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【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...

【Formation & Members】 Hi-Standard, often referred to as "Hi-Sta" by their devotees, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Tokyo, Japan, in 1991. The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist Ken Yokoyama, bassist and vocalist Akihiro ...

【Formation & Members】 Anarchy (アナーキー) emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Japan in the late 1970s, a period marked by cultural upheaval and a growing appetite for rebellious music. The band was formed in 1978 in Kyoto, a ci...

【Formation & Members】 GISM, an acronym that has been interpreted in various ways, including "Guerilla Incendiary Sabotage Mutineer" and "God In the Schizoid Mind," was formed in Tokyo, Japan, in 1981. The band was spearheaded by vo...

【Formation & Members】 In the vibrant tapestry of Japan's punk and hardcore scene, few bands are as seminal as Gauze. Formed in 1981 in Tokyo, Gauze emerged during a period when the punk movement was gaining international traction, ...

【Formation & Members】 The Star Club, known in Japanese as スタークラブ, is a seminal punk rock band from Japan, formed in Nagoya in 1977. The band was conceived during a time when punk rock was burgeoning globally, with bands like ...

【Formation & Members】 Originating from Osaka, Japan, Laughin' Nose was formed in 1981 and quickly became a seminal figure in the Japanese punk scene. The band was initially comprised of vocalist Charmy, guitarist PON, bassist NAOKI...

【Formation & Members】 The Stalin (スターリン), a pioneering force in the Japanese punk scene, emerged in the late 1970s, an era defined by rebellion and a thirst for musical revolution. Formed in 1980 by their enigmatic leader Mich...

【Formation & Members】 BRAHMAN, a formidable presence in the punk and hardcore scene, emerged from Japan in 1995. The band was formed in Tokyo and has since become an emblem of innovation and energy in the genre. The original lineup...