(sub)genres

a LOT of subgenres of music are derivative of hardcore punk, especially on the heavier side of music. here's a list of related genres/subgenres and some definitions and examples! 

(i'll be adding more to this eventually (maybe) xp)

Classic Hardcore Punk:

- originated in the early 80's with bands like Black Flag and Minor Threat

- faster, louder, and more intense than the punk that came before it

ex: bad brains, gorilla biscuits, circle jerks

Metallic Hardcore:

- beginning in the early 90's and being the main influence of the modern sound of hardcore

- influenced by metal and the overabundance of bands that relied on pure speed, hardcore began slowing down and becoming heavier and more dissonant

ex: terror, earth crisis, incendiary

Post-Hardcore:

- primarily in the 80's and 90's as hardcore punk began to experiment more it's sound

- influenced by post-punk and noise rock; had great influence on emo and shoegaze as well as making hardcore punk more easily accessible for non-hardcore fans

ex: Husker Du, Fugazi, Jawbox

Grindcore:

- mid-late 80's mix of metal, punk, and noise

- challenged by thrash, hardcore punk, and the burgeoning death metal scene, heavy bands began attempting to see how fast they could truly play - resulting in grindcore x3

ex: Napalm Death, Nails, Repulsion

Crossover Thrash:

- a combo of thrash metal and hardcore punk; large focus on speed

- some bands lean more thrash while others are rooted more in punk, the crossover comes more from the crowds they attract and the message of the music

ex: D.R.I, D.O.A, Discharge, Power Trip

Emocore:

- has roots in hardcore from the 80's, but rose to prominence in the 90's and 2000's

- focused more on emotion and lyricism, rather than the intensity of the instruments; sonically similar to post-hardcore

(early)ex: Dag Nasty, Rites Of Spring

(later)ex: Thursday, Jawbreaker