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Noisecore

Noisecore is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Noisecore

Noisecore is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk.

From Wikipedia

Noisecore is a fusion genre that merges hardcore punk and noise rock. Originally emerging in the mid-1980s, the genre is characterized by chaotic song structures, short track lengths, unintelligible lyrics, heavy guitar feedback and distortion, blast beats, noise-laden soundscapes, as well as a rejection of musical theory.

Notable acts include Melt-Banana, Gore Beyond Necropsy, Fat Day and the Gerogerigegege.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Noisecore?

Noisecore is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore punk.

Where and when did Noisecore originate?

Noisecore originated in the 1980s.

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