The Last Rockstars

The Last Rockstars is a Japanese rock supergroup formed in 2022 by Yoshiki (X Japan), Hyde (L'Arc-en-Ciel, Vamps), Sugizo (X Japan, Luna Sea), and Miyavi. The four members announced their collaboration in November 2022, and released their first self-titled single in December of the same year. In January 2023, the band performed their debut tour in Japan and the United States.

The Last Rockstars
Clockwise from top left: Yoshiki, Hyde, Miyavi, and Sugizo
Background information
Origin	Tokyo, Japan
Genres	Rock
Years active	2022–present
Labels	Melodee Music
Members	Yoshiki Hyde Sugizo Miyavi
Website	thelastrockstars.net

History

The group members Yoshiki, Sugizo and Miyavi were previously part of the short-lived rock supergroup Skin in 2007.^[1][2] The formation of The Last Rockstars was announced at a press conference in Tokyo on November 11, 2022,^[3] when the three members with singer Hyde also announced a pair of upcoming single and several concerts scheduled for January and February 2023. Yoshiki stated that the mission of the group was to "aim at the international market beyond Japan" and to "preserve the spirit of rock music," which the musician claimed has been overtaken in the modern music scene by pop and hip-hop.^[4] The provocative name was chosen "to leave an impression".^[4]

On December 14, the band announced a second New York City show had been added to the tour schedule due to high demand,^[5] followed by the announcement that the band would release their music through Melodee Music/Ingrooves, a sub-label of Universal Music and Virgin Music Group.^[4] On December 23, The Last Rockstars released their debut single, "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)".^[6] On December 31, the members made their debut performance as a band on NHK's New Year's Eve music program 73rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, setting a record by performing on the nationwide program just eight days after the release of their first single.^[7]

In January 2023, the group launched their first international tour with sold-out shows in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles, performing in addition to many new songs several self-covers by Skin, X Japan, Yoshiki, L'Arc-en-Ciel, Hyde and Miyavi.^{[2][8][9][10]} On August 4, the band released their second single, "Psycho Love".^[11] On November 21, the band began their second international tour at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, though the Los Angeles date which had been announced for November 29 was postponed until August 2024.^[12] On the first day of the concert series, the band announced their song "Mastery" would be the theme song for the video game Tekken 8.^[13]

Members

• Yoshiki – leader, drums, piano
• Hyde – lead vocals
• Sugizo – guitar, six string bass, violin, vocals
• Miyavi – guitar, vocals

Discography

Singles

Title	Year	Peaks		Album
		JPN Dig. ^[14]	JPN Down. ^[15]
"The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)"	2022	4	4	Non-album single
"Psycho Love"	2023	8	8

References

1. Lewry, Fraser (November 11, 2022). "Japanese rock legends Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo and Miyavi join forces to form The Last Rockstars". Metal Hammer. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
2. Yokomizo, Joe (November 20, 2023). "YOSHIKIが語る、THE LAST ROCKSTARSに込めた「想い」と「願い」". Rolling Stone Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 3, 2023.
3. Chapstick, Kelsey (November 11, 2022). "The Last Rockstars: 4 of Japan's Most Famous Musicians Launch Supergroup". Revolver. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
4. Michel, Patrick St. (December 19, 2022). "New Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Sign With Ingrooves for Global Distribution". Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
5. "The Last Rockstars – Due To Popular Demand Add Extra Date In New York". Rock'n'Load. November 17, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
6. "Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars To Release Debut Single This Friday". Blabbermouth. December 20, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
7. "【紅白リハ＆会見】紅白で"踊れる"デビュー曲お披露目！THE LAST ROCKSTARSはお笑いでも天下取りたい". Natalie (in Japanese). December 30, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
8. "これがTHE LAST ROCKSTARSの"世界をロックする"序章、東京で鮮烈ライブデビュー飾る". Natalie (in Japanese). January 30, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
9. "Watch: Japanese Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS Plays Sold-Out Concert At Hollywood Palladium". Blabbermouth.net. February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
10. Cecee (February 22, 2023). "THE LAST ROCKSTARS Live Debut 2023 at Hollywood Palladium (Review)". JaMe-World. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
11. "Japanese Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS Releases Second Single, Announces November 2023 Los Angeles Concert". Blabbermouth.net. August 11, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
12. Major, Michael (November 24, 2023). "The Last Rockstars Announce Rescheduled Los Angeles Show". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
13. "THE LAST ROCKSTARS announce new song "MASTERY" for Tekken 8". J-Generation. November 22, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
14. Peaks on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart:
    • "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)": "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-01-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
    • "Psycho Love": "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-08-14" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
15. Peaks on the Billboard Japan Download Songs:
    • "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)": "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of December 28, 2022". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 5, 2023.
    • "Psycho Love": "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of August 9, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 9, 2023.

External links

• Official website