TOKYO GIG PICKS (FEBRUARY~)

The Tokyo Metropolis is a great place for gigs if you know where to find them and book early enough! This page is here to help you do exactly those two things, starting with a few gigs that may already be sold out and then ranging further ahead a few months down the road to gigs that may not even be confirmed yet. All our own picks too. Comments welcome!

THE GEMBAKU ONANIES

Since 1982, the GENBAKU ONANIES (rough translation: "The Atomic Pussies") have been carrying the flame of J-punk, bouncing short, explosive songs off the walls of minor venues like Earthdom. You'd think they'd have had so many line-up changes they would be unrecognizable by now. Not so. Despite the pummelling sonic assault course, they've been on the Onanies are remarkably unchanged. Vocalist Taylow and bassist Eddie are original members and drummer Johnny joined in 1986, proof positive that punk can keep you young if it doesn't kill you. Support from FORWARD and THE SLOMOTIONS.  
14th Feb. Earthdom, Shin-Okubo. Price: ¥2,900 - 9,800 (Ticket info).