Swedish Hardcore

Swedish hardcore is a high-energy music genre characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, aggressive vocals, and driving guitar riffs. Emerging in the 1980s, it evolved from the country's vibrant punk scene, influenced by American hardcore and British crust punk. The genre's golden era flourished in the 1990s, with bands producing a distinctive sound marked by intense, screamed vocals, d-beat drumming, and catchy, melodic guitar hooks. Swedish hardcore's cultural significance lies in its raw energy, rebellious spirit, and DIY ethos, which resonated with a generation of young people seeking an outlet for frustration and social commentary. The genre's unique blend of aggression and melody sets it apart from other hardcore styles, while its influence can be seen in later metalcore and post-hardcore movements.

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Kill to Live
Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 10, 2025

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Anti Cimex
Avskum
Crude SS
Disfear
Diskonto
Drippers
Fredag den 13:e
God Mother
Mob 47
Moderat Likvidation
Raised Fist
Slöa Knivar
The Shitlickers
Totalitär
Totem Skin
Victims
Wolfbrigade
Raised Fist
Anti Cimex
Wolfbrigade
Disfear
God Mother
Mob 47
Victims
Totalitär
The Shitlickers
Fredag den 13:e
Crude SS
Avskum
Totem Skin
Slöa Knivar
Diskonto
Moderat Likvidation
Drippers