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hide / Re: hide discography available on streaming platforms
« on: June 05, 2023, 10:12:53 AM »
that's great news
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News / Re: Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: June 05, 2023, 10:11:55 AM »
HMMMMMM....I gotta say I always take something an "anonymous insider" says with more than just a grain of salt....
We will see.
We will see.
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Other Projects / Re: The Last Rockstars
« on: May 25, 2023, 07:50:38 PM »
They are all amazing musicians in their own right, imagine if they prioritised the band over solo work for the next few years…We could end up with some epic albums…one can dream.
but not before Miyavi's tour this year ;-)
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Other Projects / Re: The Last Rockstars
« on: May 19, 2023, 05:46:50 AM »So, based on comments Yoshiki made at the Grammy Museum press conference and Q & A, we have confirmation that there will be a The Last Rockstars album, (for what it is worth!).
A fan also asked about their second single, PSYCHO LOVE. Yoshiki confirmed that they were still "working on it".
In the perfect world, we would see another single or so this year, a full album and supporting tour next year, and then maybe a live video/album release...wouldn't that be something!
I really really hope so
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News / Re: Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: May 18, 2023, 12:19:59 PM »
Good question.
I still think it is some kind of test balloon.
And will Toshi even be the vocalist??
I still think it is some kind of test balloon.
And will Toshi even be the vocalist??
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News / Re: Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: May 17, 2023, 03:17:38 PM »
I guess it comes down to whatever contract they had and that maybe Toshi couldn't stop the release even if he wanted?
No word from him about the release...I am not even surprised.
Pata didn't either, but he isn't that active on Twitter.
Sugizo didn't post anything either.
No word from him about the release...I am not even surprised.
Pata didn't either, but he isn't that active on Twitter.
Sugizo didn't post anything either.
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Yoshiki / Re: Another Classical Tour
« on: May 16, 2023, 07:35:42 PM »
Surely cheaper than in Japan in comparison.
London won't go on sale until Friday for the general public so I have no idea how the tickets will be priced.
I hope the friends of the RAH don't snatch away the best seats.
London won't go on sale until Friday for the general public so I have no idea how the tickets will be priced.
I hope the friends of the RAH don't snatch away the best seats.
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News / Re: Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: May 16, 2023, 03:22:54 PM »So their lawyers got some shit together enough to release a single, but not the album, or even performing together again...
... or will Yoshiki simply release the single with another singer like Red Swan?
that's the question.....maybe it is a test balloon
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News / Re: Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: May 16, 2023, 02:04:55 PM »I should feel optimistic but I feel like the single will be released, and we’ll hear nothing from X for another 5-6 years, and nothing else will ever get released from TLRS.
I hope that I’m wrong.
Let's hope for the best.
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News / Re: Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: May 16, 2023, 01:00:45 PM »
Personally I like the live versions but yes, I would love to hear a version with drums/guitar/bass
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News / Re: Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: May 16, 2023, 04:18:37 AM »
that was indeed unexpected
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News / Angel will be released on July 28th
« on: May 16, 2023, 03:15:38 AM »
I didn't think the day would come, but X Japan finally releases another song.
Yoshiki just announced at the Grammy Museum that "Angel" will be released on July 28th.
It's not the album, but better than nothing.
Yoshiki just announced at the Grammy Museum that "Angel" will be released on July 28th.
It's not the album, but better than nothing.
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hide / Re: Unforgettable hide
« on: May 02, 2023, 01:38:07 PM »
Hide was the heart of X Japan.
His influence is sorely missing.
His influence is sorely missing.
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: May 02, 2023, 08:43:44 AM »if Toshi is really done with X Japan - and IMO a lot of his behaviour speaks for it - then why doesn't he officially leave the band?
Wouldn't be the first time....
He isn't in the band. None of the so-called "members" are in the band. The complete X universe is owned by Yoshiki Hayashi since about 2009-ish I think... The other guys are hired for gigs and studio sessions.
technicalities....no matter what you call it Toshi should officially announce it if he has no intention to participate anymore.
In one of his last channel chats Yoshiki talked about what it takes to produce and release an album and the costs involved.
No doubt, many will see it as poor excuses but one cannot say there are no reasons for the non-release.
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Other Projects / Re: The Last Rockstars
« on: April 02, 2023, 09:47:51 PM »
Did anyone see this?
Awesome Fool's Day joke
That said...I would totally watch it.....lol
https://jrocknews.com/2023/04/the-last-rockstars-movie-yoshiki-miyavi-hyde-sugizo.html?fbclid=IwAR20zspHztIxmc5d-sXWTjh6Sl-8VK_N5CklV5ESb0SQdBEVx_ud2HgAz2A
Awesome Fool's Day joke
That said...I would totally watch it.....lol
https://jrocknews.com/2023/04/the-last-rockstars-movie-yoshiki-miyavi-hyde-sugizo.html?fbclid=IwAR20zspHztIxmc5d-sXWTjh6Sl-8VK_N5CklV5ESb0SQdBEVx_ud2HgAz2A
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Other Projects / Re: The Last Rockstars
« on: March 14, 2023, 07:45:10 PM »
I liked it too.
Some of the songs are quite catchy.
I keep on listening to "Up and down"
Some of the songs are quite catchy.
I keep on listening to "Up and down"
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: March 08, 2023, 01:50:48 PM »It didn't took long after this concert for Toshi to remove everything related to X from his networks and refusing to talk about X.
