X Japan (Japanese: エックス・ジャパン, Hepburn: Ekkusu Japan) is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in … See more

Because of our hardcore outfit and make-up, critics didn't take the music seriously and dismissed us by saying, "They aren't playing music" or "It's some kind of show or costume party." But as the audience grew and shows … See more

X Japan's music developed in the wake of American and British glam and heavy metal music, and was characterized by driving speed/power metal compositions with symphonic elements (e.g. "Kurenai", "Silent Jealousy") … See more

When we played heavy music... I went the complete opposite and did something feminine. When we played ballads, I had spiky hair.— Yoshiki, Dazed
X Japan's appearance was inspired by glam rock… See more