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'''X Japan''' is a heavy metal band, which broke up in [[1997]]. It was formed in [[1982]] by [[Yoshiki Hayashi]] and [[Toshimitsu]] "[[Toshi]]" [[Deyama]], who were joined by [[Hideto]] "[[hide]]" [[Matsumoto]], [[Tomoaki]] "[[Pata]]" [[Ishizuka]] and [[Taiji Sawada]].
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'''X Japan''' is a heavy metal band, which broke up in [[1997]]. It was formed in [[1982]] by [[Yoshiki Hayashi]] and [[Toshimitsu]] "[[Toshi]]" [[Deyama]], who were joined by [[Hide to]] "[[hide]]" [[Matsumoto]], [[Tomoaki]] "[[Pata]]" [[Ishizuka]] and [[Taiji Sawada]].
The group was originally named [[X]] and achieved success in [[1989]] with the release of their second album [[Blue Blood]]. They have sold over twenty million albums and singles and over two million videos.
The group was originally named [[X]] and achieved success in [[1989]] with the release of their second album [[Blue Blood]]. They have sold over twenty million albums and singles and over two million videos.
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Their first single, [[I'll Kill You]] was released on [[Dada]] Records in [[1985]].The following year, [[Yoshiki]] founded the independent label Extasy Records, on which [[Orgasm]] was released, as well as the group's debut album, Vanishing Vision in [[1988]].
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Their first single, [[I'll Kill You]] was released on Dada Records in [[1985]].The following year, [[Yoshiki]] founded the independent label Extasy Records, on which [[Orgasm]] was released, as well as the group's debut album, [[Vanishing Vision]] in [[1988]].
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X Japan was signed by Sony Records and their second album Blue Blood released in [[1989]]. In [[1991]], the band made their first performance in Japan's largest live venue, the [[Tokyo]] Dome.
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X Japan was signed by Sony Records and their second album Blue Blood released in [[1989]]. In [[1991]], the band made their first performance in Japan's largest live venue, the [[Tokyo Dome]].
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In [[1992]], the band were renamed X Japan to distinguish them group from the American punk band X. Taiji was replaced by [[Hiroshi]] "Heath" [[Morie]], due to creative differences with Yoshiki and went on to work with Loudness and Cloud Nine.
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In [[1992]], the band were renamed X Japan to distinguish them group from the American punk band X. Taiji was replaced by [[Hiroshi]] "[[Heath]]" [[Morie]], due to creative differences with Yoshiki and went on to work with [[Loudness]] and [[Cloud Nine]].
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X Japan left [[Sony]] and signed with Atlantic Records. Art of Life was released in [[1993]], the title track of which was almost twenty nine minutes and was only be performed twice for a live audience. By this time, the members of the group had several side projects.
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X Japan left [[Sony]] and signed with [[Atlantic Records]]. [[Art of Life]] was released in [[1993]], the title track of which was almost twenty nine minutes and was only performed twice for a live audience. By this time, the members of the group had several side projects.
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In [[1996]], Dahlia was released and the group adopted a more casual look. This was to be the band's last major release as vocalist [[Toshi]] left the group. X Japan performed their farewell show at the Toyko Dome on December 31 [[1997]], the last of five consecutive New Year's Eves they had performed there.
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In [[1996]], [[Dahlia]] was released and the group adopted a more casual look. This was to be the band's last major release as vocalist [[Toshi]] left the group. X Japan performed their farewell show at the Toyko Dome on December 31 [[1997]], the last of five consecutive New Year's Eves they had performed there.
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Hide continued his solo career as Hide with Spread Beaver. However, this did not last long as he committed suicide in May [[1998]]. At his funeral, 50,000 fans mobbed the streets.
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Hide continued his solo career as [[Hide with Spread Beaver]]. However, this did not last long as he committed suicide in May [[1998]]. At his funeral, 50,000 fans mobbed the streets.
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Pata and Heath founded Dope Headz in [[2001]], which released two albums but then ceased activity. Heath is now pursuing a solo career and Pata is a member of Ra:In.
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Pata and Heath founded [[Dope Headz]] in [[2001]], which released two albums but then ceased activity. Heath is now pursuing a solo career and Pata is a member of [[Ra:In]].
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Yoshiki has been briefly a member of the pop band Globe, produced singles for the [[Korean]] band TRAX and worked on his solo project Violet UK.
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Yoshiki has been briefly a member of the pop band [[Globe]], produced singles for the Korean band [[TRAX]] and worked on his solo project [[Violet UK]].
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In March [[2007]], Toshi announced on his website that he and Yoshiki had resumed working together and that the band would reform.
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In March [[2007]], Toshi announced on his website that he and Yoshiki had resumed working together and that the band would reform.
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* '''Vocals''': Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama
* '''Vocals''': Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama
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* '''Guitar''': Hideto "hide" Matsumoto
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* '''Guitar''': Hideto "hide" Matsumoto
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* '''Guitar''': Tomoaki "Pata" Ishizuka
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* '''Guitar''': Tomoaki "Pata" Ishizuka
* '''Bass''': Hiroshi "Heath" Morie (from 1992)
* '''Bass''': Hiroshi "Heath" Morie (from 1992)
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* '''Drums and Piano''': Yoshiki Hayashi
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* '''Drums and Piano''': Yoshiki Hayashi
* '''Bass''': Taiji Sawada (until 1992)
* '''Bass''': Taiji Sawada (until 1992)
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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*[http://www.xjapan.ne.jp/ X Japan official website]
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*[http://www.xjapan.ne.jp/ X Japan Official Website]
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*[http://www.naturallyart.net/ Toshi official website]
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*[http://www.naturallyart.net/ Toshi Official Website]
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*[http://www.hide-city.com/ Hide official fan club]
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*[http://www.hide-city.com/ Hide Official Fan Club]
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*[http://www.rain-web.com/ Ra:In official website]
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*[http://www.rain-web.com/ Ra:In Official Website]
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*[http://www.heath.co.jp/ Heath official website]
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*[http://www.heath.co.jp/ Heath Official Website]
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*[http://www.yoshiki.net/ Yoshiki official website]
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*[http://www.yoshiki.net/ Yoshiki Official Website]
*[Taiji official website]
*[Taiji official website]
*[Extasy Records official website]
*[Extasy Records official website]
[[Category:Japanese Bands]]
[[Category:Japanese Bands]]

