DIR EN GREY To Return To U.K. In November

September 11, 2007

Japanese rock phenomenon DIR EN GREY will return to London to headline a concert at The Shepherds Bush Empire on Friday, November 2.

After two hugely successful shows at London's Islington Academy, DIR EN GREY return to the U.K. to headline this year's Fuse 07 (a unique and innovative gaming and music festival) event. Over 2,000 hardcore music and gaming fans will join a host of stars to pack out the legendary Shepherds Bush Empire to witness the best of the country’s unsigned bands in a genuine festival atmosphere. Fuse 07 is the only event in the world that has successfully melded the worlds of hard rock and hardcore gaming into one festival style event.

The Japanese rockers are looking forward to being a part of such a unique event.

"When we played at the Carling Academy last August it was the first time we were ever in London as a band," the group said in a statement. "Even so, we received an amazing welcome from the fans and we had a great show. We are more than thankful to all our fans and all the people involved for giving us the chance to return to the U.K. in just three months."

“We are honoured to be chosen as the headliner for the Fuse 07 event this year. It is first time for us to perform at an event that has a concept of not only music but also video games, so we are really excited to see the outcome!"

DIR EN GREY will also release a new single, "Dozing Green" in late October (worldwide release date to be confirmed). Previously unreleased, "Dozing Green" will give fans a chance to hear a brand new track with a brand new sound for the band.

"It took us a long session of trial and error before we came to the final version of 'Dozing Green'," the group said. "This track is definitely one that has both the new DIR EN GREY combined with elements that never was in our music. It is difficult to describe the new song in just one word, but I can assure you that this marks the first step towards the creation of our next album."

In other news, DIR EN GREY has been announced as special guests to LINKIN PARK at the following shows:

Nov. 23 – Tokyo, JPN @ Saitama Super Arena
Nov. 24 - Tokyo, JPN @ Saitama Super Arena

DIR EN GREY was interviewed by Scuzz TV backstage at their Islington Academy gig in London, England on August 2, 2007. Watch the interview in two parts below.

DIR EN GREY interview part 1:

DIR EN GREY interview part 2:

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