German punk is punk rock music and punk subculture in Germany since punk music became popular in the s. When bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash became popular in West Germany, a number of Punk bands were formed, which led to the creation a German punk scene. Early German punk groups were heavily influenced by UK bands, often writing their lyrics in English. The main difference is that German punk bands hadn't yet become political. Beginning in the late s and early s there were new movements within the German punk scene, led by labels like ZickZack Records, from Hamburg. Many of these bands played experimental post-punk , often using synthesizers and computers. Both are still active, though they've changed their style several times.

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Hardcore punk often abbreviated to hardcore is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. It was also inspired by New York punk rock and early proto-punk.