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X Japan : Yoshiki composes Golden Globe Awards theme song
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kat concert dier kat US hari tuh... besar giler belon hello kitty... ader nmpk ckit dlm vid ka ...
Kittie Post at 20-9-2010 12:12 
tau la kucen tue comel..tapi agak2 la..umo dah tua bebenor dari die...
mencik tul...bile le leh dpt mastercard mcm tue...  |
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X Japan Tour Starts in L.A.
September 27, 2010
Rock band X Japan finally kicked off their first ever North American concert tour, performing for about 2,300 fans at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday. After the support act Vampires Everywhere!, X Japan took the stage at 9pm. Representatives of the band's late guitarist Hide made it known the same day that they didn't want the band to use his image onstage as they usually do. That led to some last-minute setlist changes, But the band were in good form, but they still played 14 songs, including recent additions "Jade" and "Born to be Free." There was even a bit of stage diving by vocalist Toshi. The tour will take in seven cities and finish in New York on October 10. The band are due to tour Europe in the New Year.
Meanwhile it was announced that X Japan have signed a contract with the William Morris entertainment agency, the biggest in the world. A global version of their "Blue Blood" online fan club is on the way and radio promotion of the band's first original album in 14 years is due to start in the U.S. on October 1.
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YOSHIKI Breaking Down at Present Hotel with Hyperthyroidism.
X JAPAN are currently on their North American Tour, however, it has been reported that band leader YOSHIKI has broken down at the hotel the group was staying. Even as right now worries about his condition are not necessary, his state has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. As YOSHIKI did not want to worry anyone, YOSHIKI had kept this information from the staff as well.
While the illness can sometimes also lead to thyroid cancer, there is currently no diagnosis on the case, yet further examination and treatment are still necessary.
Yet, the tour will be continued as planned, looking towards the final show in New York on October 10th.
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risau aku Yoshiki nih...byk nor penyakitnya  |
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risau aku Yoshiki nih...byk nor penyakitnya
whitedove Post at 12-10-2010 11:14 
dah berumur agikpun... pestuh kejer non-stop...  |
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pastu tak serik2 lak tu...ngan drum stunt dia yg macam2... |
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X Japan’s Yoshiki and comic book legend Stan Lee to collaborate
October 10, 2010 by Dennis Amith
New York, NY – October 9, 2010 – Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, the comic
book legend who co-created Super Heroes such as Spider-Man™, and The
Hulk™, and Yoshiki, Asia’s most influential music artist and founder and
drummer of the band, X Japan, join forces to develop a music Super Hero
comic book and motion comic series that will incorporate both Stan Lee’s
literary genius and Yoshiki’s music genius.
“When I met Yoshiki, I was so impressed with his musical talents and unique
creative eye that I knew immediately I wanted to work with him on something
special where we could combine both our strengths. Creating a music Super
Hero character was the natural evolution of our efforts,” said Stan Lee,
Founder, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of POW! Entertainment
(PK OWN)
Combining the talents of these two great artists, Stan Lee’s gothic-styled
music Super Hero will be based on Yoshiki and his passion for music and his
fascination with dragons. The music Super Hero will be a vigilante.
Yoshiki’s music will be inspired by Lee’s story and will play an important
role in the comic series. The Super Hero’s powers are triggered when certain
musical notes are played on drumsticks by Yoshiki’s character. Additionally,
Yoshiki will create music that will be heard in the motion comic.
“Just like the rest of the world, I have admired Stan Lee and his creations
my entire life. Just meeting him was so great and now working with him is
one of the most fun and creative experiences I have ever had. To watch his
mind at work is amazing and inspiring,” said Yoshiki.
About the Artists
Stan Lee
Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer,
publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman
emeritus of Marvel Comics. He co-created Spider-Man™, The Fantastic Four™,
The X-Men™, The Hulk™, Thor™, Daredevil™, Doctor Strange™ and Iron Man™, and
hundreds more fictional characters, introducing complex, naturalistic
characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. Lee
was influential in the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a
publishing house to a large multi-media company which was recently acquired
by the Walt Disney Company. Lee is currently Chairman and Chief Creative
Officer of POW! Entertainment, a multi-media entertainment development
company.
