X Japan Archives

Interview with SUGIZO (LUNA SEA, X JAPAN, THE LAST ROCKSTARS): A lifelong journey with music

4 March 2024

This interview was originally published by “club Zy.” in Japanese. JROCK NEWS is partnering with club Zy. and Vijuttoke with the aim to popularize Japanese visual kei globally. Learn more about our partnership ...

Updated regulations ensure preservation of hide (X Japan)’s final resting place

Erica

12 December 2023

News

Renowned musician and trailblazer in the music industry, hide (Matsumoto Hideto), boasts one of the most visited graves for Jrock fans. His final resting place is honored as a sacred place of mourning for Jrock...

X JAPAN opens up about bassist HEATH’s passing

Nori

15 November 2023

Band status, Lineup change

Heavy metal band X JAPAN released a public statement on November 10 regarding bassist HEATH’s sudden passing. The news of HEATH’s death became widespread throughout Japanese media on November 7. X JAPAN drummer...

X JAPAN bassist HEATH passes away at age 55

Nori

7 November 2023

Band status, Lineup change

HEATH, the soft-spoken bassist for the internationally renowned Jrock band X JAPAN, passed away at the end of October. He was 55 years old.According to those familiar with the matter, HEATH had struggled wi...

YOSHIKI makes directorial debut with documentary “YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY”

Bri

20 August 2023

Entertainment, Tour and event

The world of music is about to witness an unprecedented cinematic experience as international rock sensation YOSHIKI steps into the realm of film direction with his debut feature, "YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY". The ...

Yoshiki postpones heartfelt single “REQUIEM” due to conflicting feelings

NBT

20 June 2023

Releases, Videos

Yoshiki postpones single REQUIEM due to several factors, including conflicting feelings, and hectic schedule.Yoshiki, renowned as the leader and drummer of X Japan, made an announcement on Twitter regar...

Toshl shares dazzling album preview for “IM A SINGER VOL.3”

NBT

6 September 2022

Releases

Toshl, well-known as the vocalist of X Japan, has throughout the years grown into more of a TV personality in Japan. A celebrity who performs plenty in front of the camera, known for his breathtaking vocals tha...

Yoshiki continues to improve new X Japan album

NBT

2 August 2022

Releases

While we still don't have any substantial information on the release day of the upcoming X Japan album, Yoshiki reveals in an interview with Revolver that he's still improving the mix of the album content.W...

ROCKET DIVE into hide’s world with S.H.Figuarts figure

Erica

16 July 2022

Entertainment

If you've ever wanted to own a life-like figure of the legendary musician hide, now is your chance. The famed X Japan guitarist and solo artist hide is getting an exclusive figure from the company S.H.Figuarts....

Yoshiki energy drink “Real Gold XY” inspired by rock and classical music

NBT

12 May 2022

Entertainment

The allegedly "revolutionary" project teased last week by Yoshiki and Coca-Cola is now public and reveals two new energy drinks, "Real Gold X" and "Real Gold Y". Centered around Yoshiki's philosophy of "NOTHING...

Yoshiki and Coca-Cola working on revolutionary project

NBT

6 May 2022

Entertainment

Yoshiki, drummer and leader of the band X Japan, is more than just a musician and has expanded far and wide in his activities. In a new video, Yoshiki teases an upcoming "big project" that is a collaboration wi...

X Japan releases award-winning documentary “We Are X” on Amazon Prime Video in U.S.

Erica

1 March 2022

Releases

Starting February 25, the award-winning rock documentary "We Are X" is available on Amazon Prime to viewers in the US for the first time. This documentary follows the story of X Japan, one of Japan's most influ...

SUGIZO and HATAKEN unite for first ambient album

edoh+

16 February 2022

Music Video, Releases

SUGIZO (Luna Sea, X Japan) has joined forces with Japanese synthesizer performer and music producer HATAKEN to birth a new ambient album titled The Voyage to The Higher Self.Out today on February 16, this s...

The visual kei rhythm game you’ve been waiting for, “EXTASY VISUAL SHOCK”

NBT and Rin

5 December 2021

Game

A new visual kei focused mobile rhythm game, EXTASY VISUAL SHOCK, will hit the market soon. It features members from legendary bands X Japan, LUNA SEA, and GLAY. During its pre-registration period, fans have a ...

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