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As X JAPAN prepares to return to the U.S. for their debut performances at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, the group has partnered with the Grammy Museum for a special screening of the award-winning documentary film "We Are X".

"Yoshiki’s return to drums! X Japan to perform at Coachella 2018 check out the video right here: https://youtu.be/YcRTKVW5tgM.

The film screening will take place on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm in the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theater followed by an intimate conversation with band leader YOSHIKI. Tickets are limited and go on sale to Grammy Museum members and American Express cardholders starting Thursday, March 22th at 10:30am PDT with a general public on-sale starting Thursday, March 29th at 12:00pm PDT.

Tickets and information: https://www.grammymuseum.org/events/detail/we-are-x

TOUR DATES:

SAT (4/14) Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
SAT (4/21) Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
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Yoshiki will visit Moscow for the Russian theatrical premiere of We Are X on January 29. The award-winning film will be shown in a special double-feature event featuring renowned Russian rock band Mumiy Troll, and Yoshiki will participate in a live Q&A after the film.

The Moscow premiere is a part of the 2018 “Year of Japan in Russia” project to increase cultural exchange between the two countries, created after talks between Prime Minister Abe and President Putin. Information is available on the website of the Japanese embassy in Russia.

Japanese: http://www.ru.emb-japan.go.jp/japan2018/jp/event/mo7049-jp.html
Russian: http://www.ru.emb-japan.go.jp/japan2018/ru/event/mo7049-ru.html

The collaboration arose from the friendship of Yoshiki  and Ilya Lagutenko, the leader of Mumiy Troll, whose mockumentary film SOS to Sailor will screen as the first part of the Moscow event. YOSHIKI will continue his Russian promotional tour with a second We Are X screening and Q&A in St. Petersburg on January 31, his first-ever public appearance in that city.

This month’s promotional visit is Yoshiki ’s first time returning to Russia since his highly-acclaimed “Yoshiki Classical Tour – Part 1″ brought him to Moscow in 2014. After the premiere, We Are X will open in approximately 100 theaters across Russia on February 17.

TICKETS:

Moscow (1/29): https://karofilm.ru/film/3085
St. Petersburg (1/31): http://bit.ly/WeAreX_SPRussia

Watch the Russian sub-titled We Are X trailer:
http://www.wearexfilm.com/ru.html
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X Japan launched its official Instagram account this week to commemorate the Japanese DVD/Blu-ray release of "We Are X" on December 13, 2017. The band’s award-winning documentary film is currently dominating this week’s charts, earning the #1 spot on Amazon, iTunes, and other retailers.

The "We Are X", Japanese video release is available in a Collectors Edition, Special Edition, and Standard Edition. The Blu-ray Collectors Edition includes exclusive gold commemorative packaging able to be wall-mounted for decoration, available as both a 3-disc and 1-disc version.

The 3-disc versions of the Special Edition and Collectors Edition feature original Japanese content, including Yoshiki’s piano performance at the Sundance Film Festival and the Japan “We Are X: World Tour 2017″ edition of the film.

The Japanese releases also include bonus footage, such as the songs “Kurenai” and “Forever Love”, from X Japan: The Last Live, held on December 31st, 1997, as well as unreleased footage and interviews with X Japan members not included in the theatrical release. In addition, the Special Edition also includes a 24-page photo book with rare images and liner notes.

The We Are X Limited Edition Color Vinyl Soundtrack, released by Sony Music Japan International on December 13th, achieved #1 on Amazon's vinyl chart and soundtrack chart. The We Are X soundtrack album also accomplished the unprecedented feat of ranking No.1 on the British rock album charts. We Are X is the first vinyl album to be released from X JAPAN in 20 years, and the first vinyl record to be released on their old label Sony Music in 28 years (the previous time was with their major debut album BLUE BLOOD, released in 1989).

Limited to 5,000 units, The deluxe exclusive Japanese original version features a red record jacket, double-sided collector’s item poster, 4-page booklet, 1 Japanese bonus track, a double jacket, and separately colored double albums (LP 1 is red, LP 2 is blue).

We Are X Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack at Amazon Japan: http://bit.ly/WeAreX_LtdVinylAmz
We Are X Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack at HMV: http://bit.ly/WeAreX_LtdVinylHMV.

TRAILER: https://youtu.be/S8T1zFMeU7M.

Web and Socials:

X Japan Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xjapanofficial.
We Are X International Website: http://wearexfilm.com.
We Are X Japanese Website: http://www.wearexfilm.jp.
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X JAPAN leader YOSHIKI returned to Paris, France, on October 24th for his final day of a marathon tour promoting the European premiere of award-winning documentary, We Are X.