About POW! (PURVEYORS OF WONDER) ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (Pinksheets: POWN)
An advanced media and entertainment company, POW! was founded by Stan Lee,
together with award winning producer Gill Champion and intellectual property
attorney Arthur Lieberman, Esq., to create, produce and license original
intellectual properties. POW! Specializes in franchises for the
entertainment industry, including animation and live-action feature films,
plus television, DVDs, video games, merchandising and related ancillary
markets, all of which contribute to global expansion. Walt Disney Studios
has a first-look deal with POW! Entertainment. For more information, visit
www.powentertainment.com <http://www.powentertainment.com> .
YOSHIKI
The heart of X Japan is Yoshiki – songwriter, drummer, and
classically-trained pianist who also plays guitar, bass and trumpet.
Yoshiki, who has been referred to by his first name only throughout his
professional career, is arguably Asia’s most influential musical artist and
biggest rock icon. According to one industry insider, “Yoshiki is to Japan
what Bono is to the UK.” His double-record classical album, Eternal Melody
(1993) was co-produced and arranged by the legendary George Martin, recorded
with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and remains one of Japan’s most
successful classical releases. For Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved,
the 1994 KISS tribute album, Yoshiki arranged and produced “Black Diamond”
as a piano concerto, prompting Rolling Stone magazine to comment in its CD
review, “the ingenuity award must go to Yoshiki…” Yoshiki has produced
some of Japan’s most influential bands, including Dir En Grey and Glay. At
the request of the Japanese government in 1999, Yoshiki composed a piano
concerto and performed it with a 77-piece orchestra to commemorate the
Emperor of Japan’s 10th anniversary on the throne. In 2005, he was named
the Music Director for the 2005 World Expo, composed the event’s theme song,
and conducted the orchestra at the opening ceremonies. Yoshiki also wrote
the X Japan song “I.V.” for the 2007 international blockbuster horror film,
“Saw IV,” which played over the film’s closing credits.
Beyond music, Yoshiki is an entrepreneur and a true renaissance man. He
started his own racing team – Team Yoshiki – with Honda in 2009, the Bank of
Japan issued Yoshiki Visa card, and Yoshiki has overseen the development of
a premiere line of Yoshiki jewelry. He collaborated with the California
Mondavi family to develop his own wine, “Y.” For the first time in its
history, a Hello Kitty product line was designed after a person, creating a
new name – “Yoshikitty,” which became available in late May 2010. Yoshiki
has graced the covers of more than 200 music, business and trade media
outlets in Asia.
Source: www.nt2099.com/J-ENT |
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Yoshiki talks about X Japan's new album, world tour
Rock band X Japan just finished their first North American tour this past weekend. Leader Yoshiki was interviewed in New York on Monday, and he revealed some information about the band's upcoming album and their plans for a world tour next year.
Yoshiki stated that the band is about 90% done with an album that they plan to release next spring. This will be X Japan's first original studio album since "DAHLIA" in 1996. Recorded tracks include "Jade" and "Born To Be Free."
Coinciding with the release of the album, X Japan will also launch a Europe tour in the spring. France and Germany have already been decided, and the band is looking into adding other countries, including England. In addition, X Japan hopes to perform another North American tour and concerts in Japan by May. After that, they aim to play in Asian countries such as Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Yoshiki also revealed that they have received offers to play in South America, specifically in Chile, Peru, and Brazil.
Yoshiki also touched on the subject of his thyroid problems, which have worsened due to fatigue. During the North American tour, he collapsed in his hotel room in Chicago. But in the interview, he insisted that he is fine, saying that he undergoes a medical examination every three months and receives counsel from his doctor.
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X Japan schedules North America for March, South America for April
Last month, X Japan's Yoshiki talked about their plans for overseas tours in 2011, and those plans appear to be more definite now. On Thursday (in the U.S.), he announced that the band will do another North American tour in March, followed by a South American tour in April.