Revision as of 12:39, 3 August 2008

X Japan is a heavy metal band, which broke up in 1997. It was formed in 1982 by Yoshiki Hayashi and Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama, who were joined by Hide to "hide" Matsumoto, Tomoaki "Pata" Ishizuka and Taiji Sawada.

The group was originally named X and achieved success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood. They have sold over twenty million albums and singles and over two million videos.

Their first single, I'll Kill You was released on Dada Records in 1985.The following year, Yoshiki founded the independent label Extasy Records, on which Orgasm was released, as well as the group's debut album, Vanishing Vision in 1988.

X Japan was signed by Sony Records and their second album Blue Blood released in 1989. In 1991, the band made their first performance in Japan's largest live venue, the Tokyo Dome.

In 1992, the band were renamed X Japan to distinguish them group from the American punk band X. Taiji was replaced by Hiroshi "Heath" Morie, due to creative differences with Yoshiki and went on to work with Loudness and Cloud Nine.

X Japan left Sony and signed with Atlantic Records. Art of Life was released in 1993, the title track of which was almost twenty nine minutes and was only performed twice for a live audience. By this time, the members of the group had several side projects.

In 1996, Dahlia was released and the group adopted a more casual look. This was to be the band's last major release as vocalist Toshi left the group. X Japan performed their farewell show at the Toyko Dome on December 31 1997, the last of five consecutive New Year's Eves they had performed there.

Hide continued his solo career as Hide with Spread Beaver. However, this did not last long as he committed suicide in May 1998. At his funeral, 50,000 fans mobbed the streets.

Pata and Heath founded Dope Headz in 2001, which released two albums but then ceased activity. Heath is now pursuing a solo career and Pata is a member of Ra:In. Yoshiki has been briefly a member of the pop band Globe, produced singles for the Korean band TRAX and worked on his solo project Violet UK.

In March 2007, Toshi announced on his website that he and Yoshiki had resumed working together and that the band would reform.


Members

  • Vocals: Toshimitsu "Toshi" Deyama
  • Guitar: Hideto "hide" Matsumoto
  • Guitar: Tomoaki "Pata" Ishizuka
  • Bass: Hiroshi "Heath" Morie (from 1992)
  • Drums and Piano: Yoshiki Hayashi
  • Bass: Taiji Sawada (until 1992)


Discography

Singles

  • I’ll Kill You (1985)
  • Orgasm (1986)
  • Kurenai (1989)
  • Endless Rain (1989)
  • Week End (1990)
  • Silent Jealousy (1991)
  • Standing Sex (1991)
  • Say Anything (1991)
  • Tears (1993)
  • Rusty Nail (1994)
  • Longing ~Togireta Melody~ (1995)
  • Longing ~Setsubou no Yoru~ (1995)
  • Forever Love (1997)
  • The Last Song (1998)
  • Forever Love (1998)
  • Scars (1998)
  • Forever Love (2001)


Albums

  • Vanishing Vision (1988)
  • Blue Blood (1989)
  • Jealousy (1991)
  • Art of Live (1993)
  • Dahlia (1996)


Videos and DVDs

  • On the Verge of Destruction 1992.1.7 Tokyo Dome Live (1992)
  • Live Live Live Tokyo Dome 1993-1996 (1997)
  • Live Live Live Extra (1997)
  • Live in Hokkaido 1995.12.4 Bootleg (1998)
  • Art of Life Live (1998)
  • The Last Live (2001)


External Links

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