YOSHIKI will immediately return to Japan to appear at the HALLOWEEN PARTY 2017 concert event at Makuhari Messe on October 29th presented by VAMPS. Next week, on November 3rd, YOSHIKI CHANNEL (ranked first among artist channels on Japan’s largest video site “NicoNico”) will broadcast a visit to the new YOSHIKIMONO exhibition and present a guest performance from Wagakki Band.

YOSHIKI began the We Are X European promotion tour on October 12th in Berlin, Germany, traveling to 11 cities in 10 countries in just under 2 weeks. Including multiple Q&A sessions with fans at sold-out screenings, YOSHIKI maintained an intensely packed daily schedule totaling over 130 interviews for international television, web, and print media.

Still recovering from his surgery months ago, YOSHIKI followed doctor’s orders and had to cancel his Iceland premiere appearance to avoid further strain from overworking. Expressing his regret for the last-minute cancellation, YOSHIKI sent hundreds of signed photos to his fans who had gathered to see him in Iceland, showing his appreciation for their support.

After a few days rest, YOSHIKI returned to Paris as scheduled to complete the Europe tour, broadcasting on YOSHIKI CHANNEL and resuming his full interview schedule, even making appearances on the talk and weather segments of France’s most famous TV channel “TF1.”

Following YOSHIKI’s television appearance, it was announced that over 50 theaters in Paris alone will screen We Are X as a result of YOSHIKI’s promotional efforts.

“At the beginning of my career, I traveled around Japan for promotion, and now I’m doing the same thing around the world. I’m really beginning to understand how big this world is,” YOSHIKI said as he completed his final day of European tour. “I’m going to work hard to get X JAPAN back on stage again.” YOSHIKI is currently finalizing X JAPAN’s first studio album in over 21 years. “It’s almost finished, except for a few guest artists tracks,” he assured interviewers. “Get ready for it.”

The Limited Edition We Are X DVD/Vinyl Soundtrack bundle is now available from PledgeMusic.com - https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/wearex.

YOSHIKI CHANNEL
https://secure.ch.nicovideo.jp/bylaw/ch2612527

November 3rd (Friday) 4:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. YOSHIKIMONO Exhibition
6:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. YOSHIKI x Wagakki Band Performance

TOUR DATES:

October 12 – Berlin, Germany
October 14 – Florence, Italy
October 15 – Vienna, Austria
October 16 – Amsterdam, Holland
October 17 – Oslo, Norway
October 18 – Helsinki, Finland
October 19 – Stockholm, Sweden
October 20 – London, UK
October 21 – Reykjavik, Iceland (cancelled)
October 24 – Paris, France
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PIKOTARO appeared on Niconico Douga’s #1 subscribers of artist channel, YOSHIKI CHANNEL’s 2nd Year Anniversary!

Speaking of YOSHIKI, he’s world widely known as member of the band X JAPAN, who have achieved showcases at world’s top 3 holy venues – Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, and Wembley Arena.  Lately, he was much-talked-about as the first Japanese man to be featured on the cover of VOGUE magazine.  PIKOTARO was requested by this international star to collaborate “PPAP” and X JAPAN’s “Forever Love” as an ad-lib during the show.  Amazingly, it turned out to be one of the most beautiful PPAP ever presented.

PPAP x Forever Love Collaboration:

https://youtu.be/PowMGIkZMHY

During the second half of the show, PIKOTARO presented his latest anime, “PIKOTARO’s LULLABY LALA BY”  and Japanese festival & dance music fusion track, “Love & Peace ONDO.”  Various positive reactions of the anime arouse from the fans, and YOSHIKI also praised PIKOTARO’s talent commenting, “Your idea about the music and anime are both simply amazing!!”

“PIKOTARO’s LULLABY LALA BY”

http://avex.jp/piko-lullaby/

"Love & Peace ONDO"

https://youtu.be/RZYCYM1aWYY

* ONDO = dance song

This is PIKOTARO's new idea of "Uhhh-ing" Japanese traditional dance, Bon Dance, and dance music... "Bon-Dance Music.”  PIKOTARO also fused Robot Dance, choreographed by worldwide famous animation dancer, Koutei Sennin.  His dance team, Time Machine, is known for catching the world’s attention when they won the first Golden Buzzer in the history of Asia’s Got Talent in 2015.

PIKOTARO would like to spread the Japanese traditional culture worldwide through this new fusion of Robot Dance + Obon Dance = "Robon-Dance"

As you may have noticed, the ‘cat’ headphones PIKOTARO is wearing is Ariana Grande’s model!  He admires Ariana so much that he personally purchased during his US visitJ.
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On October 9, 2017, YOSHIKI donated $100,000.00 to help get immediate aid to hurricane victims in the United States and its territories. YOSHIKI delivered the check in New York to MusiCares®, a charity of the Recording Academy™ via Jennifer Leff, LCSW Senior Director, Health & Human Services. The donation will be funded immediately to MusiCares’s current hurricane relief efforts through Yoshiki Foundation America 501(c)(3). 100% of all donations to Musicares go directly to people in need.