Although details are still being worked out, the South American tour is said to include Brazil and Chile. Yoshiki also said that they may hold some surprise concerts in Japan.
Yoshiki previously mentioned plans for a Europe tour and an Asia tour in the spring, but no further information about those has been announced yet.
Source: Tokyograph |
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X Japan does theme song for Osamu Tezuka's "Buddha"
Thu, December 16, 2010 (8:42pm EST)
Rock band X Japan is providing the theme song for an animated film based on Osamu Tezuka's manga "Buddha." The song, titled "Scarlet Love Song," is a ballad written by band leader Yoshiki. It will begin playing in theaters on December 23 when the movie's trailer premieres.
"Tezuka Osamu no Buddha -Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku-" is planned to be the first film in a trilogy based on "Buddha." Directed by Kozo Morishita, the movie features a voice cast that includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Masato Sakai, Junko Takeuchi, and Hidetaka Yoshioka.
"Scarlet Love Song" will reportedly be included on X Japan's album planned for release next spring. "Tezuka Osamu no Buddha" will open in theaters on May 28, 2011.
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X Japan signs 3-year contract with EMI Music North America
Rock band X Japan has signed a 3-year exclusive agreement with EMI Music for production and distribution of their music in North America. Their first release through EMI is the single "Jade," scheduled for March 15. This will be the band's first single in North America, and their first CD single anywhere since "THE LAST SONG" in 1998.
X Japan successfully completed their first U.S. tour last summer, which included their debut U.S. performance at the rock festival Lollapalooza.
Leader Yoshiki said that they have plans for an album this summer, with about half of it being new songs. Naturally, they are also aiming to do a tour for the album before the end of the year.
Yoshiki also stated that the band is currently negotiating for releases in other countries, particularly Europe and other parts of Asia.
In addition, Yoshiki announced that he is getting his own regular radio show, called "YOSHIKI RADIO," on the U.S.-based satellite radio service Sirius XM. The show is currently planned as a one-hour broadcast once a month, starting in February.
Source: Tokyograph |
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akhirnya ada gak berita pasal release date... |
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Reply 252# Kittie
Thank you for updating info of X Japan..
Admirer giler with their music talent..band mates..friendship...really enjoy and love all their songs..inspite of their hardship & history..making me love them more..xbole tahan.. |
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X Japan to perform at Asia Girls Explosion
Posted on February 22, 2011 by tokyograph
Rock band X Japan is going to perform at the Asia Girls Explosion fashion event at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium on March 6, it has been learned. It is said that their appearance will naturally include the song “Jade,” which is being released as their first U.S. single on March 15, as well as the first public performance of “Scarlet Love Song,” which is being used as the theme for the animated movie “Tezuka Osamu no Buddha -Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku-” (opening May 28).
According to Sankei Sports, the band also plans to make a surprise announcement regarding their upcoming world tour. Previous reports have said that the tour should start with a South American leg this spring, covering Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.
X Japan leader Yoshiki already revealed earlier this month that he will be participating in the Asia Girls Explosion event on the fashion side, collaborating with Tokyo Girls Collection producer Jay FR to introduce the special “YOSHIKIMONO” brand.
In addition, it was learned previously that the music lineup for the event includes Yoshiki’s Violet UK project, doing their first live performance in Japan with participation from X Japan guitarist SUGIZO.
For the fashion show, several international guest models have been announced, including AnnaLynne McCord, Olivia Palermo, and Marilyn Manson.
More information is being made available on the event’s website.
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Marilyn Manson Meets X Japan
March 07, 2011
A host of stars, including two of rock's more colorful characters, shared the stage at yesterday's "Asia Girls Explosion" fashion/music event in Tokyo. The center of attention at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium was X Japan leader Yoshiki, who organized the event along with unconventional fashion producer JayFR, the man behind the "Tokyo Girls' Collection." With over 11,000 in attendance, yesterday's show was a crossover between Japanese and American culture. In addition to the top European fashion models lined up to show off the Yoshikimono line, the rocker invited: actress Momi Kaori (59, photo center); model Tominaga Ai (28); "90210" stars Shenae Grimes (21), Jessica Stroup (24), and AnnaLynne McCord (23); actress/socialite Olivia Palermo (25); and American shock-rocker Marilyn Manson (42).
