Gastunk

Influential Japanese hardcore punk and heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 1983 by bassist Baby who also was vocalist in their earliest shows.The band features former members of The Execute, The Comes and Dead Cops. In the early days, their unique music style blended hardcore punk and metal. They later incorporated more heavy metal and hard rock elements to it. The band disbanded in 1988. The band reunited several time for one-off shows in 1992 for a Masami (Ghoul) tribute gig, in 1999 in honor of hide (X Japan), and again in 2006. They returned more consistently in 2010. Long time drummer Pazz left the band in 2019. Drummer Kei joined shortly after and the band released their first album in more than 30 years in 2019. Vocalist Baki left the band suddenly in the summer of 2022 with drummer Kei leaving shortly thereafter. Baby and Tatsu continue on as a three-piece with drummer Motokatsu joining the band in 2023.