X JAPAN

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Years Active
1982 – present (43 years)
Founded In
Tateyama, Chiba, Japan
X Japan (Japanese: エックス・ジャパン, Hepburn: Ekkusu Japan) is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi. Starting as a predominantly power/speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive sound with an emphasis on ballads. Besides being one of the first Japanese acts to achieve mainstream success while on an independent label, the group is widely credited as one of the pioneers of visual kei, a movement among Japanese musicians comparable to Western glam. Originally named X (エックス, Ekkus… read more
X Japan (Japanese: エックス・ジャパン, Hepburn: Ekkusu Japan) is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi. Starting as a predominantly power/speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive sound w… read more
X Japan (Japanese: エックス・ジャパン, Hepburn: Ekkusu Japan) is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi. Starting as a predominantly power/speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive sound with an emphasis on ballads. Besides being one of the first Japanese acts… read more

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1 Play track BLUE BLOOD ENDLESS RAIN
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2 Play track LIVE IN HOKKAIDO 1995.12.4 BOOTLEG Kurenai
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3 Play track DAHLIA CRUCIFY MY LOVE
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4 Play track DAHLIA Rusty Nail
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7 Play track DAHLIA DAHLIA
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8 Play track BLUE BLOOD BLUE BLOOD
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9 Play track BLUE BLOOD WEEK END
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10 Play track BALLAD COLLECTION Forever Love
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    2007 · 20 tracks

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