Propaganda: They're queer icons, their songs are just pure fun, Ricky's guitar playing style was unique and their fashion game is off the charts, and they're all SO good looking. Their beehive wigs are so iconic that's what they named the band after. To me they'll always be the quintessential party band.
X Japan
Formed in: 1982
Genres: Rock, heavy metal, speed metal, power metal, glam metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal
Lineup: Toshi – vocals
Pata – guitar, vocals
Hide – guitar, vocals
Taiji – bass, vocals
Yoshiki – drums, vocals, piano, keyboards
Albums from the 80s:
Vanishing Vision (1988)
Blue Blood (1989)
Propaganda: Best Japanese rock band from back then!
This is an Indian sword, where the grip is inside a metal gauntlet. It was by no means a common weapon, and it required specialized training to use. Despite seeming like a fantasy weapon, I’ve only ever seen it depicted in one movie; the fantasy cult classic Willow from 1988.