X Japan (English Wikipedia)

Josephine Yun (2005). "Introduction". Jrock, Ink.: A Concise Report on 40 of the Biggest Rock Acts in Japan. Stone Bridge Press. p. 11. ISBN 9781880656952.
Josephine Yun (2005). "X Japan". Jrock, Ink.: A Concise Report on 40 of the Biggest Rock Acts in Japan. Stone Bridge Press. p. 110. ISBN 9781880656952.
Yang, Jeff; Can, Dina; Hong, Terry (1997). Eastern Standard Time. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. p. 264. ISBN 978-0-395-76341-4.

asiaweek.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Seno, Alexandra A.; Murakami, Mutsuko. "Isolated in Their Grief". Asiaweek. Archived from the original on February 14, 2006. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

avexnet.or.jp (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Globe profile". avexnet.or.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved August 6, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

barks.jp (Global: 592^nd place; English: 2,176^th place)

barks.jp

YOSHIKI全面プロデュースでTRAXデビュー！ (in Japanese). Barks. December 13, 2004. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
hide追悼イベント、参加アーティスト発表 (in Japanese). Barks. April 7, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
X JAPAN、香港で起こした"事件" (in Japanese). Barks. January 18, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
X JAPAN、＜ASIA GIRLS EXPLOSION＞に参戦決定. barks.jp (in Japanese). February 22, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
X JAPAN「Scarlet Love Song」、初登場1位 (in Japanese). Barks. May 30, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
X JAPAN南米上陸、チリ・サンティアゴでは美しい一体感に (in Japanese). Barks. September 11, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
ソウルからバンコクまでアジア5カ国縦断の軌跡 (in Japanese). Barks. November 9, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
X JAPAN、Zepp DiverCityで復活10周年記念ライブ開催 (in Japanese). Barks. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
TAIJIこと沢田泰司よ、永遠なれ (in Japanese). Barks. July 17, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
"JR東日本・館山駅の発車メロディーが「Forever Love」に" (in Japanese). Barks. October 24, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2026.

en.barks.jp

"X JAPAN's Worldwide Best Album Release". en.barks.jp. Global Plus, Inc. May 8, 2014. Archived from the original on April 18, 2017. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
"X JAPAN to perform on Music Station Super Live 2014". barks.jp. December 24, 2014. Archived from the original on April 18, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
"LUNA SEA "LUNATIC FEST." LUNACY was announced as the opening act for both days". barks.jp. June 1, 2015. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2017.

bbc.co.uk (Global: 11^th place; English: 10^th place)

bbc.co.uk

Abell, Stig; Yoshiki (October 20, 2017). Front Row: Harry Hill, Lisa Tarbuck, Yoshiki (Radio). BBC Radio 4. Retrieved October 22, 2017.

news.bbc.co.uk

"Japanese PM's son seeks limelight". BBC News. August 1, 2001. Retrieved March 2, 2013.

bbc.com (Global: 26^th place; English: 23^rd place)

"X Japan's Yoshiki needs urgent surgery after decades of intense drumming". BBC News. BBC. May 10, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.

billboard-japan.com (Global: 507^th place; English: 682^nd place)

X Japan Returns 完全版 1993. 12. 31. (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
X Japan青い夜完全版 1994. 12. 30. Tokyo Dome Two Days Live (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Retrieved April 11, 2017.

billboard.com (Global: 20^th place; English: 13^th place)

"X Japan's Yoshiki Talks Defying Expectations, Defining Success & Delivering Timeless Music". Billboard. November 29, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
Andrew Flanagan (October 12, 2014). "X Japan Takes Madison Square Garden By Rainstorm". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

bionicbong.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"X Japan says, "Show me the money!"". bionicbong.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
"X Japan World Tour – London, Paris, then Berlin". bionicbong.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.

blabbermouth.net (Global: 270^th place; English: 188^th place)

"X Japan Reunites for New Single, Tour". blabbermouth.net. June 4, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
"X Japan: Pro-Shot Footage from Reunion Concerts Posted Online". blabbermouth.net. March 31, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
"X Japan's Tour Postponement Explained". blabbermouth.net. June 12, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
"X Japan Announces New Year's Eve, Christmas Performances". blabbermouth.net. September 16, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
"X JAPAN Featured On FUSE TV And FOX NEWS". blabbermouth.net. August 13, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
"X JAPAN And EMI MUSIC Announce North American Agreement". blabbermouth.net. January 27, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
"X Japan Mainman's Yoshiki Foundation America: Call To Action". Blabbermouth. April 4, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
"X JAPAN Forced To Postpone Shows Due To Guitarist's Illness". Blabbermouth.net. February 3, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
"MARILYN MANSON To Join X JAPAN On Stage At COACHELLA". Blabbermouth.net. April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

books.google.com (Global: 3^rd place; English: 3^rd place)

