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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Combust
DARE
Dying Wish
Ekulu
Exit Order
Faim
GEL
Gag
Gulch
Gumm
Impalers
Initiate
Iron Lung
JIVEBOMB
Mannequin Pussy
Mil-Spec
Mindforce
Mortality Rate
Perfect Pussy
Petrol Girls
Primitive Blast
Punitive Damage
Raw Brigade
Regional Justice Center
Regulate
SPY
Scowl
Slant
Super Unison
Tomar Control
War On Women
Mannequin Pussy
GEL
Scowl
Dying Wish
Mindforce
Gulch
SPY
Regulate
Primitive Blast
Mortality Rate
Regional Justice Center
JIVEBOMB
Mil-Spec
Petrol Girls
Punitive Damage
Slant
Initiate
Combust
Impalers
Iron Lung
Gumm
Raw Brigade
Gag
DARE
Exit Order
War On Women
Ekulu
Tomar Control
Faim
Perfect Pussy
Super Unison