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DIR EN GREY Returns to the US in 2025 for Special Headliner Shows

DIR EN GREY will perform in Los Angeles in April 2025 for their first US headliner show in over five years. The two-night event will feature sets from VULGAR and Withering to death..

DIR EN GREY, one of Japan’s most influential metal bands, is set to make a highly anticipated return to the United States in April 2025. The group will headline a special two-night event titled “TOUR25 WHO IS THIS HELL FOR?” at The Belasco in Los Angeles. This marks the band’s first US performance in nearly five and a half years, making it a significant occasion for fans both new and old.

The shows are split into two distinct themes, offering a deep dive into the band’s past while integrating their more recent work. On April 8, 2025, fans will experience [mode of VULGAR], focusing on tracks from the 2003 album VULGAR. The following night, April 9, will showcase [mode of Withering to death.], dedicated to their 2005 release Withering to death.. These performances promise to deliver a unique mix of nostalgic hits and the evolved sound that DIR EN GREY is known for today.

With their intense live performances and a setlist that spans different eras of their career, these shows are expected to be a highlight for fans of Japanese metal and visual kei. Tickets and additional information are available on the official DIR EN GREY website, and given the band’s long absence from the US stage, demand is expected to be high.

For those who have been following DIR EN GREY‘s journey, these concerts are not just a showcase of music but an opportunity to reconnect with the powerful, haunting, and dynamic energy that the band consistently brings to the stage. Don’t miss out on this rare and thrilling event.

For more details, visit DIR EN GREY’s official site.