X JAPAN Wins Golden Gods Award

On Wednesday night, X JAPAN has won the award for Best International Band at the Golden Gods Awards, after becoming the first Asian band to ever be nominated for a Golden Gods Award.

"Thank you Revolver. Thank you so much for recognizing us," said YOSHIKI, who was present at the ceremony to accept the award. He mentioned their achievements in the United States so far, and revealed the band is planning another World tour soon.

The band beat out internationally acclaimed Rammstein (Germany), Lacuna Coil (Italy), Sepultura (Brazil), Behemoth (Poland) and Meshuggah (Sweden). Other artists that won an award were Avenged Sevenfold, Slash, Korn and Evanescence. The Black Carpet and Show was broadcasted on X Box Live and will be aired again this year on VH1.