Up-and-coming punk bands in Osaka, Japan / 関西で要注目のパンクバンド

I've been hanging around going to shows in the Kansai area, and I wanted to share a few bands I think everyone should now about that I haven't seen on any/many Japanese punk band lists. Check it!

最近、大阪など関西のライブで出没している。そこで見てきたバンドをみなに紹介したいので、チェックしてみてください！海外ではZyanoseがかなり知名度高いけど、ほかにも広く知ってほしくてこの度ブログを書いてみた！

Zyanose

Known as a two-bass noise crust punk band, their lineup is changing with one bassist going on vocals only and a new high school kid on guitar. Looking forward to their new style. Their overpowering noise is complemented by awesome riffs and fast beats.

ツーベースのノイズクラストパンクとしても知られて、最近一人がVO担当に変わり、若いキッズをギターに加入したらしい。新しい編成でライブが見れるのが楽しみ。圧倒的な迫力のあるサウンドに、めちゃイケてるリフと疾走するビート。

Zyanose at Chaos in Tejas (old lineup) - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrbhgIy2DOo

Zyanose in King Cobra, Osaka, Japan (new lineup)

Manchester School≡
Buzzcocks plus Gang Green plus Japanese lyrics and little angst mixed in. Love these guys.

Gang Green+日本語の歌詞+青春をかき混ぜた結果。このバンドめっちゃ好き。

manchester school≡ "Last Scene" (official music video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYbbIsL4L5E

Flat Sucks

Really raw old-school hardcore punk, with humorous lyrics and performance. The members are really interested in touring outside Japan, with past ventures to Southeast Asia.

直撃の昔ながらのハードコアパンク、ふざけすぎた歌詞とパフォーマンス。東南アジアツアーを果たしていて、今後の活動も楽しみ。

Flat Sucks - Sorry.wmv: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnxuQTWJMjM 

Hitoga Atsumaruto Rokuna Kotoganai / Flat Sucks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqynWlMR4Xo

KK Manga

Leading the "scum punk" scene in Osaka. Usually barf on stage and trash their gear by the end. Unforgettable live performance.

「スカムパンク」なんて言い方（ジャンクスカムかな？）も聞く、大阪の若者を引っ張るバンド。ステージでゲロ吐き、暴れまくったり、必見のパフォーマンス。

Cover of A-ha's Take On Me:　https://jusangatsu.bandcamp.com/track/a-ha-take-on-me