Patrick Lemieux, Adam Unger (2013). The Queen Chronology: The Recording & Release History of the Band. Lulu.com. p. 105. ISBN 9780991984046.^{[self-published source]}
Ian Chapman, Henry Johnson, ed. (2016). Global Glam and Popular Music: Style and Spectacle from the 1970s to the 2000s. Routledge. pp. 203–205. ISBN 9781317588191.

bounce.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

Dejima, Kouji. "Bounce Di(s)ctionary Number 13 – Visual Kei". bounce.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 1, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2013.

bravewords.com (Global: 2,306^th place; English: 1,269^th place)

"X JAPAN – Upcoming Shows in Paris And Saitama Postponed Until 2009". bravewords.com. Retrieved February 29, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

cdjapan.co.jp (Global: 3,309^th place; English: 2,618^th place)

"X Japan Returns Complete Edition release information". cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved February 23, 2008.
"Eternal Melody release information". cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
""Scorpio" release information". cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
""Rhapsody" release information". cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved August 6, 2007.

china.org.cn (Global: 1,811^th place; English: 1,560^th place)

"X Japan's comeback tour to hit Beijing and Shanghai". china.org.cn. June 2, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2017.

chunichi.co.jp (Global: 759^th place; English: 6,548^th place)

X JAPAN、3月に10年ぶりライブ解散後初！4人そろってファンの前に. chunichi.co.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 21, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2008.

cinematoday.jp (Global: 491^st place; English: 3,352^nd place)

あのYOSHIKIが、パリス・ヒルトン次回作のプロデューサーに！. cinematoday.jp (in Japanese). September 21, 2007. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2007.

city.tateyama.chiba.jp (Global: low place; English: low place)

"X JAPANのリーダーYOSHIKIさん（館山市出身）作曲の「Forever Love」を市内各地で放送中！". Tateyama City official website (in Japanese). Retrieved May 27, 2026.

consequence.net (Global: 714^th place; English: 358^th place)

Jones, Abby (May 16, 2023). "Yoshiki Announces Classical Shows, New X Japan Single". Consequence Sound. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
Kaufman, Spencer (July 27, 2023). "X Japan Premiere "Angel," First New Song in Eight Years: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
"List 'Em Carefully: The Top 15 Cult Acts". Consequence of Sound. November 30, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2013.

dazeddigital.com (Global: 1,987^th place; English: 1,140^th place)

"Sects, suicide & speed metal: the unreal story of X Japan". Dazed. March 1, 2017. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

digitaljournal.com (Global: 4,642^nd place; English: 2,943^rd place)

Papadatos, Markos (February 12, 2019). "Yoshiki of X Japan talks future, musical inspirations, technology". Digital Journal. Retrieved February 13, 2019.

dmm.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

ToshI Last Concert: 武士JAPAN (in Japanese). dmm.com. February 24, 2010. Event occurs at 1:00:15. Archived from the original (live stream) on February 16, 2010.

dreamfestival.jp (Global: low place; English: low place)

テレビ朝日ドリームフェスティバル2018｜テレビ朝日 (in Japanese). TV Asahi Dream Festival. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018.

exclaim.ca (Global: 803^rd place; English: 403^rd place)

"Finally! "The 100 Greatest Japanese Rock Albums of All Time" Listed". Exclaim!. November 14, 2007. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.

extasyrecords.co.jp (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Extasy Records company profile". extasyrecords.co.jp/eng. Retrieved August 6, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

forbes.com (Global: 71^st place; English: 54^th place)

"Rockers X Japan Crossover Stateside With Help From Famous Fans And New Album". Forbes.com. January 10, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.

fuse.tv (Global: 5,783^rd place; English: 3,783^rd place)

Benjamin, Jeff (March 10, 2017). "Inside X Japan's long-awaited Wembley Arena concert". Fuse. Retrieved March 10, 2017.

gameops.net (Global: low place; English: low place)

