The band is regarded as a significant act in the modern heavy metal scene, and one of the better-known visual kei metal bands among the general metal fanbase. They are known to have toured with notable international acts such as Korn, Children of Bodom, and Slayer. Musically, the band's sound revolves around vocalist Kyo's wide vocal range (usually ranging from inhuman growling to melodic singing and high-pitched black metal shrieking), dynamic, low-tuned riffing by Kaoru and Die, and complex rhythms by Toshiya (on bass) and Shinya (on drums) Dir en grey have toured through Asia, South America, Europe, and the United States, with a large international fanbase. As the band matured, however, they have opted for less dramatic attire, while musically and graphically, they have become increasingly progressive, eventually leaning into technical death metal, and scrapped their signature visuals for a stripped-down, rugged appearance similar to western death metal acts, but continued to perform bizarre, often disturbing antics in their music videos and live performances. Originally an alternative metal band, they were known for their dark, grotesque visuals and shocking stage antics, characteristics that would later influence other extreme visual kei acts. Signed to Firewall Div, a sub-division of Dynamite Tommy's Free-Will record label, the band has released eight full-length studio albums.The band's lineup has remained consistent since its formation, however, the band's sound has become difficult to categorize due to various stylistic changes (though they are generally considered to be an experimental/progressive metal band). People living in Japan cannot pre-order tickets by using this service.Dir en grey is a five-man visual kei metal band formed in 1997. ※Please check your e-mail settings and be sure to enable the e-mail reception from the address service is limited to foreign residents. ※ You will not be able to choose your seats. ※ Please pick up your ticket at the“Overseas tickets reception booth”and pay for it on the day of the show you purchased. ◆Name (Full name, as stated in your passport or ID card): Please fill in the following form and send it by e-mail to the e-mail address stated ticket ■ Cash for ticket fee (Only cash in Japanese Yen) ■ Confirmation e-mail (on mobile device or by printing it out) You can pick up your ticket at the “Overseas ticket reception booth” on the day of the show starting 1 hour before doors open until the show ends. You still may pre-order tickets for Feb.5th. ※As tickets for Feb.6th are sold out, the pre-order service for Feb.6th is closed. ※Pre-order will close when tickets are sold out. When the reservation process is complete, we will send you a confirmation e-mail. If you would like to pre-order your tickets, please carefully read the details below and apply be e-mail. Please note that tickets will be available in a limited number and they will be reserved in order of application. <Special Pre-order Site for Foreign Residents>įor those of you residing outside Japan, you may pre-order your Feb 5th (Fri) and 6th (Sat) “ARCHE” Nippon Budokan tickets starting Nov. “ARCHE” NIPPON BUDOKAN ticket For Foreign Residents