We Are X (2016)
Director
Stephen Kijak
Main cast
Yoshiki Hayashi; Wes Borland; Richard Fortus; Hiroshi Morie; Pata
Genres
Music, Documentary
Description
As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japanâs leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.
Stephen Kijak
Main cast
Yoshiki Hayashi; Wes Borland; Richard Fortus; Hiroshi Morie; Pata
Genres
Music, Documentary
Description
As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japanâs leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.
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