"X Japan Debuts New Song on Buddha Movie Trailer". gameops.net. December 17, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.

gekirock.com (Global: 6,363^rd place; English: low place)

"Mary's Blood 激ロックインタビュー". Geki-Rock (in Japanese). September 4, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2021.

ghostarchive.org (Global: 64^th place; English: 28^th place)

"Tony Fernandes on Instagram". Instagram. May 31, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.

go.com (Global: 97^th place; English: 79^th place)

abcnews.go.com

"Japan's Bono: Yoshiki Is Ready to Take on the U.S." ABC News. August 11, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.

golddisc.jp (Global: 7,663^rd place; English: low place)

"The Japan Gold Disc Award 1990". golddisc.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 15, 2012.

grammy.com (Global: 357^th place; English: 285^th place)

"The GRAMMY.com Interview: Yoshiki". grammy.com. October 24, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2017.

heavymetaltribune.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Album Review: X Japan – Art of Life (Live)". Heavy Metal Tribune. Archived from the original on April 18, 2017. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

hide-city.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

sp.hide-city.com

"BIOGRAPHY バイオグラフィ hideモバイル-JETS-". hide-city.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2019.

hide-city.com

"hide, 1992 biography". hide-city.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 1, 2008. Retrieved February 23, 2008.

hmv.co.jp (Global: 2,894^th place; English: 6,054^th place)

"Top 100 Japanese pops Artists – No.40". HMV Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 4, 2011.

hochi.news (Global: 393^rd place; English: 4,537^th place)

"ＹＯＳＨＩＫＩ「あまりの悲しみで身も心もボロボロ」ＨＥＡＴＨさん死去に「ＸＪＡＰＡＮ」メンバーがコメント発表". Sports Hochi. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.

imdb.com (Global: 22^nd place; English: 33^rd place)

"Tokyo Pop (1988)". Internet Movie Database. November 3, 1988. Retrieved December 4, 2011.

independent.co.uk (Global: 46^th place; English: 29^th place)

"X Japan confirms North American tour details". The Independent. London. August 19, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.

instagram.com (Global: 98^th place; English: 96^th place)

"Tony Fernandes on Instagram". Instagram. May 31, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.

iyashi-no-concert.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Interview with Toshi". iyashi-no-concert.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
""New Project" announcement". iyashi-no-concert.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2007.

jacompa.or.jp (Global: low place; English: low place)

第33回日本レコード大賞 (in Japanese). JAPAN COMPOSER'S ASSOCIATION. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2017.

jame-world.com (Global: 5,719^th place; English: 4,504^th place)

"Exclusive interview with Ra:IN". jame-world.com. February 17, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
"Yoshiki Gives His Crowd a Scare". jame-world.com. March 28, 2008. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
"hide Memorial Summit". jame-world.com. March 21, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
"X JAPAN's Countdown Live". Jame World. January 21, 2009. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
"X JAPAN ~ Continues the Attack (Invincible Night) at Tokyo Dome". Jame World. August 1, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
"X JAPAN to Perform at Yoshiki Foundation Kickoff Party". jame-world.com. June 28, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
"X JAPAN Recent Activities". jame-world.com. July 10, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
"X JAPAN Lawsuit". jame-world.com. August 24, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
"X JAPAN Live in London". Jame World. April 12, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
"X JAPAN at Tivoli Oudegracht, Utrecht". Jame World. July 13, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
"Interview with YOSHIKI in Brazil". November 20, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"Exclusive interview with miyavi". jame-world.com. September 17, 2006. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"Exclusive interview with Syu". jame-world.com. December 15, 2006. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"The GazettE Interview". jame-world.com. August 4, 2006. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
Geisha (May 14, 2012). "Was verrieten D in Wien, München, Köln und Hamburg?". jame-world.com (in German). Retrieved July 13, 2017.
"VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT 2016 Day 2: Part 1". jame-world.com. October 30, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
"An Interview with LM.C in France". jame-world.com. June 2, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"Morning Meeting with UnsraW". jame-world.com. June 3, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"hide Memorial Summit Press Conference". jame-world.com. April 27, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"Biography Special: aie". jame-world.com. January 7, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"Interview with SCREW during J-ROCK INVASION". jame-world.com. March 1, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

japan-expo.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"YOSHIKI & ToshI from X Japan au J.E. Live House". japan-expo.com. June 22, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.

