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HIROSHIMA HARDCORE MASTERS GUDON READY TO DETONATE YOUR EARDRUMS!!! Formed in Hiroshima in 1984, GUDON are one of the most iconic and legendary names in the Japanese hardcore scene. Their style soon became a trademark of violence and aggression: fast, rageful and with a solid dose of thrashing power. In the first phase of their existence they released a demo and 4 singles, which quickly made history in the genre, moving from the noisy filthcore approach of the early days to manic, fast thrash in an all-Japanese way. After disbanding in 1990, they returned for a reunion concert in 2009, only to stop again due to the sad passing of their singer Happy.
Over the years, the band's lineup has had members who have also played with cult acts such as Bastard, Outo, Rise From The Dead and others. Currently, the band is back to blast with former bassist Guy now handling vocal duties. This is their first (and only) European appearance and their first time outside Japan, so a unique opportunity to see them. Expect a whirlwind overdose of Samurai Hardcore fury that will blow up the OEF stage!!!
Bio
Formed in Hiroshima in 1984. Members were ZIGYAKU (guitar), ONE (vocal), GUY (bass), and AKITO (drums). ONE left the band in 1985, and GAL joined as the second member, but left shortly after. HAPPY joined as the third vocalist. ZIGYAKU, who formed HALF YEARS, which supported GUDON in its early days, left the band in 1987. JUN joined as the new guitarist. JUN left the band in 1988, and MOTSU (ex. CHIKENBOWELS/OUTO/RISE FROM THE DEAD) joined. MOTSU left the band in 1989 to join OUTO. New guitarist SOUICHI joined. The band disbanded after appearing in "GUDON LAST STAND 2DAYS LIVE" in August 1990. In January 2009, they held a one-night reunion show at Shinjuku Loft. In September 2014, HAPPY passed away due to cancer. In April 2023, they held a reunion show with a four-person lineup of OUMI (second generation drummer), TANK (ex. OUTO/KGGM bassist), Enomoto (AI guitarist), and GUY (ex. GUDON bassist). Bassist GUY became the vocalist. In May 2024, Enomoto left the band and was replaced by GUCCI (RED IN BLUE/YOASOBI support guitar). In August 2024, the single "Bonyo no Akuma" was released on CD. They participated in one song on the v.a. / Turn Weapons into Watermelon CD. On December 25, 2024, the 7-inch "Bonyo no Akuma" was released. A digital single was released on December 25, 2024 (TADAIMA -No More Hiroshima EDition-). GUDON has four guitarists: GUCCI, MOBIO, YAMANE, and NAOKI, and this time the show will be performed by YAMANE.
Discography
Release date | Release name | Media |
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2024 | 凡庸の悪魔-凡庸の悪魔 = Devil Of Mediocrity CD&7"EP | EP |
2024 | 愚鈍-Gudon- & Origin Of M – Tadaima(2×File, AAC, Single, 320 kbps) | |
2020 | 1984-1990 Rest In Peace CD+DVD | CD, DVD |
2010 | 残忍聖者 Early Years CD | CD |
2004 | GUDON CD (recurrence) | CD |
1992 | GUDON CD | CD |
1991 | GUDON/WARHEAD JUNK - Blood Sucking Freaks 7"EP | EP |
1987 | HOWLING COMMUNICATION 7"EP | EP |
1986 | 卑下志望-HIGESHIBOU- 7"EP | |
1986 | Final Shout / Freak Complex (Cassette, S/Sided) | MC (TAPE) |
1985 | 残忍聖者-ZANNIN SEIJYA- flexi | |
1984 | 腐臭-fushu- CASSETTE |