Multiple doctors have determined that YOSHIKI of X JAPAN must undergo his third neck surgery immediately. However, due to his schedule commitments over the next two months, YOSHIKI will undertake cervical artificial disc replacement surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California, on October 8. Currently, YOSHIKI is suffering from chronic neck pain … Read more
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of XJAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023, at the age of 55. His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year. Despite his efforts to battle the disease, his condition declined suddenly in … Read more
The new single “Angel” from Japanese rock icons X Japan, debuted #1 across five charts, #2 on two more and top twenty on many others. “Angel” marks the first new single from the legendary band in eight years. With music and lyrics by X Japan leader, composer, drummer, and pianist YOSHIKI, “Angel” is one … Read more
One of the most successful rock groups in Japanese history – X Japan – has released their first new single in eight years, “Angel”. X Japan has achieved legendary status among rock fans worldwide, making a buzz at Coachella, headlining major venues such as Wembley Arena and Madison Square Garden, and selling out Japan’s … Read more
X JAPAN’S FIRST SINGLE IN EIGHT YEARS “ANGEL” TO BE RELEASED IN JULY ALONG WITH YOSHIKI’S NEWEST SINGLE “REQUIEM” FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF YOSHIKI CLASSICAL LOS ANGELES, CA / MAY 16, 2023 – Japanese rock artist YOSHIKI’s highly- anticipated 2023 classical world tour was announced at the GRAMMY Museum® on May 15. During a … Read more
LOS ANGELES, November 21st, 2022 – Acclaimed Japanese composer, leader of best-selling Japanese rock band XJAPAN, and new supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, YOSHIKI, has donated 10 million yen to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on his birthday, November 20th. The donation will support emergency relief operations in Ukraine and neighboring countries. “I really appreciate all the messages I received on … Read more
YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X, a competition talent show created by Nippon Television (NTV) and Japanese rock star YOSHIKI, has just ranked number 1 in Hulu Japan’s domestic variety show category. This is one of the latest projects for YOSHIKI who, together with world class industry experts, is in search of the next global stars to … Read more
International rock star/composer YOSHIKI stars in “Disney – My Music Story: Yoshiki”, now premiering exclusively on the Disney+ Japan streaming service and expected for release internationally. The original documentary features YOSHIKI’s new arrangements and performances of the songs “Let It Go” (Frozen) and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (The Lion King). He goes on … Read more
YOSHIKI appeared as a surprise guest on December 11 during the Tokyo Dome performance of KISS’s “End of the Road World Tour”. He shocked the audience by performing piano and drums for two songs during the encore of KISS’s only Tokyo show on the band’s “Final Tour Ever”. YOSHIKI – composer, classically trained pianist, rock … Read more
Forbes Asia has named Japanese rock star YOSHIKI one of Asia’s 30 Heroes of Philanthropy in 2019. Forbes’ 13th annual Heroes of Philanthropy list honors billionaires, entrepreneurs, and celebrities who are committed to solving the most pressing issues facing the Asia-Pacific, including Jack Ma (former chairman of Chinese multinational conglomerate Alibaba), Azim Premji (founder and … Read more