All proceeds from the 7-inch picture disc will be donated to Tsuneoka's family. By Billboard Japan Japanese punk rockers Hi-STANDARD announced that their new single “I’M A RAT,” released digitally ...

“Dear fans and friends. With deep and profound sadness, we inform you of the untimely passing of our beloved friend and drummer Akria Tsuneoka of Hi-STANDARD. His music and spirit will live on in our ...

Years passed without a single announcement. The members had no contact with each other and didn't even know each other's contact information. In 2004, Yokoyama released a solo record under the name ...