Karate High School is an American experimental rock band formed in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. They have a debut album called Arcade Rock and their sound has been described as an"aggressive blend of poppy punk, hyper post-hardcore, and eight-bit blips" . On March 21, 2006 they released their debut album Arcade Rock. Karate High School states that they take inspiration from the music in video games. According to the band,"Arcade Rock" is more than the name of their album - it's also a term that describes their style.