2000s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Maximum the Hormone, often abbreviated as MTH, is a punk and hardcore band hailing from Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan. The group was formed in 1998, with the original lineup consisting of Daisuke Tsuda on vocals, Nao...

【Formation & Members】 Skindred, known for their unique blend of punk, hardcore, and reggae, was formed in Newport, Wales, in 1998. The band emerged from the ashes of Dub War, a band that had gained a cult following in the 1990s. Sk...

【Formation & Members】 Converge, known in Japan as コンヴァージ, is a seminal band in the punk and hardcore scene. Formed in 1990 in the vibrant heart of Massachusetts, USA, the band was initially a project among high school friends...

【Formation & Members】 The Hives, known in Japan as ザ・ハイヴス, are a Swedish rock band that burst onto the international music scene with their electrifying brand of garage rock and punk. Formed in 1993 in Fagersta, a small town ...

【Formation & Members】 Slightly Stoopid, a band renowned for its eclectic blend of punk rock, reggae, and a smattering of other genres, was formed in the musically fertile environment of Ocean Beach, California, in 1995. The band wa...

【Formation & Members】 Scandinavian Music Group, known as スカンドナヴィアンクリーチャーズ in Japan, emerged from the vibrant punk and hardcore scenes of Northern Europe in the mid-2000s. Formed in 2005, the band initially consisted...

【Formation & Members】 Slipknot, an iconic name in the world of metal, was formed in 1995 in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. The band originally consisted of Shawn Crahan, Paul Gray, and Joey Jordison, who envisioned creating a uniqu...

【Formation & Members】 Atari Teenage Riot (アタリ・ティーンエイジ・ライオット), often abbreviated as ATR, was formed in Berlin, Germany, in 1992. The band was founded by Alec Empire, Hanin Elias, and Carl Crack. At the time, Berlin ...

【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 ...