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【Formation & Members】 Emerging from the vibrant punk scene of Tokyo in the late 1990s, Sparta (スパルタ) quickly made a name for themselves with their high-energy performances and raw, unapologetic sound. Formed in 1998 by lead voc...

【Formation & Members】 Millencolin, a Swedish punk rock band, was formed in October 1992 in Örebro, Sweden. The band was created by Nikola Sarcevic (vocals and bass), Mathias Färm (guitar), Erik Ohlsson (guitar), and Fredrik Larzon ...

【Formation & Members】 The Japanese punk/hardcore band Sex Dwarf (セックス・ドワーフ) emerged from the vibrant Tokyo punk scene in the early 1990s. The band was formed by a group of friends who shared a love for the raw intensity of...

【Formation & Members】 In Flames (インフレイムス), an influential punk/hardcore band, emerged from the vibrant underground scene of Tokyo, Japan, in the early 1990s. The band was initially formed by three high school friends: Takash...

【Formation & Members】 Refused, a seminal band within the punk and hardcore scenes, was formed in 1991 in Umeå, Sweden. The band’s original lineup consisted of Dennis Lyxzén on vocals, David Sandström on drums, Pär Hansson on guitar...

【Formation & Members】 Misery Loves Co. (ミサリー), a name that resonates with a sense of melancholic unity, emerged from the bustling underground music scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s. The band was formed by childhood friends and ...

【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...