About Japanese hardcore
Japanese hardcore is a music genre that emerged in Japan. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk and Japanese punk rock.
From Wikipedia
Japanese hardcore is the hardcore punk scene in Japan, which originated to protest the social and economic changes sweeping the country in the 1980s. The band SS is regarded as the first, forming in 1977. Bands such as The Stalin and GISM soon followed, forming in 1980 and 1981 respectively. Occasionally, Japanese hardcore musicians include elements of avant-garde, crossover thrash, thrash metal, anarcho-punk, horror punk, D-beat, post-hardcore and grindcore in their songs.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Japanese hardcore.
- ↑ hardcore punk
- ↑ Japanese punk rock
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Japanese hardcore?
Japanese hardcore is a music genre that emerged in Japan. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk and Japanese punk rock.
Where and when did Japanese hardcore originate?
Japanese hardcore originated in Japan.