Diagnosed with vocal nodule dysphonia

In February 2012, following a doctor’s visit, vocalist Kyo was diagnosed with vocal nodule dysphonia , leading to Dir En Grey pulling out of the North American The Still Reckless Tour consisting of Asking Alexandria , Trivium , Motionless in White , and I See Stars . Although Kyo had been hospitalized before in 2006 and 2009 for vocal inflammation, he had not required surgery until this time. Kyo later stated that his condition was treated with medication.