hardcore

Definition

A heavy, aggressive music genre born from punk in the 1980s that evolved into its own beast by the 90s—characterized by raw, unpolished intensity and a distinction from the softer 'metalcore' hybrid sound that emerged later. True hardcore fans take the distinction between 'hardcore' and 'straight-up hardcore' very seriously.

Example Usage

Terror is straight-up hardcore; Unearth leans more metalcore—there's a real difference between the two scenes.

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