Starverb
◇ image via Wikipedia
Artist

DIR EN GREY

DIR EN GREY is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Lareine, X Japan, The Stalin, Yoshiki and Hide. Those roots explain a lot about how DIR EN GREY arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Lynch., Luna Sea, Madmans Esprit, X Japan and exist†trace, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Asunojokei, Eths, Wednesday 13, Korn and Deftones, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 31 connections around DIR EN GREY, reaching back through Lareine and forward to Asunojokei. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

Background

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 vocalist Kyo, guitarists Kaoru and Die, bassist Toshiya, and drummer Shinya, they have released twelve full-length albums. 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.

◇ Text via Wikipedia · cached · source
Listen
Listen on Spotify
Roots — what shaped themLegacy — who they shapedKindred — same orbit
DIR EN GREYLareineX JapanThe StalinYoshikiHideColdrainAsunojokeiEthsWednesday 13KornDeftonesLinkin Park10 YearsMindless Self Indulg…Lynch.Luna SeaMadmans EspritX Japanexist†traceDIAURA

Hover or focus a star to read the connection. Click any star to make it the new centre.

DIR EN GREY connections

DIR EN GREY grew out of Lareine, X Japan, The Stalin and Yoshiki, shares an orbit with Lynch., Luna Sea, Madmans Esprit and X Japan, went on to shape Asunojokei, Eths, Wednesday 13 and Korn. 31 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

Who influenced DIR EN GREY

Roots6

Sounds and acts that shaped DIR EN GREY.

Artists similar to DIR EN GREY

Kindred6

Artists and scenes sharing an orbit with DIR EN GREY.

Bands DIR EN GREY shaped

Legacy19

Where the influence of DIR EN GREY travelled next.

Keep exploring

Artists like DIR EN GREYRoots of DIR EN GREYLegacy of DIR EN GREYBrowse all bands & genres

Ideas. Vote for what you want to see next

Shapes the roadmap

  • Music Personality

    Your taste as a shareable persona card, with a witty roast.

  • Quizzes & badges

    Music quizzes that earn badges and climb a leaderboard.

  • Friend / taste matching

    Match your taste with friends and see your overlap.

  • Gaps

    Bands you've missed that listeners with similar taste already love.