1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, known in Japan as タスクラッカーズ, burst onto the Finnish punk scene in 1980, hailing from Tornio, a small town near the Swedish border. The band's name translates to "Healthy Hands," a testame...

【Formation & Members】 Emerging from the vibrant punk scene of Tampere, Finland, Riistetyt was formed in 1979, during a time of global political unrest and burgeoning punk movements. The band initially included vocalist Lazze, guita...

【Formation & Members】 The Exploited, a band synonymous with the raw aggression and anti-establishment ethos of punk rock, was formed in 1979 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The band was founded by lead vocalist Walter "Wattie" Buchan, a ch...

【Formation & Members】 Rattus, also known in Japan as リストレット, is a pioneering punk/hardcore band that emerged from the bustling underground scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s. The band was formed by three high school friends who...

【Formation & Members】 Anti Cimex, a seminal name in the punk and hardcore scenes, was formed in 1981 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was founded by Jonsson (vocals), Charlie (bass), and Nillen (drums). Over the years, the lineup sa...

【Formation & Members】 Die Toten Hosen, often translated as "The Dead Trousers," is a German punk rock band that has been a staple of the genre since its formation in 1982. Originating from Düsseldorf, the band was established by a ...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, often hailed as one of the most influential bands in the hardcore punk scene, was formed in Tornio, Finland, in 1980. The band's name translates to "Healthy Hands" in English, a nod to their raw...

【Formation & Members】 Anti Cimex is a seminal Swedish hardcore punk band that formed in 1981. The band originated from the vibrant punk scene in Gothenburg, Sweden, during a time when the raw energy of punk was beginning to permeat...

【Formation & Members】 Die Kreuzen, a band whose name translates to "The Crosses" in German, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of the early 1980s. Formed in 1981 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the band quickly established itself as a fo...

【Formation & Members】 The Smiths (スミス), often lauded as one of the most influential bands in the punk and hardcore scenes, originated from a serendipitous meeting of like-minded musicians in the bustling underground music scene ...