Holy Hardcore

Well at this point in time I think it's appropriate to discuss the the Hardcore scene and it's effects on culture. The Hardcore scene began in Washington D.C, with bands like Minor Threat and Black Flag. The scene emerged in the late 70's and early 80's after the initial wave of Punk. The scene was defined by its straight edge philosophy and violent concert atmosphere. Straight edge is the philosphy of sustaining from drugs and alcohol. The concert atmosphere would often times concern parents since most shows were all ages shows. These hardcore bands would go on to influence waves of heavy bands, frome death metal such as Morbid Angel to newer punk bands like Rise Against. Within the hardcore scene bands with more musical ability started to appear.These bands were more melodic than the standard 3 power chords played really fast in hardcore, hence melodic hardcore. Examples are Bad Religion and Social Distortion. Both bands would go on to influence various other musical groups as the years passed.