The event also featured Yoshiki modeling his own kimono design and playing guitar for the first time in several years. He performed five X Japan numbers, including the latest single "Jade" and the first performance of "Scarlet Love Song," the theme tune for the upcoming anime feature "Tezuka Osamu no Buddha - Akai Sabaku yo, Utsukushiku." There was also the first public performance in Japan by Yoshiki's side project Violet UK (photo), with support from X Japan guitarist Sugizo (41).
Source: www.japan-zone.com |
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X japan dah letak benchmark kepada band2 rock seterusnya kat Jepun ngan kejayaan diorang.Mcam kita sampai skarang pun masih mengagungkan Search dan tiada artis dan rock band baru yg setanding ngn diorang.Faizal Tahir yg kononnya nyanyi lagu Glam Rock pun tak mampu buat konsert besar macam band2 legend sbb lagu2 yg so-so je. |
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X Japan’s ToshI to hold charity concert tour
Posted on March 27, 2011 by tokyograph
X Japan vocalist ToshI will embark on a charity concert tour next month, raising funds for the rebuilding efforts in the earthquake-stricken Tohoku region. He will perform 8 concerts in 4 cities, starting in Gifu on April 9 and continuing with Kanazawa, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
Although none of the concerts are in eastern Japan, which is currently suffering from a shortage of electricity, ToshI will still be conserving power by performing with an acoustic orchestra. During the tour, he will unveil his new song “Haru no Negai,” written by Yoshiki and songwriter Shida Masae for the recovery of the disaster-affected areas.
ToshI stated that he is currently unable to include any concerts in eastern Japan due to power and safety concerns, but he hopes to be able to add some in the future, depending on conditions in those areas.
X Japan bassist HEATH and LUNA SEA drummer Shinya will be participating in the tour as well.
In addition to the concert tour, the X Japan members and others will auction off personal items and donate all of the proceeds to the Japanese Red Cross.
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X Japan to make Japan festival debut at Summer Sonic this year
TOKYO —
Japanese rock band X Japan have announced on their official homepage that they are to play live at Summer Sonic this year. The performances will mark their first ever appearances in a Japanese music festival.
Summer Sonic will take place on Aug 13 and 14 in both Chiba and Osaka simultaneously. X Japan will play at both venues. It will mark 24 years since they played in Chiba as “X” back in 1987. It is also 15 years since they last played in Osaka.
Sources close to the band say that the Summer Sonic organizers invited X Japan via leader Yoshiki Hayashi, 45, earlier this year, but as plans had been made to tour North America, the band could not commit to the festival. However, after seeing the scale of the destruction caused by the Tohoku earthquake on March 11, Yoshiki said, “I want to put some energy and spirit back into my country with our music.”
The band has also endorsed the festival organizers’ plans to donate part of the proceeds to earthquake relief charities.
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X Japan adds South America to world tour
Posted on April 28, 2011 by tokyograph
A couple weeks ago, X Japan leader Yoshiki revealed the first few dates of the band’s coming world tour, scheduled to start this June. Those shows were limited to Europe, but Yoshiki recently announced several more dates through his Twitter account, almost all in South America.
The world tour currently consists of four shows in Europe and five in South America. Dates and venues are as follows:
* June 28 – London, England – Shepherds Bush Empire
* July 1 – Paris, France – Zenith
* July 2 – Utrecht, The Netherlands – Tivoli
* July 4 – Berlin, Germany – Columbianhalle
* September 9 – Santiago, Chile – Teatro Caupolican
* September 11 – Sao Paulo, Brazil
* September 14 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – El Teatro
* September 16 – Lima, Peru – Scencia
* September 18 – Mexico City, Mexico – Circo Volador
More shows are expected to be announced in the future.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Post time 20-9-2010 12:12 PM
