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【Formation & Members】 Against Me! was formed in 1997 in Gainesville, Florida, originating as a solo acoustic project by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. Over time, the project evolved into a full band with the addition of mem...

【Formation & Members】 Bad Religion, one of the most influential bands in the punk rock and hardcore scenes, was formed in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. The original lineup consisted of Greg Graffin on vocals, Brett Gurewitz on g...

【Formation & Members】 Slime, known as スライム in Japanese, is a formidable punk/hardcore band that emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Tokyo in the early 1990s. The band was formed by a group of passionate young musician...

【Formation & Members】 In the early 1980s, during a particularly vibrant period for the Japanese underground music scene, a band named Aktion (アクス) emerged from the bustling streets of Tokyo. This band, known for its raw energy a...

【Formation & Members】 The Toy Dolls, known in Japan as ディー・トイ・ドールズ, are a quintessential English punk rock band that emerged in 1979. They were formed in Sunderland, England, by lead vocalist and guitarist Michael "Olga" Alg...

【Formation & Members】 Dead Kennedys, a band synonymous with the punk rock scene, was formed in June 1978 in San Francisco, California. The original lineup comprised Jello Biafra (Eric Boucher) on vocals, East Bay Ray (Raymond Pepperell...

【Formation & Members】 The Scandinavians (スカンドナヴィアンズ) emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Stockholm in the early 2000s, a city known for its rich tradition in punk and hardcore music. The band was formed in 2002 ...

【Formation & Members】 Bérurier Noir, often stylized as Bérurier Noir (ベリュリューズ) to emphasize their unique and international appeal, was formed in Paris, France, in 1983 by Francois Guillemot (known as "Loran") and Laurent Kat...

【Formation & Members】 In Flames (インフレイムス), an influential punk/hardcore band, emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Tokyo, Japan, in the early 1990s. The band was initially formed by three high school friends: Takash...

【Formation & Members】 Gauze, formed in Tokyo in 1981, is a seminal band in the Japanese hardcore punk scene. The original lineup consisted of Fugu on vocals, Momorin on guitar, Shin on bass, and Hiko on drums. The band is known for...