X Japan

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 2011

First Recording: 1985

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

X Japan
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Albums
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Songs
🔲Rolling Stone Cover
🔲Saturday Night Live
🔲Major Festival Headliner
🔲Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys

Essential Albums (?)WikiVinylYouTube
Blue Blood (1989)
Art of Life (1993)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Art of Life (1993)

X Japan @ Wikipedia

Will X Japan be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
"Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction."
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4 comments so far (post your own)

X JAPAN has been overlooked too.long
I am lobbying for their consideration in 2022.

Any suggestions to accomplish this is appreciated

Posted by Beth Oliver on Tuesday, 04/20/2021 @ 15:51pm


X Japan definitely is the greatest band in Asia. They are one of the reason why rock and roll and heavy metal can spread in Asia (Especially East Asia) quickly in 90s. Also, most of them are very talented. For example, Taiji the bassist, who is one the most powerful bassist ever.

Posted by Matt Sin on Saturday, 07/9/2022 @ 12:07pm


I absolutely believe X Japan will one day be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With over 30 million records sold worldwide, their groundbreaking fusion of visual kei, power metal, and emotional ballads sets them apart. No British or American band—maybe except Queen—can match their raw energy, theatrical performances, and ability to blend classical influences with heavy metal intensity. Their music's passion and innovation make them undeniable legends, worthy of the Hall's recognition.

Posted by Toby Delk on Monday, 06/30/2025 @ 10:21am


It's long overdue for bands from Asia to have representation in the rock hall. Asia, specifically Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, and in some ways, China, is one of the last regions to be overlooked by the R&R HOF.
X Japan would be the best first choice to break the glass ceiling for Asians to have a shot at the rock hall.

Posted by Danwizpig on Tuesday, 09/23/2025 @ 07:45am


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