The SCREW DRIVERS forms in Yokosuka (横須賀)横須賀.
V. yo-ki / G. benio (紅緒) / B. TAKAMI / D. Huku
Some sources state that the band changed their name to “THE SALAMANDER” at some point, but this seems to be confusion caused by the personal website of guitarist benio (紅緒) created in the early 2000s. All of the band's known releases and media appearances use the name SALAMANDER.
The SCREW DRIVERS changes their name to SALAMANDER (サラマンダー).
Drummer Huku secedes and J replaces him.
V. yo-ki / G. benio (紅緒) / B. TAKAMI / D. J
The band appears on various NTV variety shows like HEAVY METAL Toranoana (ヘビメタ虎の穴) and Tensai・Takeshi no Genki ga deru TV!! (天才・たけしの元気が出るテレビ!!).
Guitarist Kiku (菊) joins.
V. yo-ki / G. benio (紅緒) / G. Kiku (菊) / B. TAKAMI / D. J
All members except for guitarist benio (紅緒) secede.
G. benio (紅緒)
SALAMANDER unofficially disbands
SALAMANDER revives.
All former members from the band's last lineup re-join.
V. yo-ki / G. benio (紅緒) / G. Kiku (菊) / B. TAKAMI / D. J
SALAMANDER go on a hiatus
SALAMANDER was a formerly vkei band in Yokosuka. They were active from 1985 to 2019 and are currently paused.