X JAPAN ~I~

[YUKARI]

^ yeah... well, I wish surgery to be successful and he recovers soon!

[Aderianu]

seems surgery was successful

@YoshikiOfficial: "#xray of my neck. I became #ironman too today.. from #Xmen"


@YoshikiOfficial: "Surgery on my neck was successful.Thanx for your messages. Love you."



news mentioned that he already spent 30 minutes at the studio after the surgery
http://ro69.jp/news/detail/160753?rtw

[YUKARI]

^ it hurt me to see him laying like this when I suddenly saw it at instagram.

oh, he needs time to recover! forget about studio and work for a while, please, Yoshiki!

[Aderianu]

X JAPAN Confirms Japan Tour, Acoustic Concerts to be Performed

During a press conference held in Tokyo on June 9th, X JAPAN members Toshl, PATA and HEATH, along with host Udo Artists, Inc., announced that the X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X concerts in Japan at Osaka-jo Hall and Yokohama Arena will be performed as acoustic concerts. The title of the tour will be changed to ＜X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 Acoustic Special Miracle　〜奇跡の夜〜 6DAYS＞.

X JAPAN members explained during the press conference that these performances will happen as acoustic concerts with YOSHIKI only playing the piano, a decision based on YOSHIKI’s rehabilitation schedule, projected recovery timeframe, advice from doctors, and his current state, after multiple discussions with promoters and WME, YOSHIKI’s US agency.

During the conference, there was also a phone call from YOSHIKI, who is currently going through recovery in Los Angeles. After conveying his message, saying “I want to move forward. I’d love to be given a chance to do the shows”, YOSHIKI also revealed, in response to the emcee’s question, that the EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN NAGOYA & OSAKA & TOKYO JAPAN premium dinner shows scheduled for this summer will also happen.

Although YOSHIKI successfully underwent cervical artificial disk replacement surgery and has already started the rehabilitation process, doctors cannot say with certainty that he will be able to drum like he used to. Since doctors have instructed him to stay away from vigorous exercise for at least six months, he cannot play the drums for the time being.

Based on what YOSHIKI’s management knows about YOSHIKI’s current state after surgery, they cannot say that his rehabilitation, which is very painful, is going smoothly. Shortly after surgery, he was not able to walk on his own, and even breathing normally was difficult. This is why he became worried if his fingers would move normally and headed to his recording studio after getting out of the hospital. Currently, he is feeling numb from his mouth to neck, and a pain that feels like electricity is running through his left arm. Under doctor’s supervision, YOSHIKI has been advised to “move around as much as possible” and he is following his doctor’s instructions in order to get himself ready for the upcoming shows.

YOSHIKI said before the closing of the press conference, “I am very sorry to the fans who have worried for me. As long as I stand on stage, I want to inspire people.”

Statement from Udo Artists, Inc.:
As this X JAPAN tour of Japan was flooded with demand, all performances were sold out immediately. We unfortunately caused concern for many fans and related companies due to the emergency surgery on YOSHIKI, the leader, drummer, and pianist, but we sincerely appreciate the countless words of encouragement and support from inside and outside Japan. Since the content of the performances will be changed from the original plans to an acoustic format, with the addition of strings and other aspects as announced today, we will be providing refunds to those who desire one. Refunds will be processed through the ticketing agency you used. Please visit the Udo Artists, Inc. homepage for details.

Statement from Toshl:
We will support YOSHIKI with everything we have, and we will fight with him. For the upcoming shows, I want to share the X JAPAN that an audience can only see in a moment like this and be inspired together.

Statement from PATA:
I’m sure I’ll see you soon, YOSHIKI, but good luck! I’m looking forward to the July shows.

Statement from HEATH:
The July shows will be our first acoustic concerts. We will do out best to make it an inspiring evening. We appreciate your support.

