Gastunk
| Gastunk |
| Also known as |
Gastank |
| Origin |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres |
Hard rock, metal, punk |
| Years active |
1983–1988, 1999 & 2006, 2010–present |
| Labels |
Love, Dogma, Vice,
BMG Victor, Teichiku,
Savanna Kitchen
Pusmort (US)
Edison (UK) |
| Associated acts |
The Execute, Quartergate, Doom |
| Website |
gastunk.com |
| Members |
Baki
Tatsu
Baby
Pazz |
| Past members |
| Matsumura |
Gastunk (stylized as GASTUNK) is an influential Japanese rock band, first active from 1983 to 1988.[1][2] They reunited in 1999 and 2006 for reunion concerts, but officially restarted activities in 2010.[3]
Members
- Baki – vocals (ex:Lip Cream, The Execute,→Quartergate, #9, Mosquito Spiral)
- Tatsu – guitar (ex:Dead Cops,→Jacks 'n' Joker, The Eye Scream, The Killing Red Addiction)
- Baby – bass (ex:The Execute,→The Highest Region, Rebel Tribe)
- Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi – drums (ex:Z.O.A.,→Doom, Quartergate, I love you... OK?)
Former members
- Matsumura – drums 1983–1986 (ex:The Comes)
Discography
Singles
- "Mr. Gazime" (June 1985)
- "Geronimo" (March 30, 1986)
- "Sunshine of Your Love" (1988) Oricon Singles Weekly Chart Peak Position: #85[4]
- "Counter-Clock Wise" (1988)
- "Dead Song" (1989, in Rockin' f magazine)
- "Deadman's Face" (June 9, 2010) #128[4]
EPs
- Gastunk (March 2, 1985)
- The Vanishing Signs (May 1, 1986)
- To Fans (September 1986)
- Midnight Rain (1986), Oricon Albums Chart Peak Position: #82[5]
Albums
- Dead Song (July 1985)
- Under the Sun (June 21, 1987)
- Under the Sun (US version, 1987)
- Mother (June 21, 1988)
Live albums
- The End (1989)
- Rest in Peace (March 25, 1999)
Compilation albums
- Heartful Melody (1983-1988) (1994)
- Early Singles (August 21, 2002)
VHS/DVDs
- Smash the Wall (VHS:1988, DVD:February 20, 2004)
- Revelation (VHS:1988, DVD:November 15, 2006)
- The End Vol. 1
- The End Vol. 2
- The End Vol. 1 & 2 (March 25, 2004)
- Rest in Peace (February 23, 2005)
- Gig DVD 1987 (November 8, 2006)
- Double Gigs (August 6, 2008)
- Gig DVD 1988 (April 21, 2010)
- Arise Again Tour 2010 (November 17, 2010)
References
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