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Encyclopedia > X Japan

Left to right: Yoshiki, Toshi, Hide, Pata, Heath
Background information
Origin Flag of Japan Chiba, Japan
Genre(s) Heavy metal, power metal, progressive metal, speed metal
Years active 1982–1997
2007 (reunion)
Label(s) Extasy, Sony, Atlantic
Associated
acts		 Globe, Loudness, RAIN, Skin, Zilch
Website www.xjapan.ne.jp
Members
Toshi
Pata (tentative)
Heath (tentative)
Yoshiki
Former members
Hide (deceased)
Taiji

X Japan (エックス ジャパン?) is a popular Japanese band founded in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki Hayashi and vocalist Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama.[1] Originally named X (エックス), the group achieved its breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood. They started out as a power/speed metal band and later gravitated towards a progressive sound, at all times retaining an emphasis on ballads. After three more albums, X Japan disbanded in 1997. Besides being one of the first Japanese acts to achieve mainstream success while on an independent label,[2] the group is widely credited for pioneering the visual kei movement.[3][4] On June 4, 2007 it was confirmed that the band will reunite, with a new single and a tour tentatively scheduled for late 2007.[5] Image File history File links X_Japan_Logo. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Chiba Prefecture ) is located in the Greater Tokyo Area of Honshu Island, Japan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... Power metal is a style of heavy metal music typically with the aim of evoking an epic feel, combining characteristics of traditional metal with thrash metal or speed metal, often within symphonic context. ... Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music which blends the powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing of progressive rock. ... Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal that spawned in the early 1980s and was the direct musical progenitor of thrash metal[1] [2]. When Speed metal first emerged as a genre, it innovatively increased the tempo of the music template set forth by Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Extasy Records is a record label in Japan created in the late 1980s by Yoshiki Hayashi (Yoshiki), founder of the Visual Kei rock group X Japan, financed by the money earned from his mother selling the family business. ... Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... globe is a dance-oriented Japanese pop band, formed in 1995 by legendary producer and songwriter Tetsuya Komuro. ... This article is about the heavy metal band Loudness. ... RAIN (Rock and Inspiration) is a Japanese instrumental rock band. ... Skin is a Visual Kei band, formed in 2007, in Los Angeles, California. ... zilch was an experimental music project founded by Hideto Matsumoto, also known as hide, a Japanese solo artist and former member of the legendary Japanese group X Japan. ... Toshimitsu Deyama , born October 10, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known by his stage name Toshi, is one of the founders and the former vocalist of popular Japanese band X Japan, which disbanded in 1997. ... Tomoaki Ishizuka , born November 4, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known under is stage name Pata, is a musician and songwriter and was formerly featured on rhythm guitar and lead guitar in the popular Japanese band X Japan. ... Hiroshi Morie (森江 博 Morie Hiroshi, b. ... Yoshiki Hayashi , born November 20, 1965 in Tateyama, Japan) is a Japanese musician, songwriter and producer. ... Hideto Matsumoto , December 13, 1964–May 2, 1998), was a popular Japanese musician. ... Taiji Sawada Taiji Sawada (沢田 泰司 Sawada Taiji) (Born on 12. ... Yoshiki Hayashi , born November 20, 1965 in Tateyama, Japan) is a Japanese musician, songwriter and producer. ... Toshimitsu Deyama , born October 10, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known by his stage name Toshi, is one of the founders and the former vocalist of popular Japanese band X Japan, which disbanded in 1997. ... Blue Blood was the second album, and major label debut of the Japanese music band X Japan. ... Power metal is a style of heavy metal music typically with the aim of evoking an epic feel, combining characteristics of traditional metal with thrash metal or speed metal, often within symphonic context. ... Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal that spawned in the early 1980s and was the direct musical progenitor of thrash metal[1] [2]. When Speed metal first emerged as a genre, it innovatively increased the tempo of the music template set forth by Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin... Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music which blends the powerful, guitar-driven sound of metal with the complex compositional structures, odd time signatures, and intricate instrumental playing of progressive rock. ... Malice Mizer, an example of visual kei during the 1990s. ...

