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Progressive metalcore

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][6][7][8] Some notable practitioners take influence from djent.[3][9][10][11][12]

Progressive metalcore
Other names
  • Technical metalcore
  • ambient metalcore
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsMid 1990s, United States
Typical instruments
Other topics

History

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Progressive metalcore band After the Burial in Toronto in 2012

Progressive metalcore evolved from progressive metal and metalcore in the 90s.[1] 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."[4] According to the digital ticketing corporation AXS, "After The Burial play progressive metalcore and have been a key contributor to the sound of djent."[13] 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."[5] They were formed in 2009 and express their unique version of "progressive technical metalcore" by utilizing "precise stop-and-start arrangements."[14]

 
Born of Osiris in 2012 in Shakopee, Minnesota

According to Metal Insider in 2010, "progressive metalcore bands are now appearing all over the place."[15] 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,[16][17] who have been referred to as "the bastions of modern technical metalcore" for their 2013 release Tomorrow We Die Alive.[18] Carcer City is a progressive metalcore band that showcases "technical riffs amid more prominent atmospheric sections."[8] 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.[6][7] They focus on "syncopating their music to help build ... ambient soundscapes."[7] The band I Am Noah [de] 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

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"Seven" by Erra
"Seven" from Erra's debut album, Impulse, demonstrates progressive metalcore's signature emphasis on technical guitar work, distorted riffing, and atmospheric breakdowns.
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Progressive metalcore can be distinguished by a marked emphasis on technical guitar-driven songs, sometimes featuring guitar solos.[4][5][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.[12] 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.[6][7][8] Progressive metalcore songs often feature intense breakdowns with heavily distorted palm-muted riffs. Some bands utilize keyboard or piano sections as a backdrop.[8]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The History Of Progressive Metal - Metal Storm". www.metalstorm.net. May 21, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  2. ^ Giffin, Brian (2015). Encyclopaedia of Australian Heavy Metal. Australia: DarkStar. ISBN 9780994320612.
  3. ^ a b "Quick Review: AURAS Heliospectrum - Metal Injection". Metal Injection. October 3, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "After the Burial | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "12 Reasons Why Metalcore Isn't Dying". www.itdjents.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c "Album Review: Invent, Animate - "Everchanger" - New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. August 28, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  7. ^ a b c d "Invent, Animate - Stillworld (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d "Album Review: Carcer City - 'Infinite//Unknown' - New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. September 19, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  9. ^ "EXPLORING THE WORLD – AUSTRALIA'S RISING METAL SCENE | The Circle Pit". www.thecirclepit.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017. ... the djent-influenced progressive metalcore band Northlane ...
  10. ^ "Momentary - The Inside - EP Review". www.rocksins.com. April 12, 2016. Retrieved 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.
  11. ^ "REVIEW: Solace – Call and Response [2012] | New-Transcendence". new-transcendence.com. August 30, 2012. Retrieved 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.
  12. ^ a b Tovey, Steve (December 2, 2015). "Novelists - Souvenirs". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  13. ^ "Albuquerque's The Co-Op welcomes After the Burial and more". AXS. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  14. ^ "Erra | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  15. ^ "Our Contributors' Year End Lists". Metal Insider. December 17, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  16. ^ "I, the Breather: These Are My Sins | Mind Equals Blown". mindequalsblown.net. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  17. ^ "I, The Breather | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  18. ^ "Metalcore band Born Of Osiris to perform in Singapore". Metalcore band Born Of Osiris to perform in Singapore | Editorial | Bandwagon - Live music, bands and concert guide for Singapore, Manila and Jakarta. April 3, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  19. ^ "Carcer City vocalist explains how condition causes him to write music in colors - Features - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. August 12, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  20. ^ Deiterman, Corey (October 14, 2013). "Today's 10 Most Promising Young Metal Bands". Houston Press. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  21. ^ "Invent, Animate | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  22. ^ "Album Stream: I Am Noah - 'The Verdict'". New Noise Magazine. May 9, 2016. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  23. ^ "Different Animals: The new Volumes album is destined for greatness | The New Fury". thenewfury.com. June 12, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  24. ^ "Volumes - Different Animals [REVIEW] - Musicology". www.musicology.uk.com. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  25. ^ "Animals As Leaders @ Irving Plaza". The Aquarian. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  26. ^ "REVIEW: ERRA – 'Augment' | Under the Gun Review". underthegunreview.net. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  27. ^ Magazines, SPH (July 2008). "The High Chancellor of Rumours". GameAxis Unwired. SPH Magazines. ISSN 0219-872X.
  28. ^ Simms, Kelley. "Obscura Interview". About.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
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