1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Ton Steine Scherben, often referred to simply as "Die Scherben," was a pioneering band in the German punk and hardcore scene. The group was formed in 1970 in West Berlin, a city then characterized by its vibra...

【Formation & Members】 Negazione, often remembered as one of the most significant bands to emerge from the Italian punk scene, formed in 1983 in Turin, Italy. The band was founded by vocalist Guido Sassola, known as "Zazzo," guitari...

【Formation & Members】 Spermbirds, the seminal punk/hardcore band hailing from Kaiserslautern, Germany, emerged in 1982 at a time when the European punk scene was gaining momentum. The band was formed by drummer Beppo Götte and guit...

【Formation & Members】 Formed in the bustling city of Sapporo, Japan, in 1988, Slang (スラング) has become a pivotal name in the punk and hardcore scene. The band was the brainchild of Ko (vocals), whose passion for raw, aggressive ...

【Formation & Members】 Anti Cimex, often hailed as one of the pioneering bands in the Swedish punk scene, was formed in 1981 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The original lineup consisted of Jonsson on vocals, Charlie Claeson on drums, and Ni...

【Formation & Members】 Die Toten Hosen, often abbreviated as DTH, is a renowned punk rock band from Düsseldorf, Germany. The band was formed in 1982, amid the burgeoning German punk scene. The original lineup featured Campino (Andre...

【Formation & Members】 In the vibrant underground music scene of Tokyo, Japan, during the late 1990s, a distinct and raw sound began to emerge with the formation of the punk/hardcore band Skin (スキン). The band was founded in 1998 ...

【Formation & Members】 The Spermbirds, known in Japan as スパースティック, emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Kaiserslautern, Germany, in 1982. The band was conceived when members of the melodic punk band Die Walter Elf decided ...

【Formation & Members】 The Hard-Ons, a pioneering force in the punk and hardcore scene, were formed in 1981 in Sydney, Australia. The band was originally composed of three high school friends: Peter "Blackie" Black on guitar, Ray Ah...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, a seminal punk/hardcore band, originated in Tornio, Finland, in 1980. The band's name, translating to "Healthy Hands" in English, hints at the raw, unfiltered energy that the group would become ...