X-Japan held their one-man live at Yokohama Stadium yesterday. Then they held a press conference with special guest, ex-member TAIJI.

Toshi stated that he, "can still feel the curtain rising for their world tour," and that "they are preparing to take on the world." TAIJI who hasn't been with the band in 18 years said, "Even if HIDE is only in name, it wouldn't have been possible without these two [Yoshiki and Toshi]. I am honored to be here. I will do what I can from this point on."

"This doesn't mean we'll be on stage together....but when stuff like this happens in music, it reminds me of when we first debuted," said Yoshiki.

TAIJI commented, "Even after 18 years, this is like we're childhood friends, and like flowers, we bloomed. While our health may not be good, we still keep a positive vibe going. (citing Yoshiki)"

Two days ago when they (X Japan) had their live, TAIJI was there and said, "You guys played songs that I haven't heard yet huh?" Yoshiki and Toshi both replied, "What? The songs were already decided weren't they?... Our communication really sucks doesn't it?" all the while laughing.

Moving on to the topic of their show at Lollapalooza, Yoshiki said that it was like a "debut battle, much like our debut in Japan, 'what ever happens, bring it on!'" were his feelings on the event. Right before the show, Yoshiki took out his iPhone to commemorate the event. "Yoshiki really is the type who likes to do stuff like that," said Toshi.

Coming this fall will be their North America tour. Yoshiki said, "On the 16th, we'll release the official information simultanously in America [and Japan]."

From September 25 to October the band is scheduled to make stops in L.A., Oakland, Seattle, Vancouver, Chicago, Toronto and New York.

source: natalie