A subcategory of modern rock distinguishable by its combined use of: 1. wailing or shrieky lead vocals; 2. Large-group choral chanting; 3. march-cadence drum riffs; 4. lyrics expressing frustrated dissatisfaction, i.e. pouting. Examples include popular artists like AFI, My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, Muse, Against Me!, Jimmy Eat World, Panic at the Disco, and similar organizations of emotionally charged band-fags.
"OMG, I wish they would stop playing tantrum rock on the jukebox, because they all sing badly along with it!"
by Tijuana Hitthat September 15, 2014