Is Nirvana hard rock or metal?

Nirvana (band)

Nirvana
Origin	Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.
Genres	Grunge alternative rock hard rock
Years active	1987–1994
Labels	Sub Pop DGC

What rock style is Nirvana?

grunge
Nirvana, American alternative rock group whose breakthrough album, Nevermind (1991), announced a new musical style (grunge) and gave voice to the post-baby boom young adults known as Generation X. The members were Kurt Cobain (b.

Why do metal fans hate Nirvana?

Metalheads may find it cool to hate Nirvana, but that’s because they want to define themselves against their notion of people who like Nirvana. As someone who likes music without regard for who else likes it, I find it very difficult indeed to take the conflict seriously. Personally, I just don’t like their sound.

Is grunge considered metal?

Grunge (sometimes referred to as the Seattle sound) is an alternative rock genre and subculture that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American Pacific Northwest state of Washington, particularly in Seattle and nearby towns. Grunge fuses elements of punk rock and heavy metal, but without punk’s structure and speed.

Is Nirvana post punk?

No. Nirvana were alternative hard rock. They were too melodic to really fit in to the traditional punk genre. They certainly had punk sounding songs (Tourettes, Territorial Pissings, Breed) and they were clearly heavily influenced by some punk pioneers – but they weren’t punk themselves.

Is Nirvana indie rock?

Nirvana popularized punk, post-punk, and indie rock, unintentionally bringing them into the American mainstream like no other band to date. While their sound was equal parts Black Sabbath (as learned by fellow Washington underground rockers the Melvins) and Cheap Trick, Nirvana’s aesthetics were strictly indie rock.

How is grunge different from metal?

Metal music appeared in the 196Os music scene. It has various influences of hardcore, punk, heavy metal, and indie rock. Grunge is characterized by angst-filled lyrics and heavy distorted sounds and contrasting song dynamics. Compared to metal, grunge has a slower rhythm with lower tones and less volume.

Is grunge more punk or metal?

Grunge is usually more considered a punk genre than a metal genre.