X JAPAN
X Japan (Japanese: エックス・ジャパン, Hepburn: Ekkusu Japan) is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi, who are the band's only members to appear in every lineup. Starting as a predominantly power/speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive sound with an emphasis on ballads. Besides being one of…
Artist details
- Type
- Group
- Area
- Japan
- Founded
- 1982
- Genres
- Labels
- Atlantic