Dir en grey Interview and The Marrow Of A Bone Review

Dir en grey’s latest release is The Marrow Of A Bone. The Japanese band has attracted legions of American fans with their passionate brand of heavy music and their electric live shows. They are in the midst of the Inward Scream Tour, their first U.S. headlining trek after spending last summer on the Family Values Tour. I had the opportunity to interview guitarist Kaoru about the album, the tour, and many other topics.

Dir en grey's sound is ever evolving, and The Marrow Of A Bone is no exception. It's diverse, ranging from intense metal with shredding guitars and tons of breakdowns to slower, almost psychedelic ballads. I like this album a little better than last year's Withering To Death. The harder edged songs are really brutal, but no matter how aggressive the style, Dir en grey still has a lot of really catchy riffs and hooks.

Read the complete Dir en grey Interview
Check out the full The Marrow Of A Bone Review

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