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Melodic hardcore

Rock › Punk rock › Hardcore punk › Melodic hardcore

Emerged
1985
Origin
USA
Subgenres
None

Same speed and urgency, but with sung choruses and guitar harmonies.

Heaviness
5
Speed
8
Melody
7

Key acts

  • Dag Nasty
  • Strike Anywhere
  • Comeback Kid
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