I initially tried to look for a picture that would properly convey the
devastation that the earthquakes and tsunami caused to Japan. After searching
google and going through many horrifying pictures, I settled on not using
a picture at all. Nothing could ever visualize the pain, suffering, and loss
that was caused. Dir en grey took it upon themselves to reach out to their
fans and supporters for their help in the search for the truth.
“The earthquake this March took the lives of many people, including many
DIR EN GREY supporters. Now, in many places throughout the country, high
radiation levels have been detected; everyone including ourselves has been
exposed to the radiation and there are even some who say the contamination
is so bad we are at risk to not be able to travel to the USA and other countries
in the future.
On March 11th, the band was in the studio in Tokyo working on the new
album when the earthquake hit. Afterwards the power shortages and
transportation chaos caused further complications, and our many thoughts
crossed our mind: “will this album really be completed?”; “will we ourselves
be able to continue working towards the completion?”; and “is it right to
continue making this album?”
August 3rd 2011 is the release date of our new album DUM SPIRO SPERO.
This normally would have been a wonderful day where our work was to be
released out into the world. However, there are still many people in Japan
suffering from the disaster and so with the intention of self-restraint, we will to
refrain from words of joy on this occasion.
But we cannot stop moving forward due to this. We are currently in Japan now;
however it is unclear to what extent the government’s statements are correct,
and to be honest, no one really knows what is going on in Japan right now. The
safety regulations for safe level of radiation exposure keep getting increased
higher and higher, yet the only official announcement is that “there is no effect on
health.” We can no longer tell whether we are a democratic nation. Unless you
are careful with your words, you will be taken down with significant force. At
this point we do not have the ability to truly find out what is occurring in our
own country.
However, we want to know the truth. People are able to overcome huge
obstacles and problems if they know the truth.
In the album title “While I Breath I Hope,” and our music video
“DIFFERENT SENSE” that we released just prior to the album, our
sense of wanting to take action that will lead to a breakthrough in
the current situation is reflected.
The beginnings of something as significant as the velvet revolution are
said to have been in the “Prague Spring” which was started by a rallying
of people of culture.
For all of you who have read this, we ask that you do what you can to
support us in our search for the truth.”
-Dir en grey
Now, what can WE do about this? We're still trying to clear up our
interpretation of what exactly this letter means to us. We will be
discussing different things we think we can do as a team, and as a
fandom, and even just as concerned human beings, to help them in any
way we can. As for right now, a petition has already been started
Please show your support and sign it.
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