* Our spam filter is pretty strict towards new accounts to combat the porn bots, so please refresh the page after posting anything. Low-effort shitposts may be removed at the moderator's discretion, but for the most part we let the upvotes and downvotes sort it out. * Download codes must be posted in the stickied download code thread. If you're here from another sub to brigade or start shit, you will be banned without warning. Hardcore is obviously not immune to controversies surrounding these issues so keep any debates or discussions civil. and general disrespect of other users will not be tolerated. Racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, etc. * Use of hate speech of any kind will result in a permanent ban without warning. We do ask that you contribute to the sub in ways other than exclusively plugging your own projects. Pirated content or leaks will be removed, as well as any posts soliciting pirated content/leaks.

Bands and labels are typically funding their releases and tours out of pocket. We don’t have a banned artist list, but try to refrain from just posting popular songs and bands that everyone already knows and loves. are encouraged as well as older bands and songs. * News and discussion posts are encouraged.

Check out our Friends and Family list to see if your post would be more relevant in another sub. We’re a democratic sub that mostly allows the user votes to decide what is Hardcore and what is not, so if you post a band that toes the line, don’t be offended if you’re directed elsewhere. * Hardcore is a broad genre, used to describe many styles of music, but the focus of this sub is on the Hardcore Punk genre that originated in the late 1970s. Please take a moment to read our posting guidelines! Welcome to /r/hardcore- a subreddit dedicated to hardcore music!

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