Boris (band)

Boris (ボリス, Borisu) is a Japanese band formed in 1992 in Tokyo and composed of drummer Atsuo, guitarist/bassist Takeshi, and guitarist/keyboardist Wata. All three members contribute vocals. Their work has drawn variously on styles such as sludge metal, drone, noise, psychedelia, and minimalism. 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. They have collaborated with acts such as Sunn O))), Merzbow, Keiji Haino, and guitarist Michio Kurihara.

Boris
ボリス
Boris performing in Australia, 2012 (L-R: Wata, Atsuo, Takeshi)
Background information
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active1992–present
Labels
Members
  • Atsuo
  • Takeshi
  • Wata
Past members
  • Nagata
Websiteborisheavyrocks.com
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