1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Target, known in Japanese as ターン, is a formidable presence in the punk and hardcore scenes. The band was formed in Japan, though specific details about the original lineup are sparse. Like many bands in the...

【Formation & Members】 Discharge, a pioneering force in the punk and hardcore scene, emerged in the late 1970s in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Originally formed in 1977, the band was the brainchild of Terry "Tezz" Roberts and Roy "Rainy...

【Formation & Members】 Toxoplasma, known in Japanese as トクシック・レイ, emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Tokyo in the early 1980s. The band was formed by a group of high school friends who were inspired by the raw ene...

Les Thugs were a punk band formed in Angers, France in 1983. Learn about their formation, Sub Pop connection, key releases, and eventual breakup and reunion.

【Formation & Members】 Raw Power, an iconic name in the punk and hardcore scenes, was formed in Poviglio, Italy, in 1981. The band's inception was the brainchild of brothers Mauro and Giuseppe Codeluppi, who shared a passion for the...

【Formation & Members】 Charged GBH, also known simply as GBH, is a seminal punk band that emerged from the gritty streets of Birmingham, England. The band was formed in 1978, during a time of social unrest and economic hardship in t...

【Formation & Members】 Anti-Nowhere League, often abbreviated as ANL, is a punk rock band that emerged from the vibrant UK punk scene in the early 1980s. Formed in 1980 in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, the band was the brainchild of ...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, often hailed as pioneers of the hardcore punk scene in Finland, emerged from the small town of Tornio in 1980. The band was founded by Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä, who became the primary lyricist a...

【Formation & Members】 Riistetyt, a seminal force in the Finnish punk scene, was formed in 1981 in Tampere, Finland. The band emerged during a time when the punk movement was gaining international momentum, fueled by raw energy and ...

【Formation & Members】 The Jesus and Mary Chain, often stylized as ジーザス&メリーチェイン in Japan, emerged from the vibrant post-punk scene in Scotland during the early 1980s. Founded by the Reid brothers, Jim and William, the...