[article] Japanese rock finds its place in the states

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When people think metal, they tend to picture bands like Metallica or Black Sabbath. Many bands have climbed to metal dominance over the years, but few have come out of the Land of the Rising Sun - Japan.

Dir en Grey formed back in 1997 and quickly became a force to reckon with in their local underground scene.

Their heavy licks and deep melodies have helped them gain attention here in the states. Along with that fame created a thirst for more.

Two members of the band, Kaoru and Die, both guitarists, took time to make a cross-country phone call (with their translator) to talk more about who they are and their upcoming U.S. tour with The Temple News.

Read it: Japanese rock finds its place in the states
Dir en Grey, with their sixth album due out this month, hit the TLA tonight.