Contents

History

X (1982–1992)

X released their first single "I'll Kill You" on Dada Records in 1985. To ensure a continuous outlet for the band's publications, Yoshiki founded the independent label Extasy Records in the following year on which a second single ("Orgasm") was released, as well as the group's debut album, Vanishing Vision in 1988.[6] X's lineup at that time consisted of Toshi on vocals, Hideto "Hide" Matsumoto on lead guitar, Tomoaki "Pata" Ishizuka on rhythm guitar, Taiji Sawada on bass and Yoshiki on drums and piano.[1] The band makes a cameo in the 1988 comedy Tokyo Pop, starring the late Carrie Hamilton and Diamond Yukai.[7] Ill Kill You is the debut single by Japanese band X Japan, released in June, 1985. ... Extasy Records is a record label in Japan created in the late 1980s by Yoshiki Hayashi (Yoshiki), founder of the Visual Kei rock group X Japan, financed by the money earned from his mother selling the family business. ... Orgasm ) is the second single by the Japanese band X Japan and was released on April 1, 1986, when the band was known simply as X. The title track as well as X would later be re-recorded for the bands second album Blue Blood. ... A debut album is the first released music album by an artist or a band. ... Vanishing Vision was the first indie album of the Japanese music band X Japan. ... Hideto Matsumoto , December 13, 1964–May 2, 1998), was a popular Japanese musician. ... Tomoaki Ishizuka , born November 4, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known under is stage name Pata, is a musician and songwriter and was formerly featured on rhythm guitar and lead guitar in the popular Japanese band X Japan. ... Taiji Sawada Taiji Sawada (沢田 泰司 Sawada Taiji) (Born on 12. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup, as it does not appear to have been written by a native English speaker. ... Carrie Hamilton (December 5, 1963 in New York City - January 20, 2002, in Los Angeles) was an American actress, singer, and playwright. ... Diamond Yukai (*Yutaka Tadokoro, 1962) is a rock singer and actor. ...


After being signed on by Sony Records, the band's second album Blue Blood was released in 1989 and spawned several successful singles, such as "Kurenai" and "Endless Rain", as well as a VHS containing one of the concerts of the subsequent tour (later re-released on DVD). Recordings for the follow-up album Jealousy took place in Los Angeles. It was released in July 1991 and shortly followed by the band's first performance in Japan's largest live venue, the Tokyo Dome. The later show in the dome would later be released both on CD and VHS/DVD. Sony Records is a record label courtesy of Columbia, Epic and American Recordings. ... Blue Blood was the second album, and major label debut of the Japanese music band X Japan. ... Kurenai is the 3rd single released by the Japanese rock band X Japan on January 9, 1989. ... Endless Rain is the fourth single by the Japanese band X Japan and was released on December 1, 1989. ... Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig is a live VHS released by X Japan on June 1, 1989. ... Jealousy was the third album released by the Japanese band X Japan. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Tokyo Dome Baseball at the Tokyo Dome The Tokyo Dome and the amusement park Tokyo Dome City Attractions. ... A compact disc or CD is an optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio. ...


By 1992 the band's ongoing success in Japan made an international breakthrough appear likely enough to warrant the renaming to "X Japan", in order to distinguish the group from the United States punk band X. Around the same time, Taiji was replaced by Hiroshi "Heath" Morie, supposedly due to creative differences with Yoshiki. He went on to work with Loudness and Cloud Nine. While still named X, the band appeared on two heavy metal samplers, Heavy Metal Force III and Skull Thrash Zone Volume I.[8] Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... For other bands named X, see X (band). ... Hiroshi Morie (森江 博 Morie Hiroshi, b. ... This article is about the heavy metal band Loudness. ... “Heavy metal” redirects here. ... A sampler is a special kind of compilation album, usually offered at a reduced price, to showcase a selection of artists. ...


X Japan (1993–1997)

