Yoshiki has released a little snippet of the song which is below:

Yoshiki stated that he wanted to create a beautiful yet edgy theme that fit the edginess and prestige of the Golden Globe Awards. Originally the song came out to be eight or so minutes, but the show only needs two minutes, so the song will be cut down quite a bit. What a shame! Maybe a full version will be released somewhere.

If you want to watch the Golden Globe awards it is on January 15th, which is this Sunday, at 8:00PM-11:00PM EST. Anyone planning on watching?

Source: Yoshiki’s twitter, Golden Globe website

According to reports from Natalie.mu and Sankei.jp, on July 11th, TAIJI was on a Delta flight from Japan to Saipan.

During the flight he was restrained for imporper conduct, which included fighting with a female passanger, hitting the airplane windows, kicking the seat in front of him and failing to adhere by the flight attendent’s instruction to stop.

When he reached Saipan, he was arrested. On July 13th he appeared in front of the US federal court for his first trial. Once the trial had ended, he was taken into American custody.

TAIJI’s court-appointed attorney commented on the incidents of the flight saying that TAIJI hadn’t opposed anyone and was not angry. Only that he was annoyed with himself. He also mentioned that it was a female manager sitting next to him and trying to calm him down, and that there was no struggle inside the plane when he was restrained.

A second trial was scheduled for the morning of the 15th, however the night before, TAIJI attempted suicide and was transported unconscious to the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU).

He passed away in the hospital on July 17th.

Source: vsoku, Natalie.mu, Sankei.jp

He should do some more photography and open a gallery or do an art showing! What can’t he do?

Thoughts?

Source: OHP

FanimeCon 2011 announces surprise Guest of Honor, Yoshiki. The talented co-founder of X Japan will hold a panel and autograph session in the evening on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the San Jose Convention Center.

Yoshiki and vocalist Toshi formed X Japan (originally named X) in 1982. Since then, X Japan has sold more than 30-million albums, singles and videos, becoming the most successful rock band in Japanese history. The heart of X Japan, Yoshiki has written popular hits such as “I.V.” from Saw IV and “Forever Love” from the X/1999 movie. He also plays drums, piano, guitar, bass, and trumpet. Beyond X Japan, Yoshiki has produced some of Japan’s most influential bands, including Dir En Grey and Glay.

Yoshiki is also an entrepreneur and a true renaissance man. He has a line of jewelry, his own wine, and a line of kimonos. In July, 2010, Yoshiki launched the Yoshiki Foundation America, which has already helped organizations including The Grammy Foundation, Make-a-Wish, and St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. After the March 2011 earthquake in Japan, the foundation has partnered with the Japan America Society of Southern California and is focusing on disaster relief efforts.

Yoshiki will be at FanimeCon 2011 for only a few hours on Saturday, May 28, and www.fanime.com will have more details about his appearance. Visit the web site for the latest news about the convention as FanimeCon gears up for Memorial Day Weekend, 2011.

Source: FanimeCon

06.28 – London, UK (O2 Academy – moved to Shepherds Bush Empire)
07.01 – Paris, FR (Zenith)
07.02 – Utrecht, NL (Tivoli)
07.04 – Berlin, GE (Huxleys – moved to Columbiahalle)
08.13 – Osaka, JP (Summer Sonic Festival)
08.14 – Tokyo, JP (Summer Sonic Festival)

The OHP also says that there will be more dates soon!
For details about the tickets, please check the official homepage

Source: OHP

On the March 11st, 2011 the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake happened, and YOSHIKI conveyed his thoughts saying: “Thank you for your concern. Although there are some friends I can’t get in contact with, I’ve contacted all my family members. I intend to prolong the period of staying in Japan to support everyone. LOVE YOU….”

And YOSHIKI also decided to put the piano he used during the live at Tokyo Dome in May 2009, which carries the name logo “YOSHIKI” on it, up for auction and he will donate all the money to support organizations.

For more details on the auction, do visit YOSHIKI’s official mobile site [YOSHIKI mobile].
Other than the auction, the YOSHIKI Foundation founded by YOSHIKI will also be collecting donations.

