X Japan Members to Make Appearance at Otakon Prior to Lollapalooza

Humberto Saabedra

PR just got sent sending word that X Japan’s Sugizo and Yoshiki will be at this year’s Otakon convention for a brief performance during the convention’s masquerade prior to the band’s mainstage appearance at this year’s Lollapalooza Music Festival at Chicago’s Grant Park.

The convention is still accepting early bird registration and will be held fro July 30th-August 1st.

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