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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】 Abhorrence, often stylized in Japanese as アバンド, emerged from the vibrant underground punk scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s. The band was formed in 1988 by lead vocalist and lyricist Takeshi "Taka" Tanaka, ...

【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...

【Riistetyt】 Riistetyt are a hardcore punk band from Tampere, Finland. The English Wikipedia article describes them as one of the early Finnish groups to play hardcore punk, following Rattus and Kaaos. 【Formation and continuity】 The g...

【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...

【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】 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...