The Stalin were one of the bands to star in Sogo Ishii ‘s movie Burst City , released on March 13, 1982. Their concert on June 24 was the last with drummer Jun, however he still appears on their major label debut album Stop Jap , as well as their first major label single “Romantist”, both released on July 1, as they were recorded before he left. “Romantist” is a reworked version of “Ideologist” from Trash , and has become their most well-known song worldwide. Hitoshi joins as drummer in July 1982. Sogo Ishii also directed a promotional video for “Romantist”, as well as “Stop Jap” and their next single “Allergy”, which was released on August 25. Their concert on September 27, 1982, was the last with Hitoshi. In November Keigo joins on drums, but leaves in December along with Tam.
Starred in Burst City
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