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On Tuesday, April 25, WE ARE X , the transcendent and captivating rock 'n' roll documentary about one of the most successful bands in history, X JAPAN, arrives on Blu-Ray™, DVD and Digital HD from Magnolia Home Entertainment under the Magnet Label. From director and acclaimed documentarian Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man), and produced by the Oscar-winning production team behind Searching for Sugar Man, WE ARE X profiles the blockbuster Japanese rock band X JAPAN and its enigmatic frontman YOSHIKI--composer, classically trained pianist, drummer and the creative force behind the band's wild success. Featuring interviews with Gene Simmons, Marilyn Manson, Stan Lee and more, WE ARE X dives into YOSHIKI's life and X JAPAN's attempt to break into the American music industry. Supported by concert footage, band interviews and fan photos, the compelling film takes a look at X JAPAN's hardships and conflicts including suicide and cultis

X JAPAN: PREMIERE OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR AWARD-WINNING MUSIC DOC FILM ' WE ARE X ' As X JAPAN prepare for the SXSW Film Festival debut of ' WE ARE X '--the award-winning, music documentary on the Japanese rock group X JAPAN from Passion Pictures--the trailer exclusively premiered this morning on DEADLINE Hollywood (here). To share the official 'WE ARE X' trailer now, go to YouTube (here). 'WE ARE X' explores the evolution, groundbreaking history and hopeful future of the land of the rising sun's most culturally significant and iconic rock group. From X JAPAN's massive success (over 30 million albums, singles and videos sold) and sold-out tours worldwide, 'WE ARE X' chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of this legendary quintet who continue to tour the world performing sold-out shows to massive arenas in 16 countries throughout the U.S. and Europe. Screening details after the Jump... SXSW FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTIN, TX SCREENINGS