1980s– category –

【Formation & Members】 The Toy Dolls, known in Japan as ディー・トイ・ドールズ, are a quintessential English punk rock band that emerged in 1979. They were formed in Sunderland, England, by lead vocalist and guitarist Michael "Olga" Alg...

【Formation & Members】 Bérurier Noir, often stylized as Bérurier Noir (ベリュリューズ) to emphasize their unique and international appeal, was formed in Paris, France, in 1983 by Francois Guillemot (known as "Loran") and Laurent Kat...

【Formation & Members】 Gauze, formed in Tokyo in 1981, is a seminal band in the Japanese hardcore punk scene. The original lineup consisted of Fugu on vocals, Momorin on guitar, Shin on bass, and Hiko on drums. The band is known for...

【Formation & Members】 The Rollins Band, an influential force in the punk and hardcore scene, was formed in 1987 by Henry Rollins, the charismatic and relentless frontman who had already made a significant mark as the lead singer of...

【Formation & Members】 Formed in the turbulent early 1980s in Tampere, Finland, Kaaos quickly emerged as a cornerstone of the burgeoning punk scene. The band's name, translating to "chaos," perfectly encapsulated their ethos and music. ...

【Formation & Members】 Mob 47 is a seminal hardcore punk band hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, that has left an indelible mark on the punk scene since its inception in 1982. Originally formed under the name "Censur," the band was fou...

【Formation & Members】 The Hard-Ons, a pivotal force in the punk and hardcore scenes, began their journey in the culturally vibrant yet underground scene of Sydney, Australia, in 1981. The band was formed by high school friends Keis...

【Formation & Members】 GISM, an acronym that has been interpreted in various ways, including "Guerilla Incendiary Sabotage Mutineer" and "God In the Schizoid Mind," was formed in Tokyo, Japan, in 1981. The band was spearheaded by vo...

【Formation & Members】 Lama, known in Japanese as リスト・システム, emerged from the vibrant punk and hardcore scene of Japan in the early 1980s. The band was initially formed by vocalist and guitarist Tsuru, bassist Kenji, and drum...

【Formation & Members】 Rattus, known as ラットスィアット in Japanese, is a seminal punk/hardcore band that originated in Finland in the late 1970s. The band was formed in the small town of Vilppula in 1978, a time when punk rock was...