Skate punk

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Skate punk (sometimes called skate core or skate rock) is a subgenre of punk rock, originally a derivative of hardcore punk, that has been popular among skateboarders.^[1] Skate punk grew from the Nardcore punk scene out of Oxnard, California. It is very similar to Nardcore, as it is fast and aggressive, yet some skate punk focuses more on melodic and harmonious vocals. Skate punk is usually also more technical than Nardcore. Many members of skate punk bands have been skateboarders. Their lyrics occasionally focus on, or at least reference, skateboarding. Because there is a lot of overlap between skate punk and other forms of punk, many skate punk bands also fit into the genres pop punk, hardcore punk, melodic hardcore and thrashcore.

History

Skate punk started in early 1980s California, where skateboarding was popular and was considered a form of rebellion. Bands that influenced the genre include Black Flag, JFA, Agent Orange and Minor Threat. The 1990s saw a rise in its popularity, with skate punk bands experiencing commercial success and events like the Warped Tour and the X-games featuring skate punk bands. Since the 1990s, skate punk has slowly grown in popularity (with the exception of the United States), especially in Europe, Japan, and South America. Bands such as RKL, Stalag 13, NOFX, and Suicidal Tendencies first started this style.

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