X Japan (or their fans) are nominated for Most Dedicated Fans at Loudwire Music Awards 2012. You can vote by following this:
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You can vote once per hour. Till now leader is X Japan with 30% of the votes following by Avenged Sevenfold with 22%. Voting for the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards closes on Jan. 15 at 11:59 PM EST.

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We are X!

X Japan and Black Veil Brides fans did some serious voting as the bands traded the lead throughout the day and night. After a record number of votes, X Japan defeated Black Veil Brides to earn their fifth victory and entrance into the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame, where they join Falling in Reverse and RED.
The band’s path to glory began when they first triumphed over the Swedes of In Flames, which was followed by a win against Jane’s Addiction. After that the band beat out Bush and abused the Used, that brought X Japan to their fifth and final victorious matchup against Black Veil Brides.
X Japan’s drummer and leader Yoshiki has sent a message to Loudwire thanking the band’s fans for their tremendous support. The entire statement reads as follows:
Thank you so much to Loudwire for giving X Japan a chance to be introduced on this amazing rock site, and to everyone who listened to ‘Jade,’ liked it, and voted for it. I have great respect for all of the bands we competed against, as well as enormous respect for all of their devoted fans.

And to our beloved X Japan fans — thank you so much for your endless support.
You are f—ing amazing!
We are so lucky to have you as our family.
Keep on spreading our love throughout the world.
We love you so much!
WE ARE X!!!

Love, Yoshiki

X Japan fans have even more to celebrate since the band is in the process of recording their first full-length English-language album. In addition, Yoshiki has composed the theme for this year’s Golden Globe Awards. Now that X Japan and their single ‘Jade’ have been preserved in our Cage Match Hall of Fame, who will join them next?

Credits: Loudwire

X Japan vs. Black Veil Brides – Cage Match by: Liz Ramanand January 11, 2012 Photos: X Japan Facebook / Black Veil Brides Facebook
X Japan have been blazing through the Cage Match and today they are going for their fifth and final victory, which would propel their song ‘Jade’ into the Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame. After beating the Used yesterday, will they be able to win once more against today’s challenger?
Black Veil Brides take the Cage Match by storm with their anthem ‘Fallen Angels’ off of their latest album ‘Set the World on Fire.’ The band is currently on a massive tour with D.R.U.G.S. in South America, Australia and Europe. For a full list of tour dates, go here. And check out Loudwire’s exclusive interview with frontman Andy Biersack.

Will Black Veil Brides rise to the occasion with ‘Fallen Angels’ or will X Japan continue to crush the competition and become Cage Match Hall of Famers? Get in on the action and vote for your favorite song.

Results:

X Japan с ‘Jade’ – 60.43 %
Black Veil Brides c ‘Fallen Algels’ – 39.57 %

Източник: Loudwire

X Japan are on fire as they took down Gavin Rossdale and the rest of Bush in yesterday’s Cage Match. Will this veteran Japanese rock band be able to come out on top against today’s challenger?

The Used head into the Cage Match with their brand new single ‘I Come Alive’ off of their fifth full-length studio album ‘Vulnerable,’ which is due out March 27. The disc will be released on the band’s own Anger Management Group via Hopeless Records, and is produced by Goldfinger frontman John Feldman. Check out Loudwire’s review of the tune here.

Will the Used and their fans come alive to beat out reigning champs X Japan? You decide.

Results:

X Japan с Jade – 63.7 %
The Used с I Come Alive – 36.3 %


Източник: Loudwire

X Japan are well on their way to the Cage Match Hall of Fame if they keep on this steady road to victory, as the band’s fans continue to rally. After a win against Jane’s Addiction over the weekend, will they be able to do it again in today’s matchup?
Bush enter the Cage Match with their latest single ‘Baby Come Home’ off of their album ‘The Sea of Memories.’ The mid tempo riffs and moving yet poetic lyrics of ‘Baby Come Home’ may just be enough to give X Japan’s ‘Jade’ a run for its money. Check out Loudwire’s review of the song here.
Will X Japan have enough heat to defeat Gavin Rossdale and the gang? Or will Bush make X Japan’s triumphs just a sea of memories?

Results:
X Japan Jade – 84.81 %
Bush The Sea of Memories – 15.19 %

Credits: Loudwire

In Flames had a great run in the Cage Match but X Japan fans rallied to help the band earn a serious victory yesterday. Will they be able to do it again in today’s match-up?
Veteran alt-rock kings Jane’s Addiction take the Cage Match by storm with the heavy bass lines and a face-splitting guitar solo by Dave Navarro in their single ‘Underground’ off of their latest album ‘The Great Escape Artist.’ With Perry Farrell’s anthemic vocals and Stephen Perkins’ sturdy drum patterns, this groovy yet hard hitting track is a worthy competitor. Check out our review of the tune here.
So, will X Japan be triumphant once again? Or will ‘Underground’ take Jane’s Addiction over the top?

Results:
X Japan ‘Jade’ – 88.5 %
Janes Addiction с ‘Underground’ – 11.5 %

Credits: Loudwire

In Flames fans have lit the fire for the band’s success in the past few Cage Matches. Yesterday, the Swedish band’s tune ‘Where the Dead Ships Dwell’ beat out Trent Reznor’s version of ‘Immigrant Song.’ Will they be able to do it again against today’s challengers?
X Japan have been rocking Asia and other parts of the world for about 25 years and they enter the Cage Match with their first worldwide single ‘Jade.’ The melodic metal band, which is led by golden-voiced singer Toshi and drummer Yoshiki (pictured above), is in the process of recording their first full-length English-language album.
It’s a massively talented, international match-up between these Swedish and Japanese rock acts. Who will come out as today’s victor?

Results:
In Flames  ‘Where the Dead Ships Dwell’  – 5.72%
X Japan  ‘Jade’ – 94.28%

Credits: Loudwire