For the release of their next album, X Japan left Sony and signed a deal with Atlantic Records. Art of Life was released in August 1993, notable for containing only the almost 29 minutes long title track, which would only be performed three times for a live audience. By then, the members of the group also maintained several side projects. For example, 1994 saw the release of Hide's first solo album, Hide Your Face, which featured a distinctively different sound from X Japan's music, leaning more towards alternative rock. Yoshiki collaborated with Queen drummer Roger Taylor on the single "Foreign Sand".[9] and provided the Japanese contribution to the international Kiss tribute album Kiss My Ass, an orchestral arrangement of the song "Black Diamond".[10] A compilation with orchestral treatments of X Japan songs, titled Eternal Melody was also released. It was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and among others featured The Beatles producer George Martin as an arranger.[11] Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Art of Life is the fourth album by the Japanese band X Japan and was released on August 28, 1993. ... In popular music, a solo album is an album made by a current or former member of a band. ... hide your face is the first album released by the J-Rock star and former guitarist of the Visual Kei band X Japan. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... Queen are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Brian May, singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor, with bassist John Deacon joining the following year. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. ... For the song titled Orchestra, see The Servant (band). ... Black Diamond is a song by KISS credited to Paul Stanley, even though it is said that it was co-written with Gene Simmons [1]. The song ends the bands first album, KISS, released in 1974. ... The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), based in London, is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... For other uses, see George Martin (disambiguation). ...


In 1996, Dahlia, the band's first studio album in more than three years, was released, though with relatively little new material, given that singles included on the record had been coming out as early as a few months after Art of Life. Around that time, the group dropped most of its original visual kei aesthetics in favor of a more casual look. Dahlia would be the band's last major release, since vocalist Toshi left the group, the subsequent dissolution being officially announced in September 1997. X Japan performed their farewell show at the Toyko Dome on December 31, making it the last of five consecutive New Year's Eves the group performed in that stadium. Dahlia was the final album released by the Japanese band X Japan. ... Malice Mizer, an example of visual kei during the 1990s. ...


Much has been made of Toshi's departure, including allegations of him joining a cult and being influenced by it. Toshi has since denied these claims, stating that his decision to leave X Japan dated back as far as April 1996, more than a year before he met the organization's leader, Masaya and that the glamorous, success-oriented life of a rock star failed to satisfy him emotionally, as opposed to a simpler life and career.[12] This article does not discuss cult in its original sense of religious practice; for that usage see Cult (religious practice). ...


After the breakup

X Japan at the end of their last concert

While re-issues, compilations and live footage continue to be released until today,[11] the former members of X Japan have since pursued various other projects: Hide continued his solo career as Hide with Spread Beaver, which now formally included his previous live band. The group did not last long though, due to Hide's death in May 1998, which left fans and colleagues equally surprised and shocked.[3] Image File history File links Xjapanlast. ... Image File history File links Xjapanlast. ...


Pata and Heath, along with Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A., founded Dope Headz in 2001 which released two albums but then ceased activity. The trio also provided a track for the Hide tribute album Tribute Spirits.[13] Heath is currently pursuing a solo career and Pata is a member of RAIN (Rock and Inspiration). Programming is a form of music production and performance involving using electronic devices, often sequencers, to create music. ... RAIN (Rock and Inspiration) is a Japanese instrumental rock band. ...


Yoshiki has engaged in numerous activities, such as being briefly a member of the pop band Globe[14], producing singles for the Korean rock band TRAX[15] and working on his solo project Violet UK, which as of February 2007 has not yet published a major release. On May 25, 2007, the formation of the supergroup Skin was announced, which besides Yoshiki consists of pop/rock artists Gackt and Miyavi, as well as former Luna Sea guitarist Sugizo. The band gave its debut at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29, 2007.[16] globe is a dance-oriented Japanese pop band, formed in 1995 by legendary producer and songwriter Tetsuya Komuro. ... TRAX is a three-member South Korean rock band formed in the summer of 2004 by SM Entertainment and formerly produced by X Japans co-founder Yoshiki. ... is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe music groups composed of members who had already achieved fame or respect in other groups or as individual artists. ... Skin is a Visual Kei band, formed in 2007, in Los Angeles, California. ... Gackt Camui ) is a Japanese musician, songwriter and actor. ... Miyavi, born September 14, 1981 in Nishikujo, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Japan,[1] is a Japanese solo rock artist and former guitarist (under the name Miyabi )) for the visual kei indies band Dué le quartz, which disbanded in 2002. ... Luna Sea is a Japanese rock band. ... Yasuhiro Sugihara was born on July 8, 1969 in Kanagawa, Japan. ... Anime Expo, abbreviated AX, is an anime convention that usually takes place on the July 4th weekend for 4 days each year in Southern California. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...


