Historic First-Ever Official Release – A rare and explosive document of Japan’s underground noise and industrial scene, finally available after 40 years
Legendary Live Recording – Capturing the raw intensity of Merzbow, Null (K.K. Null), and Nord at Tokyo’s iconic B-Semi venue in 1984
Essential Noise History – A crucial sonic time capsule, standing alongside Whitehouse, SPK, and Throbbing Gristle in the evolution of extreme sound
Unfiltered, Primitive Power – A visceral, no-holds-barred performance showcasing the experimental spirit that defined early Japanese noise
Limited Edition Vinyl & Digital Release – A must-have for collectors and fans of industrial, noise, and avant-garde sound exploration
The first-ever official release of B-Semi Live 24/5/1984, a rare and explosive document capturing a crucial moment in Japan’s underground noise and industrial scene. Recorded at the legendary B-Semi venue in Tokyo, this performance brings together three pioneers—Merzbow, Null (K.K. Null), and Nord—delivering a raw, unfiltered onslaught of early Japanese noise in its most visceral form.
This historic recording showcases the primitive power and experimental spirit that defined the scene, sitting alongside the abrasive intensity of Whitehouse, the industrial ritualism of SPK, and the mechanical destruction of Throbbing Gristle. A sonic time capsule of Japan’s most groundbreaking sound revolutionaries, B-Semi Live 24/5/1984 is an essential piece of noise history.
