Christian hardcore
 | This article may contain original research. (February 2009) |
| Christian hardcore | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Mid-1980s |
| Other topics | |
Christian hardcore or Christcore is a subcategory of hardcore punk and metalcore bands which promote Christian belief.
Stance
[edit]The method and extent of the promotion of Christianity varies between bands. Christian hardcore bands have often openly stated their beliefs and employ Christian imagery in their lyrics, and may be considered a part of the Christian music industry.[citation needed]
Community and fans
[edit]Christian hardcore can serve as an unconventional form of religious community for young people who reject mainstream Christian congregations.[1]
Fans of Christian hardcore music are not exclusively believers in the Christian religion. Owing to innovation in the hardcore movement such as Extol, Nobody Special, Zao, Living Sacrifice, and the hardcore movement in general, the audience has become less exclusive.[2]
Related genres
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ McDowell, Amy D (28 February 2018). ""Christian But Not Religious": Being Church as Christian Hardcore Punk". Sociology of Religion. 79 (1): 58–77. doi:10.1093/socrel/srx033. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ↑ "The Death and Life of Christian Hardcore". 14 July 2022.
External links
[edit]- Christian Hardcore Interviews and Information
- God Save the Teens: Local Kids Seek a New Kind of Church Through Hardcore and Hip-Hop by Lauren Sandler in the Village Voice 30 May - 5 June 2001
- Review As I Lay Dying and Norma Jean by Ben Bishop in HM Magazine
- Rock and Pop > Christian Punk and Hardcore in the Yahoo! Directory
