After receiving the devastating news that former X member TAIJI had passed away, each of the members of X JAPAN left a comment expressing their sorrow.

The management site has been flooded with questions about X JAPAN's schedule, but international fans shouldn't worry despite the bad news: at the moment, all stops in X JAPAN's world tour will go on as scheduled, as TAIJI would have wished.

Check out each members' comment below:

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YOSHIKI
"When I heard the sudden news about TAIJI, I felt a shock I can't put into words... my mind still can't make sense of it.The memory of us playing together last year at Nissan Stadium came back as if it were just yesterday.

When I think about how all the fans must feel, I feel like my heart is breaking... but at times like these, I feel that we have to be strong.

We can't go on being weighed down (by the loss of) TAIJI and HIDE.

I pray that TAIJI, who was a great bassist, sleeps peacefully."

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TOSHI
"I was so shocked by the sudden news that I couldn't believe it. Right now, I can't think of anything more to say than that."

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PATA
"It's a shame that I've lost a friend I was with during the many years from our indies career until our major debut, and during the rocky times.

I pray for his happiness in the next world."

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HEATH
"I was greatly shocked by the sudden sad news.

When we appeared at Nissan Stadium last year, he told me, 'We'll play together again', so I didn't think I'd receive this kind of news.

Right now, I'm so sad and brimming over with such feelings of regret that I can't put them into words.

To represent my heartfelt condolences, I'll pray for his happiness in the next world."

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SUGIZO
"TAIJI-san was a unique, overwhelmingly talented musician.
Japan's music scene has lost a huge spirit.
It's sad...
From the bottom of my heart, I pray for the happiness of a rock 'n roller whose life was full of ups and down, and who should be respected."

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Our condolences go out to the friends and family of TAIJI, as well as the members of X JAPAN during this time.

Source: Barks