Guitar Wolf

Japanese garage-punk trio formed in 1987, famous for extremely loud, chaotic live shows, lo-fi recordings, and an appearance in the B-movie Wild Zero.

Frontman Seiji is frequently singled out for his stage antics; the band appeared in the film Wild Zero. Reviews note a 2005 death of bassist "Billy Bass Wolf" and that the band toured internationally and has American cult fans such as Jon Spencer and followers like Sonic Youth.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Guitar Wolf's ferocious garage-punk sound and legendary, chaotic live shows. Critics note lo-fi production, extreme volume, and frontman Seiji's theatrical stage antics. Album highlights include Run Wolf Run and Planet of the Wolves. Their film appearance in Wild Zero is also mentioned.

For:Fans of garage rock, punk, high-energy live performances and lo-fi rock'n'roll.