Guide Note:
Boris is an experimental trio that was formed in 1992. They are characterized for combining great variety of genres such as psychedelic, punk, sludge, doom metal, minimalism, drone and more. Their first album Absolutego was released in 1992. In 2005 the band released the album Pink which got praise from critics. Also the group has collaborated with Japanese musicians as Keiji Haino, Michio Kurihara and Merzbow, and with the american band Sunn O))).
Fast Facts:
- Origin: Tokyo, Japan
- Years Active: 1992 to Present
- Record Label: Southern Lord
- Members: Atsuo (drummer), Takeshi (bassist, guitarist, vocalist) and Wata (guitarist)
- Blender magazine and SPIN magazine named Pink one of 2006's best CDs
- The band takes its name from a song on the Melvins' Bullhead album.
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