X JAPAN ~I~

[Aderianu]

They are back to life somehow, so I think we should have this thread

=Members=
Yoshiki – bandleader, drums, piano, keyboards (1982–1997, 2007–present)
Toshi – lead vocals, acoustic guitar (1982–1997, 2007–present)
Pata – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1987–1997, 2007–present)
Heath – bass guitar, backing vocals (1992–1997, 2007–present)
Sugizo – lead guitar, violin, backing vocals (2009–present)

=LINKS=
http://www.xjapanmusic.com
http://yoshiki.net

[Aderianu]

First single "Born To Be Free" to be released November 6th 2015

First studio album in 20 years to be released March 11th 2016

[YukiUsagi]

Born To Be Free now on jpopsuki

[Chibi-Chan]

I'm so happy they're back! I'm a fan since I'm 13 and that means for 11 years now. I so love their music.

[Aderianu]

stream with Born To be Free will be availabe for next few hours

http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news...single-release

lyrics chaged a little

[Chibi-Chan]

I'm glad there is a studio version now of Born To be Free. The new album will be released 4 days before my birthday. I will get it for myself as a birthday present! ^-^

[Miku]

My all time favorite band <3 I love their ballads, esp Say Anything, Forever Love, Tears but also their rock/metal songs like Kurenai and Rust Nail.

[susiowong]

Oh wow... Haven't heard of this. Thank you.

[Aderianu]

X JAPAN ANNOUNCES SINGLE http://jrockrevolution.com/2015/10/n...dio-album-5603 sources tell us that fans have crashed the Metal Hammer site 5 times accessing the single!

https://twitter.com/jrockrevolution/...74540264325120

lol 5 times!!

[Aderianu]

YOSHIKIMONO FIRST COLLECTION at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO
2016 Spring / Summer



video:
https://www.facebook.com/14448538324...7634914176827/

full collection in photos
https://www.wwdjapan.com/collection/...yo-collection/
http://www.fashionsnap.com/collectio...kimono/2016ss/
http://mag.japaaan.com/archives/31317

[Aderianu]

24 October 2015 X JAPAN on NHK 『SONGS』


http://www6.nhk.or.jp/songs/

[Aderianu]

X JAPAN interview by Mark Taylor of Record Collector Magazine

[bulmasman]

I'm seeing them live in London next year. Seriously can't wait! they're one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

[Aderianu]

Miss International x YOSHIKI Charity Gala 2015

http://mantan-web.jp/2015/10/24/2015...00012000c.html
http://www.charitygala.jp/2015/



Yoshiki sold two of his personal items and kimono from collection and rised 4 200 000 yen for charity

[Aderianu]

The 2015 Classic Rock Roll Of Honour takes place on Wednesday, November 11 at The Roundhouse, London.

It's the star-studded night where the great and good of high-voltage rock'n'roll will get together to celebrate talent both old and new – from those bands making their debut on the scene, to those who began it all.

Yoshiki will appear at the red carpet

[Aderianu]

X JAPAN JAPAN TOUR 2015 in NAGOYA ~ London Wembley Arena prelude ~

Live broadcasting on WOWOW channel at December 15, 2015 (Tuesday) 19: 00 ~

http://www.wowow.co.jp/music/xjapan/

[Aderianu]

「Born To Be Free」 available at the iTunes : http://smarturl.it/xjapanit

this song now used in the CM of "Last Knights" movie

[Aderianu]

X JAPAN will appear at "Kouhaku" Dec 31st 2015!

http://www.nhk.or.jp/kouhaku/artists/

[Aderianu]

X JAPAN's guitarist PATA has reportedly been hospitalized since January 15th with colonic diverticulitis and portal vein thrombosis. PATA was initially admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit and is receiving I.V. treatment at this time.

The band's new album, slated for release on March 11th, 2016, has been postponed indefinitely. Additionally, the group's upcoming performance in London, scheduled for March 12th, has been pushed back to March 4th, 2017.

The band's members have each released statements regarding PATA's hospitalization.

YOSHIKI: "My heart is overwhelmed with sadness. I'm more sorry than words can convey to upset our fans like this. Even though I'm always saying 'SHOW MUST GO ON', right now I can do nothing but monitor PATA's condition. I'm constantly praying that this will not turn into a tragedy for X JAPAN. Without our fans, there is no X JAPAN. I promise that we will come back from this stronger than ever."

Toshi: "For causing all our fans so much worry, I offer my heartfelt apologies. I'm looking forward to making more music with PATA and the rest of X JAPAN."

HEATH: "I'm deeply sorry about the postponements of our new album and our performance at Wembley Arena. Right now, in order to bring the complete X JAPAN experience to you all, we'll need a little more time. When we're able, we're going to bring our very best sounds and performances, so please look forward to the future."

SUGIZO: "X JAPAN without PATA is unimaginable. I'll continue to wait."

http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20...07-musicv-musi
http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-11...postponed.html

[mi|kshake]

Worrying news and a shame it has happened when they are making their big comeback. Hope Pata's condition improves.