X JAPAN in the U.S. - Part 1 - Hollywood

Two years after announcing their reformation and promises of a U.S. live show, veteran Japanese visual kei superstars X JAPAN have announced the filming of 4 new music videos to be set in Hollywood. Apparently you have to sign up for the event on their website to get an “invite” but then you also get to meet the band. Production will begin January 9th and will mark the band’s first U.S. appearance together. It’s not a live performance and all the music is pre-recorded, but the band is encouraging fans to come out with signs, dress up/cosplay, and spread the word.

I don’t know what songs they’ll be using, but hopefully it’s four brand new songs! Yeah, the classics are great but it’s time for some new music. Seriously. Too bad they haven’t given us much time to make arrangements to get to Hollywood. This is all pretty cool, but it doesn’t make up for the cancellation of the MSG show or all the promises of a “world tour.”

I’m sure “X JAPAN in the U.S. - Part 2 - LIVE in _____” will be written in 2012, right before the world explodes.