1970s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Kermit (ケルミッテッド) emerged from the vibrant underground music scene of Tokyo in the late 1990s. The band was formed by a group of high school friends who shared a passion for the raw energy and rebellious...

【Formation & Members】 Rattus (リットス) was formed in the late 1970s in Vilppula, Finland. The band quickly became a central figure in the Finnish punk scene, known for its raw energy and uncompromising sound. The original lineup c...

【Formation & Members】 Captain Sensible, known in Japan as キャプテンセンシブル, emerged from the bustling punk scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s. Formed in 1987, the band was initially a collaboration between high school friends who...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, often hailed as one of the pioneering forces of the hardcore punk scene, originated from Tornio, Finland, in January 1980. The name, which translates to "Healthy Hands" in English, was inspired ...

【Formation & Members】 Ton Steine Scherben, often referred to simply as "Die Scherben," was a pioneering band in the German punk and hardcore scene. The group was formed in 1970 in West Berlin, a city then characterized by its vibra...

【Formation & Members】 Neu! (ノイ！), an avant-garde band that emerged from the German music scene in the early 1970s, is often credited with laying the groundwork for many genres that would follow, including punk, new wave, and ele...

【Formation & Members】 Slapp Happy, not to be confused with the avant-pop group from the 1970s, is a high-energy punk/hardcore band that emerged from the vibrant underground music scene of Tokyo, Japan, in the early 2000s. Formed in...

【Formation & Members】 The Stalin, known as ザ・スターリン in their native Japan, emerged onto the punk scene in 1980. Formed by the enigmatic and provocative frontman Michiro Endo, the band quickly became a staple in the Japanese p...

【Formation & Members】 Rose Tattoo, known in Japan as ローズ・タトゥー, emerged from the vibrant Australian music scene in 1976. The band was founded by Peter Wells, a former member of the band Buffalo, who envisioned a sound that w...

【Formation & Members】 The Misfits, often hailed as pioneers of the horror punk subgenre, were formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey. The band's original lineup featured Glenn Danzig on vocals and keyboards, Jerry Only on bass guitar, ...