Source: Music Japan Plus & Yoshiki’s Facebook

Yoshiki has already stated that his new brand YOSHIKIMONO will premiere here at the event. The brand is a collaboration with Tokyo Girls Collection producer Jay FR. On top of that, the special guest appearance has been interesting! Not only will Yoshiki’s Violet UK project perform their first live in Japan with SUGIZO but they also list a few familiar North American faces to model in the event. For those who watch tv: Olivia Palermo (Mtv’s The City) , AnnaLynne McCord (90210), Shenae Grimes (90210, Degrassi), Taylor Momsen (Gossip Girl), Marilyn Manson and many more. Taylor Momsen’s band The Pretty Reckless will also be performing along side X Japan and Violet UK.

For more info check out the event page over here.

Source: AGE

Rock band X Japan has signed a 3-year exclusive agreement with EMI Music for production and distribution of their music in North America. Their first release through EMI is the single “Jade,” scheduled for March 15. This will be the band’s first single in North America, and their first CD single anywhere since “THE LAST SONG” in 1998.

X Japan successfully completed their first U.S. tour last summer, which included their debut U.S. performance at the rock festival Lollapalooza.

Leader Yoshiki said that they have plans for an album this summer, with about half of it being new songs. Naturally, they are also aiming to do a tour for the album before the end of the year.

Yoshiki also stated that the band is currently negotiating for releases in other countries, particularly Europe and other parts of Asia.

In addition, Yoshiki announced that he is getting his own regular radio show, called “YOSHIKI RADIO,” on the U.S.-based satellite radio service Sirius XM. The show is currently planned as a one-hour broadcast once a month, starting in February.

Source: Tokyograph

ToshI, the vocalist of rock band X Japan, held a press conference on Monday to announce the first event for his “ToshI feat. YOSHIKI” project. On January 24-25, he will hold two dinner shows at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo hotel. Seats will cost as much as 100,000 yen, which is said to tie the record for the most expensive dinner show in Japan. (Chiharu Matsuyama charged the same price for a show in Fukuoka in 2008.)

As previously reported, “ToshI feat YOSHIKI” is primarily a solo project for Toshi, with support from his friend and bandmate Yoshiki. The dinner show is titled “Crystal Piano no Kimi,” named after the project’s first single that has been rescheduled for release in January.

The dinner will be provided by distinguished French cuisine chef Kiyomi Mikuni. Toshi will then perform “Crystal Piano no Kimi” and other songs, backed by an orchestra of approximately 30 musicians. The program also includes joint performances with Yoshiki using two crystal pianos.

According to Toshi, the other members of X Japan are also planned to attend, with the possibility of providing some side entertainment during the dinner portion of the show. He joked, “HEATH is entertaining when he’s drunk. You’ll get to see that secret.”

I don’t know about you but at 100,000 yen a seat – not sure if many fans can afford that! What do you think about this appearance??

Source: TokyoGraph

Last month, X Japan’s Yoshiki talked about their plans for overseas tours in 2011, and those plans appear to be more definite now. Last Thursday (in the U.S.), he announced that the band will do another North American tour in March, followed by a South American tour in April.

Although details are still being worked out, the South American tour is said to include Brazil and Chile. Yoshiki also said that they may hold some surprise concerts in Japan.

Yoshiki previously mentioned plans for a Europe tour and an Asia tour in the spring, but no further information about those has been announced yet.

Where would you like to see X Japan play??

Source: Tokyo Graph

Actress Nao Minamisawa (20) will perform in her first stage musical next year. Titled “Pink Spider,” the rock-flavored production will only feature music by X JAPAN’s late guitarist hide.

The musical is named after hide’s single of the same name, originally released in 1998. While hide was alive, he had said that he wanted to work on a musical, and those feelings have finally been brought to fruition. In this original story, Minamisawa plays a high school student named Meru who matures as she deals with the differences between her ideal world and reality.

Minamisawa has participated in a local chorus club since 1st grade up until April of this year (singing as a mezzo-soprano), though it never involved rock music. Minamisawa reportedly turned down the role once, but the production team insisted that they needed her due to her acting ability. However, the part of Meru has been double-cast, so she will be sharing it with singer Hitomi Takahashi (21).

