Part 1
Small introduction into Japanese 80s heavy metal.
Trivia:
Many bands/Artists worldwide albeit mainly in Japan are heavily inspired and influenced by X-Japan, Along side bands like Anthem, Earthshaker, Saber Tiger & Vow Wow (though I was never a fan of the vocals on vow wow)
The last band actually drew a lot of inspiration from bands like KISS, They are quite 'theatrical' when it comes to shows hence the costumes -- they will tell a story to go a long with their music, Occasionally acting.
X-Japan & Seikima II (The band in the last video in part 2) are considered legendary in Japan