Dir En Grey join Kerrang Relentless Tour!

Japanese metal band Dir En Grey have joined the line up of the Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour. They will be meeting Mindless Self Indulgence, Bring Me The Horizon, Black Tide and In Case Of Fire for the UK And Ireland tour that kicks off in Belfast on the 13th January.

"We are really honoured to be given the chance to participate in this tour," the band's guitarist Kaoru told Kerrang!. "We are truly thankful to Kerrang! for this opportunity and for their support. The tour will be simply amazing!".
The band relish this chance to come back to the UK and to perform for their British fans.
"We're ecstatic about playing there again'," added bassist Toshiya. "The thing I remember most about our last visit there was the excited screams of everyone who came out to see us live, it really left a deep impression. We are really looking forward to meeting everyone again who has supported us thus far and news fans too!".

The group are also looking forward to showcasing tracks from their recently released new album Uroboros.
"We are looking forward to touring with other bands and being motivated by everyone on board the tour," adds fellow six stringer Die. "We are extremely thrilled to be able to perform infront of the UK fans once again!"

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There you have it. Japanese metal band Dir En Grey joins UK and Ireland Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2009!

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