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【Formation & Members】 Boysetsfire, often stylized as ボイセットゥーメン in Japan, emerged in the vibrant hardcore scene of the mid-1990s. The band was formed in Newark, Delaware, in 1994, founded by vocalist Nathan Gray and guitari...

【Formation & Members】 NOFX, a cornerstone of the punk rock scene, was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983. The band was initially composed of vocalist and bassist Michael "Fat Mike" Burkett, guitarist Eric Melvin, and drumme...

【Formation & Members】 Skankin' Pickle, also known by their Japanese name スカンキ, emerged in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area punk scene in 1989. The band was formed by a group of friends who shared a passion for ska and punk mu...

【Formation & Members】 Linkin Park, known as リンキン・パーク in Japan, was formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The band's original lineup consisted of Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Rob Bourdon, who were high school friend...

【Formation & Members】 Neon Boys, known as ネオンボーイ in Japanese, is a pioneering punk/hardcore band that emerged from the bustling underground scene of Tokyo in the late 1980s. The band was formed by four high school friends wit...

【Formation & Members】 Modern Life Is War (モダン・ライフ・イズ・ウォー) emerged from the small town of Marshalltown, Iowa, in 2002. The band was formed by a group of friends who shared a passion for hardcore punk music. The origina...

【Formation & Members】 Tortoise (トータス) emerged from the vibrant underground music scene in Tokyo, Japan, in the late 1980s. Originally formed in 1989, the band was the brainchild of guitarist Kenji Nakamura and drummer Hiroshi T...

【Formation & Members】 Formed in 1997 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Motion City Soundtrack emerged as a distinct voice in the pop-punk and emo scenes. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Justin Pierre and guitarist Joshua Ca...

【Formation & Members】 Horse the Band, often stylized as HORSE the band, is an American band known for its unique amalgamation of punk, hardcore, and chiptune music. Formed in Lake Forest, California, in 1998, the band emerged durin...

【Formation & Members】 Slapshot, often stylized as スラップショット in Japanese markets, is a hardcore punk band that emerged from the vibrant Boston, Massachusetts music scene in 1985. Founded by vocalist Jack "Choke" Kelly, who wa...