Asian metal is on the rise...Bands such as Seikima II and Malice Mizer have been around the block and achieved worldwide fame but its only now when Dir En Grey release their 6th album to date do I finally accept that Asian metal is good despite not being able to understand a word they are saying.
"The Marrow Of A Bone" as I mentioned before is Dir En Grey's 6th studio album and has finally got them the recognition they deserve. Formed in 1997 Dir En Grey signed to firewall records and have been with them ever since without a single change in lineups, Not many bands do that believe it or not.
The album opens with I thought were the recorded mad mutterings of a Asian monk as all you get is some melodic chord shapes from the guitar and quite Japanese lyrics. I was not impressed by this opener but the 2nd track makes up for it. The opening riff to "Lie Buried With A Vengeance" is as classic a riff can get but somehow feels recycled and fresh to give a feel of familiarity without being the same old stuff we are used to. Kyo the vocalist has amazing talent and can range from very soul full singing to the harsh screaming that we would usually only hear from hardcore bands.
The standout track Is by far "Ryoujoku No Ame" which despite the unpronounceable name is an amazing display of talent from every member of the band with Guitarist's Kauro & Die creating a brilliant harmony that pans from speaker to speaker.
For me this is a new era, Asian Metal rules.
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