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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Album - 16 Tracks - Released October 22, 2024

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AC4
Abhinanda
Anti Cimex
Auktion
Avskum
Crude SS
DS-13
Disfear
Diskonto
Driller Killer
Final Exit
Fredag den 13:e
God Mother
Håll Det Äkta
Lesra
Mob 47
Moderat Likvidation
Mässmörd
Raised Fist
Refused
Shield
Sista Sekunden
Slöa Knivar
The Shitlickers
Totalitär
Totem Skin
Victims
Wolfbrigade
偏執症者 (Paranoid)
Refused
Raised Fist
Driller Killer
Wolfbrigade
Anti Cimex
Disfear
God Mother
Mob 47
偏執症者 (Paranoid)
Victims
Totalitär
The Shitlickers
Fredag den 13:e
Crude SS
Avskum
Totem Skin
Auktion
Håll Det Äkta
DS-13
Abhinanda
Slöa Knivar
Final Exit
Diskonto
Sista Sekunden
Moderat Likvidation
Mässmörd
Shield
AC4
Lesra