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The Stalin
12+ albums
punkpunk rockhardcore punkjapanesejapanese punk
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The Stalin was a punk rock band of the early 80's. Former leader and the only constant member of the band was Michiro Endo - 遠藤ミチロウ, born November 15, 1950, a socialist activist. According to Michiro, the name Stalin is hated by many Japanese, so he thought it was a good name to create the image he wanted for his band. He further explained that because of his socialist stance, the band name encapsulated the downside of every good idea. Michirou was the editor of the INGO fanzine. The magazine was primarily responsible for the 2nd press of the Dendou Kokeshi single which was first released at the 05th of May in 1980. The cover of the EP featured a brutal drawing of a penis being injected by a hypodermic needle. The great raw and jangly punk sound was continued throughout the Stalinism EP released in 1981. On the 5-track-record you can pick out at least one guitar riff inspired by the Ramones skilfully blended into the unique sound of The Stalin. Michirou's live performances were violent. Often, if he was unsatisfied with the reaction of the audience during a live show he would start to behave aggressively. From the beginning of concerts he frequently spat, pulled out hair and even beat up members of the audience to create mayhem. If this unconventional approach did not work, he would leave the stage after just one song. It is no wonder that within a very short space of time The Stalin were banned from performing at most venues. After the release of the band's first LP, ti
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