“I’m from Japan but I live in America,” YOSHIKI said. “When Japan got hit by the Tsunami Earthquake in 2011, the people of America supported Japan. I was really moved by that, so I’d like to keep supporting America as much as I can. My heart goes out to all those who are affected.”

http://www.yoshikifoundationamerica.org

The donation ceremony followed a Q&A with YOSHIKI and a special screening of WE ARE X, the award-winning documentary about X JAPAN — one of the most successful rock bands in Japanese history — at the Bryant Park Hotel in New York City.

WE ARE X has been released in a limited edition DVD and Vinyl soundtrack bundle now available worldwide through PledgeMusic: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/wearex.

YOSHIKI is currently touring 10 countries in Europe for WE ARE X theatrical premieres.
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Passion Pictures and X Japan have announced that the critically acclaimed film WE ARE X about Japan’s most successful rock band of all time will be released theatrically across Europe this October.

The film’s chart-topping soundtrack which boasts an impressive selection of X Japan’s back catalog and the newly-released theme song, “La Venus”, is currently available through Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings (a division of Sony Music Entertainment).

Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man), and produced by the Oscar-winning production team behind Searching for Sugar Man, WE ARE X is an astonishingly intimate portrait of a deeply haunted, but truly unstoppable virtuoso and the music that has enthralled legions of the world’s most devoted fans. It was officially selected for the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW and the BFI London Film Festival, winning multiple awards and critical praise from New York Times, MTV UK, Classic Rock Magazine, and many more.

Hailed as “The most dramatic rock story you’ve never heard” by MTV UK, WE ARE X is a transcendent and beautifully shot rock & roll story about the most successful rock band in Japanese history, X JAPAN. They’ve sold over 30 million albums, singles and videos combined, sold out Japan’s 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record 18 times, and played to tens of thousands of fans outside of Japan. Under the enigmatic direction of YOSHIKI — composer, classically-trained pianist, drummer, and the creative force behind the group —- X JAPAN has captivated a wide range of admirers as Sir George Martin, KISS, Stan Lee and the Japanese Emperor, while pioneering a spectacle-driven style of visual rock called “Visual Kei”, a one-of-a-kind cultural phenomenon.

Yoshiki’s significance in Japan is illustrated on the October cover of Vogue Japan. He is the first Japanese male ever selected for the cover in the magazine’s 18-year history.

Yoshiki will be travelling across select territories in Europe in October 2017 to promote the film. Yoshiki says, “I am very excited to come to Europe this October and bring the extraordinary story of X Japan to new and old fans alike. This was a difficult film for us to make but it’s a story we believe needed to be told. I can’t wait for Europe to finally see the film and to meet our European fans.”

TOUR DATES:

October 12 – Berlin, Germany
October 14 – Florence, Italy
October 16 – Amsterdam, Holland
October 17 – Oslo, Norway
October 18 – Helsinki, Finland
October 19 – Stockholm, Sweden
October 20 – London, UK
October 21 – Reykjavik, Iceland
October 24 – Paris, France
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WE ARE X the critically acclaimed documentary film about the rock group X JAPAN from the production team behind the Oscar-winning Searching for Sugar Man-made its streaming debut exclusively on HULU starting Sunday, July 2. The music doc film comes to HULU through an exclusive deal with Magnolia Pictures that grants the streaming service the pay one window streaming rights to films released by the major film distributor. For more information, visit: https://www.hulu.com/network/magnolia.
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X Japan leader Yoshiki will host a special screening of the documentary film We Are X at Anime Expo on July 2. In his first USA public appearance since his surgery last month, Yoshiki will participate in a live Q&A with fans to discuss the award-winning film and the past, present, and future of X Japan.

As a special gift to fans, Yoshiki will also present the first-ever public screening of the We Are X featurette, “The Birth of Yoshikitty", which includes:

- video interview with Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi
- inside look at the creation and design process explained by Yuko Yamaguchi herself
- behind-the-scenes with Yoshiki working on the “Hello Kitty Theme Song”
- Yoshiki speaking about his relationship with the founder of Sanrio

“Yoshikitty” is the first Hello Kitty character to be based on a living person. Fans who attend the We Are X screening at Anime Expo will be the first to see this in-depth featurette on the big screen with live commentary by Yoshiki himself.

Yoshiki and X Japan have contributed music to several historic anime titles, including X, X – X2 Double X, Buddha: The Great Departure, and Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary. Yoshiki also served as the inspiration for the Blood Red Dragon comic book created by Stan Lee, with creative direction from Todd McFarlane.

