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In 2022, the Japanese rock band DIR EN GREY celebrated its 25th anniversary. The band commemorated this milestone with a 14-stop tour nationwide across Japan. For those of us who couldn’t attend, or want to relive the exhilarating experience, the band will release live footage “25th Anniversary TOUR22 FROM DEPRESSION TO ________” on July 5. Not only that, but DIR EN GREY will also reissue their 11th studio album PHALARIS on vinyl the same day.
25th Anniversary TOUR22 FROM DEPRESSION TO ________ includes footage from their Zepp Haneda shows, which took place on November 8 and 9, 2022.
The Limited edition includes bonus footage from the SHINJUKU BLAZE concert, held for fanclub members only on December 16, 2022. At this exclusive show, fans were allowed to scream out again for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. The Limited edition is available in both Blu-ray and DVD formats.
The Regular edition includes most of, but not all of the main live footage from November 8 and 9. It is only available in Blu-ray format. You can compare the differing track lists at the bottom of this post.
DIR EN GREY is received by adoring fans at SHINJUKU BLAZE on December 16, 2022.DIR EN GREY
Vinyl collectors also have a reason to rejoice, as DIR EN GREY announced they will reissue their 11th album PHALARIS on vinyl on July 5! The LP is limited in quantity, so be sure to reserve yours as soon as you can. (This author, who is JROCK NEWS’ resident record collector already reserved their copy.)
PHALARIS will be the first analog record to be on general distribution by DIR EN GREY. This work, for which members meticulously chose the design and packaging, is going to be released on two discs of 180g vinyl.
Previous albums, 2011’s DUM SPIRO SPERO and 2008’s UROBORUS were released as two-disc, gatefold LPs in regular edition as well as limited edition box sets, which included the CD album as well as a bonus DVD. 2003 album VULGAR and major debut album, 1999’s Gauze were also released on vinyl, but are considered extremely rare. Last but not least, 2001 remix album KAI (改-Kai-) was released on vinyl, but was never available for sale. It was only issued as a prize during DIR EN GREY’s radio appearance on “All Night Nippon R” broadcasted on November 16, 2001. This one was signed and would be a miracle to find.
As for previous singles, 2019 single The World of Mercy was issued on a sexy red vinyl, sold exclusively on the Europe leg of their 2020 tour This Way to Self Destruction.
Are you a collector of Jrock records? Let us know in the comments!
MARMALADE CHAINSAW
MARMALADE CHAINSAW
THE IIID EMPIRE
THE IIID EMPIRE
C
C
DRAIN AWAY
DRAIN AWAY
Ash
Ash
T.D.F.F.
T.D.F.F.
Wake
理由
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
ain’t afraid to die
ain’t afraid to die
Machiavellism
Machiavellism
saku
朔-saku-
CHILD PREY
CHILD PREY
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
Schwein no isu
Schweinの椅子
Kodou
鼓動
[KR] cube
[KR] cube
JESSICA
JESSICA
THE FINAL
THE FINAL
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
MARMALADE CHAINSAW
MARMALADE CHAINSAW
THE IIID EMPIRE
THE IIID EMPIRE
C
C
DRAIN AWAY
DRAIN AWAY
Ash
Ash
T.D.F.F.
T.D.F.F.
Wake
理由
OBSCURE
OBSCURE
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
Oboro
朧
13
13
ain’t afraid to die
ain’t afraid to die
Machiavellism
Machiavellism
Kodoku ni shisu, yueni kodoku
孤独に死す、故に孤独。
Merciless cult
Merciless cult
saku
朔-saku-
CHILD PREY
CHILD PREY
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
Schwein no isu
Schweinの椅子
Kodou
鼓動
[KR] cube
[KR] cube
JESSICA
JESSICA
THE FINAL
THE FINAL
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
saku
朔-saku-
C
C
Kodou
鼓動
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
MARMALADE CHAINSAW
MARMALADE CHAINSAW
THE IIID EMPIRE
THE IIID EMPIRE
C
C
DRAIN AWAY
DRAIN AWAY
Ash
Ash
T.D.F.F.
T.D.F.F.
