1970s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Avanti! (アバンツィア) is a pulsating force within the punk and hardcore scene that emerged from the vibrant streets of Tokyo in the late 1990s. Formed in 1998, the band was the brainchild of lead vocalist and...

【Formation & Members】 Skip Bifferty, known as スキップバット in Japan, emerged from the vibrant punk and hardcore scene of the late 1990s. The band was formed in Osaka, Japan, a city known for its eclectic music culture and a hotbe...

【Formation & Members】 Rattus, known in Japanese as ラッツィア, emerged from the vibrant punk scene in the late 1970s. Formed in Vilppula, Finland, in 1978, the band quickly became a staple in the hardcore punk genre. The original l...

【Formation & Members】 Formed in 1979 in Sydney, Australia, Feedtime (フィード・タイム) emerged as a crucial component of the burgeoning punk and hardcore scene. The band was founded by Rick Johnson (guitar, vocals), Al Larkin (bass...

【Formation & Members】 Count Bishops, known in Japanese as カウント・ビショップス, emerged in the vibrant punk scene of the mid-1970s. Founded in London in 1975, the band quickly became a staple in the burgeoning punk and pub rock c...

【Formation & Members】 Asta Kask, often stylized as アバーレン in Japanese contexts, is a seminal punk/hardcore band hailing from Sweden. The band's origins trace back to the early 1980s, a time when punk was burgeoning as a rebelli...

【Formation & Members】 Skins (スキンズ) emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s, a period marked by cultural fusion and musical experimentation. The band was formed in 1989 by guitarist Kenji Nakamura and voca...

【Formation & Members】 Kraftwerk, often mistakenly categorized solely as pioneers of electronic music, also left an indelible mark on the punk and hardcore scenes. Formed in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Sc...

【Formation & Members】 Neon Boys, known as ネオンボーイ in Japanese, is a pioneering punk/hardcore band that emerged from the bustling underground scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s. The band was formed by four high school friends wit...

【Formation & Members】 The Clash, often hailed as one of the most influential punk rock bands in history, emerged from the vibrant music scene of London in 1976. The original lineup consisted of Joe Strummer (vocals and rhythm guita...