WE ARE X @ ANIME EXPO
SUNDAY, JULY 2
12:00PM
Video 1/JW Marriott Diamond Ballroom

Info: http://bit.ly/WeAreX_AX2017
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WE ARE X--the critically acclaimed documentary film about the rock group X JAPAN from the production team behind the Oscar-winning Searching for Sugar Man--will receive a special screening at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 2 (12:00PM-2:00PM at JW Marriott, L.A. Live).  The screening of WE ARE X will be followed by a live Q&A with X JAPAN’s YOSHIKI. Later that night, WE ARE X will be sponsoring the Anime Expo Masquerade & World Cosplay Summit U.S. Finals (8:00PM-10:00PM at LACC Main Events-Hall B). The Anime Expo Masquerade has been a longstanding tradition at the festival--running for over 20 years--and is a cosplay and performance competition, with one of the largest cash prizes in the country. A sight to behold, people from all around the world compete in the masquerade which is a grand showcase of cosplay and performance.

The largest event in North America for Anime culture, the Anime Expo (AX) runs July 1-July 4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, brings together fans and industry from Japan, the U.S., and all over the world for the biggest celebration of Japanese pop culture, anime and cosplay in North America. Anime Expo features the best in Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games.

YOSHIKI and X JAPAN have contributed music to several historic anime titles, including “X,” “X – X2 Double X,” “Buddha: The Great Departure,” and “Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary.” YOSHIKI also served as the inspiration for Blood Red Dragon comic created by Stan Lee, with creative direction from Todd McFarlane.

ANIME EXPO--‘WE ARE X’--EVENT DETAILS:

WE ARE X screening + Q&A with YOSHIKI
Date: Sunday, July 2
Time: 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Location: Video 1 Room/JW Marriott Diamond Ballroom

Anime Expo Masquerade
Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center-Man Events-Hall B
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“I Can Only Live by Moving Forward. I Want a Goal to Live” - X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X CONFIRMED!

During a press conference held in Tokyo on June 9th, X Japan members Toshl, Pata, and Heath, along with host Udo Artists, Inc., announced that the “X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X” concerts in Japan at Osaka-jo Hall (July 11 and 12) and Yokohama Arena (July 14, 15, 16, and 17) will be performed as acoustic concerts. The title of the tour will be changed to “X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle 6 DAYS”.

Although Yoshiki successfully underwent cervical artificial disk replacement surgery and has already started the rehabilitation process, doctors cannot say with certainty that he will be able to drum like he used to. Since doctors have instructed him to stay away from vigorous exercise for at least 6 months, he cannot play the drums for the time being. However, since Yoshiki himself does not want these scheduled concerts to be canceled due to his surgery, he asked whether there would be any way to make the concerts happen, and the band members sided with him when he reached out.

X Japan members explained during today’s press conference that these performances will happen as “acoustic” concerts with Yoshiki only playing the piano, a decision based on Yoshiki’s rehabilitation schedule, projected recovery timeframe, advice from doctors, and his current state, after multiple discussions with promoters and WME, Yoshiki’s U.S. agency.

During the conference, there was also a phone call from Yoshiki, who is currently going through recovery in Los Angeles. After conveying his message, saying “I want to move forward. I’d love to be given a chance to do the shows”, Yoshiki also revealed, in response to the emcee’s question, that the “EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN NAGOYA & OSAKA & TOKYO JAPAN” premium dinner shows scheduled for this summer will also happen.

Regarding his decision to go on with these performances in Japan, Yoshiki had already made up his mind prior to the procedure that he will make the tour his goal to overcome the surgery. The fact that fans from around the world were so concerned for Yoshiki was such a blessing, however, he stated “I want to accomplish this goal I promised to myself by any means.” In other words, the goal of doing this tour helped him overcome his surgery. His message implied that, even though there are concerns for his physical ability, he is ready to address the challenge to make the July shows a success.

Based on what we know about Yoshiki’s current state after surgery, we cannot say that his rehabilitation, which is very painful, is going smoothly. Shortly after surgery, he was not able to walk on his own, and even breathing normally was difficult. This is why he became worried if his fingers would move normally and headed to his recording studio after getting out of the hospital. Currently, he is feeling numb from his mouth to neck, and a pain that feels like electricity is running through his left arm. Under doctor’s supervision, Yoshiki has been advised to “move around as much as possible” and he is following his doctor’s instructions in order to get himself ready for the upcoming shows.

26 years ago, X Japan performed a single acoustic show in 1991, when the band was called “X”. During the show titled “Silent X”, Yoshiki did not drum and the band members came on stage with their acoustic guitars. Their long-time fans called it the “X never to be seen again”.

Yoshiki’s surgery struck people as a shocking news, but because it has transpired, a legendary concert will come to life which people thought would never happen again. The July concerts may very well be called “Elegant X Japan”, which has evolved from “Silent X”, something beyond the realm of acoustic, with beautiful strings, that people can indeed call a “Miracle Night” as the title reads.

