2000s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Spermbirds, a seminal name in the punk and hardcore scene, was formed in Kaiserslautern, Germany, in 1982. This energetic ensemble originally comprised of American expat Lee Hollis on vocals, Frank Rahm and Ro...

【Formation & Members】 The Donnas, an all-female punk/hardcore band, burst onto the music scene in 1993, a time when the male-dominated punk world was ripe for a shake-up. Formed in Palo Alto, California, the band originally went by...

【Formation & Members】 Story of the Year, also known in Japan as ストーリオブザイヤー, is a punk/hardcore band that emerged from St. Louis, Missouri. The band was formed in 1995 under the name Big Blue Monkey. The original lineup co...

【Formation & Members】 My Chemical Romance, often abbreviated as MCR, is an American rock band that emerged in the early 2000s. The band was formed in Newark, New Jersey, in 2001, a response to the aftermath of the September 11 atta...

【Formation & Members】 Spider Murphy Gang, known as スパイダーマーフィーギャング in Japan, emerged from the vibrant punk and hardcore scene during the late 1970s. Formed in 1977 in Munich, Germany, the band consisted of founding mem...

【Formation & Members】 Disco Ensemble, known as ディスコ・エンサンテ in Japanese markets, is a Finnish punk/hardcore band that has made significant waves in the global music scene. The band was formed in 1996 in Ulvila, Finland. The...

【Formation & Members】 The Beatsteaks, known in Japan as ザ・ビートステークス, are a renowned punk/hardcore band hailing from Berlin, Germany. Formed in 1995, the band's original lineup consisted of Bernd Kurtzke (guitar), Alexander...

【Formation & Members】 The Casket Lottery, known in Japan as ザ・キャスキャッツ, emerged in the late 1990s as a formidable presence in the American punk and hardcore scene. Formed in Kansas City, Missouri, the band was originally a ...

【Formation & Members】 Sperling (スパーリング), a dynamic force in the punk and hardcore scene, emerged from the vibrant streets of Tokyo in the late 1990s. Founded by childhood friends Takeshi Yamamoto and Hiroshi Tanaka, the band ...

【Formation & Members】 Donots, also known in Japanese as ドナウスティル, emerged from the vibrant punk scene in Germany in the mid-1990s. The band was formed in 1993 in the small town of Ibbenbüren by Ingo Knollmann (vocals) and Gui...