X Japan

[Wicked Teletubby 528]

X Japan is truning into Blizzard.

the new album is due 'when it's done'.

which is equal to 'like hell knows when'.

[garnetruby 0]

Half of me wishes that they'll just hold one huge reunion tour and retire in glory, and pass the baton to the younger generation.

They've had their moment two decades ago. Taiji and hide aren't here anymore, it just doesn't feel the same. And it feels like they're trying too hard to fit in with Caucasians. There's a local slang for it here, somebody of Asian descent that tries really hard to fit in with Caucasians because it's...the "cool" thing to do. X Japan kind of gives of that vibe to me

The other half of me still has faith in the remaining members and I'd really love to see them get their act together

[Traxan 148]

Fans of Loudwire have voted X Japan the best live act.

 

http://loudwire.com/x-japan-win-best-live-band-tournament/

 

This is no small accomplishment. Loudwire is a US site with virtually no Japanese band coverage, and yet in a fan vote, starting with 32 artists and whittled down to a final 2, X Japan beat Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot and Pearl Jam. That's pretty good.

[Bear 1817]

X Japan a better live band than Ghost, Rammstein, Slipknot and Iron Maiden? Yeah, right.

[Des 289]

It's just a social media contest. Whoever has the most "fanatic fans" wins. I wouldn't even be surprised if Yoshiki himself or some manager arranges it. It's not the first band battle thing they've won.

 

You can purchase thousands of Youtube "views" if you wanted to. Buying votes for an online poll on a much smaller website shouldn't be very difficult at all.

[Vitne Eveille 65]

Personally I love Jade.  I think its a fantastic song.  And I'm super pumped about their new album coming out.  I'd love to be able to see them live sometime.

[Vitne Eveille 65]

Anyone here going to see them at Wembley Statium in London next year?  I might be able to!

[AmberKid 0]

Anyone here going to see them at Wembley Statium in London next year?  I might be able to!

 

*raises hand* Yup, I'll be there.

[Wicked Teletubby 528]

[Vitne Eveille 65]

I bought a ticket just in case  Still not sure if I can actually go, but it's not expensive to fly from here.  That makes it a little more possible

[Dudemanguy 122]

I don't hate Yoshiki or anything, but he's way, way too easy to make fun of. The dude is such a drama queen lol.

[Seelentau 884]

 

does this sound like Stab me in the back?

[Takadanobabaalien 3607]

4 seconds of noise? uhm, sure.

[Seelentau 884]

That's why I asked. It's obviously low quality, otherwise there would be no need to.

[Asakusa 95]

Funny how this thread comes back to life like every two years

[Seelentau 884]

Yeah well, I figured this might be the best thread to ask^^

But I'm surprised, I'd actually look deeper to find this thread, I'd have thought the band to be more popular on a vk forum.

Aren't they like the top-band of that genre?

[Mamo 1172]

14 minutes ago, Seelentau said:

Yeah well, I figured this might be the best thread to ask^^

But I'm surprised, I'd actually look deeper to find this thread, I'd have thought the band to be more popular on a vk forum.

Aren't they like the top-band of that genre?

They are popular but they've become more of a joke/meme as of late.  Just check the news thread for their *cough cough* new album.

 

Edited January 9, 2018 by Mamo

[Seelentau 884]

ah yes, the one where DEG was supposed to appear, huh. Been waiting for it forever

 

Anyway, I suppose no-one's a diehard enough fan to answer my question? :x

[maryeon 28]

Yoshiki attended the Golden Globes last sunday. Still scoring them western points.

 

 

sc: https://t.co/hTOR9p5XHb

[maryeon 28]

2 hours ago, Seelentau said:

ah yes, the one where DEG was supposed to appear, huh. Been waiting for it forever

 

Anyway, I suppose no-one's a diehard enough fan to answer my question? :x

I don't see any other X song sounding like that. Even with hide's screams it does seem like SMITB, the part that starts around 1:07 I think is the one in your snippet even tho it's lacking Toshi's vocals. 

[Seelentau 884]

It's actually not an X Japan performance, but a cover by Dir en grey^^

I already knew the setlist and since it was one of three songs that were covered, and the only one with a different vocalist than Kyo, it had to be this song. I just needed some last confirmation. So, thank you

[maryeon 28]

10 minutes ago, Seelentau said:

It's actually not an X Japan performance, but a cover by Dir en grey^^

I already knew the setlist and since it was one of three songs that were covered, and the only one with a different vocalist than Kyo, it had to be this song. I just needed some last confirmation. So, thank you

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Np, and wow that explains it.  Do you have a link to that? I'd love to hear it!

[Seelentau 884]

It's just that small part, sadly. But at the same concert, they did an -I'll- - [Cover] - Yokan acoustic set:

 

oh and I should probably mention that they also covered Rocket Dive^^

Edited January 9, 2018 by Seelentau

[maryeon 28]

@SeelentauHey man, thanks anyways! always nice to see fetus DEG. I'd pay someone to see those in full tho, must have been fun to watch. 

[Mamo 1172]

On 1/9/2018 at 11:52 AM, Seelentau said:

It's just that small part, sadly. But at the same concert, they did an -I'll- - [Cover] - Yokan acoustic set:

 

oh and I should probably mention that they also covered Rocket Dive^^

Damn bro I love your yt channel.