Tag: hardcore punk
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Back to the Roots: Japan’s Dangerous Hardcore Punk Scene and Its Hardcore Origins
Introduction: A Scene Forged in Rebellion In the wake of punk’s initial shock-and-awe, Japan’s hardcore punk scene emerged as a leaner, harsher cousin of the blitzkrieg that had teenagers painting their rooms black and learning three chords by heart. What began as a raw expression of discontent soon hardened into a fierce subculture: a network…
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We Were Treated Like Enemies of Society: Revisiting Japan’s Dangerous Hardcore Punk Roots
Introduction: A Scene Forged in Opposition When punk crossed over from its garage-band beginnings into something more brutal and uncompromising, Japan’s hardcore scene emerged with a radical determination. What began as a local eruption against social norms evolved into a subculture that treated its spaces—squats, basements, and community centers—as both sanctuaries and battlegrounds. The phrase…