Troll8 is an alternative rock band based in the Kanto region. They have transformed their style into a whole new sound by unabashedly absorbing a wide range of genres. A combination of incredible compositional genius, melodies unique in Japan, overwhelmingly intense and thrilling live performances, and a piercing message make them a must listen

2010: Founded by Troll8 frontman and vocal Kaoru, Soul-D! guitarist Hidetaka, and Bass guitarist Koichi.

2011: Drummer Michio (ex-member of The fantastic designs, Two Ball Loo, and WASH?) officially joins the group.

February 2012: First US tour with Gnosis. A second US tour is planned for September 2012.

August 2012: Release of their first single Your Name is My Name.
After a release party at K's Dream Inage, they leave for their first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour.

October 2012: Performance at Shibuya O-WEST.

2013: Currently, the band is preparing for new movements, planning tours in Asia, Europe, and the States.

Troll8 is an alternative rock band based in the Kanto region. They have transformed their style into a whole new sound by unabashedly absorbing a wide range of genres. A combination of incredible compositional genius, melodies unique in Japan, overwhelmingly intense and thrilling live performances, and a piercing message make them a must listen

2010: Founded by Troll8 frontman and vocal Kaoru, Soul-D! guitarist Hidetaka, and Bass guitarist Koichi.

2011: Drummer Michio (ex-member of The fantastic designs, Two Ball Loo, and WASH?) officially joins the group.

February 2012: First US tour with Gnosis. A second US tour is planned for September 2012.

August 2012: Release of their first single Your Name is My Name.
After a release party at K's Dream Inage, they leave for their first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour.

October 2012: Performance at Shibuya O-WEST.

2013: Currently, the band is preparing for new movements, planning tours in Asia, Europe, and the States.