Metalcore

Metalcore is a fusion genre incorporating elements of hardcore punk and extreme metal. The name is a portmanteau of heavy metal and hardcore punk. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands like Earth Crisis, Merauder, Deadguy and Integrity. The earliest of these groups, Integrity, began performing in 1989. Metalcore is distinguished from other punk metal fusions by its emphasis on slower breakdowns, intense passages conducive to moshing.

Some people regard Heavy Metal as noise and not music. Metalcore definitely shows that metal vocalists choose to scream rather than sing. In between the Metalcore songs, there will be an insertion of singing vocals (clean vocals) and not just plain screaming (unclean vocals). This is the thing that makes metalcore such a unique and priceless genre.

Metalcore bands generally feature two electric guitarists lead and rhythm guitars who often play fast riffs with dual leads. The harmonies are usually very simplistic, and the harmony is often just a third played over a very simple root part on the minor scale. Bassists usually follow the rhythm guitar. The drummer usually performs using double-kick or double-bass drums.

Metalcore initially emerged from the milieu surrounding youth crew hardcore, with many of the groups adhering to straight edge beliefs (that is to say, abstention from drugs and alcohol), though Integrity was a notable exception. Earth Crisis proselytized for veganism and animal rights, which had an enduring effect on numerous bands, including Converge. Converge was also notable for their focus on personal anguish and experiences of failed romantic love. One Life Crewand other skinhead hardcore groups, were controversial for their right-wing political beliefs. Dwid Hellion, frontman of Integrity, advocated the "Holy Terror Church of Final Judgment", an outlook related to Satanism. Several members of contemporary melodic metalcore groups are practicing Christians:Zao, As I Lay Dying, Underoath and Norma Jean are the most famous examples.

Some of the bands that are still going strong are Killswitch Engage, Trivium, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Shadows Fall, Bullet for My Valentine and Sonic Syndicate. And here are some of the videos of the bands. Take a fucking look, metal haters.

Killswitch Engage - The Element Of One


Avenged Sevenfold - Second Heartbeat


All That Remains - This Calling