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Tokyo, Japan (1992 – present)

Boris (ボリス Borisu) are a Japanese band formed in Tokyo in 1992. The band’s original lineup consisted of Atsuo, Takeshi, Wata, and Nagata who was the band’s original drummer. After his departure, Atsuo took over drums and the lineup has remained consistent to this day. Boris draw influence from a huge variety of styles including, but not limited to, , , , , , , , , and . The band’s name is taken from a song on Melvins’ album, Bullhead.

They released their debut full-length album, Absolutego, on their own label, Fangs Anal Satan, in 1996. Since its formation, Boris have released 17 full-length albums, three live albums, six collaborations with Japanese legend Merzbow among various other collaborations, and one best album Variations which focused more on the rock side of the band.

Boris saw a huge increase in popularity when Southern Lord reissued their works in North America, garnering them critical acclaim and recognition in music press. Pink, originally released in 2005 in Japan via Diwphalanx, was reissued in 2006 by Southern Lord and met with a very positive reception in the US. Blender magazine and SPIN magazine both named it one of the year’s best albums. The album also made the top of the metal section in Canadian magazine Exclaim’s reader’s poll of that year, and was in the top 10 of Pitchfork Media’s top 50 records of the year.
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  • Abroxas

    Oh, and Luna is a bodacious song as well.

    3 hours ago

  • Abroxas

    King Beef is a well done song. I like it's somewhat primordial-sounding rhythm. Reminds me of old savages celebrating savagely succesful hunting.

    3 hours ago

  • Chi-hiita

    The Torche-split Luna is quite pedestrian imo, due to powerless soundscapes *The end riffing is awesome tho.* New Album version made it an excellent song.

    5 hours ago

  • Ackibear

    Torche song is fucking boss, what the fuck is wrong with you.

    7 hours ago

  • RiotSugar

    Luna is so much more than just decent. My most played Boris song!

    13 hours ago

  • deadgrandma

    Vv if you go, choose Disney Sea if you don't want the sissy rides

    15 hours ago

  • Isaaaaaak

    The Torche Split is okay considering Boris's song is decent, but on the other hand the Torche side is a bit shitty.

    yesterday evening

  • Ackibear

    Also, fun fact: Tokyo Disneyland is always packed with people. I've been told countless times that if you ever plan to go there, make sure you go a few days in a row.

    yesterday evening
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