Melodic hardcore

Melodic hardcore
Melodic hardcore pioneers Bad Religion formed in 1980 in California.
Other names	Melodic punk
Stylistic origins	Hardcore punk
Cultural origins	Early 1980s, California and Washington, D.C., United States
Derivative forms	Skate punk trallpunk
Local scenes
Boston Chicago Los Angeles Washington, D.C.
Other topics
List of melodic hardcore bands emo metalcore pop punk post-hardcore melodic metalcore

Melodic hardcore is a broadly defined subgenre of hardcore punk with a strong emphasis on melody in its guitar work. It generally incorporates fast rhythms, melodic and often distorted guitar riffs, and vocal styles tending towards shouting and screaming. Nevertheless, the genre has been very diverse, with different bands showcasing very different styles. Many pioneering melodic hardcore bands (such as Bad Religion and Descendents), have proven influential across the spectrum of punk rock, as well as rock music more generally.