Yoshiki said before the closing of the press conference, “I am very sorry to the fans who have worried for me. As long as I stand on stage, I want to inspire people.”

Statement from Udo Artists, Inc.
As this X Japan tour of Japan was flooded with demand, all performances were sold out immediately. We unfortunately caused concern for many fans and related companies due to the emergency surgery on Yoshiki, the leader, drummer, and pianist, but we sincerely appreciate the countless words of encouragement and support from inside and outside Japan. Since the content of the performances will be changed from the original plans to an acoustic format, with the addition of strings and other aspects as announced today, we will be providing refunds to those who desire one. Refunds will be processed through the ticketing agency you used. Please visit the Udo Artists, Inc. homepage for details.

Toshl Statement:
We will support Yoshiki with everything we have, and we will fight with him. For the upcoming shows, I want to share the X Japan that an audience can only see in a moment like this and be inspired together.

PATA Statement:
I’m sure I’ll see you soon, Yoshiki, but good luck! I’m looking forward to the July shows.

HEATH Statement:
The July shows will be our first acoustic concerts. We will do out best to make it an inspiring evening. We appreciate your support.

SUGIZO Statement:
Under the circumstances, I will do my best. I will give my heart and soul under any situation. That is my responsibility.

UDO ARTISTS, INC.
Tour information (Japanese): http://udo.jp/concert/Xjapan

X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle 6 DAYS

TOUR DATES:

July 11 – Osaka-jo Hall
July 12 – Osaka-jo Hall
July 14 – Yokohama Arena
July 15 – Yokohama Arena
July 16 – Yokohama Arena
July 17 – Yokohama Arena
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X Japan leader Yoshiki will return to Paris in July for special screenings of the award-winning X Japan documentary We Are X.

On July 7, Yoshiki will appear at Japan Expo to greet fans in-person for the French premiere of the film. Information and schedules can be found at Japan Expo’s website: http://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/actualites/we-are-x-yoshiki-presente-le-documentaire-sur-la-legende-x-japan_104971.htm.

For fans who can’t wait for Japan Expo, Yoshiki will host a preview screening of We Are X one day early on July 6 at 8:30pm at Club de l’Etoile in Paris. Tickets: http://clubdeletoile.fr/s/we-are-x/

We Are X Trailer (With French Subtitles)
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WE ARE X, the transcendent and captivating rock ‘n’ roll documentary about one of the most successful bands in history, X JAPAN, is out now on Blu-Ray™, DVD and Digital HD from Magnolia Home Entertainment under the Magnet Label. The critically acclaimed documentary has been selected as both the iTunes “Editor’s Choice” and Amazon’s “Indie Of The Week” picks despite a crowded release week which includes La La Land, Hidden Figures and Moana amongst others. WE ARE X profiles the blockbuster Japanese rock band X JAPAN and its enigmatic frontman YOSHIKI--composer, classically trained pianist, drummer and the creative force behind the band’s wild success.

From director and acclaimed documentarian Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man), and produced by the Oscar-winning production team  behind Searching for Sugar Man and featuring interviews with Gene Simmons, Marilyn Manson, Stan Lee and more, WE ARE X dives into YOSHIKI’s life and X JAPAN’s attempt to break into the American music industry. Supported by concert footage, band interviews and fan photos, the compelling film takes a look at X JAPAN’s hardships and conflicts including suicide and cultism. Also spotlighting the band’s triumphs, WE ARE X explores the group’s phenomenal success, boasting more than 30 million albums and singles sold, countless sold-out concerts around the world, and fans in North America, Europe, Latin America and South East Asia.

Special features for WE ARE X include deleted scenes featuring Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi and clips from Kitty Con, the New Economy Summit, Tateyama and the X Museum, as well as deleted interviews with members of X JAPAN. Extras also include seven interview vignettes with YOSHIKI about WE ARE X, and two live performances, “Forever Love” and “Kurenai,” from X JAPAN’s 1997 “The Last Live” concert at the Tokyo Dome. A tribute to the band with the “Born to be Free” Fan Video featuring concert footage and global fan interviews is also included. The documentary is now available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $29.98 and $26.98, and on Digital HD via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video and additional digital retailers.

Synopsis: From the producers of the Oscar-winning film Searching for Sugar Man, comes 
WE ARE X, a transcendent rock and roll story about one of the biggest and most successful bands the world’s never heard of...yet. Under the enigmatic direction of drummer, pianist, composer, and producer YOSHIKI, X JAPAN has sold over 30 million singles and albums combined--captivating such a wide range of admirers as Sir George Martin, KISS, Stan Lee, and even the Japanese Emperor. An astonishingly intimate portrait of a deeply haunted--but truly unstoppable--virtuoso and the music that has enthralled legions of the world’s most devoted fans.

