Hard Rock

Hard rock is a loud, aggressive subgenre of rock music that emerged in the late 1960s, characterized by distorted electric guitars, driving rhythms, and powerful vocals. It emphasizes raw energy, heavy riffs, and blues-based structures, often with anthemic choruses. Pioneered by bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath, hard rock bridges blues rock and heavy metal, prioritizing punch, volume, and visceral impact over complexity.