Melodic hardcore | |
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![]() Melodic hardcore pioneers Bad Religion formed in 1980 in California. | |
Other names | Melodic punk |
Stylistic origins | Hardcore punk |
Cultural origins | Early 1980s, California and Washington, D.C., United States |
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Melodic hardcore is a broadly defined subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on melody in its guitar work. It generally incorporates fast rhythms, melodic and often distorted guitar riffs, and vocal styles tending towards shouting and screaming. Nevertheless, the genre has been very diverse, with different bands showcasing very different styles. Many pioneering melodic hardcore bands (such as Bad Religion and Descendents), have proven influential across the spectrum of punk rock, as well as rock music more generally.
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