Mathcore
Mathcore, also known as math metal, noisecore, tech hardcore, or chaotic hardcore, is a hardcore punk subgenre recognized for a high level of technical musicianship. The genre has its roots in bands like Botch, Deadguy, Kiss it Goodbye, Knut and Rorschach and is currently being promoted by bands such as The Dillinger Escape Plan and Converge. The music is usually filled with discordant, almost grindcore-inspired riffing, complex (or in some cases seemingly complex) time signatures and song structures, and usually indecipherable lyrics. Songs played by bands of this style tend to require concentration when listening in order to "get it", as they vary from mere seconds in length to 15+ minutes and rarely feature any attempts to be accessible at all, such as choruses. Other styles of music, such as blues-rock and free jazz have been known to inspire various metalcore bands. Coalesce have been known to be inspired by the former, even going so far as to release a Led Zeppelin cover EP named 'There is Nothing New Under the Sun', whereas The Dillinger Escape Plan are known to credit the latter.
Other notable bands in this style: Curlupanddie, Daughters, The End, The Power and the Glory, Creation is Crucifixion, Misery Signals, Scarlet, and Blood Has Been Shed.
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