japan-zone.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"X Japan Announce Concert Details". japan-zone.com. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
"Koizumi Junichiro". Japan-Zone.com. Retrieved March 2, 2013.

japantimes.co.jp (Global: 407^th place; English: 286^th place)

Ryotaro Aoki (October 9, 2014). "Review: X Japan at Yokohama Arena". The Japan Times. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
"Shock-rock act Dir En Grey snub cartoons for cred". The Japan Times. December 17, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
"Nimaime wa so-so, baby". The Japan Times. February 13, 2002. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
"Crystal Skulls: 'hatsumode' for the groove generation; Yokosuka joins the party". The Japan Times. February 1, 2003. Retrieved February 3, 2014.

japantoday.com (Global: 4,588^th place; English: 3,242^nd place)

"X Japan to make Japan festival debut at Summer Sonic this year". Japan Today. April 11, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.

jerseybeat.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"X Japan Interview". jerseybeat.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

joins.com (Global: 375^th place; English: 351^st place)

koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

"Trax makes comeback after 5 years". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 5, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2017.

jrocknews.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Winners of SPACE SHOWER Music Awards 2018". JRock News. March 4, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
Nexus (February 13, 2019). "X Japan's long-awaited album is now completed". JRock News. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
"Interview: How rock saved Yoshiki's life but destroyed his body". J Rock News. October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

jrockrevolution.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"The Jrock Legend: X JAPAN". jrockrevolution.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
"Indies eXplosion: The Early History of X JAPAN". jrockrevolution.com. October 29, 2007. Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
"X JAPAN adds THIRD date to Tokyo Dome Shows". JRockrevolution.com. February 12, 2008. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
"Yoshiki Announces End-of-Year Live for X Japan, New Track". jrockrevolution.com. September 15, 2008. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
"12012 in 2010". JRock Revolution. April 18, 2011. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
"DIO ~Distraught Overlord~ Press Conference". JRock Revolution. December 29, 2008. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
"Interview with DaizyStripper". JRock Revolution. December 10, 2008. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
"Descendants of Roses: Versailles Interview Part 2". JRock Revolution. March 6, 2008. Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
"Interview: DELUHI". JRock Revolution. May 14, 2009. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014. Retrieved March 2, 2013.

kissfaq.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Kiss My Ass release information". kissfaq.com. Retrieved August 6, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

koreaherald.com (Global: 568^th place; English: 447^th place)

"Rock spirit keeps X Japan alive: leader". The Korea Herald. October 26, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.

kyodonews.net (Global: 3,001^st place; English: 1,894^th place)

english.kyodonews.net

"X Japan's Yoshiki talks of new album, new film and exorcising old demons". Kyodo News. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2017.

latimes.com (Global: 32^nd place; English: 21^st place)

Lee, Chris (July 25, 2010). "America, meet Yoshiki". L.A. Times. Retrieved April 15, 2017.

laweekly.com (Global: 1,453^rd place; English: 778^th place)

"Yoshiki of X Japan to Auction 'Crystal' Piano for Earthquake, Tsunami Relief". LA Weekly. March 15, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
"X Japan Releases first U.S. Single 'Jade' on June 28". LA Weekly. June 14, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
"Japanese Superstar Yoshiki Finally Gets the Rock Documentary He Deserves". LA Weekly. October 19, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
"The 10 Best Prog Metal Bands". LA Weekly. October 17, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2017.

loudersound.com (Global: 741^st place; English: 422^nd place)

"Watch Marilyn Manson join X Japan at Coachella". Metal Hammer. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

loudwire.com (Global: 729^th place; English: 440^th place)

Chad Childers (July 15, 2015). "X Japan Planning New Album + Documentary for 2016". Loudwire. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
"10 Best Rock + Metal Bands From Japan by Esprit D'Air's Kai". Loudwire. June 22, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
"X Japan Take Home 'Best International Band' Award at Golden Gods". loudwire.com. April 12, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
"X Japan Win Most Devoted Fans in the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards". loudwire.com. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
"X Japan Win Most Devoted Fans in 4th Annual Loudwire Music Awards". loudwire.com. February 3, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
"X Japan Win Loudwire's Best Live Band Tournament". Loudwire. August 11, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
"The Best Metal Bands From 30 Countries". Loudwire. March 22, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2017.

make-visual.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"[Cover Feature] KISAKI Special Interview". Make. January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.

metal-hammer.de (Global: 5,044^th place; English: 7,902^nd place)

