X JAPAN Frontman Forms New Band, Live Dates For Japan Announced
June 15, 2008, 16 years ago
According to a reliable BW&BK; source in Tokyo, X JAPAN frontman Toshi Deyama annnounced the formation of his new band, TOSHI With T-EARTH, on June 11th. The band also features guitarists Jun (PHANTASMAGORIA) and Toya (SHARUROTTO). A bassist, drummer and keyboardist are due to be announced soon, although it has been suggested that X Japan bassist Heath will be involved. Deyama has described the band's sound as "eco hard rock".
The band will begin touring Japan in August at the Zepp locations. Confirmed dates are as follows:
August
12 - Nagoya14 - Sapporo
16 - Sendai
18 - Osaka
19 - Osaka
21 - Fukuoka
September
3 - Tokyo4 - Tokyo
As previously reported, X Japan have postponed their scheduled upcoming shows in Partis, New York and Taipei. BW&BK; received the following update:
"As for indefinite postponement of X Japan's world tour, it wasn't actually announced officially by (drummer/founder)Yoshiki. It was several major newspapers that were reporting, but the band's management is not denying it. According to the report, the reason for postponement is Yoshiki's cervical disc herniation and tendovaginitis. Right now his neck is fixed with a corset and he is unable to travel long distances. He is being seen by Western/Eastern medical doctors."Deyama comments: "X has always been about dealing with troubles and it's not as big of a deal as reported. Not a big deal. When we go on tour is up to mangement's decision. I'll just try to keep myself in perfect condition."
Dates affected are as follows:
July
5 - Paris, France - Villepinte Parc D'expositionAugust
2 - Taipei, Taiwan - Taipei World Trade CenterSeptember
13 - New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden(Thanks Takashi)