If...and it looks like it....he is really done with X Japan he should be honest and open about it (instead of just removing X Japan related content and connections)
and officially announce that he is no longer a member, (and no matter what any contract looks like...there would still be ways to do that)
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General chat / Re: We Are X - Film Reviews!
« on: February 28, 2023, 02:12:23 PM »
it was indeed very Yoshiki centric and I would have loved to hear more about the other members.
Was there even one event during the "We are X" Promotion Tour where any other member but Yoshiki attended?
Was there even one event during the "We are X" Promotion Tour where any other member but Yoshiki attended?
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: February 28, 2023, 01:55:58 PM »
welll...to be fair....a typhoon isn't the fault of anyone.
And only the concert affected by the typhoon was without audience
that said...it might have been very well the last X Japan concert, which would be a shame
And only the concert affected by the typhoon was without audience
that said...it might have been very well the last X Japan concert, which would be a shame
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: February 06, 2023, 12:30:56 PM »
At this point I just wish that everyone puts their ego aside, behaves like a reasonable adult and discusses the ultimate fate of X Japan.
I think nobody believes in a tour anymore but they should release the album to give X Japan the closure the band deserves.
I think nobody believes in a tour anymore but they should release the album to give X Japan the closure the band deserves.
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Other Projects / Re: The Last Rockstars
« on: February 02, 2023, 04:56:24 PM »[/quote]
wait.. that person hold the iPhone to film the whole concert over two and a half hour? I wonder if he has arm pain afterward. LOL.
Truly, respect!
The opening is 100% X Japan concert.
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I thought so too.
I am looking forward to the global livestream.
I don't mind waiting until the last concert, until then they had pretty of time to perfectionise the show
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: February 02, 2023, 04:49:54 PM »
Toshi's song is named Sakebe and it has been interpreted by some sources as being about Yoshiki.
the lyrics are online and according to google translate they contain following lines
"Anything is possible Walk the walk
Lies, Kyogen, good
By helping others, I'm saved
Hypocrisy Calmly Seriously Stunned
Lie cry bastard Drowning narcissist
Tragedy Shock Farce
Inferiority complex colored by appearance
A cornered heart dull
The thorns of the rose pierce
Poisoned to the bone marrow"
make of that what you will
the lyrics are online and according to google translate they contain following lines
"Anything is possible Walk the walk
Lies, Kyogen, good
By helping others, I'm saved
Hypocrisy Calmly Seriously Stunned
Lie cry bastard Drowning narcissist
Tragedy Shock Farce
Inferiority complex colored by appearance
A cornered heart dull
The thorns of the rose pierce
Poisoned to the bone marrow"
make of that what you will
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: January 28, 2023, 06:59:45 PM »
if Toshi is really done with X Japan - and IMO a lot of his behaviour speaks for it - then why doesn't he officially leave the band?
Wouldn't be the first time....
Wouldn't be the first time....
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: January 26, 2023, 10:26:50 PM »
What does everyone think about Toshi's new song.
Do you think he is attacking Yoshiki?
Do you think he is attacking Yoshiki?
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Other Projects / Re: The Last Rockstars
« on: January 26, 2023, 10:02:08 PM »
There will be a lifestream for the Feb 10th concert!
https://thelastrockstars.veeps.com/events/27a4be9a-bf68-4dd9-89f1-af3bac03e292
https://thelastrockstars.veeps.com/events/27a4be9a-bf68-4dd9-89f1-af3bac03e292
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Other Projects / Re: The Last Rockstars
« on: January 26, 2023, 04:55:50 PM »
To each their own.
I would go! (but hey, I am matching at least two stereotypes
)
The first concert videos are popping up on YT and even if they might be the ultimate cover band I don't mind them hijacking X Japan songs and using them.
Or even releasing them,
I would go! (but hey, I am matching at least two stereotypes
)The first concert videos are popping up on YT and even if they might be the ultimate cover band I don't mind them hijacking X Japan songs and using them.
Or even releasing them,
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General chat / Re: Did Toshi screw up X Japan again?
« on: January 21, 2023, 08:01:49 PM »
I agree with you.
At this point legal troubles seem to be the most likely reason for why the album isn't released.
I do remember some chats on Yoshiki's channel where he wanted to make an announcement and then cancelled it saying he due to legal reasons he is in no position to announce it.
Obviously I cannot be certain that the planned announcement would have been album related.
There have been articles which state that Toshi didn't allow X Japan Material with his voice being used (e.g.https://www.cyzo.com/2022/12/post_332291_entry.html)
And it makes me really wonder why would he do that?
Does that mean that Toshi is blocking the release of the album?
I have no idea.
But if he is I have absolutely no problem if the material was recorded again with another singer.
.
At this point legal troubles seem to be the most likely reason for why the album isn't released.
I do remember some chats on Yoshiki's channel where he wanted to make an announcement and then cancelled it saying he due to legal reasons he is in no position to announce it.
Obviously I cannot be certain that the planned announcement would have been album related.
There have been articles which state that Toshi didn't allow X Japan Material with his voice being used (e.g.https://www.cyzo.com/2022/12/post_332291_entry.html)
And it makes me really wonder why would he do that?
Does that mean that Toshi is blocking the release of the album?
I have no idea.
But if he is I have absolutely no problem if the material was recorded again with another singer.
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Albums/Singles / Re: X JAPAN New Album(When??)
« on: January 07, 2023, 01:49:17 PM »
there have been reports that Toshi didn't allow NHK to use X Japan related material which contained him...does anyone know more?