1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Bérurier Noir (ベリュウール), often referred to simply as Bérus or BN, emerged from the vibrant and politically charged punk scene in Paris, France, in 1983. The band was initially formed by François Guillemot...

【Formation & Members】 Anti Cimex, originating from Sweden, is often hailed as one of the pioneering bands in the hardcore punk scene. They were formed in 1981 in Gothenburg, a city that would become a significant hub for punk and m...

【Formation & Members】 Spermbirds, often stylized as スパーヒッツ in Japanese contexts, is a German punk/hardcore band that has been a vital part of the European punk scene since their inception. Formed in 1982 in Kaiserslautern, Ge...

【Formation & Members】 Slaughter and the Dogs, often recognized as a pivotal band in the punk rock movement, were formed in 1975 in the gritty streets of Manchester, England. This iconic group was birthed from the shared vision of c...

【Formation & Members】 Celtic Frost, known as ケルティック・フロスト in Japan, emerged from the underground metal scene of Zürich, Switzerland, in 1984. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Thomas Gabriel Fischer, known by his stage na...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, one of the pioneering bands in the hardcore punk scene, was formed in Tornio, Finland, in January 1980. The band was the brainchild of Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä, a charismatic frontman whose arti...

【Formation & Members】 The Hard-Ons, an influential punk/hardcore band from Sydney, Australia, emerged from the vibrant underground music scene in 1982. The founding members included Peter "Blackie" Black on guitar, Ray Ahn on bass,...

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, often hailed as one of the most influential bands in the Finnish punk and hardcore scenes, was formed in Tornio, Finland, in 1980. The band was founded by Veli-Matti "Läjä" Äijälä, who served as...

【Formation & Members】 Negazione, often stylized in Japanese as ネガティヴランド, emerged from the vibrant Italian punk scene in the early 1980s. Formed in Turin in 1983, the band was the brainchild of Marco Mathieu (bass), Roberto ...

【Formation & Members】 Die Kreuzen, an influential punk/hardcore band, was formed in 1981 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band consisted of four members: Dan Kubinski on vocals, Keith Brammer on bass guitar, Brian Egeness (also known a...