’s heavy track, released in April 2024
31	The Perfume of SinsDIR EN GREY		A profound composition themed around death and sin
32	VINUSHKADIR EN GREY		A song that explores the human essence in a devastating epic
33	Wear a Human ‘Ningen wo Kaburu’DIR EN GREY		From a visual kei band to a world-class hard co...
34	【KR】cubeDIR EN GREY		Origin explanation of KR:cube³
35	INCONVENIENT IDEALDIR EN GREY		The transparent, captivating singing voice of Kyo from DIR EN GREY is appealing.
36	SUSTAIN THE UNTRUTHDIR EN GREY		A masterpiece where the snare and vocals shine
37	Otogi (fairy tale; folklore; legend)DIR EN GREY		A metal song that portrays desire and suffering through Buddhist imagery
38	the craving of valleys and ravinesDIR EN GREY		A dark metal song that depicts the darkness within
39	crimsonDIR EN GREY		An expressive piece that fuses intensity and beauty
40	contourDIR EN GREY		A heavy, richly layered track that reconstructs an indie song
41	Room 304, The Cherry Blossoms of White DeathDIR EN GREY		Express a dark world with a death growl
42	pomegranateDIR EN GREY		A tale of hopeless love and self-destruction
43	MushiDIR EN GREY		DIR EN GREY's folk music-style song
44	Mist and CocoonDIR EN GREY		From the 1997 mini album MISSA, relea…
45	UrokoDIR EN GREY		Dir En Grey mainly focuses on metalcore...
46	treat with blind affectionDIR EN GREY		Intense songs by DIR EN GREY
47	Footsteps in an empty valleyDIR EN GREY		A fusion piece of war footage and a sense of desolation
48	Acro HillDIR EN GREY		The classic ballad by DIR EN GREY, 'Akuro no Oka'
49	KasumiDIR EN GREY		A song where a father and daughter’s madness and wistfulness intersect