Progressive metalcore explained

Progressive metalcore
Other Names:
  • Technical metalcore
  • ambient metalcore
Stylistic Origins:
Cultural Origins:Mid 1990s, United States
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Progressive metalcore (also called technical metalcore or ambient metalcore) is a fusion of progressive metal and metalcore characterized by highly technical lead guitar, "atmospheric" elements, and complex instrumentation.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Some notable practitioners take influence from djent.[3] [6] [7] [8] [9]

History

Progressive metalcore evolved from progressive metal and metalcore in the 90s. After the Burial is a pioneer of the genre, forming in 2004 and promoting "a sound that pushed the boundaries of heaviness through the use of extended-scale guitar work."[10] According to the digital ticketing corporation AXS, "After The Burial play progressive metalcore and have been a key contributor to the sound of djent."[11] Erra has been referred to as "the spearhead of the whole modern/progressive metalcore movement" and noted for their "balance between involved riffs, beautiful clean moments and tasty solos."[12] They were formed in 2009 and express their unique version of "progressive technical metalcore" by utilizing "precise stop-and-start arrangements."[13]

According to Metal Insider in 2010, "progressive metalcore bands are now appearing all over the place."[14] I, the Breather "weren’t exactly the first" to perform "technical metalcore," but are noted for their "well constructed" instrumentation; they have influenced the style alongside For Today and Born of Osiris,[15] [16] who have been referred to as "the bastions of modern technical metalcore" for their 2013 release Tomorrow We Die Alive.[17] Carcer City is a progressive metalcore band that showcases "technical riffs amid more prominent atmospheric sections."[18] They have been described as "ambient metalcore."[19] According to Corey Deiterman of the Houston Press, Northlane is a primary contributor of the style, and is "making waves with their particular brand of progressive metalcore, which features ... interesting use of space and ambiance."[20] Invent Animate is a progressive metalcore band that formed in Texas in 2011.[21] They have been compared with Northlane and Erra. They focus on "syncopating their music to help build ... ambient soundscapes." The band formed in 2015; rooted in "ambient metalcore," their debut album was "defined by its progressive riffing and percussive assault."[22] Volumes is a djent-influenced progressive metalcore band that has received critical acclaim for their "career-defining" song "Edge Of The Earth," and their 2017 release, Different Animals.[23] [24]

Characteristics

Progressive metalcore can be distinguished by a marked emphasis on technical guitar-driven songs, sometimes featuring guitar solos.[25] Often "intricate guitar playing dominate(s) the rest of the instruments."[26] Like progressive metal in general, unconventional song structures and varying tempos may be used. Singing may be included, but death growls are more prevalent. The genre is also reliant on the incorporation of "atmospheric sections," ambient instrumentation and repetitive melodies. Progressive metalcore songs often feature intense breakdowns with heavily distorted palm-muted riffs. Some bands utilize keyboard or piano sections as a backdrop.

Related musical styles

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The History Of Progressive Metal - Metal Storm. www.metalstorm.net. May 21, 2013 . May 24, 2017.
  2. Book: Giffin, Brian. Encyclopaedia of Australian Heavy Metal. DarkStar. 2015. 9780994320612. Australia.
  3. News: Quick Review: AURAS Heliospectrum - Metal Injection. October 3, 2016. Metal Injection. May 26, 2017. en-US.
  4. News: Album Review: Invent, Animate - "Everchanger" - New Noise Magazine. August 28, 2014. New Noise Magazine. May 26, 2017. en-US.
  5. Web site: Invent, Animate - Stillworld (album review) Sputnikmusic. www.sputnikmusic.com. May 26, 2017.
  6. Web site: EXPLORING THE WORLD – AUSTRALIA'S RISING METAL SCENE The Circle Pit. www.thecirclepit.com. en-US. May 31, 2017. ... the djent-influenced progressive metalcore band Northlane ....
  7. Web site: Momentary - The Inside - EP Review. www.rocksins.com. April 12, 2016 . en-GB. May 31, 2017. The songwriting is tight and the guitarists certainly know what they’re doing, but their djent-meets-metalcore formula is something that we’ve all heard a hundred times before..
  8. Web site: REVIEW: Solace – Call and Response [2012] New-Transcendence]. new-transcendence.com. August 30, 2012 . en-US. May 31, 2017. ... a riveting adventure in groovy, progressive metalcore which is equal parts spacey and brutal and is dynamic enough to immerse the listener in galactic calm whilst drowning them slowly in crushing heaviness. Instrumentally, Solace function as a well-oiled machine crafting an almost-djent influenced melodic and fluid sound..
  9. Web site: Novelists - Souvenirs. Ghost Cult Magazine. Steve. Tovey. December 2, 2015. December 14, 2017.
  10. Web site: After the Burial Biography & History AllMusic. AllMusic. May 24, 2017.
  11. News: Albuquerque's The Co-Op welcomes After the Burial and more. AXS. May 26, 2017. en-US.
  12. Web site: 12 Reasons Why Metalcore Isn't Dying. www.itdjents.com. en-US. May 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170529152212/http://www.itdjents.com/beyond-music/12-reasonsbands-why-metalcore-isnt-dying/. May 29, 2017. dead.
  13. Web site: Erra Biography & History AllMusic. AllMusic. May 24, 2017.
  14. News: Our Contributors' Year End Lists. December 17, 2010. Metal Insider. May 26, 2017. en-US.
  15. Web site: I, the Breather: These Are My Sins Mind Equals Blown. mindequalsblown.net. en-US. May 29, 2017.
  16. Web site: I, The Breather Biography & History AllMusic. AllMusic. May 24, 2017.
  17. News: Metalcore band Born Of Osiris to perform in Singapore. April 3, 2017. Metalcore band Born Of Osiris to perform in Singapore Editorial Bandwagon - Live music, bands and concert guide for Singapore, Manila and Jakarta. May 29, 2017. en.
  18. News: Album Review: Carcer City - 'Infinite//Unknown' - New Noise Magazine. September 19, 2016. New Noise Magazine. May 25, 2017. en-US.
  19. Web site: Carcer City vocalist explains how condition causes him to write music in colors - Features - Alternative Press. Alternative Press. August 12, 2016 . en. May 25, 2017.
  20. News: Today's 10 Most Promising Young Metal Bands. Deiterman. Corey. October 14, 2013. Houston Press. May 24, 2017.
  21. Web site: Invent, Animate Biography & History AllMusic. AllMusic. July 18, 2017.
  22. News: Album Stream: I Am Noah - 'The Verdict'. May 9, 2016. New Noise Magazine. May 26, 2017. en-US.
  23. Web site: Different Animals: The new Volumes album is destined for greatness The New Fury. thenewfury.com. June 12, 2017 . en-US. July 18, 2017.
  24. Web site: Volumes - Different Animals [REVIEW] - Musicology]. www.musicology.uk.com. en-GB. July 18, 2017.
  25. Web site: Animals As Leaders @ Irving Plaza. The Aquarian. May 24, 2017.
  26. Web site: REVIEW: ERRA – 'Augment' Under the Gun Review. underthegunreview.net. en-US. May 24, 2017.
  27. Magazines. SPH. The High Chancellor of Rumours. GameAxis Unwired. July 2008. SPH Magazines. 0219-872X.
  28. Web site: Simms, Kelley . Obscura Interview . . June 20, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131105063047/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/a/Obscura-Interview.htm . November 5, 2013 .

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