Band

Boris

Boris is a doom metal band from Japan, active 1992 to present. 59 releases and 4 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Doom Metal
Origin: Tokyo, Japan
Formed: 1992
Releases: 59

Biography

Boris is a Japanese rock band that draws variously from styles such as sludge metal, drone, noise, psychedelia, and minimalism. Formed in 1992 in Tokyo, the band is composed of drummer Atsuo, guitarist/bassist Takeshi, and guitarist/keyboardist Wata. All three members provide lead vocals. Boris has released more than 20 studio albums on various labels around the world, as well as a variety of live albums, compilations, EPs, singles, and collaborative albums.

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Genres

Current line-up

Musician	Instruments	Years
Atsuo	Background vocals, Lead vocals, Percussion, Drums (drum set), Electronic instruments, Gong	1992 to present
Takeshi	Lead vocals, Electric bass guitar, Electric guitar	1992 to present
Wata	Keyboard, Lead vocals, Ebow, Electric guitar, Effects	1992 to present

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Nagata	Drums (drum set)	1992 to 1996

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Related bands

Ranked by the strongest link the catalog can evidence: shared members, shared scene, or listener overlap.