X-Japan

[bubblerei]

Yeah! it's great to see them back on stage! I was so over whelmed when I heard they
were going to take the lead of the stages once again!!!
But it would have been awesome to have them come to Canada :?

I'm also glad that Sugizo took the guitar part of hide!!! (i know he's still technically there
and always will! dont get me wrong!; He was friends with hide! so it is just fair!


I saw a couple videos up on youtube of people at anime conventions getting to
meet Yoshiki! like what that would be my dream?! why not me? what did I do in
my past life that was so terrible? anyways!

It's good to hear from them, oh vkei gods! hehe gotta love them!

hide~

 

[Yurga]

Some photos from X Japan filming~
I so like appearance of them, what do you think?
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0222/l_4e54a2b4ffcf4783993df653839d2aa5
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0883/l_56143437371e4afc975dedb369da86be

 

[bubblerei]

thats so damn beautiful *_*
where is this?

 

[Yurga]

Some photos again:
http://f.imagehost.org/view/0642/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-phot-1
http://f.imagehost.org/view/0897/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-phot-8
http://f.imagehost.org/view/0728/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-phot-11
http://f.imagehost.org/view/0110/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-phot-14
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0238/exclusive-behind-the-scenes-phot-27
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0842/laweekly2
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0256/laweekly3
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0248/laweekly4
http://f.imagehost.org/view/0659/laweekly1

This is X's PV filming in Holywood~~

I sooo like their appearance~

 

[Crystallize]

Awesome, wish I could have been there seeing them RL ...

Luv the stage, very pretty decor

 

[MiyaviKitten]

Okay, I cannot stop thinking about this, but Yoshiki got an offer for X Japan to play at Lollapalooza, main stage, is this true!?! It's on wikipedia, but I can't trust them....so are they playing or is it just a rumor!?

 

[blaquetopaz]

Hmm, I'm surprised that no one is talking about Toshi getting a divorce.

For those who want to know here is the article:

X Japan vocalist Toshi announces divorce, sayonara concert
Thursday 21st January, 03:08 AM JST

TOKYO —
X Japan vocalist Toshi announced his divorce and separation from the self-development seminar group, "Home of Heart," this week, and will perform a "sayonara show" produced by band leader Yoshiki on Feb 24.

Toshi told reporters at a press conference that details on the location for the show, which would "separate" him from the past, would be announced at a later date.

On Tuesday night, Yoshiki posted a comment on his official mobile phone website saying, "I hope we can support Toshi from both close and afar… Now and in the future, our feelings for him won't change."

Toshi's wife Kaori, 40, whom he is currently in the process of divorcing, posted on her own blog a cryptic message that said, "To become a ladder for someone important, to get covered in mud for the one you love.. that's enough."

 

[Yurga]

Yes, i read about that, too.
That is so unexpected, i always thought that Toshi is the one who has happy familly....
So sad. I read that this divorce is related to Masaya, is that true?
Anywayz, some picture:
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0702/18156_417172650575_534250575_10529198_5560269_n
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0468/18156_417172665575_534250575_10529199_6679432_n
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http://f.imagehost.org/view/0861/18156_417172955575_534250575_10529228_1509909_n
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0528/18156_417172985575_534250575_10529230_2253792_n
http://f.imagehost.org/view/0499/18156_417173010575_534250575_10529232_4284128_n
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0359/18156_417173210575_534250575_10529248_3440113_n
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0840/18156_417173280575_534250575_10529253_1304347_n

 

[blaquetopaz]

Nice pics, thanks!

From what I understand, he's in debt and is leaving that Home of Heart group he joined when he left X. He speaking out against them, claiming that they used him to get female members.

I have no idea who Masaya is.

 

[Yurga]

X JAPAN " JADE " Full video in L.A. with sub (fanmade)


And about Masaya - he is the one (if i am not mistaken) who called Toshi in that sekt or what...
Aish, i dont remember well now...

 

[Yurga]

Some stuff from Japan expo in France:


Toshi-san, what did you do with your hair?
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0040/2564_0_2564
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0919/2564_1_2564
http://i.imagehost.org/view/0328/2564_2_2564
http://h.imagehost.org/view/0216/2564_3_2564
Credits for Xyo~
Oh yes, "Endless rain" in.......French O_O

And new "Rusty nail" PV:

Like it or not?~

 

[ForTheMusic01]

X JAPAN @ Nissan Stadium

Hey guys - just wanted to let everyone know that there's an awesome package being offered by JRockRevolution for X JAPAN's upcomming shows at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. The package includes prefered seating for both concerts (August 14th and August 15th) as well as hotel accommodations in Tokyo and tons of free swag. You can get more information and register at JRR's main site!

 

[syndy]

Today I have first listened on X Japan on YouTube.
It reminds me a bit of Bon Jovi.
To commercial for me.

 

[Yurga]

I just got Yokohama's live video..........
which size is 10GB O_____O
Whoa~~~~~ That will be the so osum to watch it~~~

 

[jasonclark123]

I just got Yokohama's live video..........

whoa! luck-ee!! i saw a bunch on youtube from the 14th on the Sunday evening after but they got pulled... =( Looks like an awesome performance!

 

[Yurga]

whoa! luck-ee!! i saw a bunch on youtube from the 14th on the Sunday evening after but they got pulled... =( Looks like an awesome performance!

He he~ When I unzipped these zip-files of this concert I saw that
concert is 15GB O____O
Whoooooaaaaaa~~~~~~ Soooo gooood~

 

[jasonclark123]

Today I have first listened on X Japan on YouTube.
It reminds me a bit of Bon Jovi.
To commercial for me.

