Japan

1991
X Japan released on July 1

The album was released on July 1, 1991, and debuted at number one, selling over 600,000 copies.

Buck-Tick Kurutta Taiyou was released on February 21, 1991. Three singles were

Kurutta Taiyou was released on February 21, 1991. Three singles were released, ” Speed “, ” M・A・D ” and ” Jupiter “. Four days after the release of the album, the band performed a unique concert called Satellite Circuit, which was recorded in a studio with no audience and then…
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X Japan arrived back in Japan

When members arrived back in Japan in June, 500 members of the Japan Self-Defence Forces were at the airport to control the crowd.

Luna Sea released self-titled album

The self-titled Luna Sea was released on April 21.

Luna Sea Nuclear Fusion Tour

Luna Sea took part in the label’s Nuclear Fusion Tour in March with Gilles de Rais and Sighs of Love Potion.

L'Arc-en-Ciel In February 1991, bassist Tetsuya (then known as TETSU) recruited

In February 1991, bassist Tetsuya (then known as TETSU) recruited vocalist Hyde (then known as HIDE), guitarist Hiro and drummer Pero. Together, they formed a band and named themselves L’Arc-en-Ciel. A year later, after gaining popularity in their hometown of Osaka , Hiro left the band on June 12, 1992.…
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L'Arc-en-Ciel formed a band

In February 1991, bassist Tetsuya (then known as TETSU) recruited vocalist Hyde (then known as HIDE), guitarist Hiro and drummer Pero. Together, they formed a band and named themselves L’Arc-en-Ciel.

B'z Their third mini album, Mars , was released on May 29, 1991; little

Their third mini album, Mars , was released on May 29, 1991; little promotion was done for it. After releasing only two singles, B’z released their fifth album, In the Life , on November 27. The release of the album marked B’z shying away from their advanced digital sounds and…
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Outrage (band) The Final Day

For 1991’s The Final Day , Outrage traveled to Germany to have it produced by Accept drummer Stefan Kaufmann .

The Pillows In 1991 they contracted with major label Pony Canyon and released

In 1991 they contracted with major label Pony Canyon and released their debut single, “Ame ni Utaeba”, in May and their first full-length record Moon Gold in June.