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1. American band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1977.
2. Australian band formed in 1977. Tag as X (Australia)
3. A Japanese band which changed their name to X JAPAN in 1992
4. Czech band formed in 2003.
5. Bulgarian metal band
6. An alias of Australian DJ Deepforces


X (US)
From the band’s earliest days, they were known for complex songs with a rockabilly edge. Unlike many punk bands from the same era, the band exhibited musical proficiency.

In addition, the band’s lyrics bore an amount of sophistication that was uncommon for punk bands at the time. Co-written by Doe and Cervenka, who was known as poet prior to joining X, the lyrics were more often than not poetry set to music. The lyrics were also co-sang by Doe and Cervenka, who complimented each other harmonically, adding a deeper layer to the music.

The band’s stint with Slash Records is the defining era for the band, when they released their debut album, 1980’s Los Angeles. Los Angeles is considered one of the most influential punk albums to come out of the L.A. punk scene in the ’80s. In 2002, the band was awarded an Official Certificate of Recognition from the City of Los Angeles in acknowledgment of their influence on the Los Angeles music scene and the city’s culture in general.


X (Australia)

The Australian band called X, formed in 1977 by Rose Tattoo bassist Ian Rilen and Steve Lucas. They initially called themselves Evil Rumours. Their debut LP Aspirations (recorded by the equally great Lobby Loyde) is a punk classic (and was later reissued in the US by the revered Amphetamine Reptile label).
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  • NathelieJulienn

    RIP Ray Manzarek. :(

    20 May 9:20pm Reply

  • omaCore

    They're awesome. Good punk.

    15 May 9:42am Reply

  • Gargoyle2500

    Is it just me or were there a rather large number of bands with names starting with X formed in the 70s? There's this 70s band, XTC and X-Ray Specs. Perhaps I'm just under this impression because I don't know a lot of bands with names starting with that letter.

    14 May 3:59am Reply

  • trtb

    sucks that they made a lot of really solid albums that all get overshadowed by los angeles

    16 Mar 8:21am Reply

  • steffko99

    Great support of Pearl Jam last year!!!

    6 Feb 4:01pm Reply

  • Shy-Guy

    Haven't aged a bit

    19 Jan 2:34am Reply

  • r0cketride

    seeing them live is history IRL

    5 Dec 2012 Reply

  • im0308

    I think this may be my favorite band.

    6 Oct 2012 Reply

  • samathrashin

    i can't believe how badly they are in old age.oh exene how i adore you

    10 Sep 2012 Reply

  • strutterf

    i cant believe how good is "los angeles"

    23 Aug 2012 Reply

  • Almost_Hardcore

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/X/504037172955486?bookmark_t=page New Crossover X from Germany.

    17 Aug 2012 Reply

  • Youko_o

    Did you know that cause this band a japanese band named X changed the name (years ago)? Now they're called X JAPAN haha.

    16 Jul 2012 Reply

  • pathtoyirah

    I MUST NOT THINK BAD THOUGHTS

    9 Jul 2012 Reply

  • colouxx

    Loved seeing these guys support Pearl Jam in Manc, pleasant surprise.

    22 Jun 2012 Reply

  • 2cabs2toucan

    lol @ sh8k_et claiming the high ground only to spout their own parochial views. The Australian X were also ground breaking and influential, directly on Australian music and arguably indirectly on the rest of the world.

    13 Jun 2012 Reply

  • kOmil

    main riff from Unheard Music is a mind destroyer ^_^

    10 Jun 2012 Reply

  • sh8k_et

    You arsehoes got sum fine 'pinions. Grow the fuck up. It must be some kind of insecurity that causes people to get so defensive of their music taste. I happen to like both bands, LA X and OZ X. That's it. Who the fuck cares? I find Apirations and Home Is Where The Floor Is are fun albums, but everything else I have heard I didn't much care for. On the other hand, X (LA) were without a doubt a groundbreaking band with unbelievable talent. The countless bands that were and still are influenced by X (LA) are a testament of that. Peace.

    9 Jun 2012 Reply

  • Tom_Kurtz

    can't believe i've discovered them just now, i've been searching for that sound for years!

    3 Jun 2012 Reply

  • BlackCoffeeDuck

    @Bnoise11 Just repeating what someone else said and sending some love to a band which don't get much here. It's just an opinion so you don't have spam me with your bullshit and name calling, just grow-up!!!

    9 Apr 2012 Reply

  • Bnoise11

    stupid F*cks from "oz"s are joke. X (australia) are fine enuff, but a few of their fans are major douchebags specifically Blackdouchecoffeecouche. what a joke

    9 Apr 2012 Reply
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