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X Japan
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X Japan in Hong Kong 2009
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
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.
Members Yoshiki
Toshi
Pata
Heath
Sugizo
Past members Former members

X Japan is a very popular Japanese rock band. They were started in 1982 by a musician named Yoshiki. This band has sold more than 30 million albums and singles. They have also sold over 2 million videos!

X Japan stopped making music in 1997. But good news! They got back together in 2007. Their first world tour happened in Hong Kong in 2009. They played for 20,000 fans over two days. Many other bands, especially those in the visual kei style, have been inspired by X Japan.

Band Name History

The band was first called "X." However, there was another band with the same name. To avoid any confusion, they decided to change their name. That's how they became "X Japan."

Popular Albums

X Japan has released many successful albums over the years. Here are some of their most famous ones:

  • Vanishing Vision (1988)
  • Blue Blood (1989)
  • Jealousy (1991)
  • Art of Life (1993)
  • Dahlia (1996)

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: X Japan para niños

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