GISM
| G.I.S.M. | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 1981–2002, 2016 |
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| Members | Sakevi Yokoyama (vocals) Kiichi Takahashi (bass) Ironfist Tatsushima (drums) |
| Past members | Kannon "Cloudy" (bass) Hiroshima (drums) Mario (drums) Randy Uchida (guitar) |
G.I.S.M. (ギズム Gizumu?) is a Japanese hardcore punk band formed in Tokyo in 1981. Even though the guitar style resembled heavy metal in many aspects, GISM was one of the first Japanese hardcore bands, while at the same time drawing influence from the early industrial/avant-garde music scene—something uncommon in punk bands at that time.
The acronym GISM has many different variations; they include: "Guerrilla Incendiary Sabotage Mutineer" (original), "God In the Schizoid Mind", "General Imperialism Social Murder", "Genocide Infanticide Suicide Menticide", "Gay Individual Social Mean", "Gothic Incest Sex Machine", "Gore Impromptu Suicide Mine" and "Gnostic Idiosyncrasy Sonic Militant".
GISM has attained a cult status in the international punk scene, duly for their unique blend of heavy metal and hardcore punk. Roadrunner Records ranked Sakevi Yokoyama No. 49 out of 50 of The Greatest Metal Frontmen of All Time.
GISM had their first performance in 1981 at the University of Tokyo.
In 1984, GISM released their first album titled 'Detestation' on Dogma Records. [1]. The album has been applauded for having unique vocals and a guitar style that was very uncommon in hardcore punk.
'M.A.N.', or 'Military Affairs Neurotic' [2], was released in 1987 on Beast Arts Records. The album was quite a departure from the 'Detestation' album, putting more emphasis on a slower, metal style of music compared to the hardcore punk sound of the previous release.
GISM released their last album on compact disc titled 'SoniCRIME TheRapy' in 2001 [3]. The band featured Kiichi Takahashi on bass and Ironfist Tatsushima on drums. Guitarist Randy Uchida died from cancer on February 10, 2001, shortly after the release of the album. [4]. GISM played two shows in Tokyo in honor of Randy Uchida, and then broke up.
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