I was blown away when I heard this in high school. The hardcore band’s second album, with tight rhythms that lock in hard and a solid demonstration of the group’s ability. The vocals hit with real force. Worth noting: “Sora” features remixes by Ken Ishii and DJ Tsuchie of Shakkazombie.
Shellshock's fifth full album, released on their own label in their 35th anniversary year.
Japanese crossover act blending hip-hop, punk, and hardcore on this melodic, genre-fluid record.
The sixth full album from Shellshock, formed during the early days of domestic thrash metal.
Japanese metal band Survive, formed in 1998, documents an aggressive international touring history.
1988 collaboration between Osaka hardcore band S.O.B. and noise unit Hijokaidan, reissued after years out of print.
Japanese loud-scene album that has yet to be surpassed.
A Japanese underground metal compilation featuring Ground Zero, Doom, X, Jurassic Jade, and more.
Switch Style's first full-length album, produced by Don Fury and mastered by Howie Weinberg.
UNITED's 1992 second album, reissued — driving riffs crossed with weeping melodies.
A Japanese hardcore compilation featuring active bands from Kantō, Kansai, and Miyagi.
A Tokyo fan's take on how America's biggest alt-rock magazine kept One Ok Rock at arm's length by never committing to a genre.
Japan's underground threw up some genuine monsters. SABBRABELLS, in their early days, were one of them.
