Artist
Violent Onsen Geisha
Experimental noise and industrial project from the late 1980s with releases on underground cassette and tape labels.
About
Violent Onsen Geisha was an experimental noise and industrial project active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The project's catalog, though limited, showcases a commitment to abrasive sonic aesthetics typical of the underground noise scene of that era. Their releases include Shocks! Shocks! Shocks! (1989), issued on reel-to-reel tape by Vanilla Records, Cry Baby Killer (1989), and Death Hammar Sound (1990), all distributed through independent cassette labels including My Fiance's Lifework Productions. The project's output reflects the DIY ethos and raw production values characteristic of the noise underground, utilizing harsh frequencies and industrial textures. While detailed discographic information remains limited, the project's consistent output across multiple independent labels suggests active participation in the cassette-based experimental music network of the period, contributing to the broader noise and industrial underground scenes of the late 1980s.