Statement from SUGIZO:
Under the circumstances, I will do my best. I will give my heart and soul under any situation. That is my responsibility.

http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-12...performed.html


2017.07.11 - Osaka: Osakajo Hall
2017.07.12 - Osaka: Osakajo Hall
2017.07.14 - Yokohama: Yokohama Arena
2017.07.15 - Yokohama: Yokohama Arena
2017.07.16 - Yokohama: Yokohama Arena
2017.07.17 - Yokohama: Yokohama Arena

■ Ticket price
S: 13,000 yen
A: 12,000 yen
B: 10,000 yen
Standing: 10,000 yen
VIP package: Platinum 98,000 yen; gold 55,000 yen

https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000143012

[Chibi-Chan]

^I guess they decided for an acoustic tour so that Yoshiki doesn't have to play drums that often and can play piano instead. I think that's a great idea actually.

[YUKARI]

Oh, so they decided to do it! Hmm, tickets for Osaka are sold-out everywhere unfortunately. hmm, I wonder what standing seats mean for.

[Aderianu]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

hyde met up with X JAPAN's YOSHIKI recently in Los Angeles , California



https://twitter.com/YoshikiOfficial/...53645915422720

Hyde can give some advises about acoustic live)

[Aderianu]

YOSHIKI to Attend Special Screening of "We Are X" at Anime Expo 2017

"We Are X", the documentary film about rock group X JAPAN, will receive a special screening at Anime Expo 2017 in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 2nd. The screening of "We Are X" will be followed by a live Q&A session with X JAPAN’s YOSHIKI.

"We Are X" screening + Q&A with YOSHIKI Details
Date: Sunday, July 2nd
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Video 1 Room/JW Marriott Diamond Ballroom

Anime Expo 2017 will take place from July 1st to 4th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with a pre-show night on June 30th. For more details on Anime Expo 2017, please visit http://www.anime-expo.org/.

http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-12...expo-2017.html

[Aderianu]

X Japan drummer Yoshiki says headbanging is dangerous after undergoing urgent surgery

Japanese heavy metal band’s drummer says he plans to play the piano instead of the drums at X Japan concerts next month after undergoing surgery to implant an artificial cervical disc

The frenzied drummer behind rockers X Japan declared headbanging to be “no good” yesterday, while sporting a neck brace at his first press conference since emergency surgery.

Yoshiki, who is known for such intense drumming that he sometimes collapses on stage, shocked fans last month when he announced he would need an urgent operation to implant an artificial cervical disc.

X Japan were at their height of fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
On Tuesday, Yoshiki appeared at a Tokyo press conference in sunglasses, a black leather outfit and the neck brace. “I’ve thought about it and I have to say that headbanging is no good,” he says, drawing laughter from fans. “I may sound weird saying it at this point.”

I’m not well. It hurts a lot. I had an artificial cervical disc inserted but it isn’t used to my body yet.
--YOSHIKI

But the career rocker immediately appeared to take back his no-banging pledge. “I may end up headbanging again, unless there is a law banning it.”

The frail 51-year-old, whose group was one of the biggest acts in Japanese music history with fanatical fan followings in the 1980s and 1990s, cancelled all engagements leading up to and following the operation at a hospital in Los Angeles, where he lives.

A neurosurgeon in Japan had told the rocker he had such severe neck damage that it would have forced a professional rugby player to retire, his management said in May.

The performer, whose full name is Yoshiki Hayashi, had previously suffered bone fractures, but that did not stop him from pursuing an aggressive brand of heavy metal drumming that often saw him writhing in pain by the end of shows.

In January, Yoshiki played the piano at New York’s Carnegie Hall with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, but he had already lost feeling in his left hand.
“It feels as if tens of thousands of volts of electricity are running through my hand,” he said earlier in the year.

