bloodthirsty butchers

The Profile

bloodthirsty butchers were a Japanese alternative rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido, active from 1986 until 2013, known for emotionally charged songwriting, dynamic guitar work, and influential releases such as Kocorono.

Formed in Sapporo, Hokkaido; active 1986–2013; frontman Hideki Yoshimura (guitar, vocals) died in 2013; genres include alternative rock, indie rock, and noise rock; notable album Kocorono; released split material with +/- (Plus/Minus).

A single, glowing 5/5 review hails Kocorono as a heavyweight of Japanese alternative rock. The reviewer maps its month-titled tracks to seasonal shifts, from spring urgency to autumnal distortion and winter catharsis. Hokkaido’s stark mood frames the band’s melancholic edge. The writing is evocative, emphasizing crescendos, overdrive, and a poignant emotional arc.