Creepy Crawl 'Cow Killer Wasp'
Creepy Crawl was a Japanese nu metal band active from 1994 to 2000, emerging during the global rise of the genre. Known for their dark, heavy sound and emotionally charged performances, they became one of the most intriguing names in Japan’s underground metal scene. Their music featured downtuned guitars, distorted bass grooves, and anguished vocals, creating a dense and intense atmosphere typical of late-90s nu metal.
The band consisted of Gucci (vocals), Bashiko (guitar), Jun (guitar), Oku-chang (bass), and Hidelow (drums), all performing under pseudonyms. They reportedly began as a side project in the local alternative scene and even opened for Limp Bizkit during the band’s first tour in Japan.
Their debut album, Cow Killer Wasp (1998), showcased their raw, underground sound with original compositions emphasizing rhythmic intensity and emotional darkness. In 1999, they released Freash Zombi, which included the single “Gush”, several remixes, and a cover of Mötley Crüe’s “Shout at the Devil”, demonstrating a slightly more experimental and refined approach while retaining their signature heaviness.
After this release, the band disappeared from the public eye and is believed to have disbanded around 1999 or 2000. Despite their brief career, Creepy Crawl has become a cult name in Japanese nu metal, remembered for their authenticity, visceral sound, and the enigmatic aura surrounding them, representing a unique snapshot of the genre’s global influence in the late 1990s.
- Label: Slam Records - SL-007
- Format: CD, Album
- Based In: Japan
- Released: 1998
- Recorded At: Bazooka Japan Institute
- Style: Nu Metal
Tracklist:
- Blind And Lost
- Mind Bomb
- Pain
- G.O.N.G.
- Dead Load
- Cowboy's Sweetheart
- My God
- The Fuzz
- Sweethome Under White Clouds
- [Hidden Track]
Credits:
- Vocals - Gucci
- Guitar - Bashiko, Jun
- Bass - Oku-chang
- Drums - Hidelow
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