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【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】 The Donnas, a band that emerged as a formidable force in the punk and hardcore scenes, was formed in Palo Alto, California, in 1993. The group consisted of four high school friends: Brett Anderson (vocals), Al...

【Formation & Members】 Rise Against, often stylized as ライズ・アゲインスト in Japan, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Chicago in 1999. The band was formed by Tim McIlrath, bassist Joe Principe, guitarist Dan Wleklinski, and d...

【Formation & Members】 Silverchair, an iconic name in the punk and hardcore scene despite its grunge roots, was formed in 1992 in Newcastle, Australia. Initially named Innocent Criminals, the band gained prominence when they won a n...

【Formation & Members】 Terrorgruppe (テロルgruppe) is a German punk band that first burst onto the scene in the early 1990s. Formed in Berlin in 1993, the band quickly developed a reputation for their energetic live performances and...