DIR EN GREY, who wrapped up their �TOUR2012 IN SITU� on December 25 with a performance at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A, revealed that they will release their new mini-album �THE UNRAVELING� on April 3

This announcement comes after a mere 4 months since the release of their newest single �Rinkaku." �Their mini-album will have 7 tracks including some new songs.� There will be 3 versions of the album - a pre-order only limited edition 2CD+DVD version, a first press release version with a DVD-included, and a normal CD version; the cutoff date for the pre-order only limited edition is February 11.

Moreover, while their schedule has not been announced, it was revealed that they will go on a new tour, the �TOUR2013 TABULA RASA.�� The tour title �TABULA RASA� comes from the Latin for blank slate and it represents a move into a new phase for the band.

Additionally, DIR EN GREY will perform in Chiba at the Makuhari Messe for �Ozzfest Japan 2013," which is on�May 11 and 12; they are also confirmed for the Australian �Nova Rock Festival� that runs from June 14-16.� Also performing at �Ozzfest Japan 2013� on May 12 are BLACK SABBATH, TOOL, STONE SOUR, ANTHEM, and coldrain.� It has not been revealed which date they will perform during the �Nova Rock Festival.�

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