1980s– category –

【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 ...

【Formation & Members】 Raw Power, also known by their Japanese moniker インファーノ, is a seminal punk/hardcore band that emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Reggio Emilia, Italy, in 1981. The band was founded by brothers ...

【Formation & Members】 Riistetyt, a seminal Finnish punk band, emerged from the burgeoning hardcore punk scene of Tampere, Finland, in 1981. The band was initially formed by vocalist Lazze and guitarist Perry, who were soon joined b...

【Formation & Members】 Madball, a seminal force in the hardcore punk scene, emerged from the vibrant New York City music scene in 1988. Originally an offshoot of the influential hardcore band Agnostic Front, Madball was initially fo...