Classic hardcore punk tracks. Recommended popular songs.

Forbidden GardenEverlast

EVERLAST – Forbidden Garden “FRAGMENTS OF THE MEMORIES OF A GIRL”

A hardcore band called Everlast that formed in 1999 and unfortunately broke up in 2003.

This track is included on the album “Fragments Of The Memories Of A Girl,” released in November 2001.

One moment the rhythm is chugging along, the next the guitar is slicing in with razor-sharp riffs, while the rhythm section holds a low, weighty stance—an intense, thrilling performance that’s truly compelling.

Throughout the entire record, vocalist die delivers powerful growls that resound—be sure to lose yourself in that menacing voice.

Don’t eat!INU

Don't eat (food) – INU (1981)

Machida Kō, an Akutagawa Prize–winning author who is also known as an actor, was the vocalist in his teens for the band INU.

Back then he performed under the name Machida Machizō and released their only original album, Don’t Eat!.

It’s astonishing to think he was just 19 at the time.

What’s more, the fact that the record came out on a major label is remarkable.

The title track included on INU’s Don’t Eat! is a classic that stands in the history of Japanese punk, yet it isn’t what you’d call a straightforward punk sound.

Its cutting-edge music resonates with what was then called post-punk, centered on contemporary British bands, and it remains striking even now.

The bass repeats the same phrase, the guitar manipulates space and noise freely, the vocals are introspective, and Machida’s lyrics, which convey a sense of philosophical lyricism, radiate a one-of-a-kind presence.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

KOH-1

Report a problem

Totsuka YachtQP-CRAZY

QP-CRAZY (Totsuka Yacht)

QP-CRAZY’s songs are known for their aggressive sound and provocative lyrics.

This work is no exception; even the title alone is startlingly bold.

Their music features a unique style that fuses punk, industrial, and noise.

It is included on the album “Heisei Kurai Shisu,” released in April 2007.

Packed with sharp messages directed at society, their music is recommended for those who want to question established values.

boneHaitekunorojī Sūsaido

High-Technology Suicide – Bone

This is a track that shook Japan’s hardcore punk scene.

The fierce guitar riffs and scream-like vocals are striking, and you can’t help but move your body when you listen.

It was released in May 1990 in flexi-disc format.

Many listeners were likely shocked by its destructive sound and lyrics shouting about wanting to become bones.

It’s perfect for when you want to blow off stress or break free from conventional values.

You could say it’s a song that lets you fully experience the innovative musicality of High-Technology Suicide.

HOW DO YOU FEEL?BOMB FACTORY

HOW DO YOU FEEL? -BOMB FACTORY-

BOMB FACTORY is a four-piece band formed in 1991, centered around two brothers: vocalist JUN-YA and guitarist KAZUYA.

They’ve maintained the same lineup through to the present day in the 2020s and enjoy strong popularity overseas.

While influenced by the aggressive elements of 1980s hardcore punk, they also embody the eclectic sensibilities characteristic of 1990s bands.

“How Do You Feel,” a track on their self-titled mini-album released in 1999, is a quintessential gem driven by a forceful, slap-heavy bass that propels the entire song.

It features pop-punk-style Japanese melodies, firmly retains hardcore elements, and surprises with a level of polish that even gets you dancing to its funky rhythms!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

KOH-1

Report a problem

PMANMAHARDCORE FANCLUB

PMANMA

This is a track packed with the intensity and breakneck speed of hardcore punk.

Featured on the album “No One Can Stop It!” released in May 2010, the song is characterized by HARDCORE FANCLUB’s signature fast tempo and shout-like vocals.

At the same time, it has a somewhat pop, easy-to-listen production, so the more you listen, the more your energy rises.

Its energetic sound and aggressive lyrics will shake the listener to the core.

It’s a perfect recommendation for when you want to blow off stress or pump yourself up with something heavy and intense.