takafumi matsubara
Full EP Premiere: Takafumi Matsubara – “Poison”
November 11, 2021 Adem Tepedelen
Listen to ex-Gridlink destroyer Takafumi Matsubara‘s new EP of unreleased Mortalized tracks featuring grindcore allies from around the globe.
Global Grindcore Alliance Brings International Bands Together
December 2, 2020 Emily Bellino
20 grind bands. 2 days. Socially distanced.
Full Album Stream: Formless Master/Bayht Lahm – “No Chords Barred”
May 4, 2020 Emily Bellino
Worldwide grind unit Formless Master team up with New Jersey duo Bayht Lahm for a high-speed split.
EP Stream: Formless Master’s First Strike and Takafumi Matsubara Interview
October 24, 2019 Kevin Stewart-Panko
We’re showcasing the new EP by Formless Master, featuring Takafumi Matsubara, as well as an interview with the man himself.
Blast Worship: Takafumi Matsubara
September 3, 2019 Gene Meyer
Former Gridlink axeman returns with the aptly-titled Strange, Beautiful, Fast.
Video Premiere: Retortion Terror- “I Wanna Live”
January 12, 2018 J. Andrew
Check out the new video from Retortion Terror, “I Wanna Live,” featuring legendary guitarist Takafumi Matsubara.
Takafumi Matsubara Returns on Retortion Terror/Invidiosus Split
September 29, 2017 J. Andrew
In 2014, Gridlink unleashed one of the most ferocious, innovative and refreshing grindcore albums of all time, Longhena. However, the well-deserved fanfare and critical accolades were severely tempered by the news that guitarist Takafumi Matsubara was suffering from severe inflammation and infection of the brain. This rendered him unable to play guitar, and it seemed…