the darts, their creators. They wanted to prove that there was meaning in their existence, however they were outnumbered, and there was only one shito survivor. However, it is not a vampire's story as they were presented as a way of expressing a certain evil side and existence of humans. They long for immortality believing it's a wonderful thing, while vampires know how painful such an existence is and seek a peaceful death. The "Moon Saga" story is a symbolic story about the repetition of human sins, war and Diabolos carries the meaning of evil in the world, ephemerality of destiny, sadness as well hope in future. While the album Moon expressed the darkness inside which is locked away, Diabolos deeply opens it up and acknowledges it in ourselves. In the album's booklet every song is accompanied with an image, each of which have a specific meaning to the story. The first song's, "Misty", picture is set in Europe, and symbolizes the wheel of fate and meeting with love companion after realizing their fate. The second "Farewell" is set in Japan during the first chapter, and means memory which is passed down to the next life. The third "Noesis" is both in Japan and Europe, showing the predicting of future through past memory. The fourth "Ash" is in Europe, and means feeling own soul. The fifth "Metamorphoze" is in Europe and asks the question: what's the purpose of existence and fighting? From the sixth track, "Dispar", to the eight track, "Black Stone", the pictures are set in Europe, and depict going to a battle ground, fighting to prove one's worth and the meaning of existence. The ninth "Storm" shows a "shito" hiding among "darts". The tenth "Road" depicts the tragic meeting of love companions, while the eleventh "Todokanai Ai to Shitteitanoni Osaekirezu ni Aishitsuzuketa..." is set around the year 2000 and serves as a link to fourth chapter, as well it is linked to Crescent'''s booklet. Composition When compared to Gackt's past albums, it's notable for its heavy sound and rhythm. The songs on the album, although conceptually related, are independent from each other, and the overall sound vary from hard, progressive, alternative, symphonic, and ballad rock elements up to more melodious instrumental tracks "Misty" and "Future". Release The album was released on September 21, 2005 in Japan by Nippon Crown. In the initial counting week of October it reached