Metalcore

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Metalcore is characterized by a heavy, often slower sound, incorporating aggressive punk hardcore riffs and the brutality of heavy metal, frequently featuring powerful guitar solos and a high-energy rhythm. This genre primarily emerged in the United States in the late 1980s, evolving from the integration of new structures into hardcore music, leading to the "new school" sound. Key influences include both heavy metal and punk hardcore, blending their distinct sonic elements. Iconic artists representing the genre include Killswitch Engage and August Burns Red. A notable subgenre, melodic metalcore, further combines elements of melodic death metal with hardcore and sometimes emo.

Parent genreHeavy Metal