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【Formation & Members】 Rattus, known in Japanese as ラットケイブス, emerged from the bustling punk scene of Tokyo in the early 1980s. The band was formed by three high school friends—vocalist and guitarist Taro Yamamoto, bassist Ken...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, often regarded as one of the pioneering bands of the hardcore punk scene in Finland, was formed in Tornio in 1980. The band's name translates to "Healthy Hands" in Finnish, a somewhat ironic and...

【Formation & Members】 Infa Riot, also known as "インファーマー" in Japan, was formed in 1980 in North London, England. The band emerged during the second wave of punk, a period that saw the genre diversify and evolve into new subge...

【Formation & Members】 Lama, also known in Japanese as ラットゥス, is a legendary punk/hardcore band that emerged from Japan's vibrant underground music scene in the late 1970s. Formed in 1978 in Tokyo, the band was a pioneering for...

【Formation & Members】 Like Rats (ライク・ラッツ) emerged from the vibrant underground music scene of Tokyo in the late 1990s, a period marked by a burgeoning punk and hardcore movement in Japan. The band was formed in 1998 by high ...

【Formation & Members】 GASTUNK, a pioneering force in the Japanese punk and hardcore scene, was formed in 1983 in Tokyo. The band quickly established itself as a dynamic and innovative entity within the underground music community. ...

【Formation & Members】 Ton Steine Scherben, often referred to simply as "Die Scherben," was a pioneering punk band that emerged from the politically charged atmosphere of West Berlin in 1970. The band was founded by Rio Reiser (real...

【Formation & Members】 Negative Approach, known in Japan as ネガティブアプローチ, emerged from the vibrant hardcore punk scene of Detroit, Michigan, in 1981. The band was founded by vocalist John Brannon and guitarist Rob McCullough...

【Formation & Members】 Mindsnare (マインドスネア) is a powerhouse in the punk and hardcore music scene, known for their relentless energy and raw sound. The band was formed in the late 1990s in Tokyo, Japan, a city known for its thr...

【Formation & Members】 Stiff Little Fingers, often abbreviated as SLF, formed in 1977 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The band's formation coincided with the tumultuous period of The Troubles, a conflict that deeply influenced their m...