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Real name: Matsumoto Hideto AKA hide. Born: December 13, 1964 Origin: Yokosuka, Japan Died: May 2, 1998 (aged 33) in Tokyo, Japan Genres: Alternative rock, heavy metal, power metal, progressive metal, J-Rock Occupation: Singer, songwriter, musician Instruments: Guitar, bass, vocals Years active: 1981–1998 Labels: Sony, Lemoned Plant Associated acts: X Japan, Zilch. He was a popular Japanese musician, primarily known for his work as the lead guitarist of the renowned heavy metal band X Japan from 1987 to 1997. He was also a successful solo artist and co-founder of the U.S.-based band Zilch. He died on May 2, 1998, and was found hanged with a towel tied to a doorknob in his Tokyo apartment.