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Norwegian Hardcore

Norwegian hardcore is a vibrant, ferocious subgenre of punk rock that stands out for its high energy and raw intensity. Characterized by fast-paced drumming, aggressive guitar riffs, and often politically charged or deeply personal lyrics, it borrows elements from hardcore punk's blueprint while infusing them with a distinctly Scandinavian edge. With bands like Bokassa and Dangerface known for their thunderous live performances, the genre breeds a sense of unity and rebellion within its tightly-knit community. Norwegian hardcore often blends melodic hooks with harsh, shouting vocals, showcasing both toughness and emotion. This dynamic scene, while not as globally recognized as some, remains a bastion of the punk ethos—uncompromising, spirited, and unyieldingly authentic.

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Latest Norwegian Hardcore Release

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The Ballad of Denial

Exploding Head Syndrome

Single - Released January 1, 2025

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Gluecifer

Bokassa

Ondt Blod

Exploding Head Syndrome

Kaospilot

NAG

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January 1, 2025

The Ballad of Denial
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
June 14, 2024

Undergang
SIBIIR
9 tracks
May 24

The Famine
SIBIIR
2 tracks
April 12

Boys of Europe
NAG
10 tracks
March 1

Placid Waters
SIBIIR
1 tracks
February 16

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
10 tracks
February 16

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
10 tracks
January 11

The Ending Starts Today
Bokassa
4 tracks
January 11

The Ending Starts Today
Bokassa
4 tracks
December 15, 2023

B Sides and Rarities 1994-2005 (2023)
Gluecifer
27 tracks
November 16

Let's Storm the Capitol
Bokassa
3 tracks
November 16

Let's Storm the Capitol
Bokassa
3 tracks
October 5

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
2 tracks
October 5

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
2 tracks
August 24

Garden of Heathen
Bokassa
1 tracks
August 24

Garden of Heathen (feat. Lou Koller)
Bokassa
1 tracks
June 15

Lost In The Ozone
Bokassa
1 tracks
April 28

Be Damned!
Dangerface
10 tracks
March 31

Only Gob Can Judge Me (Deluxe Edition)
Bokassa
4 tracks
March 31

Set Me On Fire
Dangerface
1 tracks
February 24

It Takes Guts To Be An Organ Donor
Dangerface
1 tracks
February 24

Victims
Exploding Head Syndrome
12 tracks
February 10

Oh The Hypocrisy
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
January 27

Pardon My Douche
Dangerface
1 tracks
January 20

Unspoken
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
January 20

S/T
Liongeist
6 tracks
December 9, 2022

Beautiful Day
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
December 5

As Soon as I Stepped Outside, Everything Got Worse
Liongeist
1 tracks
November 7

...This Feels Like the End
Liongeist
1 tracks
April 29

Exit
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
September 3, 2021

Molotov Rocktail
Bokassa
11 tracks
April 9

So Long, Idiots!
Bokassa
1 tracks
April 2

The Tunnel at the End of the Light
Liongeist
1 tracks
February 5

Leave 'Em Wanting Less
Dangerface
1 tracks
December 4, 2020

Bad Ideas
Dangerface
1 tracks
October 16

Lights Out!
Dangerface
1 tracks
August 21

Guru Meditation
Next Life
13 tracks
August 14

Live At The BBC
Bokassa
4 tracks
March 20

No Control (Live)
Bokassa
1 tracks
November 29, 2019

Captain Cold One (Live)
Bokassa
1 tracks

June 14, 2024

Undergang
SIBIIR
9 tracks
April 12

Boys of Europe
NAG
10 tracks
February 16

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
10 tracks
February 16

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
10 tracks
January 11

The Ending Starts Today
Bokassa
4 tracks
January 11

The Ending Starts Today
Bokassa
4 tracks
December 15, 2023

B Sides and Rarities 1994-2005 (2023)
Gluecifer
27 tracks
April 28

Be Damned!
Dangerface
10 tracks
March 31

Only Gob Can Judge Me (Deluxe Edition)
Bokassa
4 tracks
February 24

Victims
Exploding Head Syndrome
12 tracks
January 20

S/T
Liongeist
6 tracks
September 3, 2021

Molotov Rocktail
Bokassa
11 tracks
August 21, 2020

Guru Meditation
Next Life
13 tracks
August 14

Live At The BBC
Bokassa
4 tracks
October 4, 2019

Ropes
SIBIIR
9 tracks
September 13

Aristocratical Tendencies
Exploding Head Syndrome
5 tracks
June 21

Crimson Riders
Bokassa
9 tracks
February 1

Get Loud!
Dangerface
10 tracks
November 23, 2018

Nagged to Death
NAG
13 tracks
September 7

The Akashic Record
Next Life
8 tracks

January 1, 2025

The Ballad of Denial
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
May 24, 2024

The Famine
SIBIIR
2 tracks
March 1

Placid Waters
SIBIIR
1 tracks
November 16, 2023

Let's Storm the Capitol
Bokassa
3 tracks
November 16

Let's Storm the Capitol
Bokassa
3 tracks
October 5

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
2 tracks
October 5

All Out of Dreams
Bokassa
2 tracks
August 24

Garden of Heathen (feat. Lou Koller)
Bokassa
1 tracks
August 24

Garden of Heathen
Bokassa
1 tracks
June 15

Lost In The Ozone
Bokassa
1 tracks
March 31

Set Me On Fire
Dangerface
1 tracks
February 24

It Takes Guts To Be An Organ Donor
Dangerface
1 tracks
February 10

Oh The Hypocrisy
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
January 27

Pardon My Douche
Dangerface
1 tracks
January 20

Unspoken
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
December 9, 2022

Beautiful Day
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
December 5

As Soon as I Stepped Outside, Everything Got Worse
Liongeist
1 tracks
November 7

...This Feels Like the End
Liongeist
1 tracks
April 29

Exit
Exploding Head Syndrome
1 tracks
April 9, 2021

So Long, Idiots!
Bokassa
1 tracks