1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Celtic Frost, known as ケルティック・フロスト in Japan, emerged from the underground metal scene of Zürich, Switzerland, in 1984. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Thomas Gabriel Fischer, known by his stage na...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, one of the pioneering bands in the hardcore punk scene, was formed in Tornio, Finland, in January 1980. The band was the brainchild of Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä, a charismatic frontman whose arti...

【Formation & Members】 The Hard-Ons, an influential punk/hardcore band from Sydney, Australia, emerged from the vibrant underground music scene in 1982. The founding members included Peter "Blackie" Black on guitar, Ray Ahn on bass,...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, often hailed as one of the most influential bands in the Finnish punk and hardcore scenes, was formed in Tornio, Finland, in 1980. The band was founded by Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä, who served as...

【Formation & Members】 Negazione, often stylized in Japanese as ネガティヴランド, emerged from the vibrant Italian punk scene in the early 1980s. Formed in Turin in 1983, the band was the brainchild of Marco Mathieu (bass), Roberto ...

【Formation & Members】 Die Kreuzen, an influential punk/hardcore band, was formed in 1981 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band consisted of four members: Dan Kubinski on vocals, Keith Brammer on bass guitar, Brian Egeness (also known a...

【Formation & Members】 Riistetyt, a seminal name in the Finnish punk and hardcore scene, emerged in the early 1980s, a period marked by a global explosion of punk culture. The band was formed in 1981 in Tampere, Finland, a city with...

【Formation & Members】 Screeching Weasel, a formidable name in the punk rock scene, emerged from the vibrant Chicago punk underworld in 1986. Founded by Ben Weasel (born Ben Foster) and John Jughead (born John Pierson), the band qui...

【Formation & Members】 Kaaos, known in their native Japan as キッシング・ザ・カルタゴ, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Tokyo in the early 1980s. The band was founded in 1981, a time when the city was a hotbed for countercultu...

【Formation & Members】 Klasse Kriminale, also known in Japan as クラウストロフォビア, emerged in the vibrant punk scene of the late 1980s. The band was formed in 1985 in Savona, Italy, by Marco Balestrino, who became the band's lead...