I'm surprised to see that kind of comment about X Japan. No offense, but I never heard someone describe X Japan as "commercial." LOL The first thing I ever saw from them was the 1993 performance of Art of Life in the Tokyo Dome (on Youtube).

Which video did you see?

I'll admit, Jade is definitely commercial sounding. I.V. also, but their stuff from '87, '89, etc. is totally indie speed metal, and as they grew, they injected more classical and symphonic influences into their music.

 

[Jrockergirl]

i just joined and saw this thread so thought Id join in:

I was also at the Yoshiki foundation party and its what I expected with less songs but overall a fun night, since I was able to join my friends in the Media area and get close and talk to Yoshiki and Stan Lee at the time. (ok enough of me being super happy, sorry ^^)

anyway the one thing I didnt see is the tour dates X Japan is doing for the US starting in 2 weeks.

SEPTEMBER
25 Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
28 Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA

OCTOBER
1 Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
3 Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC CANADA
6 Riviera, Chicago, IL
7 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON CANADA
10 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, NY

Since I live in Los Angeles, Ca ill be attending both the LA show and the Oakland show, since tickets where only about 60 bucks a pop after fees and all that.

Hopefully those of you who didn't know and wanted to see them live in an actual show over an event will get a chance as will I.

 

[jasonclark123]

anyway the one thing I didnt see is the tour dates X Japan is doing for the US starting in 2 weeks.
SEPTEMBER
25 Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
28 Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA
OCTOBER
1 Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
3 Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC CANADA
6 Riviera, Chicago, IL
7 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON CANADA
10 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, NY

I'm going to Roseland Ballroom the 10th! By the way, there is a list of the Tour Dates on Facebook too. My request to everyone is to add yourself to the shows you are going to! And invite some friends so we can rock out with X Japan!
This link is the search results from Facebook's Events section listing each tour date. Since I am new the Forum is blocking me from posting the link, but search for X Japan (MAKE SURE YOU CLICK "See More Results") to get the full list of shows!

 

[Jrockergirl]

haha its easier to post it here than on Facebook cause some people are sort of lazy to do the searching. Im pretty psyched up saw Dir en Grey now awaiting the X to get on stage and make my week even better with all the hard work hearing a few of my favorite songs will just make it all better.

X Japan and X Japan fans unite!

 

[Jrockergirl]

Well tomorrow starts the beginning of the tour, and the X Japan fans will be rocking out to the hopefully super explosive show the band will be performing for us since Saturday at the Wiltern in Los Angeles is the offical start of the US Tour.

X Freaks Rock out!

 

[Jrockergirl]

taken from Jrock Revolution

PARTY WITH X JAPAN AT THEIR LOS ANGELES RECORD RELEASE PARTY

The Band's Blue Blood Fan Club Announces Special Online Contest

LOS ANGELES, CA (date) - Now that X Japan has finally made it to North America with the September 25 launch of their first-ever North American tour - first date at the L.A. Wiltern Theatre SOLD OUT - they've got lots more planned for their western invasion, including the release of the band's brand new album in early 2011, the first with English lyrics.



The members of the band want you to be part of their American dream-come-true, so invite you to sign up for Level II of X Japan's Blue Blood Fan Club and be eligible to win a trip to Los Angeles and party with the band at their exclusive record release party. Here's how it works:

First, if you're not already a member of X Japan's Blue Blood Fan Club, go to xjapanmusic com/contest, join the fan club and register as a Level II member. For every friend that you sponsor to also join the Blue Blue Fan Club, you'll be awarded one entry into the drawing to win a prize, including the grand prize - attending the record release party. The more friends you sign up, the better chance you'll have of winning, and you can use the website's scoreboard to help keep track of how many entries you've accumulated and where you rank in the contest.

X Japan wants to have lots of winners for this contest, so here's what else you could be eligible to win:

One (1) GRAND PRIZE winner will win two (2) round trip Coach airline tickets to Los Angeles, CA from a major airport nearest winners residence and one (1) hotel room accommodation for the X Japan Record Release Listening Party. Prize also includes one year of FREE Level IV membership in the forthcoming X Japan global fan club, Blue Blood (a $99 value)

One (1) Second Prize winner will receive a signed X Japan snare drum head and pair of drumsticks used at one of X Japan's shows plus one year of FREE Level IV membership in the aforementioned Blue Blood, (ARV $500);

Two (2) Third Prize winners will receive iPod Nanos with customized, limited edition X Japan cases plus one year of FREE Level IV membership in Blue Blood (ARV $200);

Fifty (50) Fourth Prize Winners will receive a free custom ringtone from one of the new tracks plus one year of FREE Level IV membership in Blue Blood (ARV $102); and

One Hundred (100) Fifth Prize winners will receive one year of FREE Level IV membership in Blue Blood (ARV $99).

Gives X Japan fans a chance to get closer to the band you could ever expect, plus alot of free stuff

 

[Yurga]

Some photos from Yokohama live:
http://b.imagehost.org/view/0292/1-01http://b.imagehost.org/view/0892/1-10http://b.imagehost.org/view/0188/1-13http://b.imagehost.org/view/0278/1-14
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http://b.imagehost.org/view/0914/3-10http://b.imagehost.org/view/0783/3-20http://b.imagehost.org/view/0183/DSC_9915http://b.imagehost.org/view/0436/DSC_9940
I wanted to post more, but it seems that only 20 of them I am allowed to post....oh well....

 

[Jrockergirl]

20 is still better than none thanks love alot of these pics

 

[Yurga]

You are so welcome~ That's good you wrote a post, that means I can post some more photos, he he~
http://b.imagehost.org/view/0422/6-08http://b.imagehost.org/view/0185/012_livehttp://b.imagehost.org/view/0700/118nlgzhttp://b.imagehost.org/view/0343/978a
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