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X JAPAN made their Coachella debut on April 14 — YOSHIKI’s first major concert on drums since the band headlined SSE Wembley Arena in London last year — with a hard-rocking set that drew praise from music fans and media alike.

"…there was some perfect Beyoncé counter-programming in the form of X JAPAN, the only metal band of the entire otherwise largely rock-free weekend. Playing their first U.S. gig since the 2014 Madison Square Garden concert immortalized in their rockumentary "We Are X", the Japanese glam legends performed a pyrotechnic, utterly unsubtle set featuring band leader YOSHIKI playing a crystal piano while joined by Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland, Guns N’ Roses’ Richard Fortus and–in a different sort of reunion–holograms of the band’s two deceased members, Hide and Taiji. …the adjective "epic" very much applied to their ferocious, face-blasting show." –Lyndsey Parker, YAHOO Entertainment (4/15/2018)

"…a masterful rock n roll performance." –Brett Callwood, LA WEEKLY (4/15/2018)

"X JAPAN landed in the Mojave Tent to deliver on the flash and melodrama that has made them hugely popular across the globe. …There were hard rock explosions and teary ballads… "Jade" began with a speed metal riff and geysers of pyro, then shifted into an emotional glam melody and lyrics sung in English. The star behind the drums and piano was band mastermind YOSHIKI, shirtless and wearing a leather neck brace. He ended the night with the band’s traditional show of unity, shouting "We are! We Are!" and their followers responding with a rousing "X! X!"" –ROLLING STONE "The 18 Best Things We Saw At Coachella Weekend One" (4/16/18)

YOSHIKI, leader of X JAPAN, added his own comment: "Coachella is not only one of the biggest festivals in the world, but it’s edgy and fashionable," he said. "I love the style and I’m heavily influenced by David Bowie, so we wanted to do something unusual and exciting. It was an honor for us to rock Coachella this year and we’re looking forward to doing it all again next Saturday with even more surprises."

X JAPAN returns for their final Coachella concert on Saturday, April 21, 2018!

X JAPAN
Coachella 4/14/2018
Set List:

1. Miracle
2. Jade
3. Rusty Nail
4. Kiss The Sky
5. I.V.
6. Kurenai
7. Endless Rain
8. Born To Be Free
9. X
10. Tears
10:28 AM
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X Japan drummer/pianist YOSHIKI performed his first full concerts on drums following last year’s emergency spinal disc replacement surgery on April 10 and 11 at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo, warming up for the band’s debut performance at Coachella tonight, April 14.

At the sold-out, back-to-back shows — titled "X JAPAN LIVE 2018: 10th Anniversary of Reunion PREMIUM GIGS – YOSHIKI Night of Resurrection" — YOSHIKI’s intense drumming, including hard-rocking songs like "Jade", "Rusty Nail", "I.V.", and "Kurenai", led the 2500 fans into a powerful moment where the entire venue "X-jumped" together as one.

Richard Fortus of Guns N’ Roses, Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit, and Miya from MUCC joined the stage as special guests, adding more speculation about who might join X JAPAN on stage at their Coachella performances.

While Yoshiki’s neck has not yet completely recovered, it did not stop him from stage-diving into the crowd to join the celebration.

VIDEO (Yoshiki’s Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhboM6JBlsy/

The gigs marked 10 years since the band last held a solo event in a Tokyo live house (the most recent being the Akasaka Blitz event in 2008). Only a few lucky fans got to experience the "YOSHIKI Night of Resurrection", held in an intimate venue roughly 1/20 the size of the Tokyo Dome. The concert was also broadcast live broadcast in cinemas throughout the Japan and around the world in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Just hours before the main event began, the good news that Sugizo’s visa was approved in time was announced to the crowds at the venue. Immediately after the final Tokyo show, X Japan flew to America, were all seven members of the band (including holograms of Hide and Taiji) will appear to headline the Mojave Stage at Coachella 2018.

SETLIST:

 JAPAN LIVE 2018: 10th Anniversary of Reunion PREMIUM GIGS
- YOSHIKI Night of Resurrection -
4/11/2018 @ Zepp DiverCity

1. Miracle (Intro)
2. Jade
3. Rusty Nail
4. Kiss The Sky
5. I.V.
6. Guitar Solo
7. Drain
8. Violin Solo
9. Beneath The Skin
10. Forever Love
11. Piano Solo
12. Art of Life
13. Kurenai
ENCORE
14. World Anthem
15. Endless Rain
16. Born To Be Free
17. X
18. Tears (Outro)
10:33 AM
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Named by the Grammy Awards poll as one of Top 3 most anticipated acts at Coachella, X JAPAN will be performing as one of the only hard rock acts on the bill both weekends. With hip-hop recently taking the reins as the #1 genre in the world, the inclusion of X JAPAN at the festival amongst the likes of Beyoncé and The Weeknd is a testament to the band’s groundbreaking success far and wide.

The band will be headlining the Mojave Stage on Saturday, April 14th and Saturday, April 21st at 11:10pm. In addition to the holograms of deceased members HIDE and TAIJI, there will be a collection of guests gracing the stage alongside X JAPAN. Bandleader and illustrious drummer/pianist, YOSHIKI, will also be returning to the stage after his emergency cervical artificial disc replacement surgery less than one year ago, making the performance one you cannot miss. YOSHIKI asserts: “I’ll make rock mainstream again. After being nearly paralyzed and coming back, nothing is impossible!”

As the countdown to Coachella continues, legendary platinum-certified rockers and visual-kei pioneers X JAPAN are excited to announce that they will be unveiling a very special, deeply personal moment as a gift to fans. With HIDE (lead guitar) and TAIJI (bass) joining the band on stage as holograms, the band’s hypnotic stage show will be transformed into an otherworldly experience, bringing the band full circle in preparations for their first full-length album in over twenty years.

“If [X JAPAN] were born in America, they might be the biggest band in the world.”
– Gene Simmons of KISS, WE ARE X film

“Beyoncé, The Weeknd, X Japan: Most Anticipated Coachella 2018 Performances”
— Grammy Awards

“One of the best [Coachella] bookings… a real treat”
— Consequence of Sound

“5 Takeaways from Coachella’s 2018 Lineup…
Japanese metal heroes X Japan… sure to be a blast”
— Billboard

“11 bands to see at Coachella 2018…
Legendary — seriously, it’s hard to overstate how huge these guys are in Japan.”
— Time Out L.A.

“X Japan’s addition to a stellar Coachella lineup will make the festival one not to miss.”
— Paste Magazine
8:34 AM

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