X Japan's Toshi assembles new project

[Tokyograph News]

X Japan vocalist TOSHI held an urgent press conference on Wednesday to announce his new band, called TOSHI with T-EARTH. The news came only days after the revelation that Yoshiki has suffered from a slipped disc, resulting in a likely postponement of X Japan's scheduled overseas concerts.

TOSHI has labeled the band as an "eco hard rock" group. He commented that after performing at the "hide memorial summit" last month with many younger artists, he became motivated to start a new rock project. "I may not be able to scream in 3 or 4 years, so I felt I should do this while I still have the strength." He also mentioned that he wants to collaborate with younger musicians.

So far, TOSHI has gathered two guitarists - former Phantasmagoria member JUN and current Charlotte member TOYA. TOSHI will reveal the group's drummer, bassist, and keyboardist in the future. Musician MASAYA is acting as producer.

The band plans to start a tour on August 12 at Zepp Nagoya. The tour includes two Zepp Tokyo performances scheduled for September 3-4. TOSHI also said that he has already received offers to play overseas, though nothing has been made official yet.

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