"X-Japan live: Bildergalerie und Setlist". Metal Hammer (in German). July 12, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.

metalexiles.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Yoshiki Hayashi - X Japan". Metal Exiles. Retrieved April 2, 2017.

metalsucks.net (Global: 3,150^th place; English: 1,788^th place)

"EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH X JAPAN'S YOSHIKI HAYASHI". MetalSucks. October 8, 2010. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
"EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH X JAPAN'S YOSHIKI HAYASHI". MetalSucks. October 8, 2010. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

metaltraveller.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"X Japan performing in Paris". metaltraveller.com. Retrieved April 17, 2017.

msn.com (Global: 188^th place; English: 215^th place)

movies.jp.msn.com

「X JAPAN」総製作費5億円のミュージックビデオ、BeeTVで独占配信. MSN (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2010.

mtviggy.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Metal Legend Yoshiki of X Japan Gets His Ovation at the Grammys". MTV Iggy. Retrieved May 23, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

musicjapanplus.jp (Global: low place; English: low place)

musicjapanplus.jp

"ToshI to release book "Brainwash ~Comeback from 12 Years of Hell~"". musicjapanplus.jp. July 10, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
"SUGIZO First Interview with musicJAPANplus". musicjapanplus.jp. Archived from the original on May 31, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
"TAIJI's Urgent Battle Entry at X JAPAN's Live at Nissan Stadium". Music Japan Plus. August 13, 2010. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
""VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT 2016 Powered by Rakuten" Press Conference". musicjapanplus.jp. Archived from the original on June 9, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
"X JAPAN Heading Towards Their First American Tour in October. YOSHIKI "This is a restart in various meanings."". musicjapanplus. Archived from the original on July 11, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2012.

zh.musicjapanplus.jp

X JAPAN宣布取消11月2日在北京的公演。 (in Simplified Chinese). Music Japan Plus. October 26, 2011. Archived from the original on April 18, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.

natalie.mu (Global: 34^th place; English: 220^th place)

YOSHIKI、米巨大フェス「ロラパルーザ」X JAPAN出演を示唆 (in Japanese). natalie.mu. February 2, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
X元メンバーTAIJI、サイパンにて死去 Former X member Taiji dies in Saipan. natalie.mu (in Japanese). July 17, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
「気合入れていけよ！」X JAPAN初サマソニで白熱ステージ (in Japanese). natalie.mu. August 15, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
X JAPAN 4年ぶり国内単独「7人で飛び立つ」. natalie.mu (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. October 2, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
X JAPANツアーはアコースティック形式で決行、YOSHIKI「次の目標に向かいたい」. natalie.mu (in Japanese). Retrieved June 9, 2017.
"X JAPANメンバー全員がHEATHの訃報にコメント". Natalie. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
"ムック・ミヤら在籍のX SUGINAMI、イエモン＆時雨コピバンと競演" (in Japanese). Natalie. July 2, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2019.

news-postseven.com (Global: 1,629^th place; English: low place)

"X JAPANのベーシストHEATHさん（55）、がんで急逝「メンバーに闘病を伝えられないほど急だった」 YOSHIKIは緊急帰国". News Post Seven (in Japanese). Shogakukan. November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.

nhk.or.jp (Global: 202^nd place; English: 1,062^nd place)

www3.nhk.or.jp

出場歌手一覧 (in Japanese). NHK. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

nipponproject.com (Global: low place; English: low place)

"Interview with Yoshiki". nipponproject.com. September 11, 2010. Archived from the original on December 12, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017.

npr.org (Global: 114^th place; English: 75^th place)

Fadel, Leila (July 25, 2023). "What will Twitter be named in Japan, since 'X Japan' is already taken by a rock band?". NPR. Retrieved July 25, 2023.

nytimes.com (Global: 7^th place; English: 7^th place)

query.nytimes.com

Strauss, Neil (June 18, 1998). "The Pop Life: End of a Life, End of an Era". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 3, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2007.

ocn.ne.jp (Global: 7,609^th place; English: low place)

www18.ocn.ne.jp

"RIAJ CERTIFIED MILLION SELLER ALBUMS". ocn.ne.jp. Archived from the original on July 2, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2012.

officialcharts.com (Global: 65^th place; English: 46^th place)

"Official Albums Chart Top 100". UK Albums Chart. March 10, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
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allmusic.com (Global: 27th place; English: 20th place)

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