Melodic Hardcore

Melodic Hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk that combines the aggression and energy of hardcore punk with the melodic elements of pop punk. It originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s and was pioneered by bands such as Bad Religion, No Use for a Name, and Strung Out. The style is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics. Melodic Hardcore is often associated with the skate punk, pop punk, and skate-thrash genres.