Hiretsukan (from the Japanese: 卑劣漢 meaning "vicious man" or "despicable person") was an American, New York-based band, that formed in 1998 just outside Washington, D.C., United States.

After a few volatile years which saw several collective moves and incarnations, the group solidified its line-up and relocated to New York City.

The band performs a form of hardcore punk, incorporating melodic indie rock style riffs, often in 68 time.

Michelle Proffit's vocal style consists mostly of screaming and screeching the lyrics.

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