X Japan
The Japanese icons will finally be unleashing a new album
After canning much of their 2017 plans to spend more time tweaking and perfecting their first album in more than 20 years, 2018 will see the next chapter of X Japan officially kick off proper.
“We’re about to finish the album and we will release it in spring,” promises mainman Yoshiki, who has been recovering from neck surgery. “And then, hopefully, a world tour!”
on the sound of the record, Yoshiki adds: “I want to believe our songs can last forever, so I want to create that kind of album. That is my challenge. We want to ignore trends while still being edgy enough.”
Promising a variety of notable guests on the album,
Yoshiki has also been spending time in the company of Marilyn Manson, with a collaborative effort from the two artists also expected later this year.
“I can’t say much about it, but I can very soon,” he offers tantalisingly.