X Japan’s members met in 1979. Madonna heavily influenced the early work of the group. X Japan started singing at Assistant, a local club. The bassist wanted to start a band since he was in college.

X Japan’s first album did not do so well, but the second album was a hit, going platinum. The band a huge draw with fan clubs in every city.

The group may have just completed their latest record, but they are thinking of what is next to come. The most current release from X Japan has been heavily influenced by bands of the 1970s.

X Japan seamlessly blends the songs from the previous album with tracks from their most current record. Sacramento has always been receptive to the band, even when they were small time, so the band schedules a show there every year, even if they are not touring. The band has all their tour information, from the tour schedule to the latest X Japan tickets released, on TheSeats.com.