1980s– category –

【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...

【Formation & Members】 The Minutemen, known as ミニットメン in Japan, emerged from the vibrant California punk scene in the early 1980s. The band was formed in San Pedro, California, in January 1980 by childhood friends D. Boon (voc...

【Formation & Members】 Formed in the early 1980s in Tampere, Finland, Kaaos emerged as a pioneering force in the punk and hardcore scene. The band was founded by Jakke (Jakke Valo) on vocals and Jaska (Jaska Lätte) on guitar. They w...

【Formation & Members】 Anti Cimex, a seminal band in the punk and hardcore scene, originated in Sweden in the early 1980s. Formed in 1981 in Gothenburg, the band was initially composed of Jonsson (vocals), Charlie (guitar), Jocke (d...

【Formation & Members】 In the vibrant tapestry of Japan's punk and hardcore scene, few bands are as seminal as Gauze. Formed in 1981 in Tokyo, Gauze emerged during a period when the punk movement was gaining international traction, ...

【Formation & Members】 The Star Club, known in Japanese as スタークラブ, is a seminal punk rock band from Japan, formed in Nagoya in 1977. The band was conceived during a time when punk rock was burgeoning globally, with bands like ...

【Formation & Members】 Minor Threat, a seminal band in the punk/hardcore scene, formed in Washington, D.C., in 1980. The band was founded by Ian MacKaye, who took on vocal duties, and Jeff Nelson, the drummer. Both were previously p...

【Formation & Members】 Originating from Osaka, Japan, Laughin' Nose was formed in 1981 and quickly became a seminal figure in the Japanese punk scene. The band was initially comprised of vocalist Charmy, guitarist PON, bassist NAOKI...

【Formation & Members】 Einstürzende Neubauten, translated as "Collapsing New Buildings," is a German band that emerged from the vibrant and experimental music scene of West Berlin in 1980. Formed by vocalist and frontman Blixa Barge...