1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 Terveet Kädet, often regarded as one of the pioneering bands of the hardcore punk scene in Finland, was formed in Tornio in 1980. The band's name translates to "Healthy Hands" in Finnish, a somewhat ironic and...

【Formation & Members】 Infa Riot, also known as "インファーマー" in Japan, was formed in 1980 in North London, England. The band emerged during the second wave of punk, a period that saw the genre diversify and evolve into new subge...

【Formation & Members】 Lama, also known in Japanese as ラットゥス, is a legendary punk/hardcore band that emerged from Japan's vibrant underground music scene in the late 1970s. Formed in 1978 in Tokyo, the band was a pioneering for...

【Formation & Members】 GASTUNK, a pioneering force in the Japanese punk and hardcore scene, was formed in 1983 in Tokyo. The band quickly established itself as a dynamic and innovative entity within the underground music community. ...

【Formation & Members】 Negative Approach, known in Japan as ネガティブアプローチ, emerged from the vibrant hardcore punk scene of Detroit, Michigan, in 1981. The band was founded by vocalist John Brannon and guitarist Rob McCullough...

【Formation & Members】 Kaaos, also known as コクシクラー, emerged from the thriving punk scene of early 1980s Finland, a country that might not be the first to come to mind when thinking of punk or hardcore music. However, Finland’s...

【Formation & Members】 The Hard-Ons, often stylized as ハードオン, are a punk and hardcore band hailing from Sydney, Australia. The band was formed in 1981 by school friends Peter "Blackie" Black, Ray Ahn, and Keish de Silva. Initia...

【Formation & Members】 Die Krupps, a pioneering band in the industrial and electronic music scenes, was formed in 1980 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The band was founded by Jürgen Engler and Bernward Malaka, drawing inspiration from a mix...

【Formation & Members】 Bad Religion, one of the most influential bands in the punk rock and hardcore scenes, was formed in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. The original lineup consisted of Greg Graffin on vocals, Brett Gurewitz on g...

【Formation & Members】 Slime, known as スライム in Japanese, is a formidable punk/hardcore band that emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Tokyo in the early 1990s. The band was formed by a group of passionate young musician...