Gauze (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | September 1981 |
| Defunct | November 2022 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Hardcore punk music |
Gauze was a Japanese hardcore punk ensemble established in September 1981. With five studio albums and multiple compilation appearances, the group played a pivotal role in shaping the Japanese hardcore punk scene.
History
Formed in the fall of 1981, Gauze aimed to produce an ultra-fast sound, striving to evoke a sense of speed even during slower passages, as noted by bassist Shin.
Their initial tracks were featured on the 1982 City Rocker compilation LP, which included ten songs. The band's first full-length record, Fuck Heads, debuted in June 1985, followed by Equalizing Distort in March 1986. The 1989 album Genkai Wa Doko Da ("What’s the Limit?") further solidified their reputation. To mark their tenth anniversary in 1991, they performed a concert consisting of 51 songs divided into three sets, each representing different stages of their musical journey.
In 1996, Gauze embarked on a short tour across the United States, playing at venues such as Gilman St. in Berkeley, the Bomb Shelter in Minneapolis, and the Fireside Bowl in Chicago. During this time, they also released a 7" record through Prank Records.
By 2006, the band had delivered live performances of every album utilizing original instruments to ensure faithful sound reproduction. They resumed touring activities within Japan as of 2019.
Gauze officially ceased activities in November 2022.
Albums
- Fuckheads 12" LP (1985)
- Equalizing Distort 12" LP (1986)
- Genkai Wa Doko Da (1989)
- Low Charge 7" EP (1996) on Prank Records
- Warhead (1997)
- No Border (2007)
- 言いたかねえけど目糞鼻糞 CD on XXX Records (2021)