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KNUCKLESFormed in 1995.
In 1997, released their 1st mini-album [KNUCKLES]on CD and 12-inch vinyl.
Toured nationwide with Goofy's Holiday.
[RADIO]featuring a horn section, became a club hit, selling over 15,000 copies.
In 1998, released a split single with PET. Supported MU330, MIKE PARK, CIV, AVAIL, and MUSTARD PLUG on their Japan tours.
Released the 7-inch single [NOTHING OF CHANGE EP.]
In 1999, toured nationwide with EASY GRIP. Participated in a RAMONES tribute album.
Opened CIV on their second Japan tour.
Supported VOO DOO GLOW SKULLS on their Japan tour.
Held a two-man show with EASY GRIP at Bayside Jenny.
2000: Selected as the support act for ex.the CLASH, Joe Strummer & the Mescalelos first Japan tour in Osaka.
Released the 7-inch single [RADIO].
Released the album [NO REASON, NO FEAR].
Supported SNUFF for their second Japan tour.
Held a two-man live show with PET at Osaka SUNHALL.
Held a three-man live show with GELUGUGU and Jerry at Shinsaibashi Club Quattro.
2001: Held the NO REASON, NO FEAR tour final at Bayside Jenny, featuring Maximum the Hormone, G4N, and Rotten Graffiti.
Held a tour of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka with COBRA. Held Osaka Burning at Shinsaibashi M-CUBE with BURL, PET, and 3.6MILK.
2002: Released the album [ROCKN'ROLL GO THROGH THE WORLD].
Went on a nationwide tour.
Support act for KOTTON MOUTH KINGS Japan tour.
Held their first solo live performance at Tennoji Alice.
Held Osaka Burning 2 at M-CUBE and Osaka Burning 3 at Bayside Jenny, together with BURL, PET, and 3.6MILK.
2003: Released mini-album [4REAL]. Embarked on a nationwide tour.
Held a two-man live show with BURL at Shinsaibashi Club Quattro.
Held a solo live show at Shinsaibashi Club Quattro.
Held Osaka Burning 4 at Bayside Jenny with BURL, PET, and 3.6MILK.
2004: Held the [4REAL]tour final as a solo show at Nakamozu Club Massive.
Embarked on a nationwide tour with EASY GRIP for the first time in 6 years.
Held a three-man show in Tokyo with GOOD4NOTHING and EASY GRIP.
Held the tour final as a two-man show at Club Massive.
2005: Held a completely free solo live show at Amemura PIPE69.
Held a two-man live show with MILKMAN at Nakamozu Club Massive.
2006: KNUCKLES went on indefinite hiatus in January.
April 2025: Resumed activities with Vo/TSUTOMU, G/Youge, B/MUKACHIN, Dr/MANABU.
December 2025: Revival live performance at Shinkagura, Amerikamura, Osaka.
January 2026: Performed at SKANKIN CAPITAL, Kyoto Muse.
After the regular live performance, performed three songs including a radio segment with the horn section of the ska band THEE SKABARRACUDAS.
February 2026: Performed at an event hosted by old friend Bushman at Gattaca, Kyoto.
March 2026: Performed at an event at ZION, Nagoya.
Genre: Active Area: Osaka, OsakaStart Year: 1995
MEMBER
TSUTOMURole: Lyricist, Composer, Vocals
Manabu MizohisaRole: Composer, Drums, Vocals
MUKACHINRole: Composer, Bass Guitar, Vocals
YohgeRole: Composer, Guitar, Vocals