DMBQ are .... Shinji（Vo. Guitar） Toru（Guitar） Shinji（Dr) Ryuichi（Bass）
No discussion of Tokyo underground scene would be complete without mentioning DMBQ. They are the missing link between the much-divided Japanese Noise/Alternative music and garage rock scene. Their Hard Rock/Psychedelic-based music, infused with elements of Noise and Free Improvisation, still unleashes an unstoppable power to embrace the whole spectrum of underground music. DMBQ was formed around 1988 in Sapporo. By 1990, the band relocated to Tokyo and engaged in genreless activities, with Guitar Wolf,Boredoms and their family, Buffalo Daughter, Merzbow, and Violent Onsen Geisha,etc... Their sound, which was a complete deviation from the trend at the time, stood out in the local music scene and the band began to garner respect, especially from musicians. They released their first album in 1995 and were soon attracting more and more followers. The band continued to release albums on a regular basis　and in 1999, they moved to a major label, Parco/Columbia. In 2001, after 3 albums, they released a remix album"Resonated” featuring old friends Buffalo Daughter, EYE (Boredoms), etc. The following year, they signed a new record deal with Avex Trax, the Japanese biggest major record label. They have released 2 albums since then. DMBQ has also performed with many overseas artists, sharing the stage at major rock festivals such as Fuji Rock Festival and Summer Sonic. They have toured the country supporting the likes of J.S.B.X., Fugazi, AxCx, Mudhoney, The Dirtbombs, Bob Log III, and 20 miles, etc. Masuko is a well-known music/subculture writer. He has regular columns in several magazines.