X Japan (エックス・ジャパン Ekkusu Japan) is a Japanese heavy metal band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by Toshi and Yoshiki. Originally named X (エックス Ekkusu), the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood. They started out mainly as a power/speed metal band, but later gravitated towards a progressive sound with an emphasis on ballads.
| Song Title | Year Released * | Song Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Forever Love (Single Ver.) | - | |
| Rusty Nail (LIVE) | - | |
| Jade (Making) | - | |
| Jade (LIVE) | - | |
| ENDLESS RAIN (LIVE) | - | |
| Ending (Interview) | - | |
| Kurenai (1996.12.31) | - | |
| Wriggle (1996.12.31) | - | |
| Heath Solo (1996.12.31) | - | |
| Hide Solo (1996.12.31) | - |
| Other Names | Xエックス |
| Group Members | ToshiYoshikiPataHeathSugizo |
| Former Members | Former members |
| Genre | Heavy metalprogressive metalpower metalspeed metalsymphonic metalglam metal |
| Genre Links | Pop/Rock |
| Origin | Chiba, Japan |
| Year(s) Active | 1982–1997, 2007–present |
| Music Style | J-Pop, Japanese Rock |
| Music Mood | Cathartic, Rebellious, Theatrical, Passionate, Fiery, Dramatic, Uncompromising, Provocative, Rousing, Confrontational, Intense, Energetic, Swaggering, Aggressive, Lush, Brash |
| Labels | DadaExtasyCBS/SonyKi/oonMMGEast West JapanAtlanticPolydorTofuEMI |
| Official Website | xjapanmusic.com |
| Associated Acts | S.K.I.N.Ra:INLuna SeaZilchLoudness |
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