1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Bauhaus, often recognized as pioneers of the gothic rock genre, was formed in Northampton, England, in 1978. The band originally consisted of Peter Murphy (vocals), Daniel Ash (guitar), Kevin Haskins (drums), ...

【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】 Terveet Kädet, a seminal band in the punk and hardcore scenes, originated from Tornio, Finland. They were formed in 1980, becoming a pioneering force in the Finnish hardcore movement. The band's original lineu...

【Formation & Members】 CCCP Fedeli alla Linea, often simply referred to as CCCP, emerged in 1982 amidst the vibrant yet politically tense backdrop of Italy. Originating from Emilia-Romagna, the band's formation was spearheaded by vo...

【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】 Die Toten Hosen, often referred to simply as "Die Hosen," is a seminal punk rock band hailing from Düsseldorf, Germany. Formed in 1982, the band has been a driving force in the German punk scene for over four ...

【Formation & Members】 Bérurier Noir, often stylized as "Bérurier Noir" or simply "Les Bérus," is a seminal punk rock band that originated from Paris, France, in the early 1980s. The band was formed by François Guillemot (lead vocal...

【Formation & Members】 Anti Cimex, a seminal force in the punk and hardcore scenes, emerged from the vibrant underground music culture of Sweden in the late 1970s. The band was formed in 1981 in Gothenburg by drummer Charlie Claeson...

【Formation & Members】 Scandinavian Leather (スカンディナヴィアンスレイター) burst onto the punk scene in the late 1990s, a time when the genre was undergoing a shift towards more melodic and genre-blending sounds. The band was form...

【Formation & Members】 Inflammable Material (インフラメン), a seminal force in the punk/hardcore scene, emerged from the vibrant underground music landscape of Tokyo in the early 1990s. The band was formed by a group of high school ...