In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, X Japan became massive in their home country, inventing a flamboyant strain of rock that came to be known as visual kei. Theirs is a storied history: formed by drummer/pianist Yoshiki following his father’s suicide, X Japan was an outlet for extreme emotion, and developed a reputation for out-of-control shows. But when singer Toshi decided to quit, the band split i
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