Bonus Features
Deleted Scenes
Deleted Interviews:
Yoshiki
Toshl
Pata
Heath
Sugizo
Yoshiki on We Are X
“Forever Love” (From 1997's "The Last Live" Concert at Tokyo Dome)
“Kurenai” (From 1997's "The Last Live" Concert at Tokyo Dome)
“Born to be Free” Fan Video

DVD Blu-ray
DVD Price: $26.98 Blu-ray Price: $29.98
Street Date: April 25, 2017 Street Date: April 25, 2017
Run Time: 95 minutes Run Time: 95 minutes
Catalog: 11155 Catalog: 11156
Rating: R          Rating: R
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WE ARE X, the award-winning rock-n-roll documentary about one of the most successful bands in history, arrives on Blu-Ray™, DVD and Digital HD on April 25 from Magnolia Home Entertainment under The Magnet Label. From director and acclaimed documentarian Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile), WE ARE X profiles the blockbuster Japanese rock band X Japan and its enigmatic frontman Yoshiki – composer, classically trained pianist, drummer and the creative force behind the band’s wild success.

Featuring interviews with Gene Simmons, Marilyn Manson, Stan Lee and more, WE ARE X dives into Yoshiki’s life and X Japan’s attempt to break into the American music industry. Supported by concert footage, band interviews and fan photos, the compelling film takes a look at X Japan’s hardships and conflicts including suicide and cultism. Also spotlighting the band’s triumphs, WE ARE X explores the group’s phenomenal success, boasting more than 30 million albums and singles sold, countless sold-out concerts around the world, and fans in North America, Europe, Latin America and South East Asia.

Special features for WE ARE X include deleted scenes featuring Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi and clips from Kitty Con, the New Economy Summit, Tateyama and the X Museum, as well as deleted interviews with members of X Japan. Extras also include seven interview vignettes with Yoshiki about WE ARE X, and two live performances, “Forever Love” and “Kurenai,” from X Japan’s 1997 “The Last Live” concert at the Tokyo Dome. A tribute to the band with the “Born to be Free” Fan Video featuring concert footage and global fan interviews is also included. The documentary will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $29.98 and $26.98, and on Digital HD via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video and additional digital retailers on April 25.
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On Saturday, March 4, X Japan performed their first major show of 2017 on #XDAY at SSE Arena, Wembley, following the release of their feature film documentary We Are X in theaters across the UK. The We Are X Soundtrack (featuring the theme song “La Venus”) was released worldwide on March 3 on Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings, taking the Number 1 spot in 9 countries on iTunes as well as the #1 position on the UK Rock And Metal Chart, Top 30 on the UK Albums Chart, and Number 3 on the UK Soundtrack Chart.

UK Official Charts (link): http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/20170310/112/

The award-winning We Are X made its UK premiere to a sold-out audience at Piccadilly’s Picture House in London on February 28 before launching in UK theaters across the country on March 2, adding to the excitement of the band’s upcoming show 2 days later at Wembley Arena. Fulfilling the band’s promise to return to the UK after last year’s concert had been abruptly cancelled by guitarist Pata’s serious illness, the band held a special CD-signing event at HMV in London on March 3, forcing the shut-down of Oxford Street as over 1000 fans gathered to meet the members of X Japan in person.

Check out HMV’s photo album of the record-breaking event right HERE.

X Japan has created a buzz among UK fans and critics alike with last week’s back-to-back concert, film, and soundtrack events, promising more announcements later this year.

“Their show proves eye-poppingly captivating” — METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE

“Perfection” — POWERPLAY MAGAZINE

“Intoxicatingly triumphant” — METAL TALK

“Fervently mesmeric” — RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE

“X JAPAN deliver a unique, moving experience.” — MY GLOBAL MIND

“Mesmerising, they hover around a magical musical sweet spot” — MUSIC-NEWS

The We Are X Soundtrack is available now worldwide on Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/WeAreX_iTunes
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/WeareX_amz

TRACKLISTING:

1. La Venus (Acoustic Version)*
2. Kurenai (from The Last Live)
3. Forever Love
4. A Piano String in Es Dur
5. Dahlia
6. Crucify My Love
7. Xclamation
8. Standing Sex (from X Japan Returns)
9. Tears
10. Longing ~Setsubou no Yoru~
11. Art of Life (3rd Movement)
12. Endless Rain (from The Last Live)
13. X (from The Last Live)
14. Without You (Unplugged)*
* New Recording.

Disc 2 – Japan Edition bonus tracks:
1. Rusty Nail (from DAHLIA TOUR FINAL ~Mubou na Yoru~)
2. Forever Love (from The Last Live)
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Japan has got to be one of the most, recognizable places on the planet. How so exactly? Well it's known for its culture for one, as well as releasing a series of films, television programming, including widely popular, anime, and manga, plus of course the music scene, being extremely noticeable. Coming out of its music division would have to be from Chiba, Japan. Having formed in 1982, drummer Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi, came together to form a band that would be called by all as X Japan. The style would be power/speed metal, from that point onward, the band would go through the struggles and strengths as any other band would face.

