The Coastguards
The Coastguards(ザ・コーストガーズ)は千葉県柏市で結成された日本のメロディック・ハードコアバンド。2011年にHajime TakeiとMasashi "Marcy" Shimadaを中心に結成された。彼等は兼ねてから親交のあった90'sのHardcore punk・Emoに精通するバンドの友人をメンバーに迎えスタジオに入り、彼等のルーツとなるFurther seems forever・Starmarket・IGNITEなどのカバーを録りながら作曲と活動を始める。
The Coastguards is a Japanese melodic hardcore band from Kashiwa, Chiba. The band was formed in 2011 by Hajime Takei (OCEANLANE) and Masashi "Marcy" Shimada (kamomekamome, BUDDHISTSON). They went into the studio in 2012 with friends and made many songs. The next year saw the release of their demo, and many shows throughout East Japan. In 2014, The Coastguards released 1st 7inch "The Dead End E.P" from Plastic Pride, and in 2014 the band released 1st full length "I Refuse" from IKKI NOT DEAD, and embarked upon their first JAPAN tour. Like many other melodic hardcore bands, The Coastguards are known for their promotion of tolerance and unity within the scene.