He doesnt deserve any slack or benefit of the doubt at this point. That stopped YEARS ago. How long have we been waiting?
Seriously? Did you read the press release? "YOSHIKI has experienced symptoms including numbness and severe paralysis of the left hand and arm" You know what this means? It means that he could be paralyzed on one half of his body, that's really not fckin something light. He kept delaying this for work. He had a bunch of performances IN THIS CONDITION and you would have probably pissed your pants if you had to do that with hernia in your neck; plus a promotional tour of We Are X all over the globe, travelign in and out, which IS physically and mentally tiring.
I am seriously done with all this whining by "fans".The thing is, you know, that he owes you or me or anyone on this forum nothing at all. X Japan is a band, of which he is primary songwriter and he has the fuckin right to delay the album as long as he fuckin sees fit. Because its his music and his life. You should be happy he is still able to WALK at all, let alone compose.
No please continue whining about the new album from the comfort of your armchair.
Sorry guys for the swearing but I just cannot take this sht anymore. It's ridiculous that fans think the album should be put above Yoshiki's physical health. I don't care about the album. I don't want this band to lose its core, its main songwriter and heart. I want him to get better, to be able to continue with making music and tour around the world. I don't care about release dates!
Who the fuck are you to tell me what kind of fan I am? Didn't you say you just became a fan, like, a month ago?
Did you read what I wrote? Forgive me if you struggle with reading comprehension, but when did I ever say the album comes above his health? I said, of course his health is important. It comes first, in fact. However, at this stage in the game it should have ZERO to do with this "release". This record was promised essentially a DECADE ago. He has played several shows at high energy, can he just not do that in the studio magically now? You are right, he doesn't owe me anything nor do I owe him. However, this is a message board and as a fan, I have every right to voice my opinion. If a stupid Q and A tour was that demanding, he shouldn't have done it and focused on the album. If these things were that demanding like bullshit Golden Globe appearances, female X Japan tribute acts no one would give a fuck about, the nonexistent Violet UK project he said he was working on, fashion shows, endless products (gotta make that $$$), etc then he should have taken a step back and focused on his priority. This is work for him, he promised fans an album and continued to fail and lie (99% done fucking 5 years ago). He's a millionaire, one album isn't out of his reach. The only reason it isn't out is because he doesn't want it out. That would be fine, but he has repeatedly announced it. How embarrassing is that "X Day" video from 2 years ago now, eh? It is also shameful how he essentially blamed the last delay on Pata's health, when it was clear that the album wasn't completed by its deadline. Pata's parts were probably recorded well before that.
Truth be told, I don't really give a fuck about the album anymore, too much time has passed and aside from "Jade", I think the songs are just "ok". It does, however, but it absolutely astounds me that he has the the immense talent of not following through with his promises. If you want to question my interest in the band go back and read my post history, plenty of negative AND positive because I am not some mindless idiot and will call things how I see them. Don't you dare question me or my interest in this band. Its a fucking rock band and poor, darling, millionaire Yoshiki doesn't need you or me. I greatly enjoy his music and he seems like a nice enough, passionate individual. I don't know him, I just like him as an artist. I'd be thrilled to shake his hand and say "thanks!" for all the awesome music he has provided the world. However, I do not like how he treats his fans by continually lying about release dates and projects and failing to communicate what is happening behind the scenes regarding them. I don't have to agree with everything he chooses to do (or doesn't do).
His health issues are terrible, I wish him well and hope he gets them sorted out. They come first, but he always said he was planning on getting several procedures done around this time, its not this album isn't coming out because of them. Its not here because he either isn't that proud of the material, has been lazy to finish it, doesn't care, or just doesn't want it out... NOT because of his procedures or Pata's past issues. The way he has ran this band, in my opinion, has been terrible. Too bad Toshi doesn't even seem to have a say or a voice. Barely heard him or any of the other dudes talk in the past 10 years regarding the band.
EDIT- If his injuries are that severe I wouldn't hold any decision he makes against him. Hell, if he wants to retire and fold up the band, I would understand. My issues come from stringing fans along to this point. How many concerts have been canceled since 2007?