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Harsh noise wall

Harsh noise wall is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of harsh noise and wall noise. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Harsh noise wall

Harsh noise wall is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of harsh noise and wall noise.

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Harsh noise is a subgenre of noise music that emerged in the early 1980s, originating from the Kansai no wave movement and later Japanoise, primarily through acts such as Merzbow, Hijokaidan, Hanatarash, C.C.C.C. and Incapacitants, and was further developed by the European power electronics scene and American noise musicians such as the Haters, Daniel Menche, and Richard Ramirez.

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What is Harsh noise wall?

Harsh noise wall is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of harsh noise and wall noise.

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