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X Japan Star Yoshiki Recording Golden Globes Theme Music 01.11.12

The 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, honoring some of the best films and performances of the year in the United States, will be broadcast on January 15th, and news has broken that Yoshiki will design the program’s theme song. As … READ MORE
Music festivals set to rock recovering Japan 07.28.11

This weekend, the Fuji Rock Festival will take place at the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture. The 3-day music festival will feature, among other acts, headliners Incubus, Wilco, and Coldplay. It’s on track to crack the 100,000 mark in attendance … READ MORE
Yoshiki on Taiji Sawada’s death: “I don’t know how to cope with the loss yet” 07.20.11

As we mentioned three days ago when the news broke, former X Japan bassist Taiji Sawada died on Monday. X Japan frontman Yoshiki has since issued the following statement about his former band mate’s death: “Receiving the news of Taiji‘s death … READ MORE
RIP Taiji Sawada (July 12, 1966 – July 17, 2011) 07.17.11

Taiji Sawada of X Japan and LOUDNESS fame has died at 11am yesterday morning, in Saipan. This event came about after the bassist became agitated on a flight to Saipan, and was arrested for assaulting a flight attendant. He then … READ MORE
Todd McFarlane talks about his comic book project with Yoshiki 07.13.11

The LA Times posted a lengthy interview with Todd McFarlane, one of the masterminds behind X Japan star Yoshiki’s upcoming comic book, which will be unveiled at Comic-Con in San Diego a few weekends from now. In the interview, McFarlane … READ MORE
Want to ask X Japan a question? 06.28.11

Apparently today is a day just swelling with X-Japan-related news. CNN International’s blog is giving fans of the hugely popular Japanese rock band the chance to ask the band a question. All you have to do is click here and … READ MORE
Yoshiki teaming up with Stan Lee, Todd McFarlane for mysterious comic project 06.28.11

How’s this for a random combination of heavyweight talents? Yoshiki, the leader of X Japan and all-around famous guy, will be teaming up with Marvel creator Stan Lee and cartoonist/comic book creator Todd McFarlane (he created the Spawn comic series). … READ MORE
Yoshiki talks about LA, his Hello Kitty doll, and more 05.20.11

LA Weekly spoke in depth with X Japan drummer and cultural icon Yoshiki about living in Los Angeles, his band, and his Hello Kitty doll. In the article, Yoshiki describes how he has been able to live in LA for … READ MORE
Front man of X Japan launches star-studded Japan Relief fundraiser 05.12.11

Yoshiki, frontman and leader of legendary rock band X Japan, has launched a pretty impressive charity auction, with proceeds going to Japanese relief.   The auction site will begin accepting bids on Monday, May 16. Just look at the items … READ MORE
New Music Releases Delayed, Relief Efforts Underway 03.15.11

While pretty much all idols and bands have been verified as safe and sound by this time, there is still some bad news and good news for the fanboys and fangirls. Bad news is, most labels have decided to postpone … READ MORE
Yoshiki Auctions Piano to Charity 03.15.11

When you think of X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki Hayashi, it is hard to separate him from his piano. Over the years, the image of the golden-haired man playing his piano like Miyavi plays with his guitar has become as iconic … READ MORE
HOLIDAY HOT MESS! Tune in Tokyo & Diamond Deck the Halls at Royal/T Dec. 21st! 12.19.10

Hello Everyone, It’s been an amazing year for Japanese and global pop in Los Angeles! This year, we were treated to concerts from X Japan, Miyavi, Vamps, the Korean Music Festival featuring Kara, Wonder Girls, and Beast, SM Town featuring … READ MORE
Luna Sea at the Palladium: Japanese Rock as a Movement 12.05.10

It’s an interesting thing to witness a nearly perfect Japanese rock performance in the context of hard rock as a global, and historical movement. I realized something last night while taking in the Luna Sea show at the Palladium in … READ MORE