Chicago Hardcore

Chicago hardcore is a raw, high-energy genre characterized by fast-paced rhythms, aggressive guitar work, and intense vocal deliveries. Emerging in the 1980s, it evolved from the city's punk and post-hardcore scenes, influenced by the likes of Naked Raygun and Pegboy. By the 1990s, the genre had gained momentum, with bands like Rise Against and 88 Fingers Louie contributing to its growth. Chicago hardcore is marked by its unique blend of melodic sensibilities and brutal, in-your-face aggression, often incorporating elements of metal and thrash. The genre's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the city's working-class ethos and its influence on the broader hardcore punk movement. Notable for its intense live performances and DIY ethos, Chicago hardcore has maintained a loyal following and continues to inspire new generations of musicians.

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Burned
Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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88 Fingers Louie
Big Black
Bodybag
DROWNING
Expired Youth
Gas Rag
Harms Way
Kharma
Life's Question
MH Chaos
Naked Raygun
Pegboy
Rise Against
The Effigies
Weekend Nachos
Rise Against
88 Fingers Louie
Harms Way
Kharma
Naked Raygun
Weekend Nachos
Life's Question
Pegboy
Gas Rag
MH Chaos
Bodybag
DROWNING
The Effigies
Big Black
Expired Youth