Dir en grey are coming back to Portland!

[neko_goes_nyaaa]

Japanese Rock phenomenon, Dir en grey, are coming back to Portland,
this time they are playing with The Human Abstract (never heard of them)
at the Hawthorn Theatre. The concert for Portland is December 2nd.
Please tell your friends and spread word about the show by any means!

http://www.direngrey.tickets.musictoday.com/DirEnGrey/calendar.aspx
http://www.hawthornetheatre.com/ - www.myspace.com/thehawthornetheatre

[~boogiepop~]

My friend is going to pee his pants when he finds this out.

[oslapedo]

NOOOOOO! The second is on a Tuesday, ergo I shall be stuffed away in school. Curse my living three hours away 

[vampirek_yaoi]

Yes!!!! I was so happy when I found out. It's on Tuesday, but I will skip school just to go see them muahhahah. There is no way I'm missing them. Good thing I only live about 45 minutes away.

[Soubi]

Gonna be in Seattle too. SWEET. I'm like. 20 minutes from there.

[neko_goes_nyaaa]

I need to find out where the Hawthorn is and how to get to it,
it was easier when they came to the Roseland last year since
I could just ride the max to P-Square and then walk to Roseland.
I was also thinking of doing free-lance street teaming again like
I had done last year, making my own fliers in Photoshop and then
making a hundred or so copies on the xerox at the Library north of
Pioneer Square and then handing them out to random people. ^^

[vampirek_yaoi]

Hmmm...I think there is actually a map on there myspace official website. I mean I saw one so yea. 

[Bob]

agitated screams of maggots. so awesome. makes me wanna puke my pants.

[EveofAbyss]

Rarrgh!!! That's awesome! Kahlan and I will be there for sure. Rock!

[vampirek_yaoi]

Rarrgh!!! That's awesome! Kahlan and I will be there for sure. Rock!

Sweet maybe we can all get together

[EveofAbyss]

Yeah, it'd be fun to go to this show with a group. Extreme shows are always fun in groups, then you have defense against hardcore karate mosher kids, lol.

[Bob]

im more of a punker, fun circle pits shoulders and elbows. as soon as people start throwing kicks and punches im done.

[vampirek_yaoi]

Hmm...yea it can get a bit violent now, and then xD

[EveofAbyss]

Hmm...yea it can get a bit violent now, and then xD

That's why you make a barricade of big buddies to guard you, lol. Or you know, hurt them before they can hurt you, hehe.

[vampirek_yaoi]

I remember last year they came they were pushing a lot trying to get to the other side. xD

[neko_goes_nyaaa]

Yeah, I was at the July 6th show, the Deftones fans were kinda jerkish, calling people in line weeaboos and deliberately trying to slam into the Diru fans during the show. I didn't mind the 4chan jokes, I'm capable of self-depricating humor, I can laugh at myself. But when people are being physically violent that's kind of a problem. I've never heard of The Human Abstract before, so here's to hoping their fans are more laid back and less bully-ish. I wish Diru could just tour by themselves or atleast maybe with other JRock bands, it would kinda lessen the chance for fan clash if everyone was there for the same thing, but I guess the venues and organizers don't think that a JRock band by itself would get very much attendance so they throw in the American bands to compensate.

[Kahlan4]

oooo me, me, i am going! with eve-fiance!


though i just tried buying tickets and it said they don't go on sale until tomorrow... lol

[EveofAbyss]

oooo me, me, i am going! with eve-fiance!


though i just tried buying tickets and it said they don't go on sale until tomorrow... lol

Wow, you are on the ball, Kahlan. Yeah, get those tix, heh.

[vampirek_yaoi]

Lol I should try to get my tickets soon too. 

[totemo_oishii]

I'll be there. 

[Chevi]

Huh, interesting, I might wanna go.  But it's been a long time since I've listened to DeG, they look different...are they as good as their old stuff?

