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【Formation & Members】 Mad Capsule Markets, often stylized as MAD CAPSULE MARKETS, emerged from the vibrant and ever-evolving music scene of Japan in 1985. The band was initially formed by vocalist Hiroshi Kyono, bassist Takeshi "Ta...

【Formation & Members】 Number Girl (ナンバーガール) emerged from the vibrant underground music scene of Fukuoka, Japan, in 1995. The band was formed by guitarist and vocalist Shutoku Mukai, whose vision and creativity would come to ...

【Formation & Members】 Slang, known in Japanese as スライト・スラックス, emerged from the vibrant underground punk scene of Sapporo, Japan, in 1988. The band was initially formed by Ko (vocals) and Kiyo (drums), two passionate music...

【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】 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...