Sharp, gritty, and straight to the heart!! Introducing Japanese garage rock bands

“Garage rock” is a term that originated overseas, originally referring to amateur bands that practiced in their garages.

It’s characterized by a raw, impulsive sound influenced by early British rock ’n’ roll and punk.

Many bands feature aggressively distorted, exhilarating guitar tones and vocal styles that verge on a shouted snarl.

In recent years, with the resurgence of rock that carries a grunge or underground vibe, garage rock has also come back into the spotlight, and you can find young bands influenced by it as well.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Japanese garage rock bands, from veterans to up-and-comers.

It’s packed with the raw impulse of rock ’n’ roll!