X Japan
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| X Japan | |
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 X Japan in Hong Kong 2009 |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | X, エックス |
| Origin | Chiba, Japan |
| Genres | Heavy metal, speed metal, power metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal, glam metal[1] |
| Years active | 1982–1997, 2007–present |
| Labels | Dada, Extasy, CBS/Sony, Ki/oon, MMG, East West Japan, Atlantic, Polydor, Tofu, EMI |
| Associated acts | S.K.I.N. |
| Website | www.xjapanmusic.com |
| Members | |
| Yoshiki Toshi Pata Heath Sugizo |
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| Past members | |
| Former members | |
X Japan is a Japanese rock band, created in 1982 by Yoshiki. They have sold over 30 million albums and singles and over 2 million videos to date. X Japan reunited in 2007.
The Name [change]
The band was first called "X" but because the letter X was already the name of another band they changed their name to "X Japan" to avoid confusion.
References [change]
- ↑ Minnie, Chi. "X Japan Best review". Asia Pacific Arts Online Magazine. http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=7936. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
