Our Hardcore Segment

This is probably going to be one of the longer segments we will be writing because of the fact we have indefinite amounts of expertise in this type of genre.  To start with we will define what the generic term "Hardcore" means.  Hardcore is so very generic that it is simply described as a heavier, faster and "thicker" version of punk-rock. The reason this genre becomes so generic is because so many sub-genres have evolved from the fusion of metal,electronic, and even gospel with Hardcore.

Donald's Segment
 To start off I'll start off with the sub-genre I am most familiar with the Metal/Punk fusions and subgenres of Metalcore.  Metalcore is defined as the combination of extreme metal and hardcore punk.  The music defined as Metalcore often involves variation in singing types.  These will almost always include: Screams, Growls, and other gutteral throat sounds. (These are not to be considered cacophonic in any matter!!!)  This is where many people become "scared" of these genres.  However, there is no need for fright, dismay, terror or any other existance of extreme foreboding.   The guitars and bass for metalcore genres are very fast paced and oftne attempt to follow eachother's patterns.  this in turn creates an overlapping affect that empasizes the depth of the music.  The drums are usually the samae as other hard rock genres; however, they usually contain a double-bass pedal.  This is a where another mallet is attached to the bass pedal and two sounds are made per one kick.  This can create very fast paced drum sounds while reserving energy.  Another noticeable difference would be the introuduction of a "breakdown."  A breakdown is actually similar to an instrumental solo but it is actually slow paced, usually never extremely fast in tempo. These breakdowns are usually very bass heavy and the rhythym and lead guitars are often in synchronization.  Oddly enough, this is where most moshing or slam dancing occurs. Many other Metalcore genres contain these simple factors listed above ;however, the small differences matter!  Heavy metal can be used to describe Hardcore in today's culture.

Melodic Metalcore

• This is very simple to Metalcore  but, the melodic portion of this involves the pattern that the instruments matter.  Vocals can be either complete screaming or partial screaming ;however, the instruments need to have melody.  This means that they are in synchronization and the next part of the song will follow similar patterns.  This is my 2nd favorite type of genre considering I like the sound of the instruments within harmonization. Some bands include : Five Finger Death Punch, Frosty Eve, Bullet For My Valentine, and All That Remains, and Miss May I.



Miss May I

 Death Metal/Metalcore

• This is definitely my favorite genre of music!  This invovles very heavy screams, usually constant growling and very deep grunts.  This is what more or less defines Death Metal.  The instruments are usually not in sync but, they still caan be if they choose so.  The other difference would be the lyrics.  Lyrics in this type of genre are very violent, but not usually towards other people.  They usually are meant to diffuse hate through music.  They usually include their ideas about politics, society, or religion. Yes there is Christian Death Metal bands.  Look some up if you choose to do so. There are many variations of Death Metal but they are so miniscule that people are simple being picky. Some bands include: Chelsea Grin, Cannibal Corpse, Oceano, Born of Osiris and The Agonist.
• Another note, in my opinion Deathcore=Death Metal, don't fight me, I did research.



Chelsea Grin


P.S. If I sat here and typed out every single genre that I listen to-well it would take up five blogger pages. Sorry!  However, if you want to listen or see any Hardcore music go to my facebook page and look at my music interests!