X-Japan: Who Likes This Band?

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I've noticed that there is no topic at all for this interest. However, I'm sure some people in MyLot are fans of Japanese pop and rock music, and might know about this band. For an overview, X-Japan is a speed metal/hard rock band based in -- you guessed it -- Japan. The band had somewhat of a cult following in that country, and is considered legendary. They are composed of Yoshiki Hayashi in drums and piano, Hideto Matsumoto in lead guitar, Tomoaki Ishizuka in rhythm guitar, Hiroshi Morie in bass and Toshimitsu Deyama in vocals. They have been active since the late 1980's until 1996, when they split up. However, they have reunited this year with the exception of Matsumoto, who died months after the split-up. The band is known for their thrashing sound and violent lyrics, as well as some really sentimental and classically written ballads. Their trademark is the use of piano and orchestrated instruments, a trademark which they upped the ante in their ballad albums. For a time, they have been known for their flamboyant and extravagant makeup and costumes although they've shed that into more casual wear during their later years. So anyone knows anything about this band?