Japanese Melodic Hardcore

Japanese melodic hardcore is an energetic fusion of punk rock's raw intensity and hardcore's relentless drive, with a particular emphasis on melody. Emerging from Japan's underground music scenes, this genre combines the fast-paced, aggressive drumming and guitar riffs typical of hardcore punk with melodic lines and emotional lyrical content that often explore personal and socio-political themes. Bands in this niche, like the impassioned FACT and the dynamic SHADOWS, expertly balance technical musicianship with catchy, anthemic choruses, creating a sound that is both emotionally resonant and pit-ready. The music is characterized by tight, intricate instrumentation, where even the most savage breakdowns are laced with a refined sense of tune and structure, making Japanese melodic hardcore a unique interpretation of the broader global hardcore movement.

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Swallow
Single - Released June 12, 2024

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Azami
Castaway
FACT
Fall of Tears
Falling Asleep
Hopeless Raven
IRIS
IRIS JP
OLPHEUS
Oaktails
SHADOWS
SOLITUDE A SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Stranded
a Soulless Pain
waterweed
waterweed
FACT
SHADOWS
Azami
Falling Asleep
Fall of Tears
Castaway
SOLITUDE A SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Oaktails
Hopeless Raven
OLPHEUS
a Soulless Pain
IRIS
IRIS JP
Stranded