Genre

Genre:-Metalcore
About

Metalcore was created by merging two genres together. 'Extreme Metal' and 'Hardcore Punk'. This is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. It began in the1990's with a band names 'Deadguy' and 'Integrity', even tho 'Sepaltura' claim to have laid the foundations of the genre. Bands these days consist of the likes of 'Architects', 'Devil Wears Prada' and 'Parkway Drive'. This genre is slightly different from other punk/metal fusions. It consists of more metal orientated riffs than punk, but keeping the punk vibe. Usually a five peice act. Most of the time, the chorus' (or well known element of the song) are sang, and the verses and other sections of the song are 'screamed'.It also consists of a the well known 'Breakdown/Beatdown' a heavy part of the song which is now almost always associated with moshing. Usually played by sequenced bass drum hits with the open notes of a guitar in a specific repeated rhythm. The genre has progressed over the years, and now has create sub genres of its own such as 'Melodic Metalcore', 'Mathcore' and 'Deathcore' etc.

Examples
Integrity
Formed in 1988 as the first 'Metalcore' band. Pushing the boundaries and combinding two genres of music togther to create not only a genre, but a fashion and a life style.
Deadguy
Formed in 1994 they recorded two studio albums. Although there were not one of the well known 'Metalcore' acts, the surely were inpiration to the scene.
Killswitch Engage
Formed in 1999. One of the most famous 'Metalcore' acts from america. Pushing the boat out a bit more for the genre and adding in elements that before them, were unheard. Taking a more metal approach to the genre, they released a new version of the style, which would now be the face of 'Metalcore'.

Parkway Drive

The first 'Metalcore' act to release from Australlia. Began in 2002 as a four peice but added another member. A conventional band using all the elements within the music, yet not with the lifestyle or fashion.

Architects
After forming seven years ago in 2004, they've defered away from a 'Tech-Metal' band, and have been pushing the boundarys for many different genres. There lifestyle and fashion is conventional.


Fashion


Turn and Run - Photo by Danny Sambuca



In different scenes of music, there are different sorts of dress codes (to make you belong to the group). The fashion in the scene is similar to the music, merged from  hardcore punk fashion with metal fashion. When you see people dressed you can make connotations that they are connected with a certain sort of scene. Fashion has always been a statement to who you are and where you belong, this has not changed.

Haircut

A fringe. Most all 'Metalcore Kids' have a fringe, and a long back. Either this or an alternate version of this hairstyle.

Torso

They also where band tee's that are usually small, or they were vests, known as 'Wifebeaters'. If not, a casual shirt is worn, has to be checked. Hoodies are mostly zip up.

Legs

Usually jeans, most of the time very skinny jeans. 'Skinnies' also applies for shorts.

Footwear

The shoes are almost always either plimsolls or slip-on's, usually made of canvas.

Extras

Stretched ears, not to big, otherwise that's borderline of 'Hardcore' fashion. Hats must be baggy, or a 'Flat Peaks' can be worn. Tattoo's are also conventional for the genres fashion and trends.

In Archives

In Archives fit under the 'Metalcore' scene. They have all the conventions of the genre yet some unconventional features in the music and in there look. There are clear connections between the genre and the band. After studying the genre i can see what the convention are, this will help me shoot my video and see what the expectations are from the fans.