Reunion (2007)

In March 2007, Toshi announced on his website that he and Yoshiki had recently resumed working together, stating that a "new project" would start soon.[17] A reunion was officially announced on June 4, 2007, with Yoshiki confirming a tour, as well as a new single (a re-recording of the song "Without You", originally from Yoshiki's 2005 solo album Eternal Melody II) to be well underway and that he is currently in talks with Heath and Pata, regarding their participation. About ten yet-to-be-disclosed guitarists are to fill in for the late Hide during concerts.[5] is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...


Lineup

As with numerous other Japanese bands, the members of X Japan were usually credited with their first or stage names. A stage name, also called a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, comedians, musicians, djs, clowns, and professional wrestlers. ...

Toshimitsu Deyama , born October 10, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known by his stage name Toshi, is one of the founders and the former vocalist of popular Japanese band X Japan, which disbanded in 1997. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Tomoaki Ishizuka , born November 4, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known under is stage name Pata, is a musician and songwriter and was formerly featured on rhythm guitar and lead guitar in the popular Japanese band X Japan. ... Rhythm guitar is a guitar that is primarily used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment for a singer or for other instruments in an ensemble. ... Hiroshi Morie (森江 博 Morie Hiroshi, b. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a bass string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, popping or using a pick. ... Yoshiki Hayashi , born November 20, 1965 in Tateyama, Japan) is a Japanese musician, songwriter and producer. ... A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments arranged for convenience playing by a single drummer. ... A short grand piano, with the top up. ... Hideto Matsumoto , December 13, 1964–May 2, 1998), was a popular Japanese musician. ... Lead guitar refers to a role within a band, that provides melody or melodic material, as opposed to the rhythm of the rhythm guitar, bass, and drums. ... Taiji Sawada Taiji Sawada (沢田 泰司 Sawada Taiji) (Born on 12. ...

Discography

Main article: X Japan discography

Discography of the Japanese band X Japan. ... Image File history File links X_vanishing_love. ... Vanishing Vision was the first indie album of the Japanese music band X Japan. ... Image File history File links X_kurenai. ... Blue Blood was the second album, and major label debut of the Japanese music band X Japan. ... Image File history File links X_joker. ... Jealousy was the third album released by the Japanese band X Japan. ... Image File history File links X_tears. ... Dahlia was the final album released by the Japanese band X Japan. ...

References

  1. ^ a b Seida, Linda. X Japan biography at the All Music Guide. allmusic.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  2. ^ Yang Jeff, Dina Can, Terry Hong, (1997) Eastern Standard Time pg 264 New York: Mariner Books ISBN 0-395-76341-X
  3. ^ a b Strauss, Neil (1998-06-18). "The Pop Life: End of a Life, End of an Era". nytimes.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  4. ^ Minnie, Chi. X Japan Best review. asiaarts.ucla.edu. Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
  5. ^ a b "X Japan Reunites for New Single, Tour". blabbermouth.net (2007-06-04). Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  6. ^ Extasy Records company profile. extasyrecords.co.jp/eng. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  7. ^ Credits for Tokyo Pop. imdb.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  8. ^ List of Japanese heavy metal samplers. japanesemetal.gooside.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  9. ^ "Foreign Sand" release information. queenpicturehall.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  10. ^ Kiss My Ass release information. kissfaq.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  11. ^ a b Eternal Melody release information. cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  12. ^ Interview with Toshi. iyashi-no-concert.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  13. ^ Tribute Spirits release information (Japanese). hide-city.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  14. ^ Globe profile (Japanese). avexnet.or.jp. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  15. ^ "Scorpio" release information. cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. "Rhapsody" release information. cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  16. ^ Anime Expo 2007 announcement of Skin. anime-expo.org. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
  17. ^ "New Project" announcement. iyashi-no-concert.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.

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External links

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Members: Toshi • Hide • Pata • Heath • Yoshiki • Taiji
Discography
Albums: Vanishing Vision • Blue Blood • Jealousy • Art of Life • Dahlia
Singles: "I'll Kill You" • "Orgasm" • "Kurenai" • "Endless Rain" • "Week End" • "Silent Jealousy" • "Standing Sex" • "Say Anything" • "Tears" • "Rusty Nail" • "Longing" • "Forever Love" • "Crucify My Love" • "Dahlia" • "Scars" • "The Last Song"
Home video
Blue Blood Tour • On the Verge of Destruction • X Clips • X Japan Clips II • The Last Live Video • Aoi Yoru • Shiroi Yoru
Related articles
Extasy Records • Skin • Zilch

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