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Withering to Death.

Dir En Grey · 2005

74 min · 19 tracks · progressive metal ยท alternative metal ยท extreme metal

An intense blend of dark melodies and aggressive instrumentation that channels raw emotional power.

Why listen to this

Best for
wave-like pacing with peaks dark melodies with intensity cathartic release of emotions
Context
Withering to Death marked Dir En Grey's fifth studio album, arriving at a time when they were expanding their international reach after the success of their previous album, Vulgar. Released in 2005, this album showcased their evolution into a darker and more complex sound, solidifying their position in the alternative metal scene globally.
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progressive metal, alternative metal, extreme metal

Withering to Death. is an album by Dir En Grey, released in 2005. An intense blend of dark melodies and aggressive instrumentation that channels raw emotional power. The album received significant attention for its heavy themes and sonic diversity, contributing to Dir En Grey's reputation as pioneers of the Japanese metal scene. It debuted at number eight on the Oricon chart and has been influential among metalcore and extreme metal bands, showcasing the band's unique fusion of genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Withering to Death. sound like?

An intense blend of dark melodies and aggressive instrumentation that channels raw emotional power. Rooted in progressive metal and alternative metal.

What makes Withering to Death. by Dir En Grey notable?

The album received significant attention for its heavy themes and sonic diversity, contributing to Dir En Grey's reputation as pioneers of the Japanese metal scene. It debuted at number eight on the Oricon chart and has been influential among metalcore and extreme metal bands, showcasing the band's unique fusion of genres. Withering to Death marked Dir En Grey's fifth studio album, arriving at a time when they were expanding their international reach after the success of their previous album, Vulgar. Released in 2005, this album showcased their evolution into a darker and more complex sound, solidifying their position in the alternative metal scene globally.

Who is Withering to Death. for?

Withering to Death. works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, dark melodies with intensity and cathartic release of emotions.

How many songs are on Withering to Death.?

Withering to Death. has 19 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

19 tracks·74:20

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Merciless Cult Standout 2:55
  • 2 C 3:30
  • 3 SAKU Standout 2:57
  • 4 KODOKU NI SHISU, YUENI KODOKU. 3:25
  • 5 ITOSHISA HA FUHAI NITSUKI 4:15
  • 6 Jesus Christ Rโ€™n R 4:00
  • 7 GARBAGE 2:49
  • 8 Machiavellism 3:16
  • 9 dead tree 4:50
  • 10 THE FINAL Standout 4:13
  • 11 Beautiful Dirt 2:33
  • 12 Spilled Milk 3:44
  • 13 HIGEKI HA MABUTA WO OROSHITA YASASHIKI UTSU 5:08
  • 14 KODOU 3:39

Disc 2

  • 1 Merciless Cult Standout 2:55
  • 2 THE FINAL Standout 4:45
  • 3 Machiavellism 3:12
  • 4 SAKU Standout 3:26
  • 5 TOUR04 THE CODE OF VULGAR[ism] 8:48

Release Date

January 1, 2005

Artist Origin

Japan

Runtime

74 min 20 sec