Garlic Boys

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Name = Garlic Boys


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Origin = Osaka, Japan
Genre = Punk rock
Thrash metal
Hardcore punk
Years_active = 1985 – Present
Label = Captain Records Archemy Records Epic records Sony Records Rotten Orange Records
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URL = [http://www.garlicboys.net]
Current_members = Peta, Larry, Sexer, Pessin
Past_members = KOBA♥YOUNG, Kyo
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Garlic Boys is a punk band from Osaka, Japan. The current lineup is Peta (Lead vocals), Larry(Guitar, Vocals), Pessin (Bass Guitar, Vocals), and Sexer (drums, Vocals). They are currently known in Japan's "trendy" underground music scene as the "godfathers of new school Japanese hardcore". [http://www.sound.co.jp/~grind/j-underground/garlic/index.html]

History

Garlic Boys formed in 1985, and after releasing thrash demos such as "Garlic Bomber" and "Garlic Boys", they released their first EP "Ninniku Night" in 1988 and their thrash metal debut album "Psycho Thrash" in 1991. The release of "Psycho Thrash" brought them great success. They released "Poem" next, which brought a heavier sound to the Garlic Boys. They band toured with acts such as D.R.I. and Exodus. The band also performed in the United States with acts such as NOFX, Sick Of It All, All You Can Eat, H2O, Madball, dn|Youth Brigade, Propagandhi, Hi-Standard, Lagwagon, Face to Face, Strung Out, Gas Huffer, and the Offspring. Their next debut album was "Love" which this time gave a faster, hardcore punk sound and introduced new melodic songs to the Garlic Boy's repertoire. The Garlic Boys also toured with German band Die Ärzte on their European tour. In 2000, the Garlic Boys then released "Mushroom Cut and Duffle Coat", a 'pop punk' song from their album of the same name. Their most recent release is "Ten", released in 2004, which showcases their ability to play melodic punk rock with obvious influence from speed metal.

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The Garlic Boys have a sound that has evolved over the years and crossed many genres. In the beginning, they had a thrash punk sound which stayed consistent until they released "Declaration of Narcissism". Their sound became more of a hardcore punk sound. During their years with "Love" and "Mushroom Cut and Duffle Coat" they had obvious pop influences on their extremely melodic music. Some of their songs have a joking tone, while others are very heavy and dark. Peta's singing ranges from to high pitch screaming over shredding guitar or grunge style music. On some songs, harmonious singing accompanies the pop-influenced music.

Discography

# "GARLIC BOMBER"
# "GARLIC BOYS"
# "NINNIKU NIGHT"
# "KING OF SMELL"
# "SMEGMANIA"
# "Garlic Boys EP" (Also known rarely as 'Public Bath')
# "Psycho Thrash"
# "Alchemy Best"
# "Garlicholic"
# "Declaration of Narcissism"
# "Hustle" (ハッスル)
# "Bin Bin Jiro" (ビンビンジロー)
# "Poem"
# "Love"
# "Mushroom Cut to Duffle Coat" (マッシュルームカットとダッフルコート)
# "Golden Hits"
# "Death Match"
# "Roman"
# "Recycle"
# "Ten"

External links

* [http://www.garlicboys.net/] - Garlic Boys Official Website (Japanese)
* [http://www.keikaku.net/features/52] Interview by Keikaku.net (In English)
* [http://www.sound.co.jp/~grind/j-underground/garlic/index.html] An underground Japanese hardcore fan site featuring Garlic Boys.