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Herfitz PR X Japan and Black Veil Brides fans did some serious voting as the bands traded the lead throughout the day and night. After a record number of votes, X Japan defeated Black Veil Brides to earn their fifth victory and entrance into the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame, where they join Falling in Reverse and RED.
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Koji Watanabe / Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images X Japan are well on their way to the Cage Match Hall of Fame if they keep on this steady road to victory, as the band’s fans continue to rally. After a win against Jane’s Addiction over the weekend, will they be able to do it again in today’s matchup?
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Herfitz PR Multitalented rock icon Yoshiki of the melodic metal band X Japan is composing the musical theme for this year’s Golden Globe Awards.
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Photo by Micah Smith X Japan have been one of the biggest rock acts in Asia, and now they're giving back to the continent that has helped them sell 30 million copies of their albums. The Japanese hard rockers have set up a charity auction to help victims of the ongoing flooding in Thailand.
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