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【Formation & Members】 Black Flag, a seminal name in the punk and hardcore scene, was formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. Founded by guitarist Greg Ginn, the band initially comprised of Ginn, Keith Morris on vocals, bassist Chu...

【Formation & Members】 Anthrax, or アンスラックス in Japanese, emerged from the burgeoning punk and hardcore scene in Tokyo in the early 1980s. The band was initially formed by a group of high school friends who shared a passion for...

【Formation & Members】 NOFX, an iconic name in the punk rock and hardcore scenes, was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983. The band was founded by vocalist and bassist Michael Burkett, better known as "Fat Mike," and guitaris...

【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】 Terrorizer, often stylized as テロライザー, emerged from the bustling underground music scene of Los Angeles in 1986. The band was formed by guitarist Jesse Pintado, who was later joined by drummer Pete Sandov...

【Formation & Members】 Trash Talk (トラッシュ・トーク) emerged from the vibrant punk scene of Sacramento, California, in 2005. The band was founded by vocalist Lee Spielman and guitarist Garrett Stevenson, who sought to channel thei...

【Formation & Members】 The Velvet Underground, a band often synonymous with avant-garde and ground-breaking musical exploration, was formed in 1964 in New York City. While commonly associated with the American music scene, the band'...

【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】 System of a Down, often abbreviated as SOAD, is a band that defies easy categorization. Formed in Glendale, California in 1994, the band was originally composed of four Armenian-American members: Serj Tankian ...

【Formation & Members】 Bad Brains, formed in 1977 in Washington, D.C., stands as one of the most influential and pioneering bands in the realm of punk and hardcore music. Originally known as Mind Power, the group made a significant ...