Wake
理由
OBSCURE
OBSCURE
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
Oboro
朧
13
13
ain’t afraid to die
ain’t afraid to die
Machiavellism
Machiavellism
Kodoku ni shisu, yueni kodoku
孤独に死す、故に孤独。
Merciless cult
Merciless cult
saku
朔-saku-
CHILD PREY
CHILD PREY
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
Schwein no isu
Schweinの椅子
Kodou
鼓動
[KR] cube
[KR] cube
JESSICA
JESSICA
THE FINAL
THE FINAL
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
saku
朔-saku-
C
C
Kodou
鼓動
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude
Oboro
朧
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
13
13
Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau
現、忘我を喰らう
Ochita Koto no Aru Sora
落ちた事のある空
Mouai ni Shosu
盲愛に処す
Hibiki
響
Eddie
Eddie
Otogi
御伽
Kamui
カムイ
 PHALARIS will be the first analog record to be on general distribution by DIR EN GREY. This work, for which members meticulously chose the design and packaging, is going to be released on two discs of 180g vinyl. Previous albums, 2011’s DUM SPIRO SPERO and 2008’s UROBORUS were released as two-disc, gatefold LPs in regular edition as well as limited edition box sets, which included the CD album as well as a bonus DVD. 2003 album VULGAR and major debut album, 1999’s Gauze were also released on vinyl, but are considered extremely rare. Last but not least, 2001 remix album KAI (改-Kai-) was released on vinyl, but was never available for sale. It was only issued as a prize during DIR EN GREY’s radio appearance on “All Night Nippon R” broadcasted on November 16, 2001. This one was signed and would be a miracle to find. As for previous singles, 2019 single The World of Mercy was issued on a sexy red vinyl, sold exclusively on the Europe leg of their 2020 tour This Way to Self Destruction. Are you a collector of Jrock records? Let us know in the comments!
View details MARMALADE CHAINSAWMARMALADE CHAINSAW
THE IIID EMPIRE
THE IIID EMPIRE
C
C
DRAIN AWAY
DRAIN AWAY
Ash
Ash
T.D.F.F.
T.D.F.F.
Wake
理由
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
ain't afraid to die
ain't afraid to die
Machiavellism
Machiavellism
saku
朔-saku-
CHILD PREY
CHILD PREY
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
Schwein no isu
Schweinの椅子
Kodou
鼓動
[KR] cube
[KR] cube
JESSICA
JESSICA
THE FINAL
THE FINAL
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
View details MARMALADE CHAINSAWMARMALADE CHAINSAW
THE IIID EMPIRE
THE IIID EMPIRE
C
C
DRAIN AWAY
DRAIN AWAY
Ash
Ash
T.D.F.F.
T.D.F.F.
Wake
理由
OBSCURE
OBSCURE
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
Oboro
朧
13
13
ain't afraid to die
ain't afraid to die
Machiavellism
Machiavellism
Kodoku ni shisu, yueni kodoku
孤独に死す、故に孤独。
Merciless cult
Merciless cult
saku
朔-saku-
CHILD PREY
CHILD PREY
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
Schwein no isu
Schweinの椅子
Kodou
鼓動
[KR] cube
[KR] cube
JESSICA
JESSICA
THE FINAL
THE FINAL
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国 G.D.S.G.D.S.
saku
朔-saku-
C
C
Kodou
鼓動
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
View details MARMALADE CHAINSAWMARMALADE CHAINSAW
THE IIID EMPIRE
THE IIID EMPIRE
C
C
DRAIN AWAY
DRAIN AWAY
Ash
Ash
T.D.F.F.
T.D.F.F.
Wake
理由
OBSCURE
OBSCURE
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
Oboro
朧
13
13
ain't afraid to die
ain't afraid to die
Machiavellism
Machiavellism
Kodoku ni shisu, yueni kodoku
孤独に死す、故に孤独。
Merciless cult
Merciless cult
saku
朔-saku-
CHILD PREY
CHILD PREY
G.D.S.
G.D.S.
Schwein no isu
Schweinの椅子
Kodou
鼓動
[KR] cube
[KR] cube
JESSICA
JESSICA
THE FINAL
THE FINAL
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国 G.D.S.G.D.S.
saku
朔-saku-
C
C
Kodou
鼓動
Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami
激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇
RASETSUKOKU
羅刹国
View details SchadenfreudeSchadenfreude
Oboro
朧
The Perfume of Sins
The Perfume of Sins
13
13
Utsutsu, Bouga wo Kurau
現、忘我を喰らう
Ochita Koto no Aru Sora
落ちた事のある空
Mouai ni Shosu
盲愛に処す
Hibiki
響
Eddie
Eddie
Otogi
御伽
Kamui
カムイ
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