Call them visual kei, J-Pop, Nu-Metal, or experimental rock...there's no denying that Japan's Dir En Grey have commanded a loyal following in the US, and in NYC in particular. Kyo, Kaoru, Die, Toshiya and Shinya are in town, playing 3 dates at the Blender Theatre in support of their new DVD complilation Average Blasphemy (that includes the 10 minute version of Vinushka and Dozing Green that was voted best video on Headbangers Ball 2008). Giant Robot New York is happy to be sponsors of a fantastic event for fans. Starting at 7 pm Tuesday November 10th at Kinokuniya bookstores (1073 Avenue of the Americas) Lady Miz Diva Vélez of the Diva Review will be hosting an invite only panel discussion and autograph session with the band. These types of events rarely take place outside of Japan, and even then usually only for Dir En Grey fanclub members. This event is a rare opportunity for American fans to get up close with the band. Kinokuniya looks out on Bryant Park, and the streets are sure to be jammed with Dir En Grey fans. Want to get invited? BE in-store with the band while everybody else watches you from the street? Here's the deal. Sign up now at the Diva Review website to enter the contest and win a chance to meet the groundbreaking rockers. But act fast, time is short and spots are limited. Entries will be accepted until Saturday November 7th at 9pm. Time is short and slots are limited, so enter now for the chance of a lifetime to meet with Dir En Grey!!

Labels: Bryant Park, Dir En Grey, Giant Robot, Giant Robot Magazine, GRNY, J-Pop, Japanese Metal, Kinokuniya, The Diva Review, Visual Kei