1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 The Damned, known in Japan as ザ・ダムド, emerged from the burgeoning UK punk scene in the mid-1970s, a period characterized by musical experimentation and cultural rebellion. The band was formed in London in ...

【Formation & Members】 Kaaos, also known by their Japanese name コクシクラン, burst onto the punk scene with a ferocious energy that defied their relatively obscure origins. Formed in the early 1980s in Finland, Kaaos quickly became...

【Formation & Members】 Formed in the early 1980s amidst the vibrant yet turbulent punk scene in France, Bérurier Noir emerged as a beacon of anarchistic expression and musical experimentation. The band was founded by two primary mem...

【Formation & Members】 Stiff Little Fingers, often abbreviated as SLF, was formed in 1977 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The original lineup consisted of Jake Burns on vocals and guitar, Henry Cluney on guitar, Ali McMordie on bass, ...

【Formation & Members】 Anti Cimex, a pioneering force in the hardcore punk scene, originated in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1981. The band was formed by drummer Charlie Claesson and guitarist Jonsson, later joined by bassist Nillen and v...

【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...