X Japan Clips II

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X Japan Clips II
Video by X Japan
Released October 24, 2001
Genre Heavy metal, power metal, progressive metal
Label Atlantic
X Japan chronology
Dahlia Tour Final 1996
(1997)
X Japan Clips II
(2001)
The Last Live Video
(2002)

X Japan Clips II is a compilations DVD/VHS released by X Japan on October 24, 2001. It consists of several music videos and concert excerpts from the band's later years. The live portions were recorded at the Tokyo Dome, all on December 31 of various years (see track listing).

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X Japan Japanese heavy metal band

X Japan is a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi. Starting as a predominantly power/speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive sound with an emphasis on ballads. Besides being one of the first Japanese acts to achieve mainstream success while on an independent label, the group is widely credited as one of the pioneers of visual kei, a movement among Japanese musicians comparable to Western glam.

Track listing

  1. "Amethyst" (1995)
  2. "Rusty Nail" (1996)
  3. "Scars" (1996)
  4. "Week End" (1996)
  5. "Forever Love"
  6. "Crucify My Love"
  7. "Dahlia"
  8. "White Poem"
  9. "Drain"
  10. "Kurenai" (1996)
  11. "Tears" (1995)
  12. "Forever Love" (1997)

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