X Japan
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Japan
- Born: 1982 in Tateyama, Chiba, Japan
- Active: 1982 - present
Biography
X Japan are a Japanese metal band formed in Tateyama, Chiba, in 1982 by Yoshiki and Toshi, initially under the name X. Pioneers of visual kei, they mixed speed metal and symphonic ballads on albums including 'Vanishing Vision' (1988), 'Blue Blood' (1989), 'Art of Life' (1993) and 'Dahlia' (1996). Renamed X Japan in 1992, the band disbanded in 1997 and reunited in 2007. Guitarist hide died in 1998, and bassist Heath, who had replaced Taiji in 1992, died in 2023.
Genres
X Japan Discography
- Blue Blood (1989) - Album - rated 4.19/5
- Art of Life (1993) - EP - rated 3.54/5
- Dahlia (1996) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- The Last Song (1998) - Single
- Art of Life Live (1998) - Album
Members
- Yoshiki - drums, piano (1982–1997; 2007–Present)
- Toshi - vocals (1982–1997; 2007–Present)
- Pata - guitar (1987–1997; 2007–Present)
- hide - guitar (1987–1997)
- Taiji - bass (1986–1992)
- Heath - bass (1992–1997; 2007–2023)