Brit-Japanese Punk Collective STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD Scores Dream Year-End Slot at J's Shibuya Mega-Event
It's the kind of opportunity most emerging bands can only dream about: as 2025 winds down, the Brit-Japanese punk outfit STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD will share the stage with some of Japan's most respected underground musicians at one of Tokyo's most prestigious venues. On **30 December 2025**, the band will perform at **Shibuya O-EAST** as part of **Hokama Daibounenkai** (The Arsonist's Year-End Riot)—a star-studded year-end celebration curated by none other than **J**, the legendary LUNA SEA bassist and co-founder. It's a testament to STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD's rapid rise within Japan's punk underground. The lineup reads like an underground scene all-star roster. Joining STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD are punk heavyweights **ROTTENGRAFFTY** and **BONE DAWN**, plus special guests **Toshiya** of the iconic DIR EN GREY and **Takada Metal** of ELLEGARDEN and MAYKIDZ. More performers are expected to be announced soon. For those unfamiliar with STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD, the ...