Music - Rock Music

a genre of music that blends elements of rock with other styles and experimental sounds, often featuring unconventional sounds and themes

alternatieve rock

a genre that fuses dance, pop, and alternative rock, known for its catchy beats and melodic hooks

alternatieve dans

a genre of rock music marked with a heavy beat and high amplification of electric guitars

hardrock

a dark, atmospheric genre with haunting vocals and prominent basslines that emerged in the late 1970s

gothic rock

an ethereal, atmospheric genre with lush instrumentation and hazy vocals, emerged in the 1980s and 1990s

dream pop

a vocal-free genre with dynamic guitars, melodic hooks, and powerful rhythms

instrumentale rock

a subgenre of rock music of the late 1960s with sophisticated wordings and improvisations accompanied by unusual time signatures and instruments

progressieve rock

a subdivision of rock music with heavy metal and punk rock influences, popular in the early 1990s

grunge rock

a genre of 1960s music that has a dreamy, surreal sound, made with electric guitars and effects, and often inspired by mind-altering drugs

psychedelische rock

a genre of music that combines elements of funk and rock, characterized by tight grooves, syncopated rhythms, soulful vocals, and guitar-driven melodies

funkrock

a genre of rock music with a fairly light tone that was first developed in the United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s

indie rock

a genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional rock music, often featuring unconventional song structures, unique instrumentation, and experimental soundscapes

experimentele rock

a genre of music that blends folk and rock elements, often characterized by acoustic guitars, melodic vocal harmonies, and storytelling lyrics

folkrock

a music genre that fuses African musical traditions with rock instrumentation and influences, creating a unique and vibrant sound

afro rock

a genre of rock music characterized by its raw, energetic, and often lo-fi sound, typically associated with bands playing in small, unpolished spaces like garages

garage rock

experimental rock music known for its unconventional structures, instrumentation, and atmospheric soundscapes

post-rock

a subgenre of punk rock and gothic rock

doodrock

a genre that fuses hip-hop/rap and rock, characterized by rap-style vocals and rock instrumentation

raprock

a modernized subgenre of progressive rock with complex structures, virtuosic musicianship, and philosophical lyrics

neo-progressieve rock

a genre of psychedelic rock music with atmospheric, experimental, and cosmic themes, often featuring expansive instrumentation

spacesrock

an upbeat genre that blends rock and dance music, featuring rhythmic tracks with catchy hooks and danceable grooves

dance-rock

loud, energetic genre of rock music characterized by powerful guitar melodies, strong drum beats, and intense vocals

heavy metal

a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines elements of various musical genres to create a sound that is often characterized by heavy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and an emphasis on songwriting and structure

alternatieve metal

a fusion of death metal and rock and roll, featuring heavy riffs, aggressive vocals, and a groovy attitude

dood en rock

a fusion of funk and metal, featuring heavy guitar riffs, funky basslines, and energetic rhythms

funk metal

a genre that fuses metal, alternative, and hip-hop, featuring downtuned guitars, rap-style vocals, and a blend of aggressive and melodic elements

nu metal

a genre that merges rap/hip-hop with metal, featuring rap-style vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and confrontational lyrics

rap metal

a genre that fuses folk music with heavy metal, featuring traditional instruments, folk melodies, and themes of folklore, mythology, or history, combined with the aggressive sound of metal

folk metal

a genre that combines elements of gothic rock or darkwave with heavy metal, featuring dark melodies, powerful vocals, and symphonic or orchestral elements for a dramatic and grandiose sound

gothic metal

an experimental genre that blends heavy guitar work, atmospheric elements, and influences from other genres for a progressive and introspective sound

post-metal

a subgenre of heavy metal music known for its aggressive and fast-paced sound, high-pitched and shrieking vocals, and dark, often controversial lyrics

black metal

a fusion of classical music and heavy metal characterized by intricate guitar solos, shredding techniques, and classical-inspired melodies

neoclassic metal

a subgenre of heavy metal music that is characterized by slow tempos, heavy and downtuned guitars, dark and melancholic atmospheres, and often features deep, growling vocals

doom metal

a genre of extreme metal featuring aggressive, brutal music with guttural vocals, fast tempos, and dark, often violent lyrics

death metal

a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the technicality and complexity of progressive rock with the heaviness and intensity of heavy metal

progressieve metal

an extreme metal subgenre that combines death metal and metalcore, featuring heavy breakdowns, guttural vocals, and dark lyrics

deathcore

a heavy metal subgenre that combines hardcore punk and metal, featuring aggressive breakdowns, screamed and clean vocals, and a fusion of metal and punk riffing styles

metalcore

a subgenre of hardcore punk that blends thrash metal elements with short, fast, and aggressive songs, intense vocals, and punk-style riffing

thrashcore

a harsh and loud subdivision of rock music with a fast tempo that combines elements of heavy metal and punk

thrash metal

a subgenre of punk rock music known for its fast, aggressive, and raw sound

hardcore punk

a genre that fuses punk rock's raw energy with traditional blues elements, featuring distorted guitars, gritty vocals, and a blend of punk and blues styles

punk blues

a fusion of folk music and punk rock, known for acoustic instruments, heartfelt lyrics, and a DIY punk ethos

folk punk

alternative rock music that emerged as a reaction to punk rock, characterized by experimental songwriting, unique soundscapes, and a focus on mood, atmosphere, and social commentary

post-punk

an experimental and abrasive genre of alternative rock characterized by dissonant sounds, unconventional song structures, and distorted guitars

noise rock

a genre that fuses baroque classical music with pop and rock, known for ornate arrangements, lush melodies, and intricate instrumentation

baroque pop

a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the 1970s in England, with male performers who were dressed unconventionally

glamrock

a genre that combines pop and rock, known for catchy melodies, accessible song structures, and a balance between pop hooks and rock instrumentation

poprock

a genre of punk rock with pop melodies, catchy hooks, and upbeat songwriting, blending punk attitudes with mainstream appeal

poppunk

a music genre characterized by emotional and introspective lyrics and a fashion style that often includes tight jeans, band t-shirts, and dyed hair

emo

a concept album or musical work that follows a narrative storyline, often with thematic elements throughout the album

rockopera

a loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics

punkrock

a genre that combines punk rock with country and western, featuring twangy guitars, storytelling lyrics, and often humorous undertones

cowpunk