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Screen13 · 11-17-2013, 02:30 PM

Although Middle Class has the distinction of having what's called the First Hardcore record back in 1978, I feel that for this section, I can point to Minor Threat as being the solid standard for screaming in Hardcore. The Minor Threat EP was originally released in 1981.

Black Flag also set a major standard of vocals with screaming rage. The most influential era was their Damaged era with Henry Rollins. The album was released in 1981.

X Ray Spex seriously stood their ground with this classic feminist Punk Classic. Poly Styrene turns John Lydon's great vocals into just pure whines by comparison.

Maybe not the first band all together, but possibly the first Oi! band to make a serious influence on that scene, and one that made screaming vocals a standard for it. 1981.

Maybe not exactly screaming, but Crass' messages were pointed out to the listener by some of the most influential shouting in Punk. First released recording, 1978; this song, 1981.

Throbbing Gristle started around 1976 - this is a 1980 performance that showed that despite not being well known (at the time), they had an effect on those who heard them. Not everything was a screamer, but they were intense.

1980 saw the legendary Einsturzende Neubauten unleash their sound for the first time. Blixa Bargeld's shout turned into an influence with many singers.

11-17-2013, 02:30 PM	#34 (permalink)
Screen13 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,388	Although Middle Class has the distinction of having what's called the First Hardcore record back in 1978, I feel that for this section, I can point to Minor Threat as being the solid standard for screaming in Hardcore. The Minor Threat EP was originally released in 1981. Black Flag also set a major standard of vocals with screaming rage. The most influential era was their Damaged era with Henry Rollins. The album was released in 1981. X Ray Spex seriously stood their ground with this classic feminist Punk Classic. Poly Styrene turns John Lydon's great vocals into just pure whines by comparison. Maybe not the first band all together, but possibly the first Oi! band to make a serious influence on that scene, and one that made screaming vocals a standard for it. 1981. Maybe not exactly screaming, but Crass' messages were pointed out to the listener by some of the most influential shouting in Punk. First released recording, 1978; this song, 1981. Throbbing Gristle started around 1976 - this is a 1980 performance that showed that despite not being well known (at the time), they had an effect on those who heard them. Not everything was a screamer, but they were intense. 1980 saw the legendary Einsturzende Neubauten unleash their sound for the first time. Blixa Bargeld's shout turned into an influence with many singers. Last edited by Screen13; 11-17-2013 at 03:54 PM.