2000s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Donots, known in Japan as ドナースルム, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of the late 1990s. The band was formed in 1993 in Ibbenbüren, Germany, by brothers Ingo and Guido Knollmann. Ingo took on the role of...

【Formation & Members】 Taking Back Sunday, often stylized as テイクン・バック・サンデイ in Japanese, burst onto the punk and hardcore scene in the late 1990s. The band was formed in 1999 in Long Island, New York, by guitarist Eddie ...

【Formation & Members】 The Living End, known in Japan as ザ・リヴィング・エンド, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Melbourne, Australia, in 1994. The band was originally formed by Chris Cheney (guitar and vocals) and Scott Owen...

【Formation & Members】 Die Toten Hosen, often affectionately referred to as "The Shoes" in Japanese contexts, are a German punk rock band that emerged in the vibrant music scene of Düsseldorf in 1982. Founded by lead vocalist Campin...

【Formation & Members】 Los Fastidios, the Italian punk band known for their politically charged lyrics and infectious energy, was formed in Verona in 1991. The band was founded by Enrico, also known as "Enri," who remains the drivin...

【Formation & Members】 MowMowLuLuGyaban, a name as eclectic and unpredictable as their music, emerged from the bustling, vibrant music scene of Kyoto, Japan, in 2005. Founded by three college friends—Keisuke Muto on drums and vocals...

【Skip the Use: A Sonic Revolution in Punk/Hardcore】 The punk/hardcore scene has always been a fertile ground for innovation, rebellion, and raw energy. Among the bands that have shaped and reshaped this landscape is Skip the Use, a gro...

【Formation & Members】 Machine Gun, known as マシーンガン in Japanese, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s. The band was formed by high school friends who shared a passion for the aggressive sounds of punk...

【Formation & Members】 Skara (スカラ), a seminal force in the punk and hardcore scene, emerged from the vibrant streets of Tokyo in 1995. The band's formation was a response to the burgeoning underground music scene that was gaining...

【Formation & Members】 Millencolin, the Swedish punk rock band, was formed in October 1992 in Örebro, Sweden. The band's formation was inspired by the members' mutual love for punk rock, skateboarding, and the burgeoning skate punk ...