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'''KNOCK OUT MONKEY''' (ノック・アウト・モンキー) is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band signed to [[Being (record label)|Being]]. The band mixes reggae, hip-hop, metal, and elements of various genres, such as emo.
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'''KNOCK OUT MONKEY''' (ノック・アウト・モンキー) is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band signed to [[Being Records|Being]]. The band mixes various genres, such as reggae, hip-hop, metal, and emo.
  
 
==Members==
 
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KNOCK OUT MONKEY was founded in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in 2001. However, the original members at the time of formation are not in the current lineup. After a while, w-shun joined the band as the guitarist, and later, as the vocalist. The band underwent several members changes until 2009 when the band finally consisted of the current lineup.
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KNOCK OUT MONKEY was founded in [[Wikipedia:Kobe|Kobe]], [[Wikipedia:Hyogo Prefecture|Hyogo Prefecture]] in 2001. However, the original members at the time of formation are not in the current lineup. After a while, w-shun joined the band as the guitarist, and later, also became the vocalist. The band underwent several members changes until 2009 when the band finally consisted of the current lineup.
  
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The band released a few early albums, and, in 2012, released the Tower Records limited single single "[[Hope (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|HOPE]]" and mini-album ''[[0 Future|0 → Future]]''. Then they performed at MANAFEST's Tokyo show as the support act. In addition, they have performed at various festivals such as PUNKSPRING, Ozzfest Japan, TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL, MONSTER baSH, JOIN ALIVE, and SUMMER SONIC.
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The band released a few early albums, and, in 2012, released the Tower Records limited single "[[Hope (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|HOPE]]" and mini-album ''[[0 Future|0 → Future]]''. Then they performed at MANAFEST's Tokyo show as the support act. In addition, they have performed at various festivals such as PUNKSPRING, [[Wikipedia:Ozzfest|Ozzfest Japan]], TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL, MONSTER baSH, JOIN ALIVE, and [[Wikipedia:Summer Sonic Festival|SUMMER SONIC]].
  
 
In March 2013, they released the nationwide distributed mini-album ''[[Reality & Liberty|reality & liberty]]''. On October 2, 2013, they made their major debut with the single "[[Paint It Out!!!!|Paint it Out!!!!]]". Immediately afterwards, they held a one-man show at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO.
 
In March 2013, they released the nationwide distributed mini-album ''[[Reality & Liberty|reality & liberty]]''. On October 2, 2013, they made their major debut with the single "[[Paint It Out!!!!|Paint it Out!!!!]]". Immediately afterwards, they held a one-man show at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO.
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==Japanese Discography==
 
==Japanese Discography==
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[[Image:KNOCK OUT MONKEY - Do it promo.jpg|thumb|250px|KNOCK OUT MONKEY promoting "[[Do It (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|Do it]]" (2016)]]
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[[Image:KNOCK OUT MONKEY - HELIX promo.jpg|thumb|250px|KNOCK OUT MONKEY promoting ''[[Helix|HELIX]]'' (2017)]]
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[[Image:KNOCK OUT MONKEY - BACK TO THE MIXTURE promo.jpg|thumb|250px|KNOCK OUT MONKEY promoting ''[[Back to the Mixture|BACK TO THE MIXTURE]]'' (2018)]]
 
===Studio Albums===
 
===Studio Albums===
 
* [2009.04.01] [[Skank Up|SKANK UP]] <small>('''Indies''')</small>
 
* [2009.04.01] [[Skank Up|SKANK UP]] <small>('''Indies''')</small>
 
* [2014.02.26] [[Input Output|INPUT ∝ OUTPUT]]
 
* [2014.02.26] [[Input Output|INPUT ∝ OUTPUT]]
 
* [2015.01.14] [[Mr. Foundation]]
 
* [2015.01.14] [[Mr. Foundation]]
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* [2017.07.05] [[Helix|HELIX]]
  
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
===Mini-Albums===
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* [2010.07.07] [[One World (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|One world]] <small>('''Indies''')</small>
 
* [2010.07.07] [[One World (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|One world]] <small>('''Indies''')</small>
 
* [2012.07.18] [[0 Future|0 → Future]] <small>('''Indies''')</small>
 
* [2012.07.18] [[0 Future|0 → Future]] <small>('''Indies''')</small>
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* [2013.03.06] [[Reality & Liberty|reality & liberty]]
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* [2013.03.06] [[Reality & Liberty|reality & liberty]] <small>('''Indies''')</small>
 
* [2016.01.06] [[Raise a Fist (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|RAISE A FIST]]
 
* [2016.01.06] [[Raise a Fist (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|RAISE A FIST]]
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* [2018.09.19] [[Back to the Mixture|BACK TO THE MIXTURE]]
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [2014.11.19] [[How Long (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|How long?]]
 
* [2014.11.19] [[How Long (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|How long?]]
 
* [2015.05.06] [[Bite (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|Bite]]
 
* [2015.05.06] [[Bite (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|Bite]]
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* [2016.11.16] [[Do It (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|Do it]]
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2019.04.24] [[Don't Go Back|Don't go back]]
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* [2019.08.14] [[Highest Mountain]]
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* [2019.10.26] [[Brave Out|BRAVE OUT]]
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* [2021.03.26] [[Merry Go Round (KNOCK OUT MONKEY)|MERRY GO ROUND]]
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* [2021.08.27] [[Good Feelin']]
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* [2021.10.29] [[Unite]]
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* [2021.11.26] [[Laying Down the Rails|Laying down the rails]]
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* [2022.07.08] [[Summer Days]]
  
 
===Video Releases===
 
===Video Releases===
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* [http://www.facebook.com/knockoutmonkey Official Facebook]
 
* [http://www.facebook.com/knockoutmonkey Official Facebook]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialKOM Official YouTube]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialKOM Official YouTube]
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* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Kmgbag5URQXVqUUtvXe1S Spotify Profile]
  
 
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KNOCK OUT MONKEY promoting "Highest Mountain" (2019)

KNOCK OUT MONKEY (ノック・アウト・モンキー) is a Japanese rock band signed to Being. The band mixes various genres, such as reggae, hip-hop, metal, and emo.

Members

Information

KNOCK OUT MONKEY was founded in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in 2001. However, the original members at the time of formation are not in the current lineup. After a while, w-shun joined the band as the guitarist, and later, also became the vocalist. The band underwent several members changes until 2009 when the band finally consisted of the current lineup.

The band released a few early albums, and, in 2012, released the Tower Records limited single "HOPE" and mini-album 0 → Future. Then they performed at MANAFEST's Tokyo show as the support act. In addition, they have performed at various festivals such as PUNKSPRING, Ozzfest Japan, TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL, MONSTER baSH, JOIN ALIVE, and SUMMER SONIC.

In March 2013, they released the nationwide distributed mini-album reality & liberty. On October 2, 2013, they made their major debut with the single "Paint it Out!!!!". Immediately afterwards, they held a one-man show at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO.

In 2014 the band released their first major album INPUT ∝ OUTPUT and had their first nationwide one-man tour.

Japanese Discography

KNOCK OUT MONKEY promoting "Do it" (2016)
KNOCK OUT MONKEY promoting HELIX (2017)
KNOCK OUT MONKEY promoting BACK TO THE MIXTURE (2018)

Studio Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Video Releases

External Links

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