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waterweed
12+ albums
melodic hardcorepunk rockpunkjapanesehardcore
about
waterweed is a 4 piece skate punk/melodic hardcore band from Osaka Japan, formed in 2003. They released their first EP album, "Killing the earth means our suicide" in 2007. The band has also participated in several omnibus releases and has also released two tracks on a split single with another band on the same record label, nature living. Band members: Vocals and Bass: Tomohiro Ohga Guitar: Koujiro Kobayashi Guitar: Ryota Sugimoto Drums: Takuya Oda Former Members: Bass: Keishuke Okada Guitar: Ryuji Fuchita Drums: Takaya Yamamoto Discography: Killing the earth means our suicide [Mini-Album] (4/11/2007) When the Light Goes Out [Split-Single] (4/23/2008) No Name Magazine Compilation [Omnibus] Who The Fuck Do You Think You Are? (EP) (2011) Zest For Living Vol.2 (Compilation Album) (2012) Cicada [debut LP] (2013) Official Site Facebook Myspace OHP User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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This Osaka quartet merits attention for their distinctive synthesis of skate punk energy and melodic hardcore sensibility, a fusion particularly noteworthy within Japan's underground punk landscape. Their debut EP's title—*Killing the earth means our suicide*—signals an ambitious thematic scope that extends beyond typical genre conventions, suggesting lyrical substance grounded in ecological and existential inquiry. The band's longevity since 2003, coupled with their consistent participation in collaborative projects, reflects a serious commitment to artistic development rather than commercial expedience. Their instrumentation showcases particular craft in balancing aggressive guitar work with accessible melodic hooks, creating music that operates simultaneously as visceral catharsis and intellectual engagement. For those curious about how
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