[PAR] [TLE] Shinya (musician) [SEP] Shinya (born February 24, 1978 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese musician, best known as the drummer of the metal band Dir En Grey.  He has been with the band since its inception in 1997 and was previously a member of La:Sadie's.  Shinya has composed a handful of songs for Dir En Grey, his compositions alternating between melodic ("Hotarubi", "Fukai") and upbeat tunes ("Raison Detre", "Umbrella"). [PAR] [TLE] Dir En Grey [SEP] DIR EN GREY (previously stylized as Dir en grey) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will.  As of 2014, they have recorded nine full-length records with a lineup consistent since its inception.  Numerous stylistic changes have made the genre of their music difficult to determine, though it is generally considered to be a form of metal.  Originally a visual kei band, the band has opted for less dramatic attire in recent years.
[PAR] [TLE] Shinya ( musician ) [ SEP ] Shinya ( born February 24 , 1978 in Osaka , Japan ) is a Japanese musician , best known as the drummer of the metal band Dir En Grey . He has been with the band since its inception in 1997 and was previously a member of La : Sadie 's . Shinya has composed a handful of songs for Dir En Grey , his compositions alternating between melodic ( " Hotarubi " , " Fukai " ) and upbeat tunes ( " Raison Detre " , " Umbrella " ) . [PAR] [TLE] Dir En Grey [ SEP ] DIR EN GREY ( previously stylized as Dir en grey ) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div . , a sub - division of Free - Will . As of 2014 , they have recorded nine full - length records with a lineup consistent since its inception . Numerous stylistic changes have made the genre of their music difficult to determine , though it is generally considered to be a form of metal . Originally a visual kei band , the band has opted for less dramatic attire in recent years .
Which band of Japanese drummer Shinya was originally a visual kei band?
Which band of Japanese drummer Shinya was originally a visual kei band ?
Dir En Grey
Dir En Grey