Guitar Wolf

The Profile

Guitar Wolf is a Japanese garage-punk trio formed in 1987, self-styled as Jet Rock’n’Roll. Renowned for ferocious, feedback-drenched shows and a leather-clad aesthetic, they reached international cult status and starred in the B-movie Wild Zero. Key releases include Planet of the Wolves, Jet Generation, and Rock 'n' Roll Etiquette.

Known for extreme-volume live sets, audience interaction, and stage stunts; leather jackets and sunglasses; covers of Link Wray and MC5; appearance in Wild Zero; long-running discography across the 1990s–2010s; collaborations/touring ties with The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

Japanese garage-punk trio formed in 1987, infamous for blistering volume, feedback, and unhinged live shows. Reviews celebrate their lo-fi, high-speed sound and nods to proto-punk heroes. Key releases discussed include Planet of the Wolves, Run Wolf Run, and Rock 'n' Roll Etiquette. Publicly known for the cult film Wild Zero and the slogan ‘Jet Rock’n’Roll.’