| Reunion tour by X Japan | |
| Location | Europe, North America, Asia |
|---|---|
| Start date | December 31, 2008 |
| End date | Ongoing |
| Legs | 3 |
| No. of shows | 16 |
| X Japan concert chronology | |
X Japan World Tour is an ongoing concert tour by Japanese rock band X Japan. The tour started after the band's reunion shows in March 2008 and has been marked by the several number of cancellations.
Overview
An X Japan reunion was announced in mid-2007, with Yoshiki, Toshi, Heath and Pata joining. In July, Yoshiki was approached about composing the main theme for Lionsgate's Saw IV (Yoshiki also composed Lionsgate's Catacombs main theme), Yoshiki chose to perform the song with X Japan. [1] The song was released worldwide on January 23, 2008 via iTunes Store.
Setlists
During the first shows of the tour, the band changed the setlist on every concert.
Main set:
Encore:
Encore:
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Main set:
Encore:
Encore:
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Main set:
Encore:
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Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg 1: Asia | |||||
| 31 December 2008 |
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Tokyo | Japan | Akasaka Blitz | |
| 16 January 2009 |
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Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Asia World Expo | |
| 17 January 2009 |
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| 2 May 2009 |
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Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo Dome | |
| 3 May 2009 |
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| 30 May 2009 |
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Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei County Stadium | |
| Leg 2: Lollapalooza and Japan | |||||
| 8 August 2010 |
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Chicago | United States | Grant Park | |
| 14 August 2010 |
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Yokohama | Japan | Nissan Stadium | |
| 15 August 2010 |
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| Leg 3: North America | |||||
| 25 September 2010 |
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Los Angeles | United States | Wiltern Theatre | |
| 28 September 2010 |
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Oakland | Fox Theatre | ||
| 1 October 2010 |
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Seattle | Paramount Theatre | ||
| 3 October 2010 |
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Vancouver | Canada | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | |
| 6 October 2010 |
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Chicago | United States | Riviera Theatre | |
| 7 October 2010 |
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Toronto | Canada | Massey Hall | |
| 10 October 2010 |
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New York | United States | Roseland Ballroom | |
Cancelled dates
References
- ^ "Legendary Japanese Rock Band X Japan Returns With New Song And Video". blabbermouth.net. 18 October 2007. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
External links
| Reunion tour by X Japan | |
| Location | Europe, North America, Asia |
|---|---|
| Start date | December 31, 2008 |
| End date | Ongoing |
| Legs | 3 |
| No. of shows | 16 |
| X Japan concert chronology | |
X Japan World Tour is an ongoing concert tour by Japanese rock band X Japan. The tour started after the band's reunion shows in March 2008 and has been marked by the several number of cancellations.
Overview
An X Japan reunion was announced in mid-2007, with Yoshiki, Toshi, Heath and Pata joining. In July, Yoshiki was approached about composing the main theme for Lionsgate's Saw IV (Yoshiki also composed Lionsgate's Catacombs main theme), Yoshiki chose to perform the song with X Japan. [1] The song was released worldwide on January 23, 2008 via iTunes Store.
Setlists
During the first shows of the tour, the band changed the setlist on every concert.
Main set:
Encore:
Encore:
|
Main set:
Encore:
Encore:
|
Main set:
Encore:
|
|
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg 1: Asia | |||||
| 31 December 2008 |
|
Tokyo | Japan | Akasaka Blitz | |
| 16 January 2009 |
|
Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Asia World Expo | |
| 17 January 2009 |
| ||||
| 2 May 2009 |
|
Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo Dome | |
| 3 May 2009 |
| ||||
| 30 May 2009 |
|
Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei County Stadium | |
| Leg 2: Lollapalooza and Japan | |||||
| 8 August 2010 |
|
Chicago | United States | Grant Park | |
| 14 August 2010 |
|
Yokohama | Japan | Nissan Stadium | |
| 15 August 2010 |
| ||||
| Leg 3: North America | |||||
| 25 September 2010 |
|
Los Angeles | United States | Wiltern Theatre | |
| 28 September 2010 |
|
Oakland | Fox Theatre | ||
| 1 October 2010 |
|
Seattle | Paramount Theatre | ||
| 3 October 2010 |
|
Vancouver | Canada | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | |
| 6 October 2010 |
|
Chicago | United States | Riviera Theatre | |
| 7 October 2010 |
|
Toronto | Canada | Massey Hall | |
| 10 October 2010 |
|
New York | United States | Roseland Ballroom | |
Cancelled dates
References
- ^ "Legendary Japanese Rock Band X Japan Returns With New Song And Video". blabbermouth.net. 18 October 2007. Retrieved 2010-10-11.