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New York hardcore

New York hardcore is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk. Explore key artists and related styles.

About New York hardcore

New York hardcore is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk.

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New York hardcore (also known as NYHC) is both the hardcore punk music created in New York City and the subculture and lifestyle associated with that music. The scene established many aspects that are fixtures of hardcore punk today, including its simplified name "hardcore", its hardcore skinhead and youth crew subcultures, the moshing style hardcore dancing, its association with street gangs and its prominent influence of heavy metal.

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What is New York hardcore?

New York 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 New York hardcore originate?

New York hardcore originated in United States in the 1980s.

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