Screamo
Screamo is an aggressive, emotionally charged subgenre of emo and hardcore punk. It is defined by high-pitched, strained screamed vocals, lyrics exploring deep personal turmoil, stark dynamic shifts between melodic passages and chaotic outbursts, and high-energy, dissonant instrumentation.
Origin: United States, with foundational scenes in San Diego, Washington D.C., and the Northeast.
Era: Emerged in the early to mid-1990s, primarily within the underground hardcore scene.
