Japanoise: The Originators and Innovators
7 min readApr 26, 2021
Noise takes it further than any other genre. Rhythm, melody, lyrics, standard instruments: all forgotten. For many, the first time listening to this music is an unforgettable experience, because there really is nothing like it. Across the world people experiment with this style, but Japanoise was one of the greatest catalysts for its existence today. The main slew of bands that heralded its metallic chaos erupted in the 80’s and exploded in the 90’s, but its roots are settled much deeper than that.