Thus, the years would pass and so would the band, and here we are with them releasing a documentary film titled "We Are X" and a soundtrack for said film, using the same title. That said, the soundtrack takes songs from their extensive career and releases, such as, "The Last Live", "X Japan Returns", and "Dahlia Tour Final" as well as unplugged material and acoustic performances of such songs as "La Vensus" and "Without You". The soundtrack itself, features 14-tracks, track 1 and 14 being exclusive to the soundtrack itself. Track 1 titled "La Vensus" is one of the acoustic styled tracks off this release, it's acoustic version being very breath taking as it were, really embracing the music and essence that is X Japan, let alone their career span. While track 14 "Without You" also an acoustic unplugged track, concludes the album, is another one of those songs, by X Japan that just moves you, it brings their music to life, really capturing their abilities as musicians, even though it has been quite some time, they are still a band that stands out above all the rest, even from Japan itself.

The soundtrack does include other tracks that go along the same lines as the opener and closer. It would have to include such as "Crucify My Love", "Standing Sex", "Tears", and "Endless Rain". The rest of the soundtrack, is good material, solid in fact, but these tracks in particular, just captive the music a whole lot more, really catching onto the X Japan material. The music while it's been out forever it seems, is still powerful, solid, and well rounded. It sounds rather brand new, even though it's old works, that's how music should be created, it is art, that feels new, even though it is old. It brings out that creativeness that just never goes away, if that makes sense.

X Japan's "We Are X" soundtrack is one of those releases that really goes well with the film it is accompanying. X Japan have shown to their fan base that has been there from the start, to others who are just coming in, that we are X, and we are here to stay, because X Japan is us, X Japan is life.
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X Japan will be doing various activities leading up to their big showcase happening out in the U.K.! Check out the list of events and activities below.

Mar 2 - "We Are X" opens in theaters across Great Britain!

UK tickets: http://wearexfilm.co.uk/

Mar 3 - Worldwide "We Are X" soundtrack release

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/WeAreX_iTunes

Amazon: http://smarturl.it/WeareX_amz

Mar 3 - X Japan In-Store Signing Event at HMV London

http://www.hmv.com/hmvlive/x-japan

(sold out - but Yoshiki says fans can come by to say "Hi" anyway!)

Mar 4 - X Japan Wembley Arena Concert!

Tickets: http://bit.ly/XJapanWembley

(* new concert promo video: https://youtu.be/-vMFtJOwKII )

(* new band comment video: https://youtu.be/ICf2Kjn_U0s )

Mar 4 - Limited Edition "We Are X" Soundtrack Package available only at Wembley Arena on March 4

3 Collectible Slipcases + X Japan Photo Card Set

Info & images: https://www.facebook.com/XJapan/posts/1209964342386083

TAGS:

@yoshikiofficial
@xjapanofficial
@yoshiki_staff
#XDAY
#WEAREX
#YOSHIKI
#XJAPAN
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The soundtrack for the film WE ARE X -- the critically acclaimed music documentary about X JAPAN -- will be released worldwide on March 3, 2017, via Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings (a division of Sony Music Entertainment) and is available for pre-order now at Amazon. http://bit.ly/WeAreX_CD

Hailed as “fascinating” by the New York Times, WE ARE X is a transcendent and beautifully shot rock & roll story about the most successful rock band in Japanese history, X JAPAN. They’ve sold over 30 million albums, singles and videos combined; sold out Japan’s 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record 18 times; and played to tens of thousands of fans outside of Japan. Under the enigmatic direction of YOSHIKI -- composer, classically-trained pianist, drummer and the creative force behind the group -- X JAPAN has captivated a wide range of admirers as Sir George Martin, KISS, Stan Lee, and the Japanese Emperor-while pioneering a spectacle-driven style of rock music called Visual Kei, a one-of-a-kind cultural phenomenon.

VIDEO: WE ARE X Japanese Trailer (opening March 3)
https://youtu.be/S8T1zFMeU7M

In late 2016, WE ARE X was released to theaters across America after winning multiple awards at the Sundance and SXSW Film Festivals. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man), and produced by the Oscar-winning production team  behind  Searching for Sugar Man, WE ARE X is an astonishingly intimate portrait of a deeply haunted -- but truly unstoppable -- virtuoso and the music that has enthralled legions of the world's most devoted fans.

