Deathcore

Deathcore is an amalgamation of two musical styles: metalcore and death metal. Deathcore is heavily influenced by modern death metal in its speed, heaviness, and approach to chromatic, heavily palm muted riffing and dissonance. Traditional growls, and screaming are prevalent, often combined with metalcore vocals. Much of deathcore features breakdowns and melodic riffs common in metalcore. Though an early hybrid of death metal and crossover thrash... more
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