The other main role, a record shop employee, has been double-cast between Shinji Takeda (37) and Gota Watabe (24). LUNA SEA bassist J (40) will also make a guest appearance.

Aprroximately 20 of hide’s songs will be used in the musical, including the titular “Pink Spider” and “ROCKET DIVE.” Minamisawa will sing and dance to 5 or 6 of those songs, and she has already begun voice and muscle training for the part.

“Pink Spider” will be performed at The Globe Tokyo between March 8 and March 27.

Source: Tokyo Graph

Thats not the only news for the site, they also have uploaded their one-on-one interview with the one and only SUGIZO! You can read the interview over here~!

Source: CURE Media USA

Can’t wait for episode 2! What kind of recipes and music videos would you like to request?

Source: Cure Media’s fb

September 23rd, 2010. Ocean City, NJ: As Tainted Reality prepares to return to
Philadelphia, they have several events set to celebrate this yearly transition in style!
First up, an X Japan Ticket Give-away! During their broadcast on September 30th, they
will ask a few trivia questions live on air. They will then let listeners call in via
their Skype screen name, TRrequest. The first correctly numbered caller (i.e. caller
number 5) that can answer the trivia question correctly will win a pair of tickets to
either the Chicago or New York City X Japan concerts!

Tickets provided by www.xjapanmusic.com.

About Tainted Reality:
Tainted Reality is the premiere source of sub-culture based entertainment in the United
States. They specialize in programing revolving around Japanese Rock (J-Rock), video
games, and web comics. Tainted Reality hosts their own internet radio network dedicated
to Japanese musical programming and produces radio shows such as Tainted Reality & The
Tainted Reality Talkshow. Tainted Reality often conducts interviews with some of the
biggest musical artists of Japan like Yoshiki of X Japan, Die of Dir en grey, Miyavi and
MUCC. They also have managed and organized tours for prominent J-Rock bands such as
BLOOD, Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet-, The Candy Spooky Theater. They have also
produced entertainment media such as the Darkest Labyrinth Vol.1 DVD and the Darkest
Labyrinth CD.

Tainted Reality Links:
Official Website – www.taintedreality.net
Myspace – www.myspace.com/taintedrealityradio
Twitter – www.twitter.com/taintedreality

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amber gris’ Koto
amber gris’ Yuuma

Baddies’ Baku

Chemical Pictures’ Jimi
Chemical Pictures’ Joe

Girugamesh

GLAY’s HISASHI

kannivalism’s Ryo

kannivalism’s Yuchi

Lc5′s Aki

LM.C’s Denkiman
LM.C’s Maya
LM.C’s Staff

Nightmare’s Hitsugi

NoGod’s K
NoGod’s Kyrie

SID’s Shinji

The GazettE’s Ruki

X Japan’s Yoshiki

And don’t forget to follow S-T.net on Twitter @ stdotnet!

This Tuesday September 14th at 7:00pm Join CRUNCHYROLL & Cure Rock Radio for Anime Night at NEW PEOPLE SF JAPAN TOWN at 1746 Post St. for a Film Screening of “5 Centimeters Per Second”! This is a must see for anyone that is interested in moving to Japan or plan on visiting. Screenings @ 7pm, 8:45pm with a VIP reception @ 7:30pm

Also:”One (1) lucky winner from each screening will also win a ticket to the upcoming and highly anticipated X JAPAN concert in Oakland on September 28, 2010 at the Fox Theatre. Attendees will also receive a free gift pack (valued at over $60.00 U.S.) which will includes a there mastered retail DVD of 5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND, a one (1) month free CrunchyrollAnime Membership, Pocky, Red Bull and more! In addition, attendees will be automatically entered in for a chance to win and walk away with some great prizes!

More information and Pre-sale tickets for each screening are $10 USD and can be purchased at the official 2010 J-Pop Summit home page http://www.j-pop.com/. Tickets are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.”

Who is going to the event this weekend?

Source: CURE Facebook

What do you think?

Source: ShockHound