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Harsh noise

Harsh noise is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of noise music. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Harsh noise

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

Harsh noise has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Harsh noise wall.

From Wikipedia

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?

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

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