[neko_goes_nyaaa]

Well obviously they're not going to break into Akura no Oka or Jealous
anytime soon, but they are working on a new album and they'll probably
be playing new songs at the show. Last year they played a fair bit of
stuff from Vulgar, mixed with songs from MoAB. Maybe this time they'll
play Dozing Green live, that would be pretty effin' cool.

[vampirek_yaoi]

Well there looks have change, but there music is as awesome as always.

[EveofAbyss]

So, since the Hawthorne is so close to Biwa, and is on Hawthorne with all those great shops, I was wondering if anyone wanted to try to schedule a meet-up before this show? We can get food or troll the street before the show. ^_^

[Kahlan4]

food and meet up sounds good, but maybe somewhere other than biwa, since they are expensive for not much food >.< maybe a sushi place or something? with a sushi train ^.^

[misamisa]

Freakin' sweeeeet.
I saw their last show with the Deftones and it was pretty much awesome.  DeG's set seemed too short though.
I'm so there. <3

[neko_goes_nyaaa]

Well it looks like this year they're the main act, so hopefully they get more time than last year.

[misamisa]

Well it looks like this year they're the main act, so hopefully they get more time than last year.

HELLS YES.
That made me sad last year. 
I'm so glad they'll be headlining.

[EveofAbyss]

That's pretty amazing that they'll be headlining. Even though they are pretty western in musical style, it is still awesome that a J-rock band is headlining a U.S. tour.

[neko_goes_nyaaa]

The new DeG album drops in November.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uroboros_(album)

"Uroboros will be "stuffed with themes of 'guilt and reincarnation' as well as 'the past, present and future of Dir en grey,'" as guitarist Kaoru stated in a press release. This was later echoed in CDJapan's album overview, calling the album "a sort of return for the band, revisiting the pre-Withering to Death. era." Kaoru also included that the album would again be a progression into "heavier and darker" sounds than prior albums, as well as an "oriental and religious mood." The band has been recording with many new instruments, including mandolin, to create a unique sound. Vocalist Kyo will set emphasis on "non-screaming vocals", emphasizing softer composition."

I lol'd at the "non-screaming vocals" bit. Hope this will be better than MoAB.
I liked Namamekashiki Ansoku, The Pledge, and Ryojoku no Ame, so maybe
since they're going the more accoustic route there'll be more like those.

[EveofAbyss]

Ah, I'm glad to hear there will be more soft singing as that is where I think the vocals really shine. I loved the tracks on MoaB like "Conceived Sorrow" and "Namamekashiki Ansoku", so I look forward to this next album for sure.

[saya-chan14]

im so going i just need to take some one i know with me

[vampirek_yaoi]

I'm buying my ticket on Friday after asking my mom....she said 'ok' right away... O__O So cool...., but still I'm not sure if one of my friend is going as well. >...<
I really don't want to go alone. D:

[EveofAbyss]

I'm buying my ticket on Friday after asking my mom....she said 'ok' right away... O__O So cool...., but still I'm not sure if one of my friend is going as well. >...<
I really don't want to go alone. D:

If your friends fall through you could always go to a meet-up with some of us who are going. ^_^ Get some food and go to the show.

[vampirek_yaoi]

Well, I would like that...except for the part I might go home at night all alone...It's like two hours away from my place if I go in Max, and Bus. Dont have a ride otherwise it would be like an hour away. >...<

I have a question....maybe someone can help. My mom is buying my ticket with her credit car. And it's says you need the credit card as confirmation as well to enter the concert. Can I just ask my mom to borrow it, or those she have to be there in order to confirm it?

[Kahlan4]

Well, I would like that...except for the part I might go home at night all alone...It's like two hours away from my place if I go in Max, and Bus. Dont have a ride otherwise it would be like an hour away. >...<

I have a question....maybe someone can help. My mom is buying my ticket with her credit car. And it's says you need the credit card as confirmation as well to enter the concert. Can I just ask my mom to borrow it, or those she have to be there in order to confirm it?

i just ordered mine, and they can mail the ticket(s) to you for no extra charge, so there's that option, which is what i'm doing. i'd suggest that, if possible. if not, i'd probably call the venue and ask, cause i have no idea what their policy is on that.


and squeeeeeeeee for getting tickets! *is excited* woot!!