Still, he’s kept performing since that show, including at an X Japan concert in March at Wembley Arena in London.
“Many US artists have become legends after they died. But I want to be an artist who inspires people by keeping on going and staying alive,” he says.

http://www.scmp.com/culture/music/ar...ter-undergoing

[Aderianu]

Urgent Announcement re: Anime Expo

D​ue to a change in rehearsal schedule for X ​Japan​'s​ upcoming tour, YOSHIKI regrettably must cancel his planned appearance at this weekend's Anime Expo in L.A. X Japan rehearsals are taking longer due to his recovery from neck surgery. YOSHIKI apologized ​to ​Anime Expo as well as his​ ​fans on his twitter.

YOSHIKI was expected to make his first post-surgery USA appearance at Anime Expo. As of now​,​ YOSHIKI still plans to travel to Paris, France, for the French theatrical preview of We Are X (July 6) and Japan Expo (July 7), before kicking off X JAPAN World Tour 2017​ ​on July 11 in Japan​.​

https://www.facebook.com/wearexfilm/...50327251879731

[YUKARI]

acoustic tour started yesterday!

here's the setlist of yesterday show

0. #WeareXFilm
1. FOREVER LOVE
2. HERO
3. TEARS
4. KISS THE SKY
5. STANDING SEX
6. DRAIN
7. PINK SPIDER (Sugizo on violin)
8. SILENT JEALOUSY
9. PIANO SOLO (The Swan Lake)
10. MIRACLE with opera singer
11. ANGEL
12. WITHOUT YOU
13. KURENAI
13. ART OF LIFE
14. ROSE OF PAIN (Sugizo on violin)
"Happy Birthday" for Sugizo
15. BENEATH THE SKIN
16. PROLOGUE~WORLD ANTHEM
17. I.V.
18. VOICELESS SCREAMING
19. ENDLESS RAIN

People say the concert started with 1.5 hour delay and finished at 11:45 pm. I feel so bad I couldn't go.

[Aderianu]

[Chibi-Chan]

Setlist looks great! Also I would love to go to an acoustic concert of X JAPAN!

[Aderianu]

last day of this acoustic live will be broadcasted on wowow

[Aderianu]

2017.07.12 Osakajo Hall

01. FOREVER LOVE
02. TEARS
03. KISS THE SKY
04. HEATH BASS SOLO
05. PATA GUITAR SOLO
06. DRAIN
07. SUGIZO VIOLIN SOLO
08. SILENT JEALOUSY
09. YOSHIKI PIANO SOLO
10. MIRACLE
11. LA VENUS
12. HERO
13. WITHOUT YOU
14. KURENAI
15. ART OF LIFE
ENCORE 1
16. SAY ANYTHING
17. WHITE WIND FROM MR.MARTIN ~PATA'S NAP~
18. RUSRY NAIL
ENCORE 2
19. WORLD ANTHEM
20. I.V.
21. LONGING
22. ENDLESS RAIN

twitter.com/gr_rbt/status/885167143343476738

[YUKARI]

^ say anything and longing!!!! oh no too good to be true

[Aderianu]

2017.07.14 Yokohama Arena

〜WE ARE X上映〜
1.Forever Love
2.Tears
3.Kiss the sky
4.HEATH Solo
5.PATA Solo
6.DRAIN
7.SUGIZO Solo
8.Silent Jealousy
9.YOSHIKI Piano Solo
10.Miracle
11.La Venus
12.HERO
13.Without You
14.紅
15.ART OF LIFE
アンコール1

16.ROSE OF PAIN
17.WEEK END

アンコール2

18.WORLD ANTHEM
19.I.V.
20.UNFINISHED
21.Longing～跡切れたmelody～
22.ENDLESS RAIN

http://dailysetlist.net/archives/70884

[Aderianu]

X JAPAN ~Silent Jealousy~ Acoustic ver. World Tour 2017

[YUKARI]

Originally Posted by Aderianu

last day of this acoustic live will be broadcasted on wowow

wow this is great! I hope to watch it asap

[Aderianu]

live is up on JPS http://jpopsuki.eu/torrents.php?id=2...rrentid=332819
» MPEG2 / HDTV / Freeleech! 32.09 GB