D†L
D†L (ディエル) was Toshiya's last band before joining Dir En Grey. It's unknown when they formed, but they disbanded on March 19, 1999. Toshiya was with them from around October 1996 to February 1997 and played support guitar. During Toshiya's tenure with the band and for the recording of their debut album, they used a drum machine at lives. According to Shuji, Daiki joined the band after they used a drumming machine. It's unknown when exactly this was the case. At some point, they also had a different drummer, Hiroshi.
Member History
- Last known lineup
- Vocals – Shuji
- Guitar – Takeshi
- Guitar – Akira
- Bass – Kohtarou (ex-GOSICK)
- Drums – Daiki or Hiroshi
- Known past members
- Guitar – Toshiya
- Drums – Daiki or Hiroshi
Live History
| Date | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Unknown | A short clip of this live was posted on Twitter. |
| Unknown | 長野LIVE HOUSE J | This live was filmed for a VHS. |
| 1997.01.24 | 長野LIVE HOUSE J | Toshiya also performed with Dir En Grey at this event. |
| 1997–1999 | Various | D†L performed many more lives after Toshiya left. |
| 1999.03.19 | 長野LIVE HOUSE J | Last live. |
| 2008.08.31 | 長野LIVE HOUSE J | One-day revival live. |
Release History
D†L released at least two demo tapes and one album (after Toshiya left). A VHS exists as well, but according to vocalist Shuji, it wasn't released by the band. The information regarding the actual number and contents of the demo tapes is also disputed.
| Picture | Name | Tracklist |
|---|---|---|
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D†L | 1. ガ・ン・ジ・ガ・ラ・メ 2. 僕ノ中デ… 3. ユメ ノ ユメ |
| According to the band's old mixi account, it had two more tracks: 4. La La La 5. 追憶 | ||
| According to Shuji, this tape has only one track: 1. 月色の十字架 | ||
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D†L-ディエル- | 1. LEAVE 2. White |
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D†L | 1. ガ・ン・ジ・ガ・ラ・メ 2. 月色の十字架 3. 僕ノ中デ… 4. Unidentified |
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破片-kakera- | 1. ガ・ン・ジ・ガ・ラ・メ 2. ユメ ノ ユメ 3. 僕ノ中デ… 4. 月色の十字架 5. I MISS YOU 6. 破片 |
Gallery
| Members | Dir En Grey History | |
|---|---|---|
| Before Dir En Grey • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 | ||
| 京 (Kyo) |
ALBATROSS (roadie) → 黒夢 (roadie) → 月蝕 → Viṣṇu → Masquerade → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey • sukekiyo • Petit Brabancon Other bands: 婦夜婦夜 • 狂殺会 • 化け化け族 • 廃人黒薔薇族 • TWO MONSTROUS NUCLEAR STOCKPILES • 第三帝國楽団 • 腐乱シネマ帝國楽団 | |
| 薫 (Kaoru) |
DIE:STERIA → CHARM → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey Other bands: TWO MONSTROUS NUCLEAR STOCKPILES, TTT | |
| Die | 1st band (on drums) → 2nd band (LINDBERG cover band, female vocalist, Die on guitar) → 3rd band (ZIGGY cover band, on vocals) → Ka・za・ri → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey • DECAYS | |
| Toshiya | 如月 → cruel → GOSICK (roadie) → Unknown band → PIERROT (roadie) → GOSICK → D†L → Dir En Grey | |
| Shinya | 人工天使 → Siva → Ruby → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey • SERAPH Other bands: Unknown session band • 廃人黒薔薇族 | |