[vampirek_yaoi]

Well, I would like that...except for the part I might go home at night all alone...It's like two hours away from my place if I go in Max, and Bus. Dont have a ride otherwise it would be like an hour away. >...<

I have a question....maybe someone can help. My mom is buying my ticket with her credit car. And it's says you need the credit card as confirmation as well to enter the concert. Can I just ask my mom to borrow it, or those she have to be there in order to confirm it?

i just ordered mine, and they can mail the ticket(s) to you for no extra charge, so there's that option, which is what i'm doing. i'd suggest that, if possible. if not, i'd probably call the venue and ask, cause i have no idea what their policy is on that.


and squeeeeeeeee for getting tickets! *is excited* woot!!

Oh they can mail it? How those that work? I didn't know. I would like them mail since it's only for me.

[EveofAbyss]

Yeah, you just go here and order your tickets and on the Shopping Cart page, it will have a drop-down menu that says "Select Delivery Method". In that box you select "Mail", and that's it. It doesn't cost you any more to have them mail you the tickets and it is a safe way of ensuring that you have your ticket ahead of time.

[vampirek_yaoi]

OMG! Thank You so much! Your awesome. I hope we can meet at Con. It would be really cool. ^____^
I'm a Yojimbo, but I would like to meet you in person when I get some free time. If you don't mind of course.

[EveofAbyss]

hehe, no problem. Glad I could help. ^_^ And I hope to be able to meet you and rock out to some J-rock or something at Kumoricon as well. *thumbs up* I'm always down for meeting cool folks. And it's always good to have the Yojimbo on my side, haha.

[vampirek_yaoi]

Lol, Yes. I'll guard you from danger. 

[EveofAbyss]

hehe, awesome. I've got a protector! You plus my massive cannon, I don't think I'll be having any problems at all, heh.

[vampirek_yaoi]

I really can't wait until the con. Just 16 days, and a few hours left. 
Where will you be staying at? The DoubbleTree Hotel, or maybe another one?
Maybe drive from home Back, and fourth?

[EveofAbyss]

Ah, no driving for me. I'm in for the long haul, haha. I've got a room at the Double Tree for the whole weekend, Friday night through Monday afternoon. Yup yup. Once I'm in the conspace, I don't plan to leave for anything, lol. I'm all about total and complete immersion, lol.

And I assume you've got a room since you're Yojimbo, right?

*And sorry to get off topic. Dir en Grey are awesome! lol

[vampirek_yaoi]

Wooot! Dir En Grey are the best!!!!

Yea I'll be staying there lol.
Hmm wonder how I can find you -...- hmmm......

[EveofAbyss]

The best way would be too keep an eye out for my costumes, lol. You'll know me if you see me. Big brown guy cosplaying as Barret Wallace, not too hard to spot. Or, huge guy with blue hair and even huger cannon, really easy to spot, haha.

Or you could just say where you'll be and I could be sure to go there at some point. Like I said, I don't plan to leave the con, so I will always be around and available, heh.

[vampirek_yaoi]

Hmm....I'll be on...omg I don't know yet lol we haven't gotten are shifts yet. So I don't know where I will be at. >.<;; Do you have MSN you know instant messenger? Way easier to talk since we seem to get off topic a lot XD

[EveofAbyss]

haha, yeah sure, It's on my profile info page thing.

Hmmm, so Dir en Grey are playing with The Human Abstract. That name sounds so familiar....I'm sure I've heard them or seen them before. I gotta check their stuff out. I'm sure I won't like them more than Dir en Grey, though.

[Hashi]

Oh! Im going for my birthday! Its only 2 days before so to celebrate the 18th how about a Dir en Grey concert?! Im excited, when I found out I got tickets for myself and 2 friends, I know a few others planning on going

[Sayda]

I'm gonna try and go. I know my sister likes them, she's gonna flip when I tell her.