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Hardcore punk, often just called hardcore, is a subgenre of punk rock that originated primarily in North America (though, early examples could be found throughout the world) in the late 1970s. The new sound was generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. Early hardcore has a quick tempo with drums and vocals in time, whereas modern hardcore punk has drums and vocals which may not be on beat with the tempo. [1]Hardcore spawned several fusion genres and subgenres, some of which experienced mainstream success, such as melodic hardcore, metalcore, post-hardcore and thrash metal. In the United States, the music genre that became known as hardcore punk originated in different areas in the early 1980s, with notable centers of activity in California, Washington, D.C., New York City, Michigan, and Boston. The origin of the term hardcore punk is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A. may have helped to popularize the term with the title of their 1981 album, Hardcore '81.[2][3][4] Until about 1983, the term hardcore was used sparingly, and mainly as a descriptive term. (i.e., a band would be called a "hardcore band" and a concert would be a "hardcore show").[5] American teenagers who were fans of hardcore punk simply considered themselves fans of punk – although they were not necessarily interested in the original punk rock sound of the mid-late 1970s (e.g., Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash, or The Damned). In many circles, hardcore was an in-group term, meaning music by people like us. Since most bands had little access to any means of production, hardcore lauded a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach. In most cities the hardcore scene relied on inexpensively-made DIY recordings created on four-track recorders and sold at concerts or by mail. Concerts were promoted by photocopied zines, community radio shows, and affixing posters to walls and telephone poles. Hardcore punk fans adopted a dressed-down style of T-shirts, jeans, and crewcut-style haircuts. While 1977-era punk had used DIY clothing as well, such as torn pants held together with safety pins, the dressed-down style of the 1980s hardcore scene contrasted with the more elaborate and provocative fashion styles of late 1970s punk rockers, which included make-up, elaborate hairdos and avant-garde clothing experiments.
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1. Emo Scene And The Internet
September 20, 2009
Emo is a style of rock music that is normally characterized by good music and confessional lyrics. Though it has evolved in the mid 1980s when hardcore punk movement was on the rise in the United States of America, it has been revolutionize and still has its own identity in the society. Today, emo is not merely a style of music; it has become a subculture that one can see in the fashion and attitude too. If you want to spot an emo, you will normally find them in torn and faded jeans, bright color T-shirt which is normally short sleeved and vans. They do wear studded belts and a black wristband... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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2. What's The Difference Between Emo And Screamo
September 06, 2009
What used to be an underground music style in the Washington D.C of the early 1980s broke into the mass media in the early 2000s; EMO, a music-style that has transformed into a lifestyle phenomenon. A little later, but almost at the same time another music-style evolved from San Diego called Screamo. This article tries to outline the differences between these two music-styles.
Emo emerged from what was called Emotional driven hardcore punk in Washington DC in the early 80s. The music was made of melodic guitars, varied rythms and very personal, confessional and impassioned lyrics. The ter... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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3. The True Meaning Behind Emo Haircuts
February 04, 2009
Emo haircuts are one expression of youth culture that has seen an upsurge in popularity. The flamboyant styles are fashionable and creative and each individual look has something different to communicate to the world. The new emo expression does in fact have it's roots in a bygone age of popular music. During the 1980's, the musical revolution of punk rock gave birth to the emotional or emotive hardcore musical sound. Emo is the modern day short form of 'emotional' and thus emo haircuts refer to the punk movement of the past but with very contemporary cultural expressions combined. Some m... (read more)
Author: Marsudi Suwarnaadi
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4. Experience It All in the Famed City of Boston
October 01, 2008
As one of America’s oldest cities, Boston, Massachusetts has a rich and diverse history. Known as the economic and cultural hub of New England, the city welcomes millions of tourists each year, keen to experience its renowned seafood offerings, ornate theatres and historic neighbourhoods. Founded on September 17, 1630, Boston is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as being its largest city. A centre for medicine and higher education, the city boasts a number of personal achievements, including America’s first public school: Boston Latin School, America’s first colle... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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5. Bad Brains: Punk's powerhouse pioneers
April 14, 2008
By melding punk with reggae and jazz, Bad Brains became one of the definitive American hardcore punk groups of the early '80s. Although the group released only a handful of records during its peak, they developed a dedicated following, and continued to record and tour in varying line-ups; led by guitarist Dr. Know into the late '90s, yet never managed to break out of their cult status. Dr. Know (real name Gary Miller) formed Bad Brains (named after the Ramones track, “Bad Brain”) in 1979, inspired by both the amateurish rage of the Sex Pistols and the political reggae of Bob Marley. Reali... (read more)
Author: Matthew Pressman
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6. Why "Death By Stereo" Is Favoured When It Comes To Hardcore Punk Music
January 23, 2008
Death by Stereo is a myth. Actually, the death by Stereo scenario is nothing but a hardcore and complete punk band. This band was formed by front man Efrem Schulzin in Orange County, California in 1996. Efrem Schulz, is today the one remaining original member in the band. This band is well known for their intricate guitar work and energetic performances. The 1987 horror movie, The Lost Boys, had in it the name of this band attributed to them. Four full-length studio albums and one live album has been released by Death by Stereo. Currently they are working upon their fifth release, due to be r... (read more)
Author: Peter Gitundu
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7. Henry Rollins: Punk rock's renaissance man
December 11, 2007
Henry Rollins, born Henry Lawrence Garfield on February 13, 1961, first came to public attention as the new frontman for hardcore punk band Black Flag in 1981. His first recording with the band was the seminal ‘Damaged’, an album that continues to influence hardcore bands to this day. Unlike most of their peers, Black Flag were always trying to push the envelope of their music, incorporating influences from jazz, metal and contemporary classical music but an unforgivable faux pas for the punk rock elite. Thus, as the music evolved and slowed down, Black Flag started to turn away a conside... (read more)
Author: Andrew Regan
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8. Summer Is Here - Call Your Concert Ticket Broker
April 02, 2007
Once the weather starts to get nice and the doldrums of winter start to fade from the mind most people begin to waken up and prepare for some activities. The spring and summer seasons often are spent outside and the best way for many to spend them is to hit the parking lot of an arena, start barbecuing and mixing drinks at their favorite bands concert. All the hot concerts usually occur during this time and the best tours are set for the fun. So call your concert ticket broker and secure your tickets for the show now!
Most people are very aware of when the concert tickets for their fav... (read more)
Author: reed tieri
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9. Blameshift Releases Powerful New CD Drop Down
January 13, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blameshift Releases Powerful New CD Drop Down January 16, 2006--New York, New York-- Blameshift is rapidly becoming a major force in independent music on the heels of their successful metal-punk-rock album Drop Down. Blameshift is a five-piece band with original male/female dual vocals and a sound that takes a foundation of early metal-hardcore-punk injected with hyperactively charged modern rock. This is definitely not music for the faint of heart; it snarls, spits, then scratches and claws its way into your soul. Tim Barbour and Jenny Mann supply th... (read more)
Author: Keith Hannaleck
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