UPDATE:
Here is a message from Heath reguarding the problems at the start of this year:
” This time, my selfish actions caused big problems to our fans and all involved parties.
After X Japan’s concert in Hong Kong, on January this year, I became puzzled about what I want to do and how I want to progress, from which I fell into temporary emotional uneasiness and I ended up cutting off all communication.
I stopped communicating even with my management office, so the schedule confirmation and adjustments were neglected, which eventually resulted in a hindrance for X Japan activities.
After this, I talked with Yoshiki, who again made me realize the value of me as the X Japan bassist. And so, if the members and all the fans kindly let me, I really want to start as the X Japan bassist once again.
When I conveyed my feelings to the members, I was warmly accepted back.
For me now, things to achieve are – the Tokyo Dome concert in May to (/let them) be a success, and after that I wish to continue X Japan activities with all my might.
I want to give my deepest apology for selfishly thinking only about my own business and thus causing so much trouble to all our fans, to X Japan member as well as to all other involved parties. “
HEATH
SOURCE:
http://listentheworld.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/yoshiki-has-convinced-heath-to-stay/#more-7635(Translation from 003chan, with the original from the official X Japan site.)