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Tokyo, Japan (1992 – present)

There are several artists using this name:
1) Boris (ボリス) 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

    As far as I understand it's an adaptation of the Wata track, though it's not exactly the same. BVut I've heard some people completely denying a connection between these two tracks.

    yesterday afternoon Reply

  • Lobsterdeth

    It's a cover of this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWJrPzAUzAs

    Yesterday 4:07am Reply

  • ZeroThePenguin

    So I'm curious, is Boris' version of Angel a cover/re-interpretation of the Wata track, or is it brand new? I'm not familiar with either to make a solid assumption.

    Yesterday 8:11pm Reply

  • DecibelQueen

    Boris isn't loud enough if you can hear the audience 'woo'ing and 'yeah'ing. Praparat is ok, literally listened to it once though.

    21 May 3:42am Reply

  • ZeroThePenguin

    Oh my fuck I am so glad I bailed after Napalm Death to run over and see Flood last night. Easily one of the best shows I've ever seen.

    20 May 6:21pm Reply

  • Ganbou-Ki

    Anyone have/waiting on the new Tokyo Shoegazer album?

    20 May 9:41am Reply

  • icore8

    "no uproad i know what u fuckers do in that rast.fm page u guys are weirdos but I rike you, youre ok. now where beer" would be the greatest moment of my life. [3]

    19 May 5:04pm Reply

  • Taggueg

    Beer? :)

    19 May 9:07am Reply

  • Ackibear

    "no uproad i know what u fuckers do in that rast.fm page u guys are weirdos but I rike you, youre ok. now where beer" would be the greatest moment of my life. [2]

    18 May 10:47am Reply

  • Andaer

    "no uproad i know what u fuckers do in that rast.fm page u guys are weirdos but I rike you, youre ok. now where beer" would be the greatest moment of my life.

    18 May 10:13am Reply

  • RiotSugar

    Takeshi always knows where the beers at dude

    18 May 9:10am Reply

  • Lobsterdeth

    "no uproad i know what u fuckers do in that rast.fm page u guys are weirdos but I rike you, youre ok. now where beer"

    18 May 3:07am Reply

  • Funeral_Opolis

    Takeshi is holding us in each arm. "Feel that beef right there."

    17 May 7:09pm Reply

  • Abroxas

    It's ok, if he requested this from you. I will imagine it then.

    17 May 5:03pm Reply

  • Ackibear

    You're a modern-day Will Smith.

    17 May 3:40pm Reply

  • Funeral_Opolis

    there is a picture, on my phone, of myself, n0umena and Takeshi. I would like to show you bors, but I think I will honor Takeshi's request of, "no uproad."

    17 May 2:24pm Reply

  • Lobsterdeth

    is this the same boris who made darude - sandstorm?

    16 May 11:53pm Reply

  • floydhead42

    Are you Boris?

    16 May 9:22pm Reply

  • floydhead42

    I'm Boris

    16 May 9:22pm Reply

  • Funeral_Opolis

    Boris who is Boris

    16 May 9:00pm Reply
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