First, X-Japan breaks up after becoming the hugest band that ever huged in Japan. Later, they get back together for a triumphant three night reunion tour, playing their guts out. Well, at least drummer Yoshiki did. So much so in fact that they then have to cancel all future tour plans. Great. Then they announce a new tour schedule, to much exultation by the fans.

Well, now they seem to have cocked something up again, canceling all tour plans for the rest of the year. This time it sounds like they are pulling the present gigs in favor of setting up an even bigger tour next year. Sound fishy? Considering all of the past jerking-around that band has given their fans, I wouldn't bank on seeing these guys on a normal tour for quite some time, if ever.

X-Japan is very quickly using up its cache of credibility. While the die-hard fans might be willing to put up with a never ending stream of this BS, there are others who might see this as a desperate and mis-managed attempt for an aging band to reclaim its past glory, not to mention huge amounts of money. Pull it together and suck it up guys! This is rock and roll, not a fashion show!