Boris (band)

Boris ボリス
Boris performing in Australia, 2012 (L-R: Wata, Atsuo, Takeshi)
Background information
Origin	Tokyo, Japan
Genres	Experimental metal drone noise psychedelia
Years active	1992–present
Labels	F.A.S. Southern Lord Hydra Head Inoxia Diwphalanx Conspiracy UK Quatro, Pedal Sacred Bones Sargent House Third Man
Members	Atsuo Takeshi Wata
Past members	Nagata
Website	borisheavyrocks.com

Boris (ボリス, Borisu) is a Japanese band that draws variously from styles such as sludge metal, drone, noise, psychedelia, and minimalism.^[1] Formed in 1992 in Tokyo, the band is composed of drummer Atsuo, guitarist/bassist Takeshi, and guitarist/keyboardist Wata. All three members contribute 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. They have collaborated with acts such as Sunn O))), Merzbow, Keiji Haino, and guitarist Michio Kurihara.