About Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk.
Well-known performers associated with it include Sum 41, The Offspring, NOFX, Deryck Whibley, Rise Against and Pennywise.
From Wikipedia
Melodic hardcore is a broadly defined subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on melody in its guitar work. The style often includes guitar harmonies, riffs using octave chords, as well as broken chords. Additionally, lyrics tend towards intellectualism, often being politically conscious or narrative, with concept albums sometimes being prominent. Bands in the genre also have a tendency to take influence from a range of genres including emo, post-punk, screamo, pop-punk, metalcore, post-rock and gothic rock.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Melodic hardcore.
Key artists
- Sum 41
- The Offspring
- NOFX
- Deryck Whibley
- Rise Against
- Pennywise
- Greg Graffin
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Melodic hardcore?
Melodic hardcore is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk.
Where and when did Melodic hardcore originate?
Melodic hardcore originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Melodic hardcore artists?
Sum 41, The Offspring, NOFX, Deryck Whibley, Rise Against and Pennywise.