Guitar Wolf
| Guitar Wolf | |
|---|---|
 Seiji, lead singer and guitarist for Guitar Wolf | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nagasaki, Japan |
| Genre(s) | Garage punk, J-punk |
| Years active | 1987 — Present |
| Label(s) | Goner Records Matador Records Narnack Records |
| Associated acts | Teengenerate The 5.6.7.8's |
| Members | |
| Toru, Seiji, U.G. | |
| Former members | |
| Billy and Narita | |
Guitar Wolf is a three-piece garage punk band founded in Japan in 1987. The band is known for songs with piercing vocals and an extremely loud style of noise rock which emphasizes heavy distortion and feedback. They coined the phrase "Jet Rock 'n' Roll", which they also used to describe their musical style — an energetic cross between The Ramones, rockabilly, classic punk, and noise rock.
The band has released nine studio albums internationally as well as a live album, numerous singles, and a greatest hits album called "Golden Black." The band members have also been featured in two B-grade science fiction horror movies, "Wild Zero" and "Sore Losers." A collection of Guitar Wolf's most popular videos and live performances have been compiled into a limited edition DVD entitled Red Idol. In March 2005, bassist and founding member Billy, also known as Bass Wolf, died of a heart attack at the age of 38. His replacement in the band, bassist U.G., has become a permanent member of Guitar Wolf and now rounds out the trio which currently consist of band members Seiji (Guitar Wolf): U.G. (Bass Wolf); and Toru (Drum Wolf).
Guitar Wolf was predated by a series of similar Japanese bands such as Teengenerate and Supersnazz, although none achieved the cult status this trio did. Since their inception, Guitar Wolf have influenced a neo-renaissance of punk rock in Japan.
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