Up next, X JAPAN -- YOSHIKI/drums, piano; TOSHI/vocals; PATA/guitar; HEATH/bass; and SUGIZO/guitar, violin -- will perform their first major show of 2017 on #XDAY, Saturday, March 4 at SSE Arena, Wembley in London. Later in March, the WE ARE X film will premiere in London and officially open in theaters across the U.K. The film continues to expand internationally in new cities every week; and will arrive on Blu-Ray™, DVD and Digital HD on April 25 from Magnolia Home Entertainment under the Magnet label in the U.S., Bermuda and Bahamas

Tickets for X Japan's concert on #XDAY March 4th at SSE Arena, Wembley are available at: http://bit.ly/XJapanWembley

VIDEO: X Japan - Wembley Arena - March 4, 2017
https://youtu.be/rbDOqwN5Vb4

TRACKLISTING:

1. La Venus (Acoustic Version)*
2. Kurenai (from The Last Live)
3. Forever Love
4. A Piano String in Es Dur
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“YOSHIKI Classical Special with Orchestra - HONG KONG”, originally scheduled to take place at AsiaWorld-Expo Arena on Thursday, December 29th, was cancelled due to an oversight by Puffin Entertainment, one of Hong Kong’s major local promoters, in applying for the entertainment license necessary to perform the show. Immediately following the cancellation announcement, Yoshiki himself negotiated with the venue and held a press conference shortly after.

Since the entertainment license for paid concerts takes weeks to complete, Yoshiki proposed that the concert would take place the next day (December 30th) free of charge, and that all 5,000 tickets purchased will be refunded as compensation not only to the people who came to the show from Hong Kong but also to those who traveled internationally to see the performance. Yoshiki also expressed his sympathy towards the promoter by saying it wasn’t an intentional mistake and that he really appreciated the promoter’s hard work. The ticket price for the concert ranged from HK $580-1280 (appx. $75-165 USD).
   
Since over 6,000 people showed up to the complimentary concert, the stage plan had to be adjusted accordingly. It was Yoshiki’s idea to allow an additional guest per each concert ticket to make up for all the trouble this incident had caused his fans. The audience included many VIPS in attendance, such as celebrities and high-ranking government officials, all offering words of praise after the concert. Yoshiki performed each and every song that was scheduled for the previous day’s show. In addition, when Yoshiki and the orchestra performed a surprise song “Hoi Fut Tin Hung”, a famous hit by Hong Kong’s popular band “Beyond”, the audience’s applause and tears reached a climax. The public concert ended on an emotional note, with a huge chorus by the entire audience singing “Endless Rain”.

Yoshiki will perform “YOSHIKI CLASSICAL SPECIAL feat. Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra” at Carnegie Hall in New York City, January 12th and 13th, 2017.

YOSHIKI Classical Special with Orchestra – Hong Kong
December 30th, 2016 @ AsiaWorld-Expo Arena

1st Set
1. I'LL BE YOUR LOVE (Theme of World Expo)
2. LAST SONG
3. FOREVER LOVE
4. GOLDEN GLOBE THEME
5. HERO
6. LA VENUS
7. ANNIVERSARY

2nd Set
8. TEARS
9. MIRACLE
10. HOI FUT TIN HUNG
11. RIVER OF THE LIGHT
12. SWAN LAKE
13. WITHOUT YOU
14. KURENAI
15. TRANSITION
16. ART OF LIFE
17. ENDLESS RAIN

YOSHIKI CLASSICAL SPECIAL feat. Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
New York City @ Carnegie Hall – Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage

Jan 12, 2017 (Thursday)
http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2017/1/12/0730/PM/Yoshiki-Classical-Special-with-Tokyo-Philharmonic-Orchestra/

Jan 13, 2017 (Friday)
http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2017/1/13/0730/PM/Yoshiki-Classical-Special-with-Tokyo-Philharmonic-Orchestra/

VIP Meet and Greet Packages (Limited Availability): https://tickets.onelivemedia.com/events/23703
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced X Japan's "La Venus" as one of the songs in contention for a nomination for this year's "Best Original Song" at the 89th Academy Awards®. YOSHIKI -- songwriter, drummer, classically-trained pianist and the creative force of X Japan -- wrote "La Venus" for We Are X, the critically acclaimed music documentary on the iconic Japanese rock group X Japan. The nominations for the 89th Oscars® will be announced Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The Oscars® will take place Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

“La Venus” the single will be released via Sony Legacy Recordings and available everywhere in early 2017.

“Sony Music Entertainment’s Legacy Recordings is thrilled to be releasing the new single, ‘La Venus’ from X Japan’s feature documentary, We Are X," says Adam Block, President of Sony Legacy Recordings. “It’s a beautiful, powerful track from a stunning film that we hope will be considered for a nomination for best song from a feature film at this year’s Academy Awards.”

Watch as YOSHIKI describes “La Venus” and its role in the film We Are X
VIDEO: "La Venus" - https://youtu.be/86Jm8gFXbcI
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