Modern Hardcore

Modern hardcore is a genre characterized by its intense, high-energy sound, marked by fast-paced drumming, aggressive guitar riffs, and often, screamed or shouted vocals. Emerging in the 2010s, modern hardcore drew from the hardcore punk tradition, but incorporated elements of post-hardcore, screamo, and metalcore to create a unique sonic identity. The genre's popularity peaked in the mid-to-late 2010s, with its cultural significance lying in its ability to channel the anxieties and frustrations of a younger generation. Modern hardcore is distinguished by its eclecticism, incorporating diverse influences while maintaining a raw, DIY ethos. Notable for its emphasis on emotional intensity and lyrical honesty, modern hardcore has attracted a devoted following and has influenced a new wave of punk and heavy music.

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Are We All Angels
Album - 11 Tracks - Released April 4, 2025
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  1. April 4, 2025
  2. March 28
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    2 tracks
  9. January 28
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  11. November 6, 2024
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    Persona
    5 tracks
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    Persona
    2 tracks
  25. April 25
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    Mirage
    1 tracks
  26. March 1
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  28. February 16
  29. February 6
  30. January 10
  31. November 14, 2023
  32. November 9
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  1. April 4, 2025
  2. March 28
  3. March 4
  4. February 21
  5. October 25, 2024
  6. September 20
  7. August 16
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    Persona
    5 tracks
  8. July 9
  9. March 1
  10. February 27
  11. February 16
  12. February 6
  13. January 10
  14. October 6, 2023
  15. October 4
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  19. April 14
  20. April 7
  1. March 12, 2025
  2. February 18
  3. February 11
  4. January 28
  5. January 28
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    2 tracks
  6. January 21
  7. November 6, 2024
  8. October 9
  9. October 8
  10. September 30
  11. September 3
  12. September 3
  13. August 8
  14. August 8
  15. August 7
  16. June 27
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    Persona
    2 tracks
  17. April 25
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    Mirage
    1 tracks
  18. November 14, 2023
  19. November 9
  20. October 17