X JAPAN announce decision to move forward with their Japan tour following Yoshiki’s request!

11.June.2017 | MUSIC

A press conference was held on Friday June 9th where X JAPAN members Toshi, Pata and Heath, as well as the organisers of the event UDO Artists Inc., announced that the Japanese leg of their world tour “X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X” will change to an acoustic tour. The new tour is titled X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle~Kiseki no Yoru~6DAYS.

Yoshiki successfully underwent surgery but was told by his doctor that he was unsure whether or not Yoshiki could return to drumming as before, so for the meantime he is unable to play. Yoshiki said himself that he did not want to cancel the scheduled concert and sought to come up with a solution to which his fellow band members sympathised. After receiving support, it was decided that the tour would change to an acoustic set for which Yoshiki would play the piano.

After the X JAPAN members announced the information about the tour, they received an urgent message from Yoshiki, who is currently in rehabilitation in LA, who told them “I want to move forward. I want to go ahead with the concert.” It is also confirmed that the planned premium dinner show with Yoshiki, entitled “EVENING WITH YOSHIKI 2017 IN NAGOYA & OSAKA & TOKYO JAPAN,” will also go ahead as planned.

 

The title of the concert in July, accompanied by strings and an acoustic set, rings true to its name – “Kiseki no Yoru,” or “a night of miracles.” Yoshiki apologised to his fans, saying “I am deeply sorry for making all of you worry so much.” He went gave some strong words and promised that “I will give a strong impression after I stand on stage.”

 

Comments below translated from Japanese.

Comment from Toshi
“All of us will continue supporting Yoshiki with all of our fighting spirit. This is a unique occasion for X Japan, so I want to express my emotions together with all of the fans at the concert.”

Comment from Pata
“I’m sure we’ll meet very soon, but keep fighting, Yoshiki! And to everybody, I look forward to July.”

Comment from Heath
“This is our first acoustic concert, so I am sure all of you will give us your best and express yourselves to the fullest. Please be sure to cheer us on.”

Comment from Sugizo
“Whatever the circumstances, I will put my all into it. No matter the trouble, I will pour our soul into it. That’s my duty!”

<Regarding Ticket Refunds>
For people who would like to request a ticket refund, please contact the according Play Guide from which you purchased.
For full details, please visit the UDO Artists Inc. website: http://udo.jp/
Tickets Available: June 10th, 2017 to June 26th, 2017

■Information

X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X

Venues: Osaka-jō Hall (July 11th & 12th) + Yokohama Arena

Tickets: S: ¥13,000 A: ¥12,000 B: ¥10,000 Standing: ¥10,000 (prices include tax)
VIP Package: Platinum: ¥98,000 / Gold: ¥55,000 (prices include tax)
X JAPAN Official Site: http://www.xjapan.com

 

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